Leadership Strategies to Enhance Program Improvement
    Author: Hendrix, Tracy L
    Subject Area: Other
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    As an administrator, director, coordinator, or supervisory staff at your local adult education program, how do you lead your staff in a way that will ensure that your program is on track to meet all the compliance measures and required paperwork? Leadership strategies will be shared and explored to help your program stay on track all year long.
    News Literacy: How to Help Learners Tell Fake News From Real
    Author: Jennifer Thompson
    Subject Area: Other
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    "Fake news" and misinformation has been with us since the tale of the Trojans falling for a wooden horse. But it has been making big headlines recently. Even major news organizations are devoting teams to fact-checking published reports. So how is an adult learner to figure out what's legit? News for You Editor Jennifer Thompson will present a brief overview of the "fake news" crisis and offer ideas and activities to help learners sharpen their online and news literacy skills. We'll also talk about how News for You works to ensure accuracy and fairness.
    Onboarding for Success! Presentation S511
    Author: Jennifer Hall/Kathy Muscat
    Subject Area: Other, Program Management, WIOA
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    Adult education is a specialized field, unfamiliar to most educators.  Between learning relevant content and understanding the principles of andragogy, ABE instructors can quickly become overwhelmed - leading to poor instruction and/or high turnover.  Join us as we outline a comprehensive process, based upon research and our own experiences and observation, for successfully onboarding instructors into an adult basic education classroom using instructional support, online resources, and instructor mentoring.
    College of Southern Idaho College and Career Readiness Mentoring Handbook
    Author: Jennifer Hall/ Kathy Muscat
    Subject Area: Other, Program Management, WIOA
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    The College of Southern Idaho College and Career Readiness Adult Basic Education program uses this handbook with mentors so that there is a common process to onboard new instructors. Mentors are assigned new instructors (mentees) and engage with the new instructor throughout the instructional year.
    Onboarding for Success! Presentation Resources Session S511
    Author: Jennifer Hall/Kathy Muscat College of Southern Idaho
    Subject Area: Other, Program Management, WIOA
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    Here is a list of resources referenced in the Onboarding for Success! presentation, Tuesday, March 28 (Session S511).
    CSI-CCR-ONBOARDING-CHECKLISTS.xlsx
    Author: Jennifer Hall
    Subject Area: Other, Program Management, WIOA
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    The College of Southern Idaho College and Career Readiness Adult Basic Education program uses the checklist with new employees so that there is a common set of protocols followed by all participants. There are two tabs in the attached Excel workbook. One checklist is for instructors; one is for Intake Office Specialists. The checklist can be modified to address the needs of various employees. Mentors are assigned new instructors (mentees) and engage with the new instructor throughout the instructional year.
    Action Research: Bigger Teacher Development, Better Student Learning
    Author: Vicki Sheri Towne
    Subject Area: Other
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    This workshop makes classroom action research practical and accessible. Formative assessment learning techniques combined with the professional development methods of classroom action research and communities of inquiry provide a mechanism for self-sustained continuing professional development at the local level (Creswell, 2012; Kerka, 2003).  This workshop emphasizes collaborating and learning with peers about what happens  in the classroom to find ways to make learning more effective and efficient. For adult educators, systemic inquiry and intellectual challenge are powerful sources of motivation, growth, and renewal- (Angelo & Cross, 1993, p.10). When students are participants in, as well as are the focus of, an active system of inquiry and intellectual challenge, they also receive the benefits of motivation, growth, and renewal. ATTACHMENTS: COABE Workshop Action Research
    Diagnostic Data – Knowing When Students Are Prepared to Pass Their HSE Assessments
    Author: Dan Griffith
    Subject Area: Other
    Material Type: Video, Webinar Materials
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    Do you know when your students are prepared for their HSE Test? Since the new tests have come on board educators have been trying to get a "feel" for when students are ready. By taking a close look at data and using tools and analysis skills to sort it all out, teachers can find reliable ways to develop instructional pathways for students that lead to success. Teachers will not only know when students are prepared, but they will know how to get students to that point in specific ways as they focus on data collection and analysis. Data analysis skills and techniques specific to teaching will be covered.     Video