2011 Texas Adult & Family Literacy Quarterly Index

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 APRIL
Volume 15, No. 2

First-Level Learners

Community Building for
Persistence and Achievement in the First-Level ESL Classroom
by Elizabeth Harling and Dr. Barbara Berthold

Farewells and Welcomes
by Harriet Vardiman Smith

Instructional Intensity & Program Performance - More than Just Hours of Contact
by Duren Thompson

Teaching Diverse First-Level Learners with Empathy
by Vishal Arghode and Dr. Debbie Lechuga

Integrating Technology in the Literacy-Level
ESL Classroom
by Dr. Glenda L. Rose

In a Nutshell: Teaching Tips for New Teachers
of Low-Level ESL Learners
by Bronwyn Bowen

The Reading Challenge for Beginning-Level
English Language Learners
by Joyce Bogdan

Resources for Writing Instruction at the Beginning Levels
by Ken Appelt

Book Review: Understanding Adult Functional Literacy
by Dr. Debbie Lechuga

TALAE ESL Student Persistence Award
by Nancy Dunlap and Bobby McGee-Benson

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JULY 
Volume 15, No. 3

Success Stories

Even Start Makes its Mark in Texas
by Elizabeth Thompson

News From TCALL
by Harriet Vardiman Smith

Turning Over a New Leaf
by Kadelynd Moore

Texas STAR Trainers Complete National Certification

Cover Girl at 50
by Nina Hayden

New Health Literacy Website and Blog
from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Houston Community College's GED Transition to Training Initiative
by Barbara Tondre-El Zorkani

I Know I Can
by Maria Salazar

A First: Adult Education Students Attended EPALL VII Conference in El Paso
by Maria Cesnik

Our Citizen of the Year
by Brenda Schofield

I'm a High School Graduate
by Maria Nava

Intensive College Readiness Program and Family Support Lead to Mom's Success
by Nancy Crawford

One Hard Decision for a Better Life
by Miguel Tavares

I'm On The Way
by Silvia Olivares

Nothing is Impossible
by Iris Negreros

We'd Like You to Meet Robert and His Student, Chris
Reprinted from Literacy Council of Tyler Newsletter, Winter 2011

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DECEMBER 
Volume 15, No. 4

The Quarterly

Adult Education Leaders Earn National Credential

Two Houston-Area Mothers Receive
Pat Peebler Memorial Adult Education Scholarships

News From TCALL
by Harriet Vardiman Smith

Ideas for Teachers of Adults

Implementing Pen-Pal Writing in the Adult ESL Classroom
by Dr. Clarena Larrotta

Dialogue Journaling -
A Classroom Practice that Works
by Elizabeth Harling & Dr. Barbara Berthold

Teach Beyond the Classroom!
by Lon Rogers

Professional Development

South Central Region's Keystone Conference Builds Knowledge and Partnerships to Foster Successful
Adult Learner Transitions
by Dr. Olga Escamilla

Building Collaboration &
Program Improvement

Engaging Instructors in the Search for Formative Data
by Joshua Gahr

Adult Learner Transitions to Work and Postsecondary Education

The Value of Postsecondary Certificates
by Barbara Tondre-El Zorkani

Texas Expands Its Role in National Career Awareness Initiative
by Barbara Tondre-El Zorkani

Recruitment, Retention,
Motivation & Goal Setting

Providing Incentives to Increase Student Participation
by Debbie Alford

Success Stories

My 9,000 Mile Journey to Learning English
by Mayumi Riffel

Changing Roads Late in Life
by Michael Koon

Licensed Journeyman Plumber Goal
Achieved through Adult Education Program
Reprinted from Texas Workforce Investment Council's July 2011 issue
of Profiles in Success

Teen Mom Inspired to Complete High School
Shared by Jenny Martinez, Deer Park Family Literacy Program

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