July 2008 Calendar Archive
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July 2008
Houston Literacy Consortium Conference
July 1-3, 2008
Instructor Bios
 THe HCL Registration Form is a Microsoft® Word document.
July 1, 2008: Enhancing Cross-Cultural Communication Skills will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. The purpose of this training is to introduce participants to the key concepts of cross-cultural communication so they can more effectively interact with program participants from different cultural backgrounds. Instructors, testing administrators and program administrators who deal with a diverse student base will benefit from this training. Participants will increase awareness of the differences in communication styles, explore cultural assumptions, and identify how to deal with cultural misunderstandings. Simulations and group discussions will illustrate the key concepts. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800153, registration number 84971, and section number CY444. Registration deadline is June 25, 2008. HCL Registration Form - (Microsoft® Word document). For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 1, 2008: Engaging the ESL Learner in Reading will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. In this interactive session teachers will explore effective reading strategies that improve vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension for the beginning to intermediate level ESL learner. The session will include hands-on activities as well as research-based instructional strategies. Participants will develop a lesson integrating strategies discussed. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800163, registration number 85100, and section number CY458. Registration deadline is June 25, 2008. HCL Registration Form - (Microsoft® Word document). For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 1, 2008: Effective Use of Authentic Materials in the Classroom will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. This professional development course is designed to show teachers how to utilize authentic materials in the classroom. Participants will learn ways to introduce students to the culture that surrounds them and to help them navigate through it in this interactive and activity filled session. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800164, registration number 84973, and section number CY445. Registration deadline is June 25, 2008. HCL Registration Form - (Microsoft® Word document). For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 1, 2008: Building Community in the Culturally Diverse Classroom will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. This workshop shows how knowledge and respect for students’ cultures can engage adult learners in new ways and increase student retention. Participants will practice creative strategies to increase cultural awareness, work together, and create a community of learners. The session is geared toward ESL teachers at all levels; however ABS and GED teachers may find it useful as well. Registration deadline is June 25, 2008. HCL Registration Form - (Microsoft® Word document). For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 1, 2008: Strategies & Techniques for Successful Reading Comprehension will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. Participants will learn techniques and strategies to teaching effective comprehension skills for the GED learner. Story structure, graphic organizers, comprehension monitoring, and questioning will be taught through usage and activities. The participants will also have the opportunity to develop lesson plans based on the topics that are taught. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA6800162, registration number 84974, and section number CY446. Registration deadline is June 25, 2008. HCL Registration Form - (Microsoft® Word document). For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 1, 2008: Engaging the ESL Learner in Reading will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. In this interactive session teachers will explore effective reading strategies that improve vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension for the beginning to intermediate level ESL learner. The session will include hands-on activities as well as research-based instructional strategies. Participants will develop a lesson integrating strategies discussed. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800163, registration number 85105, and section number CY459. Registration deadline is June 25, 2008. HCL Registration Form - (Microsoft® Word document). For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 1, 2008: Building Community in the Culturally Diverse Classroom will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. This workshop shows how knowledge and respect for students’ cultures can engage adult learners in new ways and increase student retention. Participants will practice creative strategies to increase cultural awareness, work together, and create a community of learners. The session is geared toward ESL teachers at all levels; however ABS and GED teachers may find it useful as well. Registration deadline is June 25, 2008. HCL Registration Form - (Microsoft® Word document). For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 1, 2008: Engaging the ESL Learner in Reading will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. In this interactive session teachers will explore effective reading strategies that improve vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension for the beginning to intermediate level ESL learner. The session will include hands-on activities as well as research-based instructional strategies. Participants will develop a lesson integrating strategies discussed. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA800163, registration number 85109, and section number CY460. Registration deadline is June 25, 2008. HCL Registration Form - (Microsoft® Word document). For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 1, 2008: Effective Use of Authentic Materials in the Classroom will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. This professional development course is designed to show teachers how to utilize authentic materials in the classroom. Participants will learn ways to introduce students to the culture that surrounds them and to help them navigate through it in this interactive and activity filled session. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800164, registration number 84975, and section number CY447. Registration deadline is June 25, 2008. HCL Registration Form - (Microsoft® Word document). For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 1, 2008: Enhancing Cross-Cultural Communication Skills will be held from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. The purpose of this training is to introduce participants to the key concepts of cross-cultural communication so they can more effectively interact with program participants from different cultural backgrounds. Instructors, testing administrators and program administrators who deal with a diverse student base will benefit from this training. Participants will increase awareness of the differences in communication styles, explore cultural assumptions, and identify how to deal with cultural misunderstandings. Simulations and group discussions will illustrate the key concepts. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800153, registration number 84976, and section number CY448. Registration deadline is June 25, 2008. HCL Registration Form - (Microsoft® Word document). For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 2, 2008: Effective Multi-level Strategies for Adult English Language Learners, Modules 1 & 2 will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. Module 3 will be held July 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You must have attended Modules 1 & 2 to attend Module 3. This interactive training focuses on appropriate lesson planning strategies, group strategies, and effective multi-level activities. It includes theory and strategies to use in teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing to a multi-level class. Classroom management techniques, test preparation, orientation procedures, multi-sensory lesson planning, and proficiency objectives of the Texas Content standards will be presented. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800082, registration number 84978, and section number CY449. Registration deadline is June 25, 2008. HCL Registration Form - (Microsoft® Word document). For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 2, 2008: Effective Multi-level Strategies for Adult English Language Learners, Modules 1 & 2 will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. Module 3 will be held July 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You must have attended Modules 1 & 2 to attend Module 3. This interactive training focuses on appropriate lesson planning strategies, group strategies, and effective multi-level activities. It includes theory and strategies to use in teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing to a multi-level class. Classroom management techniques, test preparation, orientation procedures, multi-sensory lesson planning, and proficiency objectives of the Texas Content standards will be presented. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800082, registration number 84988, and section number CY450. Registration deadline is June 25, 2008. HCL Registration Form - (Microsoft® Word document). For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 2, 2008: Effective Multi-level Strategies for Adult English Language Learnrs, Modules 1 & 2 will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. Module 3 will be held July 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You must have attended Modules 1 & 2 to attend Module 3. . This interactive training focuses on appropriate lesson planning strategies, group strategies, and effective multi-level activities. It includes theory and strategies to use in teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing to a multi-level class. Classroom management techniques, test preparation, orientation procedures, multi-sensory lesson planning, and proficiency objectives of the Texas Content standards will be presented. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800082, registration number 84994, and section number CY451. Registration deadline is June 25, 2008. HCL Registration Form - (Microsoft® Word document). For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 2, 2008: Effective Multi-level Strategies for Adult English Language Learners, Modules 1 & 2 will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. Module 3 will be held July 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You must have attended Modules 1 & 2 to attend Module 3. will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. This interactive training focuses on appropriate lesson planning strategies, group strategies, and effective multi-level activities. It includes theory and strategies to use in teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing to a multi-level class. Classroom management techniques, test preparation, orientation procedures, multi-sensory lesson planning, and proficiency objectives of the Texas Content standards will be presented. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800082, registration number 84995, and section number CY452. Registration deadline is June 25, 2008. HCL Registration Form - (Microsoft® Word document). For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 2, 2008: Effective Multi-level Strategies for ABE/ASE (GED) Learners , Modules 1 & 2 will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. Module 3 will be held July 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You must have attended Modules 1 & 2 to attend Module 3. This interactive training focuses on appropriate lesson planning strategies, group strategies, and effective multi-level activities. It includes theory and strategies to use in teaching all subjects of the GED to a multi-level class. Classroom management techniques, test preparation, orientation procedures, multi-sensory lesson planning, and proficiency objectives of the Texas Content standards will be presented. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800154, registration number 84996, and section number CY453. Registration deadline is June 25, 2008. HCL Registration Form - (Microsoft® Word document). For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 3, 2008: Effective Use of Authentic Materials in the Classroom, Modules 1 & 2 will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. Module 3 will be held July 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You must have attended Modules 1 & 2 to attend Module 3. This professional development course is designed to show teachers how to utilize authentic materials in the classroom. Participants will learn ways to introduce students to the culture that surrounds them and to help them navigate through it in this interactive and activity filled session. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800164, registration number 85000, and section number CY454. Registration deadline is June 25, 2008. HCL Registration Form - (Microsoft® Word document). For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 3, 2008: Effective Use of Authentic Materials in the Classroom will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. This professional development course is designed to show teachers how to utilize authentic materials in the classroom. Participants will learn ways to introduce students to the culture that surrounds them and to help them navigate through it in this interactive and activity filled session. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800164, registration number 85002, and section number CY455. Registration deadline is June 25, 2008. HCL Registration Form - (Microsoft® Word document). For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 3, 2008: Enhancing Cross-Cultural Communication Skills will be held from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. The purpose of this training is to introduce participants to the key concepts of cross-cultural communication so they can more effectively interact with program participants from different cultural backgrounds. Instructors, testing administrators and program administrators who deal with a diverse student base will benefit from this training. Participants will increase awareness of the differences in communication styles, explore cultural assumptions, and identify how to deal with cultural misunderstandings. Simulations and group discussions will illustrate the key concepts. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800153, registration number 85014, and section number CY456. Registration deadline is June 25, 2008. HCL Registration Form - (Microsoft® Word document). For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 3, 2008: Engaging the ESL Learner in Reading will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. In this interactive session teachers will explore effective reading strategies that improve vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension for the beginning to intermediate level ESL learner. The session will include hands-on activities as well as research-based instructional strategies. Participants will develop a lesson integrating strategies discussed. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800163, registration number 85110, and section number CY461. Registration deadline is June 25, 2008. HCL Registration Form - (Microsoft® Word document). For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 3, 2008: Number Operations and Sense: Applying Basic Math will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at AAMA, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, 77023. Number Operations and Sense is designed to provide teachers with creative teaching techniques of basic math terminology and the ability to solve math expressions or equations, either in isolation or as a step in a complex, multi-step problem. Teachers will be refreshed in the following subjected areas: (1) Demonstrating numeric understanding, (2) Performing math operations, (3) Analyzing and applying percentages, ratios, proportions, and (4) Estimating to solve problems and assess possible solutions. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800144, registration number 85016, and section number CY457. Registration deadline is June 25, 2008. HCL Registration Form - (Microsoft® Word document). For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
 July 8, 2008: Even Start Competitive Grant Applications Deadline 5:00 PM. Awards are expected to be announced in August for a start date of September 1, 2008.
 July 11, 2008: Follow-Up Portfolio Training will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (6 hr. training with one hr. lunch) at Howard College, 1100 Martin Luther King, San Angelo. Trainer is Tonie Badillo. Please contact Gordon Peterson for further information 325-481-8324 or gpeterson@howardcollege.edu. You must register to attend. West
Registration Form
 July 11, 2008: ESL Reading Academy Follow-up - You must have attended the first session of this academy to attend the followup. For additional information, please email farwestg@farwestgreat.org or call (915) 937-1725.
July
13-16, 2008: Correctional Education
Association 63rd International Conference will be held in Denver, Colorado at the Adam’s
Mark Hotel. For more information, see
the association’s
Web page.
July 15-17, 2008: Adult Education Administrators' Summer Institute in Fredericksburg.
For details, contact TCALL (800-441-READ).
July 16, 2008: TABE 9 & 10 will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Lone Star College–Greenspoint Center, 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E, Room 306, Houston 77060. Presenter is Cynthia McConnell. This training will provide the CTB/McGraw-Hill certification requirements on the best practices of administering, scoring, and interpreting the TABE 9/10. Each participant will receive a copy of the official TABE 9/10 training workbook. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800036, registration number 79745, and section number CY 429. Coastal Registration form. For
more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 18 , 2008: Classroom Management Institute: Multilevel ESL InstructionFollow-up - You must have attended the first session of this academy to attend the followup. For additional information, please email farwestg@farwestgreat.org or call (915) 937-1725.
 July 18, 2008: BEST Plus Training will be held from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at 500 South 10th Street, Suite D, McAllen 78501. The instructor is Esteban Martinez. South
Registration Form.
July 19, 2008: Professional Development Planning Workshop Credential Training will be held from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Laredo Community College, West End Washington Street, Laredo 78040. The instructor is Debbie Janysek. South
Registration Form.
July 19, 2008: TABE 9 & 10 will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the HCDE Irvington Learning Center, 626 Lindale, Houston 77022. Presenter is Bill Medina. This training will provide the CTB/McGraw-Hill certification requirements on the best practices of administering, scoring, and interpreting the TABE 9/10. Each participant will receive a copy of the official TABE 9/10 training workbook. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800036, registration number 86029, and section number CY 462. Coastal Registration form. For
more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 19, 2008: BEST Literacy will be held from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the HCDE Irvington Learning Center, 626 Lindale, Houston 77022. Presenter is Judy Bowman. This training is intended for anyone who administers or scores the BEST Literacy Test. Participants will investigate proper test administration and scoring procedures, practice scoring writing samples, and acquire a basic knowledge of the content. By the end of the session participants should be able to use the writing rubric for scoring writing samples and follow the mandates for accurate scoring on the other sections. Participants should bring the BEST Literacy Test Manual to the training session. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800141, registration number 86030, and section number CY 463. Coastal Registration form. For
more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 19, 2008: BEST Plus Training for Non-Testerswill be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the HCDE Irvington Learning Center, 626 Lindale, Houston 77022. Presenter is Judy Bowman. This training is intended for teachers, administrators and other adult education staff involved with but not actually administering BEST Plus. The training will explore objectives, content areas and question types of the BEST Plus oral interview. Participants will experience scoring and appropriate test administration procedures. Test taking techniques will also be discussed. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800129, registration number 86031, and section number CY 464. Coastal Registration form. For
more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
 July 19 , 2008: BEST Plus will be held from 8:30 – 3:30 at ESC-20 Conference Center, 1314 Hines Ave., San Antonio 78208. (210) 370-5200. Registration
is available through iLearning. If you encounter
difficulties registering on line, please contact Central
Registration by e-mail registration@esc20.net or
by calling (210) 370-5671 or 370-5247.
July 22, 2008: BEST Plus Training will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Lone Star College–Greenspoint Center, 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E, Room 303 Houston 77060. Presenter: Judy Bowman. The participants will study the rationale for the BEST Plus test and acquire sufficient mastery of the BEST Plus test to perform duties of a tester in administering, scoring, and interpreting the scores. NOTE: Participants are required to have a TAG manual. No one will be allowed to attend the session without a TAG manual. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800043, registration number 79737, and section number CY 428. Coastal Registration form. For
more information, please please contact Tina Washco at (281) 290-5259 or email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 22, 2008: Working with the Media Workshop. Circle of Ten invites community-based and faith-based agencies, local schools and businesses to this workshop in Tyler from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Media professional Jeff Crilley and east Texas media representatives will discuss "How to Get the Word Out" about your organization via print, radio, television, and Internet media. Location is the East Texas Workforce Center, 4100 Troup Highway in Tyler. Registration fee is $35 for Circle of 10 alumni and $50 for all others. For more information or to register, call A Circle of Ten at 903-541-0013.
 July 24, 2008: Lesson Planning for Content Standards will be held from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Hanson -Sewell Center, 237 College Street, Pittsburg, TX. For more
information, please contact Jim Ratliff at (936) 435-8330 or jratliff@esc6.net
July 25 , 2008: Rider 82 Training - Directors Information Session will be held from 8:30-11:30 at ESC-20 Conference Center, 1314 Hines Ave., San Antonio 78208. (210) 370-5200. Registration
is available through iLearning. If you encounter
difficulties registering on line, please contact Central
Registration by e-mail registration@esc20.net or
by calling (210) 370-5671 or 370-5247.
July 26, 2008: BEST Plus Training for Non-Testers will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Lone Star College–Greenspoint Center, 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E, Room 312 Houston 77060. Presenter is Jill Kaeser. This training is intended for teachers, administrators and other adult education staff involved with but not actually administering BEST Plus. The training will explore objectives, content areas and question types of the BEST Plus oral interview. Participants will experience scoring and appropriate test administration procedures. Test taking techniques will also be discussed. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800129, registration number 79718, and section number CY 426. Coastal Registration form. For
more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 26, 2008: BEST Literacy will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Lone Star College–Greenspoint Center, 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E, Room 311 Houston 77060. Presenter is Bill Medina. This training is intended for anyone who administers or scores the BEST Literacy Test. Participants will investigate proper test administration and scoring procedures, practice scoring writing samples, and acquire a basic knowledge of the content. By the end of the session participants should be able to use the writing rubric for scoring writing samples and follow the mandates for accurate scoring on the other sections. Participants should bring the BEST Literacy Test Manual to the training session. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800141, registration number 79722, and section number CY 427. Coastal Registration form. For
more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
July 28 - August 1, 2008: Workforce Literacy Institute I: PreTransition-to-College Skills - This institute is designed to teach specific strategies and content that will help advanced ESL and GED students develop postsecondary writing and reading skills. This series of five (5) sessions will focus on: informational/process paragraph writing and reading, integrating grammar and language skills, and using a variety of career exploration and college culture reading material. Participants will practice teaching the strategy and then develop lesson plan content that can be used in their current classes. Training sessions will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. on all days and will be held at EPCC Literacy Program Center, 9050 Viscount, Building B. There is one follow up session scheduled for this academy: Sept. 26. Registration for this Academy is by invitation or requires prior approval from the GREAT Center. For questions, please contact Eduardo Honold at (915) 937-1703.
July 29, 2008: Evaluating ESL Lessons will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Lone Star College–Greenspoint Center, 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E, Room 312 Houston 77060. Presenter is Jeff Mohamed. The workshop will examine key elements of planning and teaching which contribute to a successful ESL lesson. Participants will discuss the merits of a video-recorded lesson. They will also look at ways in which teachers can incorporate consolidation, review and student assessment elements into series of lessons. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800132, registration number CY 467, and section number CY 86067. Coastal Registration form. For
more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu
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