2010 Regional Calendar
February 12, 2010: Introduction to TEAMS Data Entry and Reports will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at American Youthworks, 1901 E. Ben White, Austin 78741. The facilitator will be Denise Guckert. Participants attending will learn how to enter student and staff data into TEAMS and how to run basic TEAMS reports. Please note: This session is open only for American Youthworks and La Fuente staff. For additional information you may contact Denise Guckert dg21@txstate.edu or 1-877-798-5522. You must register to attend. Central
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February 12, 2010:Data Detective: TEAMS for Teacherswill be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at American Youthworks, 1901 E. Ben White, Austin 78741. The facilitator will be Denise Guckert. Participants attending will learn how to run and analyze basic TEAMS reports to assist them with student retention and progress. Please note: This session is open only for American Youthworks and La Fuente staff. For additional information you may contact Denise Guckert dg21@txstate.edu or 1-877-798-5522. You must register to attend. Central
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February 13, 2010: Essay Writing for the GED and THEA will be held at Navarro College, 3200 West 7th Avenue, Corsicana 75110. Room 108, Gooch One Stop Student Center. Session is from 9 am to 12 noon. Dr. Sherry Nash will be the presenter. This 3-hour workshop will provide participants with concrete, use-it-next-week, ideas for how to help adult learners successfully write an essay for the GED or THEA exam. We will cover how to accurately respond to the exam prompt, how to generate and organize ideas in a timely manner, how to proofread, and how to effectively practice essay-writing. The workshop will also cover differences between the GED and THEA exams in expectations and scoring for the essay. Lots of handouts and resources will be provided for use with learners! For additional information, please contact Mario Mokarzel at mm64@txstate.edu or 1-877-798-5522. You must register to attend. Central
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February 13, 2010: ESOL Reading Institute: Research-based Strategies for ESOL Reading, Session III of III will be held from 9 AM to 4 PM in Austin, location TBA. This session is available only to participants who registered for and attended the ESOL Reading Institute: Researched-based Strategies for ESOL Reading Session II of III held on December 11 2009. For additional information, please contact Mario Mokarzel at mm64@txstate.edu or 1-877-798-5522.
February 16, 2010: Central GREAT Advisory Committee Meeting. Virtual Meeting: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Instructions on how to call into the meeting will be sent prior to the meeting. For any additional questions please contact Mario Mokarzel at mm64@txstate.edu or 1-877-798-5522.
February 20, 2010: ESOL Workforce Academy, Session III of III, will be held 10 AM to 1 PM virtually. This session is available only to participants who registered for and attended the ESOL Workforce Academy, Session II of III on December 12, 2009. For additional information, please contact Mario Mokarzel at mm64@txstate.edu or 1-877-798-5522.
February 27, 2010: Data Detective: TEAMS for Teachers for will be held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Central Texas College, Building 152 (Planetarium), Room 147, 6200 West Central TX Expressway, Killeen 76541. The presenter is Denise Guckert. This workshop is designed to help adult educators understand how to utilize the data in TEAMS Reports to track student progress and ultimately to improve program performance. For information on directions or other logistics contact Denise Guckert dg21@txstate.edu, or toll free 1-877-798-5522. You must register to attend. Central
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March 5 & 6, 2010: Effective Instruction for all Adult Education Students including those with Special Learning Needs, Session IV of IV will be held from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Navarro College, 3200 West 7th Avenue, One Stop Student Center, Room 108, Corsicana, 75110. This is training IV of IV. You MUST have attended previous sessions to attend this training.
The multi-session training will assist adult educators understand the needs of adult learners, including those who have learning disabilities and other special learning needs. Participants learn to identify effective instructional practices with all learners, recognize possible learning disabilities, and apply accommodations to assist adult learners with special learning needs to maximize their potential in reaching their goals. For additional information, please contact Mario Mokarzel at mm64@txstate.edu or 1-877-798-5522.
March 6, 2010: ESOL Academy II: Scenario-based ESOL, Session III of III, will be held from 10 AM - 1 PM virtually. This session is available only to participants who registered for and attended the ESOL Academy II: Scenario-based ESOL, Session II of III on January 9, 2010. For additional information, please contact Mario Mokarzel at mm64@txstate.edu or 1-877-798-5522.
March 27, 2010: ABE/ASE Academy (Session IV of IV) will be held virtually from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. This academy began with an initial 1 1/2 day face-to-face session on October 9 & 10, 2009. Ms. Barbara Baird is the facilitator. This Academy is ideal for teachers new to the ABE/ASE classroom as well as experienced teachers who are interested in becoming Master Teachers. ABE/ASE teachers will learn adult learning theory along with brain-based instructional strategies and how to apply them in the classroom. Classroom strategies will cover reading and writing, and teachers will have the opportunity to practice strategies in their classrooms between sessions. Teachers must attend ALL sessions! Please read the online flyer.. For additional information, please contact Mario Mokarzel at mm64@txstate.edu or 1-877-798-5522.
January 9, 2010: ESOL Academy II: Scenario-based ESOL, Session II of III, will be held from 9 AM to 4 PM at Austin Community College-Highland Business Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin 78751, Room 301.0. This session is available only to participants who registered for and attended the ESOL Academy II: Scenario-based ESOL, Session I of III on November 14, 2009. For additional information, please contact Mario Mokarzel at mm64@txstate.edu or 1-877-798-5522.
January 9, 2010: BEST Plus Test Administrator Training will be held from 9 am to 4 pm at Austin Community College-Highland Business Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752, Room 410. BEST Plus Test Administrator Guides (TAGS) will be provided and participants will be certified upon completion of the 6-hour training. Wendy Taylor will facilitate. For information please contact Denise Guckert dg21@txstate.edu or at 1-877-798-5522. You must register to attend. Central
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January 13, 2010: A Project Based Learning Workshop will be held from 1 to 4 pm at Austin Community College-Highland Business Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin 78751, room 411. This session we will look at some of the research done by Dr. Heide Spruck Wrigley on “Project Based Learning” and the benefits of this approach in Adult Education. Participants will see the development of student projects in ESL and ABE environments. Robert Anchondo will facilitate. For additional information, please contact Mario Mokarzel at mm64@txstate.edu or 1-877-798-5522. Session is closed.
January 13, 2010: A Project Based Learning Workshop will be held from 6-9 pm at Austin Community College-Highland Business Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin 78751, room 411. This session we will look at some of the research done by Dr. Heide Spruck Wrigley on “Project Based Learning” and the benefits of this approach in Adult Education. Participants will see the development of student projects in ESL and ABE environments. Robert Anchondo will facilitate You must register to attend. Central
registration form. For additional information, please contact Mario Mokarzel at mm64@txstate.edu or 1-877-798-5522.
January 14, 2010: Higher Order Thinking (HOT) Skills and Whole-Brain Learning Strategies will be held from 1-4 pm at Austin Community College-Highland Business Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin 78751, room 411. Participants will be actively engaged in whole-brain learning movements and participate in higher-order thinking skill strategies. When immediately applied in the adult education classroom, research indicates these activities will increase the student’s ability to process information so they can become independent learners both in the classroom and in everyday life. Facilitators will be Stacey Milberger and Amelia Gilley. You must register to attend. For additional information, please contact Mario Mokarzel at mm64@txstate.edu or 1-877-798-5522. Registration is closed for this session.
January 14, 2010: Higher Order Thinking (HOT) Skills and Whole-Brain Learning Strategies will be held from 6 to 9 pm at Austin Community College-Highland Business Center, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin 78751, room 411. Participants will be actively engaged in whole-brain learning movements and participate in higher-order thinking skill strategies. When immediately applied in the adult education classroom, research indicates these activities will increase the student’s ability to process information so they can become independent learners both in the classroom and in everyday life. Facilitators will be Stacey Milberger and Amelia Gilley. You must register to attend. For additional information, please contact Mario Mokarzel at mm64@txstate.edu or 1-877-798-5522. You must register to attend. Central
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January 22, 2010: Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Certification training will be held from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at American Youthworks, 1901 E. Ben White, Austin 78741. Facilitator: Terri Schiemenz. Participants attending will complete TABE Administrators’ certification and receive a copy of the official TABE training workbook.. For additional information, please contact Mario Mokarzel at mm64@txstate.edu or 1-877-798-5522. You must register to attend. Central
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January 22 & 23, 2010: Effective Instruction for all Adult Education Students including those with Special Learning Needs, Session III of IV will be held from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Navarro College, One Stop Student Center Room 108, 3200 West 7th Avenue, Corsicana 75110. This is training III of IV. Session IV will be held March 5 & 6, 2010, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You MUST have attended previous sessions to attend this training.
The multi-session training will assist adult educators understand the needs of adult learners, including those who have learning disabilities and other special learning needs. Participants learn to identify effective instructional practices with all learners, recognize possible learning disabilities, and apply accommodations to assist adult learners with special learning needs to maximize their potential in reaching their goals. For additional information, please contact Mario Mokarzel at mm64@txstate.edu or 1-877-798-5522.
January 23, 2010: Texas Adult Credential Project Professional Development Planning Workshop (PDPW) will be held from 9 am to 4 pm at Austin Community College - Highland Business Center, Room 218, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin 78752. Debbie Janysek and Mary Lorenz will co-facilitate. This is the initial training for teachers interested in obtaining an Adult Education Credential. This workshop is sponsored by the Central GREAT Center. For information contact Mario Mokarzel at mm64@txstate.edu or 1-877-798-5522. Participation is limited to 20 for this workshop, and is first come, first serve, so please register to attend. Central
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January 23, 2010: Project-Based Learning Training Session will be held from 9 am to 12 noon at Central Texas College, Building 152, Planetarium Room 101, 6200 West Central Texas Expressway, Killeen 76541. Facilitator will be Robert Anchondo. This session will look at some of the research done by Dr. Heide Spruck Wrigley on “Project-Based Learning” and the benefits of this approach in Adult Education. Participants will see the development of student projects in ESL and ABE environments. For information please contact Mario Mokarzel at mm64@txstate.edu or 1-877-798-5522. You must register to attend. Central
registration form.
January 30, 2010: ABE/ASE Academy (Session III of IV) will be held virtually from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. This academy began with an initial 1 1/2 day face-to-face session on October 9 & 10, 2009. Ms. Barbara Baird is the facilitator. This Academy is ideal for teachers new to the ABE/ASE classroom as well as experienced teachers who are interested in becoming Master Teachers. ABE/ASE teachers will learn adult learning theory along with brain-based instructional strategies and how to apply them in the classroom. Classroom strategies will cover reading and writing, and teachers will have the opportunity to practice strategies in their classrooms between sessions. You must have attended Session I to attend this session. Session IV will be held virtually on March 27, 2010, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Teachers must attend ALL sessions! Please read the online flyer.. For additional information, please contact Mario Mokarzel at mm64@txstate.edu or 1-877-798-5522.
January 30, 2010: Culture and Learning in the ESOL Classroom, Session II of II will be held from 9 am to 12 noon in the Arrowhead Room, Navarro College, 3200 West 7th Avenue, Corsicana 75110. This workshop is a 2-part session totaling 9 hours of Professional Development for adult ESOL instructors. This workshop will look at goals of cultural instruction as well as how culture is often learned. There will be hands on activities for teachers to do as they share with each other their own cultural experiences and values, discussing how these are similar to or different from those that their adult learners may hold, and develop strategies to both recognize similarities and bridge differences. The facilitator will be Linda Muñoz. Must have attended Session I. For additional information, please contact Mario Mokarzel at mm64@txstate.edu or 1-877-798-5522.
