- Information and ideas on how to connect with new legislators
- Results from the COABE advocacy survey
- Information on the Student Ambassador Program and ways to engage your students
- Resources and examples of advocacy activities and events that can be replicated at the state and local level
- Opportunity to ask questions and share ideas
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In this webinar session, the presenters provide an overview of the national Educate & Elevate campaign, including the current policy landscape. Presenters discuss recent election results and how changes in the House leadership may impact adult education. Additionally they share:
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Along with the cognitive, the affective domain (emotions, feelings, attitudes, and mindsets) is acknowledged in adult learning theory, yet it is an often neglected predictor of student success. This session addresses the role of the affective domain in pre-college education (especially in ABE and ESL/ELL) and introduces a practical framework of self-regulation and empowerment that educators can use to assist pre-college students develop personal attributes necessary for college readiness. Participants will learn research-based quick techniques for emotional resilience and persistence and will also be introduced to award-winning technology that can be used in transition/student support centers.
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How to Fund a New Program Idea to Life! Participant Workbook. Document is in Word, so you can use or modify to suit your needs.
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These protocols are shared with all instructors to develop continuity when sharing strong performance expectations with students. They are part of our mentoring process, but are equally valuable to share with experienced staff members.
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The College of Southern Idaho uses the Motivating the Adult Learner module provided by Essential Education to support onboarding of new instructors.
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An overview of the national Educate & Elevate campaign. Ways you can engage your community, staff, and students in advocacy efforts that impact important legislative discussions and promotes program services. Basic advocacy information and practical ways that instructors can incorporate advocacy in their classrooms and become better advocates for their students. Examples of how adult education teachers provide advocacy through a series of classroom taught lessons, class outings, service projects, and volunteer work. Links to the Educate & Elevate Campaign Toolkit, resources, lesson plans, and examples of advocacy activities and events that can be replicated in the ABE and ESOL classrooms.
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Stretched budgets and part-time teachers present challenges for providing meaningful learning experiences that meet the criteria of effective professional development. Yet, part-time teachers, separated by schedules and geography, seek ongoing opportunities to connect with peers and learn collaboratively. This presentation demonstrates how one state used digital tools to engage adult education teachers in meaningful learning experiences. Join this session to learn techniques to overcome barriers to participation in professional development and explore tools for engaging in effective professional development opportunities.
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The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, a large system with 35 adult prisons, is in the second year of expanding horizons by implementing a large reform effort to base both academic and career technical instruction on evidence-based practices. An important piece of the project is the implementation of a professional learning community at each institution. Professional learning communities have been adopted widely in K12 and more and more in adult education. The corrections environment offers some specific but not insurmountable challenges. Attend this session to hear about the challenges, the successes, and the lessons learned so far.