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This webinar will bring awareness to key adult educators and correctional professionals regarding the power of correctional education and actions that could be taken to improve the amount and quality of education programs behind bars. It will be a presentation and discussion of How to Unlock the Power of Prison Education written by Stephen Steurer, published by Center for Human Capital and Education which describes the current state of education in US prisons, the major issues limiting the implementation and growth of correctional education and specific recommendations to research value and impact of correctional education, professional skills for teacher training and specific amendments to existing federal legislation to encourage more and better programs. Included in the discussion will be specific implications for expanding education programs in prisons and jails. For example, what can CE administrators due to improve their education/reentry programs? What strategies can be used to encourage more educational funding at the local and state level? Are participants aware of programs that use technology to enhance instruction? Original Webinar Date: October 9, 2020 Webinar Recording Link: https://youtu.be/cBYnpSjg2yI Resource Link: https://www.ets.org/s/research/pdf/how-to-unlock-the-power-of-prison-education.pdf

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Do you have ideas to make the NRS reporting system for adult education more effective? Share them with the US Department of Education! OCTAE currently has changes to the NRS out for public comment which means they are looking for your suggestions! This webinar will explain what changes are up for consideration, how to contribute, and what others are suggesting. Original webinar date: August 28, 2020 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/IrkkdJAfdG4

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We have seen a shift in adult education – in our standards, HSE exams, and standardized assessments – that requires students to engage with complex texts, and we must teach the skills to navigate those texts. In this webinar we will learn to identify and use appropriate complex texts with students, in both leveled and multilevel classes. We will explore strategies to help students successfully engage with complex texts in a spirit of productive struggle. Air date: June 10, 2020 Recording link: https://youtu.be/j_49buK8Q40 Handout links: https://files.constantcontact.com/94655a8e201/3d256937-8c6c-481b-8eec-9038a8679926.pdf https://files.constantcontact.com/94655a8e201/aaf243b3-d3cb-4714-912b-dbe1bca9a2b8.pdf https://files.constantcontact.com/94655a8e201/d3dc6696-7988-49fb-aa91-51e8ecf943f1.pdf Website link: http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2014/11/16/the-best-places-to-get-the-same-text-written-for-different-levels/

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Over the past few weeks, our society has undergone major changes to try to slow the spread of COVID-19. Accurate, accessible health information is essential to help people stay safe and healthy, understand federal safety guidelines, and prevent unnecessary fear. The American Institutes for Research (AIR) has created a plain-language FAQ that addresses a variety of topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The document was developed as a resource for schools, day cares, healthcare organizations, and other public centers to distribute. It is designed to make this information accessible and comprehensible to everyone, regardless of education level or background. Presenters include Dr. Erica Shelton, an AIR researcher and emergency medicine physician in Baltimore, MD and Dr. Trenita Childers, an AIR health researcher specializing in equity and community engagement. The webinar begins by reviewing the FAQs to provide an overview of accurate, medically sound information. Then, presenters will share strategies and resources for providing information to adult learners with low literacy or limited English proficiency.   Recording link: https://youtu.be/PcKfQG5Rivs Original Air Date: April 16, 2020

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Learn about the different types of Census data and how to use to understand your community/clientele. Recording link: https://youtu.be/5cnWhH-SCc8 Original Air Date: March 31, 2020

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Offenders who develop strong soft skills in prison have a better chance at reducing their sentence, having a successful re-entry, and gaining meaningful employment. An effective soft skills program requires careful selection and focus on the needed skills, adaptable resources, different teaching methods, consistent assessment, and specific individualized feedback and encouragement. In a correctional setting, inmate facilitators can help extend soft skills programs outside the classroom. Inmate facilitators can also help correctional educators relate lessons in soft skills to other inmate learners. This webinar will present the evolution of a Pace Life Skills Program at Folsom State Prison (Represa, CA)—a leisure-time activity that has boasted a waiting list of over 200 inmates! Join us to learn about teaching and evaluating soft skills in a correctional setting, including thoughts from Edwin McMillan, a recently-released former Pace Life Skills Facilitator.​

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Join us as we discuss the partnership between adult education and apprenticeships. In this presentation, we will demonstrate how having dynamic partnerships will enhance your program. We will explore the techniques needed to implement a successful apprenticeship program and the value it has on your students and community.

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Join us for the first of two webinars dedicated to preparing you for an epic experience on the Hill on 4/8 talking with legislative staff about the value of Adult Education! This webinar will equip you with the tools that you need to schedule meetings with legislative staff, and ensure you have all the necessary details.