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Life Long Learning

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    Money Management for Adult Learners: Ways to Affordalbe Continuing Education
    Author: Priyanka Sharma, Mary "Jeannette" Schultz
    Subject Area: Life Long Learning
    Program Level: Conference 2019 Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Adult learners and nontraditional students may be discouraged by the thought of paying for school and handling the workload along with their other financial, family, and community responsibilities. This sessions will empower students to further career goals through college or other forms of continuing education.
    Empower Students, Families and Communities through a Two Generation/Family Literacy Program
    Author: Chris Nelson, Kim Jones, Suzanne Ludlum
    Subject Area: Digital, Computer Literacy & Technology, Life Long Learning, WIOA
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, Conference 2019 Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    “It’s bigger than all of us” is how one Adult Education student describes his Family Literacy program. A Two-Generation/Family Literacy program is a powerful model which serves and empowers not only adult students, but also families and communities. Student voices, an NCFL award winning teacher, an administrator and former state director will share their experiences in Oakland, California: successes, challenges and lessons learned. Examples of the four-component national Family Literacy model and sample contextualized lessons will inspire and support implementation in your own Adult Education program.
    The Power of Partnerships: Adult Literacy and Libraries
    Author: Kristin Lahurd, Alicia Suskin, Gwenn Weaver
    Subject Area: Advocacy, Digital, Computer Literacy & Technology, Life Long Learning, Program Management
    Program Level: Conference 2019 Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    The Power of Partnerships: Adult Literacy and Libraries
    It’s Time: Beginning to Shift the Adult Education Instructional Paradigm to Value Support for Integration
    Author: Margie McHugh, Laura Vazquez, Heide Spruck Wrigley
    Subject Area: Citizenship/Immigration, Life Long Learning
    Program Level: Conference 2019 Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Achieving successful long-term civic, economic, and linguistic integration is critically important to ensure the well-being and economic mobility of immigrant and refugee families, as well as the strength of communities where they settle. Leeway within the system to support successful integration has steadily narrowed in recent years; this trend accelerated in 2014 with passage of WIOA. While federal adult education provisions formerly allowed a more balanced approach to teaching English and meeting learners’ needs in their roles as parents, workers, and citizens, WIOA instituted mandatory performance measures that focus mainly on employment outcomes and the attainment of postsecondary credentials, placing no value on other essential integration skills or topics. This session will explore the potential for new approaches at the intersection of the adult education and immigrant integration fields that a wide range of stakeholders can champion to better support immigrants’ and refugees’ integration success.
    Iowa’s Statewide Approach to Building and Supporting Collaborative Sector Partnerships
    Author: Joseph Collins
    Subject Area: Career Pathways, Life Long Learning, Other, WIOA
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, College & Career Readiness, Conference 2019 Materials, Professional Development, Webinar Materials, Workforce Readiness
    Material Type: Other, Presentations/Slideshows, Reference, Webinar Materials
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    The Iowa Department of Education presented at the 2019 COABE Conference on their collaboration with Iowa’s 15 community colleges to build, connect, and empower employer-led, community-based sector partnerships to combat a shortage of skilled labor through a wide variety of talent attraction, retention, and development initiatives. The discussion centered on newly developed statewide materials, strategies, and initiatives which continue to support the development and growth of collaborative sector partnerships in Iowa, including a series of educational toolkits, community of practice initiatives, and statewide career pathway development strategies for critical industries like health science, advanced manufacturing, IT, and energy. Many of these resources, strategies, and general ideas can be easily and quickly replicated in other communities across the US. Visit SectorPartnerships.EducateIowa.gov to learn more and download many of the highlighted materials and additional resouces!
    Correctional Education An Integration of Andragogy, Counseling, & Therapy
    Author: Herman T Lee, Sr., B.S. Ed, M.S. Ed, LPE, CADC, CODP, CCJAP
    Subject Area: Life Long Learning
    Program Level: Conference 2019 Materials
    Material Type: Lesson Plan, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    Goal of a Correctional Educator 1. Evaluate and promote the rehabilitation of students with behavioral, psychological, and emotional problems. 2. Integrate literacy, life skills, and cognitive-behavioral intervention to this population embracing criminal and addictive thinking. 3. Identify and de-escalate potential, disruptive classroom problems in order to maintain control within their program. 4. Work at understanding the combative and resistant student while developing better and unbiased communication skills.
    Real-World-Oriented Learning Facilitation Guidelines for Adult-Ed Teachers
    Author: Teddy Edouard
    Subject Area: Career Pathways, Life Long Learning, Soft Skills, Speaking/Listening, WIOA
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, Business Math, Business Writing, College & Career Readiness, ESL/ESOL, GED Test Preparation, HiSET Exam Preparation, Professional Development, TASC Test Preparation, Workforce Readiness
    Material Type: Reference, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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    Abstract:

    This time-saving guideline invites adult-ed teacher to be remarkable, do art and make change happen by allowing adult learners to bring out their genius and passion. In other words, this tool is designed to help instructors get learners closer to their dreams, one lesson and one semester at a time . To be specific, this tool focuses on preparing adult students for the real world and facilitating deep-structure learning, promoting soft and irreplaceable skills that are salable in the marketplace or in the gig economy. 
    Trauma Informed Practice – Self Care for Staff and Students
    Author: Marie O'Bryan
    Subject Area: Career Pathways, Learning Difficulties, Life Long Learning, Soft Skills
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education, Adult ESOL/ESL, Conference 2018 Materials, Professional Development, Workforce Readiness
    Material Type: Reference, Teaching/Learning Strategies
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here
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