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May 2009 Calendar Archive

A list of local, state, and national professional development events of interest to adult & family literacy practitioners in Texas. If you know of other professional development opportunities or important dates of interest to Texas practitioners, please submit them to our Calendar Committee for consideration. For more information join one of our email discussion groups so you will always hear about the latest training opportunities. Click on "Discussion Lists" to read about these discussion lists and how to join.

May 2009

May 1, 2009: TEAMS Training will be held from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (6 hr. training with one hr. for lunch) at 907 S. Loraine, Midland. Trainer is Helen Mills. Please contact Pat Lyons for further information 432-689-5112 or patalcantar@sbcglobal.net You must register to attend. West Registration Form

May 1, 2009: VIRTUAL Professional Development Planning Workshop (PDPW ) Part I will be held from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Mary Helen Martinez will facilitate. This session is an orientation to the Texas Adult Education Credential. The workshop will cover steps to enrolling in the Texas Adult Education Teacher Credential, explanation of scoring rubric and how to submit narrative reflections into State electronic database, CredITS (Credential Information Tracking System). This workshop is sponsored by the Central & Coastal Region GREAT Centers. You must register to obtain login information and instructions for attending the virtual session. To register or for more information, please contact Mario Mokarzel mm64@txstate.edu or toll free 1-877-798-5522. Note: You must be entered in TEAMS as adult education teacher in order to be eligible for the Texas Adult Education Teacher Credential.

May 1, 2009: VIRTUAL Professional Development Planning Workshop (PDPW ) Part II -- You MUST have participated in the Virtual PDPW Part I on May 1, 2009 from 5:30 pm. – 8:30 pm. Virtual participants will submit completed assignments in order to obtain credit for 6 hours of the PDPW Part I and II. Otherwise, a participant will receive credit for only the time logged in to the virtual workshop. Mary Helen Martinez will facilitate. Assignments will include a Professional Development Plan and a Written Narrative Reflection. You must register to obtain login information and instructions for attending the virtual session. To register or for more information, please contact Mario Mokarzel mm64@txstate.edu or toll free 1-877-798-5522. Note: You must be entered in TEAMS as adult education teacher in order to be eligible for the Texas Adult Education Teacher Credential.

May 1-2, 2009: Project Based Learning Academy - Session 3: This session is titled “How to Support and Evaluate Student-generated Group Projects” and will be held on Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is the last of three sessions (follow-up scheduled: 5/29). Attendees must participate in all three sessions and the follow-up to be eligible for the stipend. The training location is Socorro CLC, 313 S. Rio Vista, El Paso. Please email farwestg@farwestgreat.org if you have any questions or call (915) 937-1725.

May 2, 2009: Retention Strategies in the Classroom (Retention I) will be held from 8:30-12:30 at the Billa Learning Center, San Antonio. Additional session Information and 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

May 2, 2009: TABE 9 & 10 Training will be held from 8:30- 3:30 at Victoria College, 802 E. Crestwood, Victoria. Additional session Information and 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

May 2, 2009: Data Collection Training will be held from 8:30-12:30 at the Billa Learning Center, San Antonio. Additional session Information and 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

May 2, 2009: TEAMS Training will be held from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (6 hr. training with one hr. for lunch) at 2901 37th Street, Snyder. Trainer is Helen Mills. Please contact Mary Ann Juarez for further information 325-574-8971 or majuarez@suddenlinkmail.com.

May 7 & 8, 2009: Talk, Read, Play and Sing, an Even Start Interactive Literacy Activities Institute will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Lone Star College Cy Fair, 9191 Barker Cypress, TECH 102, Cypress 77433. Presenter is Deborah Stedman. ILA can be a challenging component for Even Start. This institute will be a hands-on, interactive and fun experience where we will explore strategies for keeping ILA research-based and enjoyable for mom and child. We will also discover strategies for integration ILA into home visits, parent education and adult education. Even Start Teachers will receive free children’s books to use in the classroom. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800268, registration number 3272, and section number CY601. Coastal Registration form For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu

May 8, 2009: Math Institute (Part 2) will be held from 8:30-3:30 at Education Service Center Region 20 Conference Center, 1314 Hines Ave., San Antonio 78208. (210) 370-5200. Additional session Information and 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

May 8, 2009: Student Retention for Adult Education will be held from 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the La Fuente Learning Center, 758 Springdale Road, Austin, 78702-4037. The presenter is Denise Guckert. In this session, we first review research from NSCALL (National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy) on adult student persistence. Initial findings outline four supports and many strategies that teachers and programs can put in place to increase adult student persistence. Participants will apply the model to a case study and then create a personal retention plan to address student motivation and retention in their own programs or classes. SPACE IS LIMITED! For information on directions or other logistics contact Denise Guckert at dg21@txstate.edu or at 1-877-798-5522. Please register to attend Central registration form.

May 8-9, 2009: ABE/GED Academy: Surrounded by Math and Science, Session 3. This session is titled “It’s Everywhere! Resources for the ABE/GED Classroom” and will help you learn how to incorporate science into your math classroom through hands-on activities. The session will be held on Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will take place at Socorro CLC, 313 S. Rio Vista, El Paso. This is the last of three sessions. There is one follow-up session scheduled for this academy: June 5. Attendees must participate in all three sessions and the follow-up to be eligible for the stipend.

May 8-9, 2009: TEAMS Training will be held from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm at Trinity Valley Community College located at 100 Cardinal Drive, Liberal Arts Bldg. in Athens. For more information, please contact Dr. William Carmines at 903-675-6288 or wcarmines@tvcc.edu.

May 9, 2009: BEST Plus Training will be held from 8:30- 3:30 at Victoria College, 802 E. Crestwood, Victoria, TX. Additional session and 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

May 13 , 2009: BEST Plus training will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Adult Learning Center, 3902 Morgan, Corpus Christi, TX 78405. The instructor will be Yvette Ortiz. South Registration Form.

May 14 , 2009: BEST Plus training will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Adult Learning Center, 3902 Morgan, Corpus Christi, TX 78405. The instructor will be Yvette Ortiz. South Registration Form.

May 15, 2009: Math Strategies training will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Alice ISD, Adult Learning Center, 501 Cactus, Alice, TX 78332. The instructor will be Denise Johnson. South Registration Form.

May 15, 2009: Culture in the ESOL Classroom will be held from 9:15 am to 12:15 pm, Room 404, Texas State University-Round Rock Higher Education Learning Center, 1555 University Blvd, Round Rock, 78665-8017. Teachers develop strategies to recognize similarities and bridge differences in cultural experiences and values. Linda Muñoz will be presenter. Please register to attend. Registration Link: http://tinyurl.com/regmini09. For information contact Denise Guckert at dg21@txstate.edu or at 1-877-798-5522.

May 15, 2009: ABE – ASE Strategies and Activities will be held from 9:15 am to 12:15 pm, Room 406, Texas State University-Round Rock Higher Education Learning Center, 1555 University Blvd, Round Rock, 78665-8017. Favorite brain-based strategies and activities from Central GREAT’s ABE/ASE Academy. Mary Sampson will be presenter. Please register to attend. Registration Link: http://tinyurl.com/regmini09. For information contact Denise Guckert at dg21@txstate.edu orr at 1-877-798-5522.

May 15, 2009: ESL Beginning Literacy will be held from 9:15 am to 4:30 pm, Room 408, Texas State University-Round Rock Higher Education Learning Center, 1555 University Blvd, Round Rock, 78665-8017. Create effective lessons with great strategies and activities that work best for our lowest level of ESL students. Alex Baez and Carol Speigl, presenters. Please register to attend. Registration Link: http://tinyurl.com/regmini09. For information contact Denise Guckert at dg21@txstate.edu or at 1-877-798-5522.

May 15, 2009: Texas Adult Education Content Standards Training will be held from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Room 404, Texas State University-Round Rock Higher Education Learning Center, 1555 University Blvd, Round Rock, 78665-8017. Overview of the Texas Adult Education Standards Project (TAESP) and how to integrate standards into lesson plans. Wendy Taylor, presenter. Please register to attend. Registration Link: http://tinyurl.com/regmini09. For information contact Denise Guckert at dg21@txstate.edu or at 1-877-798-5522.

May 15, 2009: BEST Plus Scoring Refresher will be held from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Room 406, Texas State University-Round Rock Higher Education Learning Center, 1555 University Blvd, Round Rock, 78665-8017. Review and practice scoring of the BEST Plus. (Certified BEST Plus test administrators only). Sherry Smith, presenter. Please register to attend. Registration Link: http://tinyurl.com/regmini09. For information contact Denise Guckert at dg21@txstate.edu or at 1-877-798-5522.

May 15th & 16th, 2009: Bridges to Practice Learning Disabilities Training will be held on Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm and Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm at the United Way of Tarrant County, 1500 N. Main, Fort Worth 76106. The literacy collaboration of Literacy Texas, United Way of Tarrant County, and the Literacy Volunteer Training Initiative of TCALL is bringing the Bridges to Practice Learning Disabilities training to Fort Worth. This is an in-depth workshop that focuses on equipping adult education programs and their partners to meet the challenges of adults with learning disabilities. The training covers legal issues, assessment, diagnosis, goal setting, case management/teaching methods, and much more. Each participant will earn a certificate of completion for Bridges to Practice Learning Disabilities Training. Attendance is mandatory for both days (no partial credit for partial attendance). There is no charge to participants. *Free parking in back.
Registration deadline is Friday, May 8, 2009. For questions, contact Amelia Gilley at ameliagilley@gmail.com or 903-714-1641

May 16, 2009: Scoring theBEST Literacy will be held from 9:15 am to 12:15 pm, Room 404, Texas State University-Round Rock Higher Education Learning Center, 1555 University Blvd, Round Rock, 78665-8017. Review and scoring practice of BEST Literacy written responses with concentration on using the essay scoring rubric. Wendy Taylor, presenter. Please register to attend. Registration Link: http://tinyurl.com/regmini09. For information contact Denise Guckert at dg21@txstate.edu or at 1-877-798-5522.

May 16, 2009: ABE – ASE Strategies and Activities will be held from 9:15 am to 12:15 pm, Room 406, Texas State University-Round Rock Higher Education Learning Center, 1555 University Blvd, Round Rock, 78665-8017. Favorite brain-based strategies and activities from Central GREAT’s ABE/ASE Academy. Mary Sampson will be presenter. Please register to attend. Registration Link: http://tinyurl.com/regmini09. For information contact Denise Guckert at dg21@txstate.edu or at 1-877-798-5522

May 16, 2009: Teaching Workforce ESL will be held from 9:15 am to 12:15 pm, Room 407, Texas State University-Round Rock Higher Education Learning Center, 1555 University Blvd, Round Rock, 78665-8017. Introduction to using scenario-based strategies drawn from the workplace to improve learner communication skills. Content drawn from Central GREAT’s year long ESOL Workforce Academy. Nancy Meredith, presenter. Please register to attend. Registration Link: http://tinyurl.com/regmini09. For information contact Denise Guckert at dg21@txstate.edu or at 1-877-798-5522.

May 16, 2009: BEST Plus Test Administrator Training will be held from 9:15 am to 4:30 pm, Room 408, Texas State University-Round Rock Higher Education Learning Center, 1555 University Blvd, Round Rock, 78665-8017. Required training for certification to administer the BEST Plus oral interview. Sherry Smith, presenter. Please register to attend. Registration Link: http://tinyurl.com/regmini09. For information contact Denise Guckert at dg21@txstate.edu or at 1-877-798-5522.

May 16, 2009: TABE Test Administrator Training will be held from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Room 404, Texas State University-Round Rock Higher Education Learning Center, 1555 University Blvd, Round Rock, 78665-8017. Overview of the process for administering the TABE assessment, including correlating scale scores and using the math table. Terrie Schiemenz, presenter. Please register to attend. Registration Link: http://tinyurl.com/regmini09. For information contact Denise Guckert at dg21@txstate.edu or at 1-877-798-5522.

May 16, 2009: Texas Adult Education Content Standards Training will be held from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Room 406, Texas State University-Round Rock Higher Education Learning Center, 1555 University Blvd, Round Rock, 78665-8017. Overview of the Texas Adult Education Standards Project (TAESP) and how to integrate standards into lesson plans. Kelly Meeks, presenter. Please register to attend. Registration Link: http://tinyurl.com/regmini09. For information contact Denise Guckert at dg21@txstate.edu or at 1-877-798-5522.

May 16, 2009: Surrounded by Science and Where Do I Begin? – The Wonderful World of Social Studies will be held from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (6 hr. training with one hr. for lunch) at Odessa College – Adult Basic Education located on 201 W. University Blvd, Odessa. Trainers are Susan K. Pittman-Shetler and Bonnie Goonen. Please contact Laura Hermosillo for further information 432-335-6385 or lhermosillo@odessa.edu. You must register to attend. West Registration Form

May 16, 2009: Math Institute (Part 2 - 3 hours) will be held from 8:30-11:30 at Education Service Center Region 20 Conference Center, 1314 Hines Ave., San Antonio 78208. (210) 370-5200. Additional session Information and 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

May 16, 2009: Media Literacy in a Multi-Age will be held from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (6 hr. training with one hr. for lunch) at Odessa College – Adult Basic Education located on 201 W. University Blvd., Odessa. Trainer is Ann Savino. Please contact David Heath for further information 432-335-6384 or DHeath@odessa.edu. You must register to attend. West Registration Form

May 16, 2009: TEAMS Training will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Houston READ Commission Training Center, 6402 Market St, Room 225, Houston, 77020. Presenter is Janell Baker. This session provides basic TEAMS training to familiarize users with the procedure for accessing the Texas Educating Adults Management System, entering and editing data, and printing reports for the analysis of data. Please use these numbers to register: CABEA 6800071, registration number 14150, and section number CY604. Coastal Registration form For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu

May 16, 2009: Reading Strategies training will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Alice ISD, Adult Learning Center, 501 Cactus, Alice, TX 78332. The instructor will be Toni Stiefer. South Registration Form.

May 18, 2009: Writing Strategies training will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Alice ISD, Adult Learning Center, 501 Cactus, Alice, TX 78332. The instructor will be Irene Ramos. South Registration Form.

May 18, 2009: Multi-Level ESL (Part 2-3 hours) will be held from 8:30-11:30 at Education Service Center Region 20 Conference Center, 1314 Hines Ave., San Antonio 78208. (210) 370-5200. Additional session Information and 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

May 18, 2009: Transitions Summit. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) will host this summit in Round Top from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to discuss issues regarding the transition of adult basic education students to postsecondary education. Purpose of the Summit is to identify current practices in transitions within your local program that assist ABE, ESL, and ASE students enroll into postsecondary education. Location is the Round Rock Higher Education Center. For details, contact TCALL (800-441-READ).

May 23, 2009: DL101 Training - will be held from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (3 hr. training ) at Howard College – Adult Basic Education Center 1100 Martin Luther King, San Angelo. Trainer is Renata Russo. Please contact Gordon Peterson for further information 325-481-6324 or gpeterson@howardcollege.edu. You must register to attend. West Registration Form

May 27, 2009: TISESL Health Care will be held at Austin Community College from 9:00 am – 4 pm. Participation is limited to Austin Community College administrators and program-designated TISESL instructor(s). Please contact Denise Guckert, dg21@txstate.edu or toll free 1-877-798-5522 for questions.

May 28, 2009: Scoring the BEST Literacy will be held from 8:30 am – 11:30 am. at McLennan Community College, Community Service Building, Wing E, Room #234, 1400 College Drive, Waco 76708. We will briefly discuss BEST Literacy administration and then focus on increasing scoring accuracy for the remainder of the session. Hands-on practice scoring student generated checks, envelopes and essays is included. Denise Guckert will facilitate. For information contact Denise Guckert at dg21@txstate.edu or at 1-877-798-5522. Please register to attend Central registration form.

May 29, 2009: South Central GREAT Center Advisory Committee Meeting will be held at Education Service Center-20 , 1314 Hines, Building 3, Room 212, San Antonio 78208 from 10:00 am - Noon.

May 29, 2009: Project Based Learning Academy- Follow up Session - During this session attendees will discuss lessons learned and their completed assignments. The session will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The follow up session will take place at 313 S. Rio Vista. Attendees must participate in all three sessions and the follow-up to be eligible for the stipend. Please email farwestg@farwestgreat.org if you have any questions or call (915) 937-1725.

May 30, 2009: Math Strategies training will be held from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Lyford ISD, 1929 High School Circle, Lyford, TX 78569. The instructor will be Denise Johnson. South Registration Form.

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