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Breakout 1: Thursday, November 12th, 10:45 am to 11:45 amReading the Tells – Learning How to Read Body LanguageMr. Jerry Balistreri balis@Reading the Tells?is a powerful?training seminar presented by last year’s keynote speaker that gives you practical techniques, tools, and strategies for understanding and using non-verbal communication for the highest impact and effectiveness.? Become a highly respected, highly influential, and highly successful communicator!? Whether you are a teacher, counselor, manager, principal, supervisor, sales rep, attorney, or HR professional, the degree of career success you enjoy is virtually dictated by your skills in communicating with others on the job.Perceptions of Program Quality Support of Adult Basic Education Programs in ArkansasDr. Gary Udoujgudouj@This study was designed to identify the degree to which the directors of adult basic education programs in Arkansas perceive they have program quality support, as evidenced by a well-defined mission and role in the community, a management system, human resources management, and a suitable learning environment. To collect data for this study, NSCALL’s Evidence-based program self-assessment (2006) was modified and administered electronically to 39 administrators of adult education in the spring of 2015. The survey consisted of 40 questions scored on a 5-point Likert type scale, four open responses questions, and three demographic questions. The sessions will discuss the study and the results.Partnering for Progress: Possibilities for Adult Ed with Hybrid classes and Distance LearnersMs. Stephanie Cowanscowan@nwti.eduThe session will focus on the blended learning models that were used by the NTI Adult Ed Center during the past year. The Distance Learning Instructor and a collaborating Adult Education ESL Instructor will share their experience with blended learning for the previous year. Successes and less than successful experiences, software, assessment, Communications, the virtual classroom and record keeping will all be covered. Presenters will share a Prezi relevant to hybrid classes and have an opportunity for question and answer during the session.Student Job ReadinessMr. Randy Morris and Ms. Kimberly FreemanRMorris@Kimberly.Freeman@This session will focus on preparing students to be the job candidate and employee that companies seek. Presenters will share information on identifying employer needs and desires, addressing job readiness with students, and interview preparation tips.? Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and communicate best practices and innovative ideas.Family LiteracyMs. Linda Nelsonstaff@This will be an overview of the start-up of Family Together Family Literacy program at Literacy Coalition-South Central Arkansas as well as a perspective in regards to the structure of and experience in, the family literacy program. The session will include an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and /or communicate ideas on family literacy.The NEW GED AcademyMs. Beth Williamsbeth@Learn best practices in blended learning while reviewing Essential Education’s new GED Academy. Learn techniques for integrating digital instruction into your classroom or Distance Learning program for 5X faster results! Participants will receive our new CCR Roadmap as well as a GED Blueprint.GED? Science: ?5Es for Effective InstructionMs. Debi FaucetteDebi.faucette@Help students make connections with science by using the 5E Instructional Model to promote scientific learning and application. Dig deeper into the area of science and explore some strategies, activities, and even a few experiments that you can use in the classroom. Learning about the 5E Instructional Model will assist your students in making a deeper connection with the world of science and increase achievement on the GED? Science test. Breakout 2: Thursday, November 12th, 1:45 pm – 2:45 pmThe CompassMr. Doug Luffboroughdougluff@Today’s keynote speaker presents a breakout session on understanding your leadership style and how to lead others.Using AERIS Data to Support Student AchievementDr. Trenia Miles and Ms. Bridget BullardTrenia.Miles@Bridget.Bullard@Are you interested in knowing which students are making educational gains and meeting outcome measures and which ones are not?? If so, this session is for you!? Participants will be provided an overview of how AERIS can be used to support student achievement.? In addition, participants will be shown how federal and state tables and other features of AERIS may be used to analyze data and review trends in student performance. The session will conclude with an in depth discussion on how participants plan on using data in the future for student success.ESL Classrooms and More, Partnering with Technology for SuccessMs. Stephanie Cowanscowan@nwti.eduThis session will be a joint presentation with NTI Adult Ed instructors sharing information about successful implementation of hybrid classes for ESL and other classes in our center. We will discuss the various software platforms and delivery methods that are used today. Our presenters will also discuss the various ways that instructors share the organizational and Managerial aspects of sharing student data. Google tools and resources used in our center will be shared. Session participants will be encouraged to ask questions during the session.Social Media 101Ms. Stephanie JacksonStephanie@This session will introduce the importance of social media engagement and present a call to action to attendees to use everyday moments to promote literacy on various social media platforms.Redefining the Adult Education Classroom for WIOAMs. Marty PittsMarty.pitts@WIOA makes it clear that the teaching and training workforce must adapt to the rapidly evolving adult skills reality. There is a growing emphasis on college and career preparation. We are challenged to make adult skill development (upskilling) more prevalent, efficient, effective, and convenient. This session will explore literacy, numeracy and career preparation.AccommodationsMs. Ronda Wellsrwells@rmcc.eduWe will pursue all accommodation request forms discussing what should be included in rational. We will also review what should be included in physician letters and how to go about requesting them.Using the TI-30XS Multiview Calculator Ms. Jessica Pipkinsjpipkins@atu.eduThis session is a crash course in using the TI-30XS Multiview calculator. It is meant for instructors, paraprofessionals and tutors who work with students in math. The session will cover calculator functions that students should know for the GED exam, common calculator mistakes, sample problems with explanations, and additional resources.Breakout 3: Thursday, November 12th, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmWAGE Start-Up Program PacketMs. Christy McColloughMs. Micaela Allison-Shropshirecmccollough@atu.eduMallison@nwacc.edu.Panel of WAGE coordinators/members from old centers, new centers, small centers, and large centers to discuss how to set up new WAGE programs and difficulties involved.Training the Leaders: What Works? What’s Missing? Examining Practitioner/Administrator Preparation Programs for Adult Education. Ms. Marla Streckermjstrecker@saumag.eduThe discussion will open with an overview of current best practices in the field of adult education and how to incorporate the identified skills, theories, and practices into a master’s level program to prepare adult education professionals. Further, the discussion will offer a comparison of curriculum across national programs. Roundtable discussion will focus on determining additional knowledge and leadership skills that are essential for effective facilitation of adult education.Strategies to Engage, Involve, and Progress ESL StudentsMs. Sarah YagerSarah.yager@The session will highlight the challenges administrators and teachers face with retaining and progressing Adult ESL students. Research-based strategies to improve student involvement and retention in Adult ESL Programs as well as increasing performance and educational gains will be presented.Digging for Funds: How to Research DatabasesMr. Rob Pollanrob@Learn tools, tips, and techniques for researching databases to help find funding and other resources.ETS High School Equivalency Testing (HiSET) ProgramMs. Jonna McDonoughjmcdonough@Attendees will learn about the ETS HiSET assessment, and the collaborative effort of many states with non-profit organizations to deliver fair and reliable high school equivalency exam to the nation. The ETS HiSET test, which launched January 2014, is compatible with current professional development materials used for high school equivalency assessment and covers five core areas: Language Art-Reading, language Arts-Writing, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Participants at this session will gain understanding of the ETS HiSET program and the collaboration with stakeholders, receive the most recent information on the informational website and free instructional materials, and participate in a question and answer session.Finding the Common Denominator: CCR, the GED, and YOU!Ms. Beth Williamsbeth@ Finding the right mix of content and assessment standards is tricky in the current adult education arena. Participants will explore tools and strategies for finding the common threads between CCR Standards, the Various GED assessments, and the students they teach. Those commonalities help narrow the focus for more effective teaching and learning when addressing the GED Assessments. A CCR Roadmap and a GED Blueprint will be offered as takeaways! “That’s The First Book I Ever Read!”- Using Audio Narration to Enhance Reading ComprehensionMs. Cindy Robinettcindyr@blackrivertech.eduThis presentation will describe the successful use of audio narrations to improve reading comprehension, vocabulary and retention in the adult education classroom. Audio books are now available online from many local libraries and other sources. Hearing a professional narrator read a book often gives the student reader a glimpse into how fascinating and enjoyable reading can be. This strategy has been most effective in raising reading grade levels for young adults and teens who have never read for pleasure and who often have low or slow reading abilities coming into the adult education classroom.?Breakout 4: Friday, November 13th, 9:45 am – 10:45 amTeen Suicide and PreventionMr. Greg Adamsadamsjg@This two hour session will fulfill the 2015-2016 professional development required for teacher certification. Teachers must complete both sessions.ESL Roundtable Ms. Tonya Landrumtonyallandrum@There will be two consecutive round table sessions. Participants may attend the first only, second only or both. This session will be an academic discussion focusing on successful ESL strategies for adults. Topics will include recruiting and retaining students, making EFL gains teaching multilevel classes, managing ESL in the workplace and utilizing the most effective ESL teaching techniques. Literacy Councils Roundtable Ms. Nancy Leonhardtnancy@Arkansas Literacy councils will be hosting a two session round-table to give Literacy Council directors the opportunity to discuss current issues and share concerns, ideals and tips with each other.Adult Education Essentials RoundtableMs. Vikki Eldridge Dr. Kenda Grover Ms. Regina Olson Ms. Laura Cornall veldridge@nwacc.edurolson2@atu.edukgrover@uark.edulaura.gornall@vbsd.usEnjoy comradery and discussion with your fellow Adult Education professionals as they lead a discussion on the following topics: Vikki Eldridge: Integrating Soft Skills in the Classroom. A discussion about various tips and techniques you can use to make your students better employees.Regina Olson: Recruitment and Retention. A discussion about the value of excellent customer service and best practices used to draw students in and how to keep them.Kenda Grover: Obtaining your Additional Licensure in Adult Education. The University of Arkansas-Fayetteville offers an online program to obtain additional licensure in Adult Education. This session will provide an opportunity for discussion, Q and A, and information. Laura Cornall: Utilizing the Career Coach. The roles and responsibilities of a Career Development Facilitator (CDF) or Career Coach will be discussed along with ways to best incorporate a career coach in your program. The Career Coach can assist students throughout their journey toward career, training, and post-secondary goals.GED? Testing: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re GoingMs. Janice HanlonJanice.Hanlon@This session will provide an overview of the 2014 GED? test including state and national statistics and interpreting GED scores. Policies, procedures and practices will be discussed. The process of applying for accommodations will be included as well as how to reduce the number of incomplete requests.The Arkansas Department of Adult Education College and Career Readiness FrameworkMs. Reginia Kimbrough and Mr. Joey WalterReginia.kimbrough2@Joey.walter@OCTAE’s College and Career Readiness Framework is the result of a process that examined the Common Core State Standards from the perspective of Adult Education. It was funded to provide a set of manageable yet significant CCR standards that reflect broad agreement among subject matter experts in adult education about what is desirable for adult students to know to be prepared for the rigors of postsecondary education and training. The report was written by Susan Pimentel, prepared by MPR, Associates, Inc.Standards-based education begins, of course, with the standards themselves. Clear standards allow educators to understand where to focus their efforts and shape overall instruction. Standards than are translated into curriculum and lessons for teaching the content of the standards to students. Classroom activities, assignments, and a range of formative and summative assessments all help determine whether or not students are absorbing the essential skills and knowledge included in the standards.The integration of CCR standards into adult education programs is intended to provide all adult students with the opportunity to be prepared for postsecondary training without needing remediation. To that end, the CCSS selected for inclusion here to identify beginning levels of study, reaching students at their instructional levels upon program entry and positioning them for successful progress toward college and career readiness.The Arkansas Department of Adult Education took OCTAE’s standards and developed a document to benefit teachers in classroom education.Breakout 5: Friday, November 13th, 11 am – 12 pmTeen Suicide Part IIMr. Greg Adamsadamsjg@This two hour session will fulfill the 2015-2016 professional development required for teacher certification. Teachers must complete both sessions.ESL Roundtable Ms. Tonya Landrumtonyallandrum@There will be two consecutive round table sessions. Participants may attend the first only, second only or both. This session will be an academic discussion focusing on successful ESL strategies for adults. Topics will include recruiting and retaining students, making EFL gains teaching multilevel classes, managing ESL in the workplace and utilizing the most effective ESL teaching techniques. Literacy Councils Roundtable Ms. Nancy Leonhardtnancy@Arkansas Literacy councils will be hosting a two session round-table to give Literacy Council directors the opportunity to discuss current issues and share concerns, ideals and tips with each other.Adult Education Directors’ Meeting and RoundtableDr. Debbie Faubus-Kendrickdfaubus@vbsd.us An opportunity for Adult Education instructors to discuss hot topics facing programs today and share best practices. This session will serve as the Administrator’s Meeting for the conference.Distance Learning for Literacy Councils and Adult Education ProgramsMs. Reginia KimbroughReginia.kimbrough2@Distance learning is a tool that Literacy Councils and Adult Education programs can use to assist students in developing skills that will help them in the workplace, at home or in the community while helping the students achieve the educational goals that they need to complete. This could enable programs meet their post-testing goals as well. The presentation will go over the policy regarding Distance Education and some of the tools that can be used for students, several of which are Free!Marketing WAGE? to Business & IndustryMs. Laura McNeelLaura.McNeel@To have an effective WAGE? program means having partnerships with your local business and industry to provide opportunities to your students and to market your program. Building this support system is important and requires a pro-active approach. This presentation will cover several ways to establish these relationships in your community. ................
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