2011 Calendar Archive

January 2011

January 2, 2011: Setting the Stage for Achievement: Goal Driven Leaning will be held from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Houston Community College, Auditorium, 3100 Main St., Houston, 77002. Presenter is Donna Cutler. During the three hour, face-to-face workshop participants will focus on understanding the requirements of the Texas Adult Education Goal Setting Policy. Participants will also have an opportunity to engage in small group activities designed to help them understand the goal setting process for adult education students. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800295, class number 17459, and section number 5038. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu.

January 8, 2011: Cross Cultural Strand, Module 1: Cross Cultural Communication Enhancement will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Hattie Mae White Educational Center, 4400 W. 18th Street, Room 1CE34, Houston, 77092. Presenter is Karen Couey. In this training, participants are introduced the key concepts of cross-cultural communication so they can more effectively interact with students from different cultural backgrounds. Participants will explore 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. This session is a module of the Cross Cultural Strand, prerequisite not required. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800153, class number 17298, and section number 5001. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session is full and registration is closed.

January 8, 2011: Improving Vocabulary Instructional Strategies will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Hattie Mae White Educational Center, 4400 W. 18th Street, Room 2E02, Houston, 77092. Presenter is Denise Johnson. Participants will experience hands-on direct and explicit vocabulary instructional strategies. Vocabulary and its importance will be addressed, along with guidelines for instructing adult intermediate readers with different vocabulary needs. Participants will receive assistance in vocabulary lesson development and material identification. Teachers will identify and learn key elements to include when implementing vocabulary instruction. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800292, class number 17378, and section number 5003. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session is full and registration is closed.

January 8, 2011: How to Plan an Effective Lesson will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Hattie Mae White Educational Center, 4400 W. 18th Street, Room 3C10, Houston, 77092. Presenter is Angela Johnson. The training is designed to help ABE/ASE /ESOL teachers focus on how to plan, develop and write effective lessons. Hands-on and interactive activities will be included. Participants will be allowed time to plan and develop a lesson that can be implemented in their classroom. Module 2 of 6: Adult Educator Academy. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800260, class number 17379, and section number 5004. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session is full and registration is closed.

January 8, 2011: A BASIC Model for Integrating College Readiness into ABE/ASE /ESOL Classrooms will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Hattie Mae White Educational Center, 4400 W. 18th Street, Room 3C12, Houston, 77092. Presenter is Mary Helen Martinez, Texas Higher Education Coordinator Board. The BASIC Model provides a framework for teachers to explore effective academic strategies necessary for postsecondary success. The BASIC Model is evidence based and includes practical transition strategies that can easily be integrated in the ABE/ASE Classroom. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800304, class number 17397, and section number 5005. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session is full and registration is closed.

January 17, 2011: Pathway to Success Strand: Developing a Culture for Transitions, Module 1: Student Orientation & Goal Setting will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Community Family Center, 7524 Avenue E, Houston, 77012. Presenter is Martin Loa. This training will provide practitioners an opportunity to work with manipulatives to identify the benefits of goal setting and creating a culture for student transitions within adult education through post secondary. With an emphasis on best practices in goal setting, participants receive resources to barriers, set SMART goals, and integrate goal setting in the classroom environment. This session is a module of the Pathway to Success Strand, prerequisite not required. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800295, class number 17817, and section number 5032. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu.

January 21, 2011: Effective Multilevel Strategies for ABE/ASE Learners Module 1 will be held from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 118, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Audrey Nelson-Ricks. 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 ABE/ASE 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. Participants must attend Module 1 before attending Modules 2 & 3. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800154, class number 17380, and section number 5006. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

January 21, 2011: Effective Multilevel Strategies for ESOL Learners Module 1 will be held from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 117, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Doris Larry. 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. Participants must attend Module 1 before attending Modules 2 & 3. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800082, class number 17449, and section number 5007. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

January 22, 2011: Effective Multilevel Strategies for ABE/ASE Learners Modules 2 & 3 will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 118, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Audrey Nelson-Ricks. 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 ABE/ASE 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. Participants must have attended Module 1 in order to attend Modules 2 & 3. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800154, class number 17451, and section number 5008. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

January 22, 2011: Effective Multilevel Strategies for ESOL Learners Modules 2 & 3 will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 117, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Doris Larry. 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. Participants must have attended Module 1 in order to attend Modules 2 & 3. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800082, class number 17453, and section number 5009. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

January 22, 2011: TISESL Industry-Specific Curriculum: Health Care will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Angela Johnson. The goal of this session is to give program administrators and teachers in-depth training on health care industry-specific TISESL curriculum. Teachers will have hands-on practice using actual curriculum materials. Participants identify necessary factors for successful implementation and plan for appropriate technical assistance and follow-up training. A program administrator who completed the TISESL Curricula Overview must be present. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC TBD, class number TBD, and section number TBD. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

January 22, 2011: ESOL: Reading and Writing will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 212, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Macarena Aguilar. This interactive PD session will provide teachers with skills and activities to integrate reading and writing skills into their classroom instruction. The teachers will examine various approaches for developing reading and writing skills together, particularly with emergent readers and writers. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800094, class number 17456, and section number 5011. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

January 22, 2011: Mathematics Strand, Module 2: Number Operations and Sense will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 212, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Cheryl Sanders. 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: demonstrating numeric understanding, performing math operations, analyzing and applying percentages, ratios, proportions, and estimate to solve problems and assess possible solutions. This session is a module of the Mathematics Strand, prerequisite not required. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800144, class number 17457, and section number 5012. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

January 22, 2011: Pathway to Success Strand: Developing a Culture for Transitions, Module 1: Student Orientation & Goal Setting will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 207, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Martin Loa. This training will provide practitioners an opportunity to work with manipulatives to identify the benefits of goal setting and creating a culture for student transitions within adult education through post secondary. With an emphasis on best practices in goal setting, participants receive resources to barriers, set SMART goals, and integrate goal setting in the classroom environment. This session is a module of the Pathway to Success Strand, prerequisite not required. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800295, class number 17459, and section number 5013. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

January 22, 2011: BEST Plus Training will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Houston Community College, 3100 Main Street, Houston, 77002. Presenter is 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. Every participant is REQUIRED to have a NEW Test Administrator Guide (TAG) to keep. Note: This is a requirement for approval. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800043, class number 17818, and section number 5031. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. Registration is closed.

January 29, 2011: ABE/ASE Transition Academy Virtual Session (2 of 3) will be held from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. This is a virtual session. Facilitator is Barbara Baird. The remaining virtual web-based session (3 hrs) will occur on Saturday, March 26, 2011. Participants must have attended the two-day ABE/ASE Transition Academy on October 15 and 16, 2010. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

January 29, 2011: Teaching the Adult Learner will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Lone Star College – University Park, Building 13, Room UP13.327, 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta), Houston, 77070. Presenter is Angela Johnson. In this training, participants will become familiar with andragogy (the art of teaching adults). In addition, participants will investigate key principles of adult learning by engaging in a discussion of how adults' learning processes differ from those of children. Participants will explore the importance of establishing a safe environment for learning that is engaging, cooperative and productive. Module 1 of 6: Adult Educator Academy. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800275, class number 17460, and section number 5014. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

January 29, 2011: Differentiated Instructional Strategies Module 2 will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Lake Jackson Community Center, 120 Circle Way, Suite 2A, Lake Jackson, 77566. Presenter is Lorraine Wakeland. In this hands-on and interactive training session, the participants will gain knowledge of critical information and strategies for teaching, assessing, and monitoring adult education students with a variety of learning needs. Module 4 of 6: Adult Educator Academy. Participants must have attended Module 1. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800276, class number 17461, and section number 5015. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session is full and registration is closed.

January 29, 2011: Beginning Literacy ESOL Module 1 will be held from 8:00 am – 2:30 pm at McWhiter Elementary, Room 203, 300 Pennsylvania, Webster, 77573. Presenter is Audrey Nelson-Ricks. Beginning Literacy ESOL training provides instructors with techniques and strategies to improve the persistence and performance of learners in this lowest level of ESOL. Teachers will learn how to promote an environment that enhances persistence and builds community among learners. Strategies and activities focus on realia found in the learners environment to help beginning literacy ESOL learners develop basic oral communication skills and build reading and writing skills. Participants must attend Module 1 before attending Module 2. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800282, class number 17462, and section number 5027. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

February 2011

February 12, 2011: ESOL Transition Academy Virtual Session (1 of 2) will be held from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. This is a virtual session. Facilitator is Heide Spruck Wrigley. The remaining virtual web-based session (3 hrs) will occur on Saturday, April 2, 2011. Participants must have attended the two-day ESOL Transition Academy on October 8 and 9, 2010. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

February 12, 2011: BEST Plus Refresher will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Lone Star College-Greenspoint Center, 2550 N. Sam Houston Pkwy East, Houston, 77060. Presenter is Bill Medina. This training may be done BEFORE the BEST Plus Scoring Refresher Toolkit for review, fine-tuning, and practice; OR it may be done AFTER the BEST Plus Scoring Refresher Toolkit as remediation and practice following an unsuccessful completion of the BEST Plus Scoring Refresher Toolkit training. CAL approved test administrators will review objectives, content areas and question types of the BEST Plus oral interview, review the scoring rubric, review appropriate test administration procedures, and practice scoring the test. Each participant must bring his/her own TAG (Test Administrator’s Guide).Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800110, class number 17875, and section number 5035. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

February 12, 2011: BEST Literacy Test Training will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Lone Star College-Greenspoint Center, 2550 N. Sam Houston Pkwy East, Houston, 77060. Presenter is Bill Medina. This training is intended for anyone who administers or scores the BEST Literacy Test. Using the manual, participants will investigate proper test administration and scoring procedures, practice scoring writing samples, and acquire a basic knowledge of the content. All participants must bring his/her own BEST Literacy Test Manual (10/06). Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800141, class number 17876, and section number 5036. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

February 14, 2011: TEAMS for Teachers will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Beaumont ISD, 1800 Pope St., Beaumont, 77703. Presenter is Janell Baker. This training provides teachers and other staff new to adult education with an overview of TEAMS, how to access it and how to utilize it to improve program performance. The session includes a thorough review of the National Reporting System, State Assessment and Goals Setting/Attainment Policy for Adult Education, and Adult Education Performance Measures. Class Roster, Performance Report and GED Match are covered in detail. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800285, class number 17543, and section number 5030. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

February 18, 2011: Coastal GREAT Advisory Committee Meeting is hosted by Houston Community College. Meeting will be virtual. For access information, please contact the Coastal Region GREAT Center.

February 19, 2011: ESOL Project-Based Learning Institute Virtual Session (1 of 2) will be held from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. This is a virtual session. Facilitator is Heide Spruck Wrigley. The remaining virtual web-based session (3 hrs) will occur on Saturday, April 9, 2011. Participants must have attended the two-day ESOL Transition Academy on November 12 and 13, 2010. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

February 19, 2011: BEST Plus Training will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Lone Star College-Greenspoint Center, 2550 N. Sam Houston Pkwy East, Houston, 77060. Presenter is Bill Medina. 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. Every participant is REQUIRED to have a NEW Test Administrator Guide (TAG) to keep. Note: This is a requirement for approval. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800043, class number 17874, and section number 5034. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

February 19, 2011: BEST Plus Training will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 117, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Kay Vaccaro. 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. Every participant is REQUIRED to have a NEW Test Administrator Guide (TAG) to keep. Note: This is a requirement for approval. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800043, class number 18104, and section number 5039. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

February 25, 2011: Effective Multilevel Strategies for ABE/ASE/ ESOL Learners Module 1 will be held from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 118, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Doris Larry. 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 ABE/ASE/ESOL 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. Participants must attend Module 1 before attending Modules 2 & 3. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800154, class number 17501, and section number 5017. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session is full and registration is closed

February 26, 2011: Beginning Literacy ESOL Module 1 will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 211, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Sandi Schneider. Beginning Literacy ESOL training provides instructors with techniques and strategies to improve the persistence and performance of learners in this lowest level of ESOL. Teachers will learn how to promote an environment that enhances persistence and builds community among learners. Strategies and activities focus on realia found in the learners environment to help beginning literacy ESOL learners develop basic oral communication skills and build reading and writing skills.Participants must attend Module 1 before attending Module 2. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800282, class number 17503, and section number 5019.. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session is full and registration is closed

February 26, 2011: Beginning Literacy ESOL Module 2 will be held from 8:00 am – 11:00 am at McWhiter Elementary, Room 203, 300 Pennsylvania, Webster, 77573. Presenter is Audrey Nelson-Ricks. Beginning Literacy ESOL training provides instructors with techniques and strategies to improve the persistence and performance of learners in this lowest level of ESOL. Teachers will learn how to promote an environment that enhances persistence and builds community among learners. Strategies and activities focus on realia found in the learners environment to help beginning literacy ESOL learners develop basic oral communication skills and build reading and writing skills. Participants must have attended Module 1 in order to attend Module 2. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800282, class number 17549, and section number 5028. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

February 26, 2011: Effective Multilevel Strategies for ABE/ASE/ESOL Learners Modules 2 & 3 will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 118, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Doris Larry. 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 ABE/ASE/ESOL 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. Participants must have attended Module 1 in order to attend Modules 2 & 3. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800154, class number 17508, and section number 5021. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session is full and registration is closed

February 26, 2011: Mathematics Strand, Module 5: Geometry and Measurement will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 212, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Denise Johnson. Geometry and Measurement is designed to provide teachers with creative teaching techniques for units of measurement in different systems to assess the characteristics of lines and geometric figures. The training will include a review on how to convert from metric and customary measures; interpret lines and graphs (e.g., coordinates, perpendicular, parallel, intersections, slope); analyze geometric figures (e.g., angles, congruence, Pythagorean Theorem); and solve problems (e.g., length, perimeter, area, surface area, volume, weight). This session is a module of the Mathematics Strand, prerequisite not required. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800159, class number 17512, and section number 5023. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

February 26, 2011: Technology Strand, Module 3: Internet as a Partner in Learning will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Lone Star College – University Park, Building 13, Room UP13.327, 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta), Houston, 77070. Presenter is Bill Medina. This module introduces practitioners to key strategies for utilizing the internet as a resource to integrate technology in the adult education classroom. While exploring the internet, educational management systems and best practices in distance learning, the module explores new opportunities to supplement language instruction for the ESOL student and advanced basic skills instruction for the ABE/ASE student. This session is a module of the Technology Strand, prerequisite not required; and, is also a possible option for the Adult Educator Academy, Module 5. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800279, class number 17545, and section number 5024. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

February 26, 2011: Differentiated Instructional Strategies Module 1 will be held from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm at McWhiter Elementary, Room 203, 300 Pennsylvania, Webster, 77573.. Presenter is Audrey Nelson-Ricks. In this hands-on and interactive training session, the participants will gain knowledge of critical information and strategies for teaching, assessing, and monitoring adult education students with a variety of learning needs. Module 4 of 6: Adult Educator Academy. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800276, class number 17544, and section number 5029. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

February 26, 2011: BEST Plus Training for Non-Testers will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 212, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Kay Vaccaro. This training is intended for teachers, adminisPlus. The training will explore objectives, content areas and question types of the BEST Plus oral interviewtrators and other adult education staff involved with but not actually administering BEST . Participants will experience scoring and appropriate test administration procedures. Test taking techniques and language acquisition activities will also be discussed. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800129, class number 18105, and section number 5040. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session is full and registration is closed

March 2011

March 4, 2011: Building Stronger Teams in the AE Workplace Part 1 will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Houston READ Commission, Denver Harbor Learning Center, 6402 Market Street, Houston, 77022. Presenter is Karen Couey. This course is designed to build efficient functioning "teams" in Adult Education programs. The typical Five Dysfunctions of a Team are used as a focus for discussion and activities designed to overcome "team dysfunctions" if they exist. Participants will learn how to achieve the desired outcome, that of a more cohesive, communicative, supportive group of co-workers in the AE workplace. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800296, class number 17873, and section number 5033. This session is full and registration is closed.

March 5, 2011: BEST Plus Scoring Refresher Toolkit will be held from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Lone Star College-Greenspoint Center, 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy East, Houston, 77060. Presenter is Judy Bowman. This training is designed to recalibrate approved BEST Plus test administrators. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses regarding administration and accurate scoring of the BEST Plus. Participants will practice using the scoring rubric to provide justification for scoring each of the three language aspects. After practice, participants will complete a BEST Plus scoring calibration assessment. EACH PARTICIPANT MUST BRING HIS/HER OWN TAG (TEST ADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE) AND HIS/HER OWN SCORING REFRESHER WORKBOOK. Please note: The session will be limited to 15 participants when the test will be administered as part of the training. The session will be limited to 20-25 when the test is not administered as part of the training. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800128, class number 17878, and section number 5037. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

 

March 11, 2011: Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) 9/10 Certification Training will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Adult Reading Centers, 2246 N. Washington Ave., Pearland, 77581. 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: ABEAC 6800036, registration number 18305, and section number 5051. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

March 26, 2011: Differentiated Instructional Strategies will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Lone Star College – University Park, Building 13, Room UP13.327, 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta), Houston, 77070. Presenter is Lorraine Wakeland. In this hands-on and interactive training session, the participants will gain knowledge of critical information and strategies for teaching, assessing, and monitoring adult education students with a variety of learning needs. Module 4 of 6: Adult Educator Academy. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800276, registration number 17547, and section number 5025. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session has been cancelled.

March 26, 2011: ABE/ASE Transition Academy Virtual Session (3 of 3) will be held from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. This is a virtual session. Facilitator is Barbara Baird. Participants must have attended the two-day ABE/ASE Transition Academy on October 15 and 16, 2010. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

March 26, 2011: BEST Plus Scoring Refresher Toolkit will be held from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm at College of the Mainland, North Campus, 200 Parker Court, League City, 77573. Presenter is Bill Medina. This training is designed to recalibrate approved BEST Plus test administrators. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses regarding administration and accurate scoring of the BEST Plus. Participants will practice using the scoring rubric to provide justification for scoring each of the three language aspects. After practice, participants will complete a BEST Plus scoring calibration assessment. EACH PARTICIPANT MUST BRING HIS/HER OWN TAG (TEST ADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE) AND HIS/HER OWN SCORING REFRESHER WORKBOOK. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800128, class number 18106, and section number 5041. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

March 26, 2011: Technology Strand, Module 4: Mastering Microsoft® Office Word will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at College of the Mainland, North Campus, 200 Parker Court, League City, 77573. Presenter is Bill Medina. This module is designed to expand practitioner knowledge of Microsoft® Office Word processing software. Practitioners will develop advanced computing skills to increase their productivity with features of Microsoft® Office Word processing software that are not commonly known. Utilizing demonstration and hands-on training, this course will enhance practitioner proficiency in advanced document management. This module will instruct practitioners to create tables, merges, charts, graphs, macros, and utilize data management tools. Pre-requisite: Practitioners should be able to demonstrate basic computer and word processing skills. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800287, class number 18107, and section number 5042. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

March 26, 2011: Pathway to Success Strand: Developing a Culture for Transitions, Module 1: Student Orientation & Goal Setting will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at College of the Mainland, North Campus, 200 Parker Court, League City, 77573. Presenter is Angela Johnson. This training will provide practitioners an opportunity to work with manipulatives to identify the benefits of goal setting and creating a culture for student transitions within adult education through post secondary. With an emphasis on best practices in goal setting, participants receive resources to barriers, set SMART goals, and integrate goal setting in the classroom environment. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800295, class number 18108, and section number 5043. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

March 26, 2011: Multi-Media in the AE Classroom Strand, Module 4: Using Newspapers in the Classroom to Develop Language Skills will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at College of the Mainland, North Campus, 200 Parker Court, League City, 77573. Presenter is Audrey Nelson-Ricks. This workshop shows various ways to use newspapers in the ESOL classroom to develop language skills. The activities will demonstrate how newspapers can expand students’ imaginative and creative potential; enhance their language development in the four skill areas of reading, speaking, listening and writing; increase vocabulary; improve cultural awareness; and build an understanding of local and global communities. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800256, class number TBA, and section number 5044. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

March 26, 2011: Stress Management Strand, Module 2: Bringing our Whole Selves to the Workplace will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at College of the Mainland, North Campus, 200 Parker Court, League City, 77573. Presenter is Audrey Nelson-Ricks. The training is designed to help individuals identify and manage stressors in their lives. They will engage in a variety of activities that will promote better physical, mental and emotional well being to promote a safe and positive work environment. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800152, class number 18109, and section number 5045. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session has been cancelled.

April 2011

April 1, 2011: Building Stronger Teams in the AE Workplace Part 2 will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Houston READ Commission, Denver Harbor Learning Center, 6402 Market Street, Houston, 77022. Presenter is Karen Couey. This course is designed to build efficient functioning "teams" in Adult Education programs. The typical Five Dysfunctions of a Team are used as a focus for discussion and activities designed to overcome "team dysfunctions" if they exist. Participants will learn how to achieve the desired outcome, that of a more cohesive, communicative, supportive group of co-workers in the AE workplace. Participants must have completed Part 1 on March 4, 2011 to attend. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800296, class number 17879, and section number 5038. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

April 2, 2011: BEST Plus Training will be held from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm at Houston Community College, 3100 Main St., Houston, 77002. Presenter is 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. Every participant is REQUIRED to have a NEW Test Administrator Guide (TAG) to keep. Note: This is a requirement for approval. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800043, registration number 18370, and section number 5053.. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

April 2, 2011: ESOL Transition Academy Virtual Session (2 of 2) will be held from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. This is a virtual session. Facilitator is Heide Spruck Wrigley. Participants must have attended the two-day ESOL Transition Academy on October 8 and 9, 2010. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

April 2, 2011: TISESL Industry-Specific Curriculum: Health Care will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Lone Star College-Greenspoint Center, 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy East, Houston, 77060. Presenter is Angela Johnson. In this session program administrators and teachers receive in-depth training on the industry-specific TISESL curriculum for Health Care. Teachers are afforded hands-on practice using actual curriculum materials. Participants identify necessary factors for successful implementation and plan for appropriate technical assistance and follow-up training. A program administrator who completed the TISESL Curricula Overview must be present. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800312, class number 18267, and section number 5047. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

April 9, 2011: Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) 9/10 Certification Training will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, 626 Lindale Blvd., 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: ABEAC 6800036, registration number 18371, and section number 5055.For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

April 9, 2011: Mathematics Strand, Module 1: ABE/ASE Mathematics will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Cheryl Sanders. The training includes an overview of the structure of the GED Mathematics test, the concepts and content of the test items, strategies for preparing students for the test, and techniques for making lessons relevant, practical, productive, and interactive. The sample lessons will focus of hands-on participation and several lessons involve group activities.  This session is a module of the Mathematics Strand, prerequisite not required. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800034, registration number 18372, and section number 5056. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session has been cancelled.

April 9, 2011: How to Teach Vocabulary to ESOL Learners will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Jeff Mohamed. The workshop will examine what is involved in learning vocabulary items in a second language, and how teachers can best facilitate vocabulary learning by their students. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800118, registration number 18373, and section number 5057. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session is full and registration is closed.

April 9, 2011: Improving Reading Strand, Module 3: Vocabulary Instructional Strategies will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Denise Johnson. Participants will experience hands-on direct and explicit comprehension instructional strategies.  Comprehension and its importance will be addressed, along with guidelines for instructing adult intermediate readers with different comprehension needs.  Participants will receive assistance in comprehension lesson development and material identification. Teachers will identify and learn key elements to include when implementing comprehension instruction. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800292, registration number 18374, and section number 5058. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

April 9, 2011: Texas AE: Reflective Practice and the Credential will be held from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Debbie Janysek. The purpose of the professional development is to introduce teachers pursuing the Credential to the Scoring Rubric and the reflective writing process.  The training will consist of a detailed overview of the Credential Reflection Scoring Rubric requirements and guidance on how to write reflections that meet the performance requirements of the rubric.  Participants MUST have previously attended a PDPW and should come to the training prepared to write about a recent PD experience.  Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800136, registration number 18376, and section number 5059. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session has been cancelled.

April 9, 2011: BEST Literacy Test Training will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Bill Medina. This training is intended for anyone who administers or scores the BEST Literacy Test. Using the manual, participants will investigate proper test administration and scoring procedures, practice scoring writing samples, and acquire a basic knowledge of the content.  All participants must bring his/her own BEST Literacy Test Manual (10/06). Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800141, registration number 18377, and section number 5060. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

April 9, 2011: Mathematics Strand, Module 4: Algebra, Functions, and Patterns will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Cheryl Sanders. Algebra, Functions, and Patterns is designed to provide teachers with creative teaching techniques so that they can create and solve algebraic expressions and explain patterns and functional relationships presented in textual, graphical and other forms.  The training will include a review on how to create algebraic expressions and equations to model and solve problems; use variables and equations to represent data provided in tables, graphs, and word problems; analyze tables and graphs to generalize patterns and relationships; and understand functional relationships and solve linear, quadratic, and exponential functions.  This session is a module of the Mathematics Strand, prerequisite not required. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800157, registration number 18378, and section number 5061. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session has been cancelled.

April 9, 2011: How to Provide Useful ESOL Oral Practice will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Jeff Mohamed. The workshop will examine the role of oral practice in the ESOL classroom, and will examine how to choose, set up, monitor and provide feedback on ESOL practice activities. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800120, registration number 18379, and section number 5062. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

April 9, 2011: Improving Reading Strand, Module 1: Comprehension Instructional Strategies will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Denise Johnson. Participants will experience hands-on direct and explicit comprehension instructional strategies.  Comprehension and its importance will be addressed, along with guidelines for instructing adult intermediate readers with different comprehension needs.  Participants will receive assistance in comprehension lesson development and material identification. Teachers will identify and learn key elements to include when implementing comprehension instruction.  Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800290, registration number 18380, and section number 5063. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

April 9, 2011: Implementing Texas Content Standards will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Doris Larry. This training course is for anyone interested in learning more about the Texas Adult Education Content Standards and Benchmarks (TAESB). The main objectives of the training are to familiarize the audience with the TAESB and to develop lesson plans using the standards and benchmarks.  Audience members do not need to have previous knowledge of the TAESB, however, they do need to familiar with adult education programs and practices in Texas. Target audience members would include full-time and part-time adult education teachers (ABE, GED, ESL), and adult education program administrators. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800139, registration number 18381, and section number 5064. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session has been cancelled.

April 9, 2011: Pathway to Success Strand: Developing a Culture for Transitions, Module 2: Persistance will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Angela Johnson. Participants will consider the relationship between student persistence and performance.  In this hands-on session that includes simulations and role-play, practitioners will explore potential conflicts between program retention and student persistence, strategies to better support stop-out and drop-out students, and program models that support research based best practices.  This is the second of 2 modules from the Pathways to Success: Developing a Culture of Transitions Strand. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800313, registration number 18382, and section number 5065. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

April 9, 2011: Beginning Literacy ESOL Training will be held from 8:30 am – 3:30 am at Houston Community College, 3100 Main St., Houston, 77002. Presenter is Audrey Nelson-Ricks. Beginning Literacy ESOL training provides instructors with techniques and strategies to improve the persistence and performance of learners in this lowest level of ESOL.  Teachers will learn how to promote an environment that enhances persistence and builds community among learners. Strategies and activities focus on realia found in the learners environment to help beginning literacy ESOL learners develop basic oral communication skills and build reading and writing skills. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800282, registration number 18383, and section number 5066. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session has been cancelled.

April 9, 2011: Improving Reading Strand, Module 1: Comprehension Instructional Strategies will be held from 8:30 am – 11:30 am at Houston Community College, 3100 Main St., Houston, 77002. Presenter is TBD. Participants will experience hands-on direct and explicit comprehension instructional strategies.  Comprehension and its importance will be addressed, along with guidelines for instructing adult intermediate readers with different comprehension needs.  Participants will receive assistance in comprehension lesson development and material identification. Teachers will identify and learn key elements to include when implementing comprehension instruction.  Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800290, registration number 18384, and section number 5067. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session has been cancelled.

April 9, 2011: Health Literacy in the ESOL Classroom will be held from 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm at Houston Community College, 3100 Main St., Houston, 77002. Presenter is TBD. In this interactive health literacy training, participants will learn strategies to help adult learners develop basic health practices.  The session will present activities that participants can use immediately in the classroom.  Participants will have an opportunity to examine a sample lesson plan and  review steps to plan an effective lesson.  The teaching strategies used in this training are based on research by Kay Singleton.  Statistical data was provided and compiled from the 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy, The Health Literacy of America’s Adults. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800264, registration number 18385, and section number 5068. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session has been cancelled.

April 9, 2011: Improving Reading Strand, Module 2: Fluency Instructional Strategies will be held from 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm at Houston Community College, 3100 Main St., Houston, 77002. Presenters are Mandy Seybold and Stacy Shultz. Participants will experience hands-on direct and explicit fluency instructional strategies.  Fluency and its importance will be addressed, along  with guidelines for instructing adult intermediate readers with different fluency needs.  Participants will receive assistance in fluency lesson development and material identification.  Teachers will identify and learn key elements to include when implementing fluency instruction.  Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800291, registration number 18387, and section number 5069. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session has been cancelled.

April 9, 2011: ESOL Project-Based Learning Institute Virtual Session (2 of 2) will be held from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. This is a virtual session. Facilitator is Heide Spruck Wrigley. Participants must have attended the two-day ESOL Transition Academy on November 12 and 13, 2010. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

April 15, 2011: TISESL Employability Curriculum will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Lone Star College-Greenspoint Center, 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy East, Houston, 77060. Presenter is TBD. The goal of this session is to give program administrators and teachers in-depth training on the TISESL Employability curriculum. Teachers will have hands-on practice using actual curriculum materials. Participants will identify necessary factors for successful implementation and plan for appropriate technical assistance and follow-up training. A program administrator who completed the TISESL Curricula Overview must be present. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800262, class number 18268, and section number 5048. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session has been cancelled

April 16, 2011: TISESL Communication Scenarios Curriculum will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Lone Star College-Greenspoint Center, 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy East, Houston, 77060. Presenter is TBD. The goal of this session is to give program administrators and teachers in-depth training on TISESL Communication Scenarios curriculum. Teachers will have hands-on practice using actual curriculum materials. Participants will identify necessary factors for successful implementation and plan for appropriate technical assistance and follow-up training. A program administrator who completed the TISESL Curricula Overview must be present. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800299, class number 18269, and section number 5049. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session has been cancelled

April 16, 2011: Cross Cultural Strand, Module 1: Cross Cultural Communication Enhancement will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Lone Star College – University Park, Building 13, Room UP13.327, 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta), Houston, 77070. Presenter is Karen Couey. In this training, participants are introduced the key concepts of cross-cultural communication so they can more effectively interact with students from different cultural backgrounds. Participants will explore 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. This session is a module of the Cross Cultural Strand, prerequisite not required. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800153, class number 17299, and section number 5002. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

 

May 2011

May 7, 2011: Pathway to Success Strand: Developing a Culture for Transitions, Module 1: Student Orientation & Goal Setting will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Lone Star College – University Park, Building 13, Room UP13.329, 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta), Houston, 77070. Presenter is Martin Loa. This training will provide practitioners an opportunity to work with manipulatives to identify the benefits of goal setting and creating a culture for student transitions within adult education through post secondary. With an emphasis on best practices in goal setting, participants receive resources to barriers, set SMART goals, and integrate goal setting in the classroom environment. This session is a module of the Pathway to Success Strand, prerequisite not required. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800295, class number 17548, and section number 5026. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

May 13, 2011: TISESL Industry-Specific Curriculum: Sales and Service will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Lone Star College-Greenspoint Center, 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy East, Houston, 77060. Presenter is Angela Johnson. In this session program administrators and teachers receive in-depth training on the industry-specific TISESL urriculum for Sales and Service. Teachers are afforded hands-on practice using actual curriculum materials. Participants identify necessary factors for successful implementation and plan for appropriate technical assistance and follow-up training. A program administrator who completed the TISESL Curricula Overview must be present. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800314, class number 18270, and section number 5050. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session has been cancelled.

May 14, 2011:More from Students, Less from Teacher will be held from 10:00 am -1:00 pm at Barbara Bush Branch Library, 6817 Cypresswood Road, Spring, 77379. Presenter is Jeff Mohamed. In this session teachers will experience hands-on, interactive tasks designed to actively engage students in the learning process. The strategies presented will increase students’ interest in and retention of material learned. Originally developed for ESOL teachers, this training offers strategies that can be adapted for ABE/ASE students.  Handouts will be given. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800040, class number 18519, and section number 5096. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

May 21, 2011: How to Plan a Successful ESOL Lesson will be held from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Maud Smith Marks Branch Library, 1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy, 77450. Presenter is Jeff Mohamed. The workshop will examine the different knowledge and skills involved in learning to use a second language. Attendees will participate in demonstrations of several TESOL practice activities and will learn how to plan a successful lesson. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800124, class number 18520, and section number 5097. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

June 2011

June 4, 2011: BEST Plus Training will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the College of the Mainland Learning Center, 200 Parker Court, League City, 77573. Presenter is Kay Vaccaro. 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. Every participant is REQUIRED to have a NEW Test Administrator Guide (TAG) to keep. Note: This is a requirement for approval. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800043, class number 8478, and section number 5099. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

June 17, 2011: Coastal GREAT Advisory Committee Meeting is hosted by BISD, ESC-V, Port Arthur ISD and will be held at, Pompano Club, 330 Twin City Hwy, Port Neches 77651

July 2011

July 12, 2011: Developing Successful Writers: From the GED Essay to College Papers will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Community Family Centers, 6856 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, 77074. Presenter is Karen Couey. This course is designed to assist instructors in developing instructional strategies that will help students write a successful GED essay as well as prepare them for college level and business world writing.   This course focuses on the following:  addressing students’ fears and anxieties about writing; preparing to succeed on a timed, written-on-demand essay; reviewing and analyzing model essays; organizing, revising and editing skills. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800174, class number 8742, and section number 5113. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

July 13, 2011: Social Media and the Internet as a Medium for Learning will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Community Family Centers, 6856 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, 77074. Presenter is Kristi Parker. Recent studies from the Department of Education have shown that on average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face to face instruction.  Online education is expected to expand sharply over the next few years, and due to this expansion, the use of social media and social networking is a tool that is at our fingertips as instructors.  There are clear advantages to using social media in the classroom and for distance learning. With social media services online, teachers and learners can experience new and better types of communication and interaction.  They can become more connected, feel less isolated, and stay abreast of emerging social media technologies and distance education as it continuously evolves with the trends. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800165, class number 8741, and section number 5114. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

July 15, 2011: BEST Plus Scoring Refresher Toolkit will be held from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 118, 626 Lindale St., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Kay Vaccaro. This training is designed to recalibrate approved BEST Plus test administrators. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses regarding administration and accurate scoring of the BEST Plus. Participants will practice using the scoring rubric to provide justification for scoring each of the three language aspects. After practice, participants will complete a BEST Plus scoring calibration assessment. EACH PARTICIPANT MUST BRING HIS/HER OWN TAG (TEST ADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE) AND HIS/HER OWN SCORING REFRESHER WORKBOOK. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800128, class number 8576, and section number 5103. This session is full and registration is closed.

July 16, 2011: BEST Plus Training will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Lone Star College – Greenspoint Center, Room 303, 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, 77060. Presenter is Kay Vaccaro. 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. Every participant is REQUIRED to have a NEW Test Administrator Guide (TAG) to keep. Note: This is a requirement for approval. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800043, class number 8772, and section number 5115. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

July 23, 2011: BEST Literacy Test Training will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Lone Star College – Greenspoint Center, Room 115, 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, 77060. Presenter is Bill Medina. This training is intended for anyone who administers or scores the BEST Literacy Test. Using the manual, participants will investigate proper test administration and scoring procedures, practice scoring writing samples, and acquire a basic knowledge of the content.  All participants must bring his/her own BEST Literacy Test Manual (10/06). Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800141, class number 8773, and section number 5116. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

July 23, 2011: BEST Plus Scoring Refresher Toolkit will be held from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 118, 626 Lindale St., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Kay Vaccaro. This training is designed to recalibrate approved BEST Plus test administrators. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses regarding administration and accurate scoring of the BEST Plus. Participants will practice using the scoring rubric to provide justification for scoring each of the three language aspects. After practice, participants will complete a BEST Plus scoring calibration assessment. EACH PARTICIPANT MUST BRING HIS/HER OWN TAG (TEST ADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE) AND HIS/HER OWN SCORING REFRESHER WORKBOOK. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800128, class number 8575, and section number 5102. This session is full and registration is closed.

July 29, 2011: BEST Plus Scoring Refresher Toolkit will be held from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 118, 626 Lindale St., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Kay Vaccaro. This training is designed to recalibrate approved BEST Plus test administrators. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses regarding administration and accurate scoring of the BEST Plus. Participants will practice using the scoring rubric to provide justification for scoring each of the three language aspects. After practice, participants will complete a BEST Plus scoring calibration assessment. EACH PARTICIPANT MUST BRING HIS/HER OWN TAG (TEST ADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE) AND HIS/HER OWN SCORING REFRESHER WORKBOOK.  Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800128, class number 8841, and section number 5121. This session is full and registration is closed.

August 2011

August 4, 2011: Essential English Pronunciation Teaching Workshop will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Region 4 ESC, 7200 Northwest 100 Drive, Houston, 77092. Presenter is Dr. William Acton (Trinity Western University). The one-day workshop is for instructors of ESL learners of any level, in classrooms of any size. It has been designed for instructors with little or no previous training in pronunciation teaching and is especially appropriate for non-native English-speaking instructors. The most innovative feature of the method presented is the extensive use of haptic (movement and touch) teaching techniques. The method has been shown to be highly effective in assisting students in integrating new pronunciation into their spontaneous speech. The five modules of this workshop are highly experiential in nature. Comfortable clothing is recommended. Participants are given extensive practice in conducting the techniques and procedures to take back and use in their classrooms.  Registration Fee is $50. Lunch will be provided. To register, please fill out the Region 4 ESC Registration Form and follow the instructions on the form. Session ID: 695099. For more information, email federalprograms@esc4.net or call 713-744-6344.

August 5, 2011: Distance Learning Academy Module 1: Understanding State Policy for Distance Education will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Region 4 ESC, 7145 W. Tidwell, Houston, 77092. Presenter is AnneMarie Molinari. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800158, class number 8573, and section number 5100. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

August 5, 2011: Participatory Approach in ABE/ASE Classrooms will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Region 4 ESC, 7145 W. Tidwell, Houston, 77092. Presenter is Dorothy Babbington. Research on adult learning theory has shown that a participatory approach is highly effective in motivating students and enhancing learning.  The challenge, however, to the ABE/ASE teacher is the “how to” incorporate this into the classroom.  This workshop will review the research behind the approach and discuss the process of implementing and monitoring learning in the classroom.  Hands-on activities that can be used with students will be practiced in the context of the workshop.  Participants will be actively contributing to the learning through these hands-on activities. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800309, class number 8574, and section number 5101. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

August 12, 2011: Distance Learning Academy Module 3: Teaching Adult Students at a Distance (DL101)is a statewide six-week asynchronous online course. Presenters are Angela Johnson and Kristi Parker. DL101 explores the distinct components of implementing a distance education program. During the six weeks, program administrators and teachers will participate in online discussions and collaborate with colleagues at local programs to complete weekly assignments.  Practitioners will explore best practices for recruitment, orientation, accessibility to materials and technology, the role of the teacher and assessment policies. Supported by an online facilitator, the training will culminate with the development of a distance learning program plan that addresses the needs of the participants’ local program. In fulfillment of state policy, programs must complete a distance learning program prior to offering distance learning services. Pre-requisite:  (1) Participants who are implementing distance for the first time are required to attend Module 1: Understanding State Policy for Distance Education before the completion of Module 3. (2) Before enrolling in Module 3, administrators must choose which curriculum or curricula they plan to use at the local program.  Please use these numbers to register: TBA, class number TBA, and section number TBA. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu.   You must register to attend: Coastal Registration form.

August 13, 2011: BASIC Model: Integrating College Readiness Strategies in the ABE/ASE Classroom will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at College of the Mainland, Technical Vocational Building, 1200 N. Amburn Rd., Texas City, 77591. Presenters are Denise Johnson and Teresa Walling. The BASIC Model provides a framework for teachers to explore effective academic strategies necessary for postsecondary success.   The BASIC Model is evidence based and includes practical transition strategies that can easily be integrated in the ABE/ASE Classroom. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800310, class number 8842, and section number 5122. This session is full and registration is closed.

August 13, 2011: Stress Management Strand, Module 2: Bringing Our Whole Selves to the Workplace will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at College of the Mainland, Technical Vocational Building, 1200 N. Amburn Rd., Texas City, 77591. Presenter is Audrey Nelson-Ricks. The training is designed to help individuals identify and manage stressors in their lives. They will engage in a variety of activities that will promote better physical, mental and emotional well-being to promote a safe and positive work environment.  This session is a module of the Stress Management Strand, prerequisite not required. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800152, class number 8843, and section number 5123. This session is full and registration is closed.

August 13, 2011: Workforce Strand, Module 1: Career Planning for the Future will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at College of the Mainland, Technical Vocational Building, 1200 N. Amburn Rd., Texas City, 77591. Presenter is Karen Couey. Participants will learn how to assist adult learners gain their focus, find their way and enjoy the process of obtaining a job and planning a career. In this interactive and activity filled workshop, participants will learn strategies to assist adult learners plan a systematic job search based on career goals.  This session is a module of the Workforce Strand, prerequisite not required. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800145, class number 8844, and section number 5124. This session is full and registration is closed.

August 16, 2011: Workforce Strand, Module 1: Career Planning for the Future will be held from 8:30 am – 11:30 am at Beaumont ISD, 2300 Victoria St., Beaumont, 77701. Presenter is Karen Couey. Participants will learn how to assist adult learners gain their focus, find their way and enjoy the process of obtaining a job and planning a career. In this interactive and activity filled workshop, participants will learn strategies to assist adult learners plan a systematic job search based on career goals. This session is a module of the Workforce Strand, prerequisite not required. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800145, class number 8916, and section number 5128.This session is full and registration is closed.

August 16, 2011: Workforce Strand, Module 2: Succeeding at Work will be held from 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm at Beaumont ISD, 2300 Victoria St., Beaumont, 77701. Presenter is Karen Couey. Most American workers will spend about 50 years in the workforce. That means the average person expects to work about 95,000 hours during a lifetime, based on the typical 40 hour work week. In this interactive and activity filled session participants will learn strategies to help adult learners attain attitudes and skills that lead to satisfaction and success in the workplace. This session is a module of the Workforce Strand, prerequisite not required. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800283, class number 8917, and section number 5129. This session is full and registration is closed.

August 16, 2011: ESOL: Reading and Writing will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at College of the Mainland, Technical Vocational Building, 1200 N. Amburn Rd., Texas City, 77591. Presenter is Dorothy Babbington. This interactive PD session will provide teachers with skills and activities to integrate reading and writing skills into their classroom instruction. The teachers will examine various approaches for developing reading and writing skills together, particularly with emergent readers and writers. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800094, class number 8845, and section number 5125. This session is full and registration is closed.

August 17, 2011: Building Stronger Teams in the AE Workplace will be held from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm at Beaumont ISD, 2300 Victoria St., Beaumont, 77701. Presenter is Karen Couey. This course is designed to build efficient functioning "teams" in Adult Education programs.  The typical Five Dysfunctions of a Team are used as a focus for discussion and activities designed to overcome "team dysfunctions" if they exist.  Participants will learn how to achieve the desired outcome, that of a more cohesive, communicative, supportive group of co-workers in the AE workplace.  Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800296, class number 8918, and section number 5130. This session is full and registration is closed.

August 17, 2011: BEST Plus Scoring Refresher Toolkit will be held from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Houston Community College Administration Building, Lab BD 12 (Basement), 3100 Main Street, Houston, 77002. Presenter is Judy Bowman. This training is designed to recalibrate approved BEST Plus test administrators. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses regarding administration and accurate scoring of the BEST Plus. Participants will practice using the scoring rubric to provide justification for scoring each of the three language aspects. After practice, participants will complete a BEST Plus scoring calibration assessment. EACH PARTICIPANT MUST BRING HIS/HER OWN TAG (TEST ADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE) AND HIS/HER OWN SCORING REFRESHER WORKBOOK. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800128, class number 8846, and section number 5126. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

August 20, 2011: BEST Plus Training for Non-Testers will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 207, 626 Lindale St., 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 and language acquisition activities will also be discussed. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800129, class number 8774, and section number 5117. This session is full and registration is closed.

August 20, 2011: Develop ESOL Students' Listening and Speaking Skills will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 117, 626 Lindale St., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Dorothy Babbington. This interactive PD session will provide teachers with skills and activities for developing listening and speaking skills of the ESOL learners. There will be an emphasis on understanding oral communication and how teachers can integrate these skills into instruction. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800095, class number 8775, and section number 5118. This session is full and registration is closed.

August 20, 2011: Test of Adult Basic Education Training (TABE) 9/1-0 Certification will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 212, 626 Lindale St., 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: ABEAC 6800036, class number 8776, and section number 5119. This session is full and registration is closed.

August 27, 2011: Pathway to Success Strand: Developing a Culture for Transitions, Module 2: Persistence, Part 1 of 2 will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Brazosport College’s Lake Jackson Community Education Center, 120 Circle Way, Lake Jackson, 77566. Presenter is Angela Johnson. Participants will consider the relationship between student persistence and performance.  In this hands-on session that includes simulations and role-play, practitioners will explore potential conflicts between program retention and student persistence, strategies to better support stop-out and drop-out students, and program models that support research based best practices. Part 2 will be held January 2012. You MUST attend both parts to receive credit. Certificates will not be issued until both parts are completed. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800313, class number 8302, and section number 5098. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

August 27, 2011: Pathway to Success Strand: Developing a Culture for Transitions, Module 1: Student Orientation & Goal Setting, Part 1 will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at HCC – Codwell Hall, 555 Community College Dr., Houston, 77013. Presenter is Teresa Walling. This training will provide practitioners an opportunity to work with manipulatives to identify the benefits of goal setting and creating a culture for student transitions within adult education through post-secondary.  With an emphasis on best practices in goal setting, participants receive resources to barriers, set SMART goals, and integrate goal setting in the classroom environment. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC N/A, class number N/A, and section number N/A. This session is full and registration is closed.

August 27, 2011: Technology Strand, Module 5: Excelling at Microsoft® Office Excel® (Advanced) will be held from 9:30 am – 10:30 am at HCC – Codwell Hall, 555 Community College Dr., Houston, 77013. Presenter is Martin Loa. This module is designed to expand practitioner knowledge of Microsoft® Office Excel® spreadsheet software. Practitioners will develop advanced computing skills to increase their productivity with features of Microsoft® Office Excel® spreadsheet software that are not commonly known. Utilizing demonstration and hands-on training, this course will enhance practitioner proficiency in advanced worksheet management features. Please note: This particular session is for users who have experience in Microsoft® Office Excel® and will cover advanced functions. This is NOT for users with basic computer and word processing skills. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC N/A, class number N/A, and section number N/A. This session is full and registration is closed.

August 27, 2011: The New GED Test will be held from 9:00 am – 9:45 am at HCC – Codwell Hall, 555 Community College Dr., Houston, 77013. Presenter is Tristyn Davis. The purpose of this session is to give an overview of the changes expected on the GED test.  Participants will learn about the GED 21st Century Initiative and about the American Council on Education (ACE) and Pearson partnership.  After completing this in-service, participants will be able to better prepare themselves and their students for the changes that will occur on GED test. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC N/A, class number N/A, and section number N/A. This session is full and registration is closed.

August 27, 2011: TEAMS Update will be held from 10:40 am – 12:10 pm at HCC – Codwell Hall, 555 Community College Dr., Houston, 77013. Presenter is Bill Medina. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC N/A, class number N/A, and section number N/A. This session is full and registration is closed.

August 27, 2011: The New GED Test will be held from 11:30 am – 12:50 pm at HCC – Codwell Hall, 555 Community College Dr., Houston, 77013. Presenter is Tristyn Davis. The purpose of this session is to give an overview of the changes expected on the GED test.  Participants will learn about the GED 21st Century Initiative and about the American Council on Education (ACE) and Pearson partnership.  After completing this in-service, participants will be able to better prepare themselves and their students for the changes that will occur on GED test. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC N/A, class number N/A, and section number N/A. This session is full and registration is closed.

August 27, 2011: TEAMS Update will be held from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm at HCC – Codwell Hall, 555 Community College Dr., Houston, 77013. Presenter is Bill Medina. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC N/A, class number N/A, and section number N/A. This session is full and registration is closed.

August 27, 2011: BEST Plus Scoring Refresher Toolkit will be held from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 118, 626 Lindale St., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Kay Vaccaro. This training is designed to recalibrate approved BEST Plus test administrators. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses regarding administration and accurate scoring of the BEST Plus. Participants will practice using the scoring rubric to provide justification for scoring each of the three language aspects. After practice, participants will complete a BEST Plus scoring calibration assessment. Each participant must bring his/her own TAG (Test Administrator’s Guide) and their own Scoring Refresher Workbook. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800296, class number 8918, and section number 5130. This session is full and registration is closed.

September 2011

September 1, 2011: TISESL: Employability Curriculum will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 118, 626 Lindale St., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Angela Johnson. The goal of this session is to give program administrators and teachers in-depth training on the TISESL: Employability curriculum. Teachers will have hands-on practice using actual curriculum materials. Participants will identify necessary factors for successful implementation and plan for appropriate technical assistance and follow-up training. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800262, class number 16841, and section number 5003. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

September 10, 2011: BEST Plus Training will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at House of Amos, 8030 Boone Road., Houston, 77072. Presenters are Jill Kaeser and Bill Medina. 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. Every participant is REQUIRED to have a NEW Test Administrator Guide (TAG) to keep. Note: This is a requirement for approval. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800043, class number 16842, and section number 5004. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

September 12-13, 2011: BEST Plus Training will be held both days from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Brazosport College’s Community Education Center, 120 Circle Way, Lake Jackson, 77566. Presenter is 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. Every participant is REQUIRED to have a NEW Test Administrator Guide (TAG) to keep. Note: This is a requirement for approval. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800043, class number 17220, and section number 5007. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

September 16, 2011: BEST Plus Training will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Baker Ripley Neighborhood Center, Room A116, 6500A Rookin St., Houston, 77074. Presenter is Kay Vaccaro. 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. Every participant is REQUIRED to have a NEW Test Administrator Guide (TAG) to keep. Note: This is a requirement for approval. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800043, class number 16322, and section number 5127. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session is full and registration is closed.

September 22, 2011: Coastal GREAT Advisory Committee Meeting is hosted by Brazosport College, Lake Jackson, Location TBA

September 23, 2011: GED Exam: Language Arts and Social Studies will be held from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Houston Community College Administration Building, Room BD 21 (Basement), 3100 Main Street, Houston, 77002. Presenter is Dorothy Babbington. This interactive PD session will provide teachers with activities and resources to enhance language arts and social studies instruction. The use of active learning techniques will be emphasized and practiced. The importance of language skills for all life-skills will be emphasized. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800096, class number 16160, and section number 5120. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

September 23, 2011: Coastal GREAT Materials Development will be held from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm at Lone Star College – University Park, 20515 SH 249, Houston, 77070.

September 24, 2011: EL Civics Academy will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at HCDE, Irvington Learning Center, 626 Lindale Blvd., Houston 77022. Presenter is Martin Loa. Participants will learn strategies to integrate reading, writing and speaking in their EL Civics classroom.   In this interactive workshop, participants will learn the importance of inclusion of thematic units, contextualized instruction and experiential learning.  The importance of civics education and civic participation will be the theme throughout the session.  For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

September 24, 2011: Texas AE: Reflective Practice and the Credential will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, 626 Lindale Blvd., Room 118, Houston, 77022. Presenters are Debbie Janysek and Denise Johnson. The purpose of the professional development is to introduce teachers pursuing the Credential to the Scoring Rubric and the reflective writing process.  The training will consist of a detailed overview of the Credential Reflection Scoring Rubric requirements and guidance on how to write reflections that meet the performance requirements of the rubric. Participants MUST have previously attended a Professional Development Planning Workshop (PDPW), completed the enrollment paperwork for the Credential, have access to CredITS and should come to the training prepared to write about two recent Professional Development experiences. For more information on such criteria please contact Mary Lorenz at mlorenz@txstate.edu, 512-245-9293. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form.

Has it been a long time since you attended your PDPW workshop?  Need a refresher?  There is now an online way for you to do this!  Go to the TEI Website.

September 29, 2011: Pathway to Success Strand: Developing a Culture for Transitions, Module 1: Student Orientation & Goal Setting will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Sharpstown Learning Center, 7684 De Moss Drive, Houston, 77036. Presenter is Teresa Walling. This training will provide practitioners an opportunity to work with manipulatives to identify the benefits of goal setting and creating a culture for student transitions within adult education through post secondary. With an emphasis on best practices in goal setting, participants receive resources to barriers, set SMART goals, and integrate goal setting in the classroom environment. This session is a module of the Pathway to Success Strand, prerequisite not required. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 680029. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

October 2011

New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy

At a Glance
2011 – 2012
For details, please see calendar below

SESSIONS DO NOT NEED TO BE COMPLETED IN ORDER. ALL SESSION INFORMATION IS LISTED IN CALENDAR BELOW THIS BOX. PLEASE SCROLL TO CALENDAR ENTRY TO VIEW COURSE INFORMATION.

Module 1
Teaching the Adult Learner
October 8, 2011 – College of the Mainland

Module 2
How to Plan an Effective Lesson
October 8, 2011 – College of the Mainland

Module 3
Multi-level Classroom: Best Practices for Teaching Adult Learners
October 22, 2011 – College of the Mainland
October 22, 2011 – Harris County Department of Education

Module 4
TEAMS for Teachers
October 22, 2011 – Port Arthur Public Library
November 5, 2011 – College of the Mainland
November 10, 2011 – Houston READ Commission Sharpstown Learning Center

Module 5
Social Media and the Internet as a Medium for Learning
November 5, 2011 – College of the Mainland

Module 6
Pathway to Success Strand: Developing a Culture for Transitions:
Student Orientation & Goal Setting
October 21, 2011 – Beaumont ISD
November 19, 2011 – College of the Mainland

October 8, 2011: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy, Module 1: Teaching the Adult Learner will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at College of the Mainland, Learning Resource Center, Room LRC 279, 1200 N Amburn Rd, Texas City, TX  77591. Presenter is Dorothy Babbington. In this training, participants will become familiar with andragogy (the art of teaching adults). In addition, participants will investigate key principles of adult learning by engaging in a discussion of how adults’ learning processes differ from those of children. Participants will explore the importance of establishing a safe environment for learning that is engaging, cooperative, and productive. Module 1 of 6: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800275, class number 17221, and section number 5008. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

October 8, 2011: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy, Module 2: How to Plan an Effective Lesson will be held from 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm at College of the Mainland, Learning Resource Center, Room LRC 279, 1200 N Amburn Rd, Texas City, TX  77591. Presenter is Denise Johnson. The training is designed to help ABE/ASE/ESOL teachers focus on how to plan, develop and write effective lessons. Hands-on and interactive activities will be included. Participants will be allowed time to plan and develop a lesson plan that can be implemented in their classroom. Module 2 of 6: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800260, class number 17222, and section number 5009. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

October 8, 2011: BEST Plus Training will be held from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm at Houston Community College Administration Building, Room BD 21 (Basement), 3100 Main St., Houston, 77002. Presenter is Kay Vaccaro. 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. Every participant is REQUIRED to have a NEW Test Administrator Guide (TAG) to keep. EACH PARTICIPANT MUST BRING THEIR OWN LAPTOP. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800043, class number 17223, and section number 5010. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

October 13, 2011: BEST Plus Scoring Refresher Toolkit will be held from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Sharpstown Learning Center, 7684 De Moss Dr., Houston, TX 77036.  Presenter is Jill Kaeser.  This training is designed to recalibrate approved BEST Plus test administrators. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses regarding administration and accurate scoring of the BEST Plus. Participants will practice using the scoring rubric to provide justification for scoring each of the three language aspects. After practice, participants will complete a BEST Plus scoring calibration assessment. Each participant must bring his/her own TAG (Test Administrator’s Guide) and their own Scoring Refresher Workbook. Please note: This session will be limited to 15 participants when the test will be administered as part of the training. The session will be limited to 20-25 when the test is not administered as part of the training. Please use this number to register:  ABEAC 6800128, class number 17224, and section number 5011. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

October 14, 2011: GED Exam: Math and Science will be held from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Houston Community College, Administration Building, Room BD 21 (Basement), 3100 Main St., Houston, 77002.  Presenter is Dorothy Babbington. This interactive session will provide teachers with activities and resources to enhance ABE/ASE math and science instruction. The use of active learning techniques will be emphasized and practiced. Please use this number to register:  ABEAC 6800097, class number 17225, and section number 5012. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

October 20, 2011: TABE: Test of Adult Basic Education Training (TABE) 9/10 Certification will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Sharpstown Learning Center, 7684 De Moss Dr., Houston, TX 77036.  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 this number to register:  ABEAC 6800036, class number 17226, and section number 5014. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. This session has been cancelled.

October 21, 2011: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy, Module 6: Pathway to Success Strand: Developing a Culture for Transitions, Student Orientation & Goal Setting will be held from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm at Beaumont ISD, 2300 Victoria St., Beaumont, 77701. Presenter is Karen Couey. This training will provide practitioners an opportunity to work with manipulatives to identify the benefits of goal setting and creating a culture for student transitions within adult education through post secondary. With an emphasis on best practices in goal setting, participants receive resources to barriers, set SMART goals, and integrate goal setting in the classroom environment. This session is a module of the Pathway to Success Strand, prerequisite not required. Module 6 of 6: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800295, class number 17248, and section number 5024. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

October 21 and 22, 2011: ABE/ASE Transitions Academy: BASIC Strategies for College and Career Success will be held both days from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, 626 Lindale St., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Barbara Baird. The ABE/ASE Transitions Academy: BASIC Strategies for College and Career Success addresses the increasing demand for adult basic education programs to prepare students for postsecondary education and/or career training programs. The Academy explores adult learning theory and its application for transitioning ABE/ASE students to college or career training along with a transitions model and activities that engage students in college/career readiness skills and successful behaviors and attitudes.  Teachers will learn about brain-based instructional strategies and techniques for applying them in the classroom. The initial two-day session is open to all teachers. Teachers who are interested in participating in follow-up virtual sessions and learning circles to obtain more in-depth knowledge may apply to receive a stipend through an extension of this initial two-day Academy. Follow-up virtual sessions demonstrate strategies for teaching reading, writing, and problem solving in the adult education classroom. Teachers who participate in these follow up sessions will be expected to practice instructional strategies between sessions and reflect on how they worked – or didn't work – in the classroom. Statewide participation in virtual sessions will develop a network of professional colleagues as teachers from the Central, Coastal and South GREAT regions discuss experiences and share knowledge. Mentors will be provided to support teachers who participate in follow-up activities of the Academy. For information on the stipend, please contact Tina Washco at tina.washco@lonestar.edu or 281-290-2710. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC TBA, class number TBA, and section number TBA. THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED

October 22, 2011: TISESL: Industry-Specific Curriculum: Sales and Service will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Irvington Learning Center, 626 Lindale, Room 208, Houston, Texas 77022. Presenter is Doris Larry. In this session program administrators and teachers receive in-depth training on the industry-specific TISESL: curriculum for Sales and Service. Teachers are afforded hands-on practice using actual curriculum materials. Participants identify necessary factors for successful implementation and plan for appropriate technical assistance and follow-up training. Please use this number to register:  ABEAC 6800314, class number 17227, and section number 5015. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

October 22, 2011: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy, Module 3: Multi-level Classroom: Best Practices for Teaching Adult Learners will be held from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm at College of the Mainland, Learning Resource Center, Room LRC 279, 1200 N Amburn Rd, Texas City, TX  77592. Presenter is Glenda Rose. This interactive training focuses on appropriate multi-sensory lesson planning strategies, group strategies, differentiated instruction, and integration of transitional career awareness and post secondary studies.  Classroom management techniques include GED test preparation, orientation procedures, including brief interviews, goal setting, multi-sensory lesson planning and appropriate theory and strategies to use in teaching listening, speaking, reading, writing and math to a multi-level ESOL, ABE or ASE class. Module 3 of 6: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy. Please use this number to register:  ABEAC 6800154, class number 17228, and section number 5016. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

October 22, 2011: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy, Module 3: TEAMS for Teachers will be held from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at Port Arthur Public Library, 4615 9th Ave. (Corner of 9th Ave. and Hwy 73), Port Arthur, 77642. Presenter is Kay Brooks. This training provides teachers and other staff new to adult education with an overview of TEAMS, how to access it and how to utilize it to improve program performance. The session includes a thorough review of the National Reporting System, State Assessment and Goals Setting/Attainment Policy for Adult Education, and Adult Education Performance Measures. Class Roster, Performance Report and GED Match are covered in detail. Module 3 of 6: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800285, class number 17249, and section number 5023. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

October 22, 2011: Pathway to Success Strand: Developing a Culture for Transitions, Module 2: Persistence will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 207, 626 Lindale St., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Angela Johnson. Participants will consider the relationship between student persistence and performance. In this hands-on session that includes simulations and role-play, practitioners will explore potential conflicts between program retention and student persistence, strategies to better support stop-out and drop-out students, and program models that support research based best practices. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800313, class number 17308, and section number 5026. THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED

October 22, 2011: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy, Module 3: Multi-level Classroom: Best Practices for Teaching Adult Learners will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 211, 626 Lindale St., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Kay Vaccaro. This interactive training focuses on appropriate multi-sensory lesson planning strategies, group strategies, differentiated instruction, and integration of transitional career awareness and post secondary studies.  Classroom management techniques include GED test preparation, orientation procedures, including brief interviews, goal setting, multi-sensory lesson planning and appropriate theory and strategies to use in teaching listening, speaking, reading, writing and math to a multi-level ESOL, ABE or ASE class. Module 3 of 6: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800154, class number 17309, and section number 5027. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

October 22, 2011: BEST Literacy Test Training will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 212, 626 Lindale St., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Judy Bowman. This training is intended for anyone who administers or scores the BEST Literacy Test. Using the manual, 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 manual mandates for accurate scoring on the other sections. All participants must bring his/her own BEST Literacy Test Manual (10/06). Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800141, class number 17311, and section number 5028. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

October 22, 2011: GED Fast Track: Fire Up ABE/ASE Student Testing will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 201, 626 Lindale St., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Denise Johnson. Participants will learn how to plan and implement an intensive, highly structured learning experience for their students in math, writing, and reading.  Strategies for integrating workplace skills such as goal setting, decision making, skills identification and interest into instruction will be demonstrated.  The course incorporates direct instruction, small-group application activities and independent computer-based learning.  Fast Track emphasizes attendance, academics and attitude and includes test taking tips for all subjects. Please use this number to register: ABEAC TBD, class number TBD, and section number 5029. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

October 22, 2011: ESOL: Developing ESOL Students' Listening and Speaking Skills will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 201, 626 Lindale St., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Dorothy Babbington. This interactive PD session will provide teachers with skills and activities for developing listening and speaking skills of the ESOL learners. There will be an emphasis on understanding oral communication and how teachers can integrate these skills into instruction. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800095, class number 17314, and section number 5031. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

October 22, 2011: TABE 9/10 Refresher will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 212, 626 Lindale St., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Karen Couey. This training will provide a refresher on the CTB/McGraw-Hill certification requirements on the best practices of administering, scoring, and interpreting the TABE 9/10. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800036, class number 17313, and section number 5030. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

October 27, 2011: TISESL Curricula Overview will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Houston READ Commission, Sharpstown Learning Center, 7684 De Moss Dr., Houston, 77036. Presenter is Sandi Schneider. This session will give program administrators and teachers a thorough overview of all 5 curricula that make up TISESL. By the end of the training, program administrators and staff will be able to make an informed decision on which, if any, of the curricula is appropriate for their program. A program administer must attend this training. This session must be completed before attending the individual TISESL Curriculum sessions. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800300, class number 17370, and section number 5038. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

October 28, 2011: TISESL Employability Curriculum will be held from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm at Houston READ Commission, Sharpstown Learning Center, 7684 De Moss Dr., Houston, 77036. Presenter is Sandi Scheider. The goal of this session is to give program administrators and teachers in-depth training on the TISESL: Employability curriculum. Teachers will have hands-on practice using actual curriculum materials. Participants will identify necessary factors for successful implementation and plan for appropriate technical assistance and follow-up training. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800262, class number 17315, and section number 5032. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

October 28 and 29, 2011: ESOL Reading for Transition Academy (RTA) will be held both days from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Region 4 ESC, 7145 West Tidwell Rd., Houston, 77092. Presenter is nationally known researcher Dr. Heide Spruck Wrigley. While STAR materials and training are available to Texas ABE teachers, no such guidance is available to teachers whose students are non-native speakers of English who are not yet fully English proficient. The ESOL RTA presents a coherent approach that builds on recent research in reading comprehension and vocabulary acquisition while at the same time including more conventional reading skills development activities.  The Academy and materials provided serve as a bridge between the life skills reading emphasized at lower ESL levels and existing ESL readers designed for higher levels and for GED preparation. Readers designed for low-literate English-speaking readers engage ESL students at intermediate levels of English proficiency and show how effective reading strategies (such as those associated with Reading Apprenticeship) can be adapted for use with ESL learners who need language and vocabulary development along with the development of reading skills.  The initial two-day session is open to all teachers. Teachers who are interested in participating in follow-up virtual sessions and learning circles to obtain more in-depth knowledge may apply to receive a stipend through an extension of this initial two-day Academy. Mentors will be provided to support teachers who participate in follow-up activities of the Academy and will receive a study circle guide and related materials to facilitate this process.  Teachers who participate in the follow-up activities will work individually or in study circles to review effective practices and prepare a lesson to be taught with their students. Statewide participation in virtual sessions will develop a network of professional colleagues as teachers from the Central, Coastal and South GREAT regions discuss experiences and share knowledge.  For information on the stipend, please contact Tina Washco at tina.washco@lonestar.edu or 281-290-2710. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC TBA, class number TBA, and section number TBA. THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED

October 29, 2011: ESOL Beginning Literacy ESOL Training will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Houston Community College, Administration Building, Room BD 21 (Basement), 3100 Main St., Houston, 77002. Presenter is Denise Johnson. Beginning Literacy ESOL training provides instructors with techniques and strategies to improve the persistence and performance of learners in this lowest level of ESOL. Teachers will learn how to promote an environment that enhances persistence and builds community among learners. Strategies and activities focus on realia found in the learner’s environment to help beginning literacy ESOL learners develop basic oral communication skills and build reading and writing skills. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800282, class number 17250, and section number 5022. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

November 2011

November 5, 2011: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy, Module 4: TEAMS for Teachers will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at College of the Mainland, Learning Resource Center, Room LRC 279, 1200 N Amburn Rd, Texas City, TX  77591. Presenter is Kay Brooks. This training provides teachers and other staff new to adult education with an overview of TEAMS, how to access it and how to utilize it to improve program performance. The session includes a thorough review of the National Reporting System, State Assessment and Goals Setting/Attainment Policy for Adult Education, and Adult Education Performance Measures. Class Roster, Performance Report and GED Match are covered in detail. Module 4 of 6: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800285, class number 17229, and section number 5018. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

November 5, 2011: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy, Module 5: Social Media and the Internet as a Medium will be held from 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm at College of the Mainland, Learning Resource Center, Room LRC 279, 1200 N Amburn Rd, Texas City, TX  77591. Presenter is Kristi Parker. Recent studies from the Department of Education have shown that on average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction.  Online education is expected to expand sharply over the next few years, and due to this expansion, the use of social media and social networking is a tool that is at our fingertips as instructors.  There are clear advantages to using social media in the classroom and for distance learning. With social media services online, teachers and learners can experience new and better types of communication and interaction.  They can become more connected, feel less isolated, and stay abreast of emerging social media technologies and distance education as it continuously evolves with the trends. Module 5 of 6: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800165, class number 17230, and section number 5019. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

November 5, 2011: Participatory Approach in ABE/ASE Classrooms will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at Houston Community College Administration Building, Room BD 21 (Basement), 3100 Main St., Houston, 77002. Presenter is Dorothy Babbington. Research on adult learning theory has shown that a participatory approach is highly effective in motivating students and enhancing learning. The challenge, however, to the ABE/ASE teacher is the “how to” incorporate this into the classroom. This workshop will review the research behind the approach and discuss the process of implementing and monitoring learning in the classroom. Hands-on activities that can be used with students will be practiced in the context of the workshop. Participants will be actively contributing to the learning through these hands-on activities. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800309, class number 17317, and section number 5034. THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED

November 10, 2011: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy, Module 4: TEAMS for Teachers will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Sharpstown Learning Center, 7684 De Moss Dr., Houston, TX 77036. Presenter is Kay Brooks. This training provides teachers and other staff new to adult education with an overview of TEAMS, how to access it and how to utilize it to improve program performance. The session includes a thorough review of the National Reporting System, State Assessment and Goals Setting/Attainment Policy for Adult Education, and Adult Education Performance Measures. Class Roster, Performance Report and GED Match are covered in detail. Module 4 of 6: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800285, class number 17231, and section number 5020. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

November 19, 2011: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy, Module 6: Goal Setting: Developing a Culture for Transitions will be held from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm at College of the Mainland, Learning Resource Center, Room LRC 279, 1200 N Amburn Rd, Texas City, TX  77591. Presenter Karen Couey. This training will provide practitioners an opportunity to work with manipulatives to identify the benefits of goal setting and creating a culture for student transitions within adult education through post secondary. With an emphasis on best practices in goal setting, participants receive resources to barriers, set SMART goals, and integrate goal setting in the classroom environment. This session is a module of the Pathway to Success Strand, prerequisite not required. Module 6 of 6: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800295, class number 17232, and section number 5021. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

December 2011

December 1, 2011: Coastal GREAT Advisory Committee Meeting is hosted by Coastal Region GREAT Center and will be held at Lone Star College – University Park, Room 13.329, 20515 SH 249 (Corner of SH 249 and Louetta Rd.), Houston, 77070. For directions and campus maps, please visit http://www.lonestar.edu/maps-universitypark.htm

December 3, 2011: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy, Module 6: Goal Setting: Developing a Culture for Transitions will be held from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm at McWhirter Elementary, Room 130, 300 Pennsylvania St., Webster, 77573. Presenter is Denise Johnson. This training will provide practitioners an opportunity to work with manipulatives to identify the benefits of goal setting on student transitions within adult education.  With an emphasis on best practices in goal setting, participants receive resources to barriers, set SMART goals, and integrate goal setting in the classroom environment. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800295, class number 17460, and section number 5035. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

December 9, 2011: TEAMS Basic Training will be held from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at Adult Reading Center, Inc., 2246 North Washington Ave., Pearland, 77581. 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 this number to register: ABEAC 6800071, class number 17473, and section number 5040. This session is full and registration is closed.

December 9 and 10, 2011: Contextualized ESOL for Transition to Work and Training Academy will be held both days from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, 626 Lindale St., Houston, 77022. Presenter is nationally known researcher Dr. Heide Spruck Wrigley. The Contextualized ESOL for Transition to Work and Training Academy  includes a description of different pathway models that link adult ESOL with technical training (I-BEST and others) and demonstrates strategies for improving comprehension of common technical materials (charts and graphs, multi-step instructions, navigating a textbook).  Multimedia is used to demonstrate innovative ways of building both listening and reading comprehension within a context that reflects work or training situations. The Academy uses multimedia in face-to-face sessions as well as asynchronously with introductory and support media. The initial two-day session is open to all teachers. Teachers who are interested in participating in follow-up virtual sessions and learning circles to obtain more in-depth knowledge may apply to receive a stipend through an extension of this initial two-day Academy. Mentors will be provided to support teachers who participate in follow-up activities of the Academy and will receive a study circle guide and related materials to facilitate this process.  Teachers who participate in the follow-up activities will work individually or in study circles to review effective practices and prepare a lesson to be taught with their students. Statewide participation in virtual sessions will develop a network of professional colleagues as teachers from the Central, Coastal and South GREAT regions discuss experiences and share knowledge.  For information on the stipend, please contact Tina Washco at tina.washco@lonestar.edu or 281-290-2710. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC TBA, class number TBA, and section number TBA. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

December 10, 2011: BEST Plus Training will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Harris County Department of Education, Irvington Learning Center, Room 117, 626 Lindale St., Houston, 77022. Presenter is Kay Vaccaro. 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. Every participant is REQUIRED to have a NEW Test Administrator Guide (TAG) to keep. Note: This is a requirement for approval. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800043, class number 17472, and section number 5039. This session is full and registration is closed.

December 13, 2011: Lesson Planning: How to Plan a Successful ESOL Lesson will be held from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at McWhirter Elementary, 300 Pennsylvania St., Webster, 77573. Presenter is Denise Johnson. This training is designed to help ESOL teachers focus on how to plan, develop and write effective lessons. Hands-on and interactive activities will be included. Participants will be allowed time to plan and develop a lesson plan that can be implemented in their classroom. Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800124, class number 17461, and section number 5037. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

December 15, 2011: BEST Literacy Test Training will be held from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at McWhirter Elementary, 300 Pennsylvania St., Webster, 77573. Presenter is Judy Bowman. This training is intended for anyone who administers or scores the BEST Literacy Test. Using the manual, 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 manual mandates for accurate scoring on the other sections. All participants must bring his/her own BEST Literacy Test Manual (June 2008). Please use this number to register: ABEAC 6800141, class number 17462, and section number 5036. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

December 19, 2011: New Teacher Training/Adult Educator Academy, Module 6: Goal Setting: Developing a Culture for Transitions will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at AAMA Adelante, 6001 Gulf Freeway, Bldg. C3, Houston, 77023. Presenter is Teresa Walling. During this six hour, face-to-face course, participants will focus on understanding how student transitions relate to the development of goal setting within adult education. With an emphasis on goal setting best practices, participants will receive resources to overcome barriers, set SMART goals, navigate the Goal-Drive Learning Toolkit, and utilize student scenarios. Please use these numbers to register: ABEAC 6800295, class number 17466, and section number 5041. For more information, please email CoastalCF@lonestar.edu. You must register to attend Coastal Registration form

 

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