Part 1: Positioning Your Adult Education Brand for Recognition and Value
    Author: Celina Shands and Anika Jackson
    Subject Area: Other, Program Management
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    Understand the foundational elements of branding, the pitfalls of poor messaging, and how to course-correct to demonstrate the value of the adult education mission. (Part of a Four-Part Webinar Series) Original webinar date: October 10, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/1c-GOmOk4Gk
    Characteristics of a Highly Effective Adult Education Program
    Author: Lara Pastore
    Subject Area: Other, Program Management
    Program Level: Adult Basic Education
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    As a state, Indiana regularly performs at high levels on outcomes such as MSGs, certifications, and HSE credentials. This can be attributed to strong programs and directors at the local level. Over the course of several months, Indiana state leadership brought together directors from a variety of high-performing programs to learn their secrets and to understand what practices were instrumental to their success. Their responses were then used to create a guide for program excellence. Original webinar date: May 10, 2023 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/-Q2kSOsu7o0
    Unmasking the Brilliance of Adult Education: Elevating New Mexico from Worst to Best in the Nation
    Author: The C3 Initiative Leadership Team
    Program Level: Professional Development
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    The attached slides show the overview of the C3's Professional Development Initiative for the state of New Mexico Adult Education programs. See the innovative, research based practices used in a blended learning environment to elevate AE programs in our state.   If you are interested in viewing the entire document, please go to: https://tinyurl.com/y2vpcyvb
    English Now! Learning Circles for Adult ESL Programs
    Author: David J. Rosen and Priyanka Sharma
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
    License: (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) For license summary click here

    Abstract:

    An innovative, blended learning model for adults, learning circles use online learning resources together with teacher- or volunteer-facilitated face-to-face sessions to support peer learning. We will discuss the range of learning circles and ways to use them in adult basic skills education. Learning circles have been piloted and customized for adult ESOL/ESL programs that want to reduce waiting lists or supplement face-to-face learning. In this session you will learn about the range of learning circles, how they have been used by adult ESL/ESOL programs, and about the English Now! Model, funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, piloted by World Education and five ESOL programs in New England and is now being scaled up nationally.
    PLCs in a Correctional Setting: The Administrator’s Role
    Author: Shannon Swain, Marian Thacher, Sudie Whalen
    Subject Area: Program Management
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, a large system with 36 adult prisons, is in the second year of unmasking the potential of inmates by initiating 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 and support of a professional learning community (PLC) at each institution. Administrators play an indispensable role in the success of PLCs, supporting distributive leadership and offering both tight and loose control over various aspects of PLC practice. The corrections environment offers some specific but not insurmountable challenges for administrators. Attend this session to hear about ways administrators can support the PLC process, helping it flourish and avoiding some common mistakes.
    Unmasking the Brilliance of Adult Education: Elevating New Mexico from Worst to Best in the Nation
    Author: The C3 Initiative Leadership Team
    Program Level: Conference 2019 Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    New Mexico ranks among the worst in the nation in educational attainment, poverty, violence, substance abuse, and suicide. With the advent of the WIOA legislation, a group of New Mexico adult education (AE) practitioners rallied to the call of building career pathways out of poverty and launched a radically innovative professional development initiative for elevating New Mexico to stand among our nation's top performers. Our C3 Initiative develops AE programs from "the inside out" to build Collaborations, Competency-Based Education, and Career Pathways programming. Design components include a three-year program commitment, a decision maker with two teachers from each program working for integrated change, program accountability with deliverables and increased responsibility, and the creation of a statewide professional learning community with a 33-week research-to-practice online curriculum. Our session shares knowledge and tools for supporting adult educators to unmask our brilliance and become leaders in the national career pathways movement. A pdf of the presentation has been uploaded for sharing. The Google Slides can be viewed by going to the link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ADlPv49Phieh1ZTD67Hkxd1klzJugmccE9raOCYIIl4/edit?usp=sharing.
    The Power of Partnerships: Adult Literacy and Libraries
    Author: Kristin Lahurd, Alicia Suskin, Gwenn Weaver
    Program Level: Conference 2019 Materials
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    The Power of Partnerships: Adult Literacy and Libraries
    What Does the SOP Say?
    Author: Krista Mosher and Wayne Crandall
    Subject Area: Program Management
    Material Type: Presentations/Slideshows
    Language: English
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    Abstract:

    What is a SOP? Why should you have SOPs? Who should develop the SOP? Who is responsible for implementing SOPs ?