Professional Development Course List
for Adult Education Instructors
Section S-T
(Courses are arranged alphabetically)
Special Learning Needs Training (SLN)
CABEA number: 6800288
36 hours/Credential Points TBD by Texas Adult Education Credential Project
Audience: ABE/ASE Teachers, ESOL Teachers
Description: This interactive Professional Development course will enable instructors and local programs to improve performance measures, improve retention of students and teachers, and assist instructors in teaching students who struggle to progress despite many hours of instruction. Participants who successfully complete this course will become Special Learning Needs Resource Specialists to assist their programs in these areas.
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to):
- Assist adult education staff to recognize and understand the needs of all adult learners, including those who have learning disabilities and other special learning needs.
- Identify and use effective instructional practices with all learners as well as applying strategies and accommodations for adult learners with special learning needs to maximize their potential and reach their goals.
- Provide support to adult education staff regarding issues, assessments, and practices for learners with special learning needs.
Stress Management Strand, Module 1: Bringing Our Whole Selves to Teaching and Learning
CABEA 6800135
3 hours/2.5 Credential Points
Audience: All Teachers and Administrators
Description: The training is designed to help teachers identify and manage stressors in their lives and in the lives of their students. They will engage in a variety of activities that will promote better physical, mental and emotional well being for themselves and for their students. This session is a module of the Stress Management Strand, prerequisite not required.
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to):
- Identify stressors and their effects on the mind, body and emotions.
- Discuss with students the stressors they face in their lives.
- Facilitate small group discussions to brainstorm solutions for the stressors.
- Engage in stress reducing body, mind and breathing techniques.
- Use art, music, and dance to reduce stress.
Stress Management Strand, Module 2: Bringing our Whole Selves to the Workplace
CABEA 6800152
3 hours/2.5 Credential Points
Audience: All Teachers, Administrators, Administrative Staff
Description: 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.
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to):
- Identify stressors and their effects on the mind, body and emotions.
- Discuss with colleagues the stressors they face in their lives.
- Engage in stress reducing, body, mind and breathing techniques.
- Use art, music, and dance to reduce stress.
Teaching the Adult Learner
CABEA 6800275
3 hours/2.5 Credential Points
Audience: ABE/ASE Teachers, ESOL Teachers, and Teachers Aides
Description: 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
Objectives:
- State main differences between pedagogy (the art of teaching children) and andragogy (the art of teaching adults),
- Identify key principles of adult learning, and
- Establish a safe environment for learning.
TEAMS: Data Detective
CABEA 6800170
3 hours/2.5 Credential Points
Audience: ABE/ASE Teachers, ESOL Teachers, Administrators, Administrative Staff
Description: Data Detective training was developed by Texas LEARNS to provide technical assistance to Texas adult education programs. Helping programs understand how to utilize the data in TEAMS Reports to accurately and effectively assess students and to improve program performance has become a priority in the State. It is Texas LEARNS’ goal that Adult Education Program directors and staff become comfortable enough using TEAMS Report data that they will become Data Detectives. This training is divided into four sections. In each section, participants will follow along as the trainer presents material in the power point and in the handouts. At the end of each section, it is the participants turn to become Data Detectives by completing the activities.
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to):
- Understand the National Reporting System (NRS) and Federal and State Performance Measures
- Improve data integrity and data accuracy
- Analyze TEAMS Report – Participant Roster By Class
- Develop strategies for program improvement
TEAMS for Teachers
CABEA number: 6800285
3 hours/2.5 Credential Points
Audience: All Teachers
Description: 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: Adult Educator Academy
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to):
- Understand what TEAMS is and the role it plays in Texas Adult Education programs
- Recognize the importance of Data Quality
- Make use of the National Reporting System, the State Assessment and Goals Setting/Attainment
- Policy for Adult Education, and Adult Education Performance Measures for program improvement.
TEAMS Training
CABEA 6800071
6 hours/5 Credential Points
Audience: Administrators, Administrative Staff
Description: 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.
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to):
- Log on to the system.
- Navigate through the system.
- Enter data into the system.
- Add and edit information
- Access and interpret commonly used tables
TEAMS Training for Administrators
CABEA 6800125
3 hours/2.5 Credential Points
Audience: Administrators
Description: This PD session is intended for administrators and experienced data entry staff who are current TEAMS users. The focus is on accessing, understanding, and applying information collected and processed through the Texas Educating Adults Management System (TEAMS) for program improvement.
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to):
- Access, sort and utilize records, tables and reports.
- Understand functions available for comprehensive program analysis.
- Analyze data and reports for review with supervisors and/or teachers.
- Update staff on new or upcoming enhancements to TEAMS.
Technology Strand, Module 1: Nuts and Bolts: Building Your Infrastructure
CABEA 6800277
3 hours/2.5 Credential Points
Audience: Administrators
Description: This course explores current uses of technology in the adult education classroom and best practices for integration. It also addresses how technology enhanced environments can support and facilitate instruction using various web resources and multimedia. Practitioners will consider the challenges and possible solutions that are intrinsic to the selection and subsequent integration of technology in local programs. This session is a module of the Technology Strand, prerequisite not required.
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to):
- Recognize the benefits of technology integration for the student, teacher, and local program,
- Identify and understand the available hardware and software,
- Examine available instructional materials, and
- Investigate resources available to integrating technology
Technology Strand, Module 2: Building Basic Computer Skills
CABEA 6800278
3 hours/2.5 Credential Points
Audience: ABE/ASE Teachers, ESOL Teachers, Teachers Aides, Administrators, Administrative Staff
Description:The training focuses on what a computer is and how it works. This module serves as a refresher for the experienced end-user and provides a sound foundation in basic computer skills for the novice. While getting hands-on experience with word processing and the web, users learn how to use standards and formatting features using Microsoft® Word software. 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.
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to):
- Recognize familiar computer terminology,
- Examine and utilize the basic features of a personal computer,
- Make use of a foundation in computer skills on which to build in the future, and
- Develop greater awareness and confidence in using personal computers
Technology Strand, Module 3: Internet as a Partner in Learning
CABEA 6800279
3 hours/2.5 Credential Points
Audience: ABE/ASE Teachers, ESOL Teachers, Teachers Aides, Administrators, Administrative Staff
Description: 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.
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to):
- Identify Internet resources to aid in the integration of technology,
- Incorporate technology based resources into existing adult education classrooms, and
- Enhance the ESOL and ABE/ASE classroom experience with technology based curricula.
Technology Strand, Module 4: Mastering Microsoft® Office Word
CABEA number: 6800287
3 hours/2.5 Credential Points
Audience: ABE/ASE Teachers, ESOL Teachers, Teachers Aides, Administrators, Administrative Staff
Description: This module is designed to expand practitioner knowledge of Microsoft® Office Word word processing software. Practitioners will develop advanced computing skills to increase their productivity with features of Microsoft® Office Word 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. This session is a module of the Technology Strand, note previously mentioned pre-requisite.
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to):
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of advanced applications in Microsoft® Office,
- Organize and manipulate data within Microsoft Word,
- Apply editing and data management techniques, and
- Create macros for repetitious tasks and customize the Word environment to increase productivity.
Technology Strand, Module 5: Excelling at Microsoft® Office Excel®
CABEA number: 6800286
3 hours/2.5 Credential Points
Audience: ABE/ASE Teachers, ESOL Teachers, Teachers Aides, Administrators, Administrative Staff
Description: 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. This module will instruct practitioners to create new worksheets within workbooks, utilize formulas and functions, format worksheets and insert charts, manage workbook data and analyze data using formulas. Pre-requisite: Practitioners should be able to demonstrate basic computer and word processing skills. This session is a module of the Technology Strand, note previously mentioned pre-requisite.
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to)::
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of advanced applications in Microsoft®,
- Organize and manipulate data within Microsoft® Office Excel® spreadsheet software,
- Acquire proficiency in utilizing advanced worksheet management features, and
- Customize the Microsoft® Office Excel® spreadsheet software environment to increase productivity.
Test of Adult Basic Education Training (TABE) 9/10 Certification
CABEA 6800036
3 hours/2.5 Credential Points
Audience: TABE Administrators
Description: 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.
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to):
- Plan and administer the TABE.
- Score and Interpret TABE (both hand and machine scoring).
- Make appropriate accommodations for TABE.
- Administer the Electronic TABE - P/C and Online.
Texas AE: Professional Development Planning Workshop
CABEA 6800027
6 hours/10 Credential Points
Audience: Teachers of Record in TEAMS
Description: This 6-hour workshop will provide participants with an introduction to the Texas Adult Education Credential. Before the workshop participants should click [here] and view the three online modules that will provide an overview of the Credential and directions on how to get enrolled in the Credential. This workshop is the first step in initiating the Teacher Adult Education Credential process and is required to be eligible to participate in the Credential. Designed to help teachers to consider new perspectives on professional development while being provided tools they can adapt to put ideas into action. Teachers will learn to be thoughtful and reflective about professional development experiences that they are learning in the context of their own classroom communities and their own teaching styles.
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to):
- Understand the objectives of the Texas Adult Education Credential Project.
- Understand the core content areas of the Credential.
- Understand their options for professional development.
- Complete a professional development plan to best meet their individual needs.
- Complete and submit into CredITS a PDPW assignment.
Texas AE: Reflective Practice and the Credential
CABEA 6800136
6 hours/5 Credential Points
Audience:Teachers who have enrolled in the Credential and have completed a PDPW workshop.
Description: In this 6-hour workshop will introduce teachers pursuing the reflective writing process. This workshop provides the opportunity to jump start your working towards earning your Teacher Credential. In this workshop you will have access to guidance from an experienced Credential earning teacher who will guide you in how to write excellent reflections that will earn credit towards your Credential. You will also network with other teachers who are working towards their Credential and form a strong group for peer support to guide you through the process. Participants must have completed enrollment in the Credential and previously completed a PDPW. Participants should come to the training prepared to write about 2 recent PD experiences.
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to):
- Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the Credential Reflection writing template.
- Participants will learn strategies for writing to meet the requirements and performance standards required by the Credential Reflection Scoring Rubric.
- Participants will be exposed to and gain experience with the practice of reflective writing as they complete and submit 2 reflections in CredITS.
TISESL Communication Scenarios Curriculum
CABEA 6800299
3 hours/2.5 Credential Points
Audience: ABE/ASE teachers, ESOL Teacher, Program Administrators and Staff
Description: 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.
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to):
- Identify the content, audience, and necessary resources for all components.
- Navigate the student lessons and teacher notes in printed and electronic format as well as the audio files in electronic format.
- Demonstrate effective use of the teacher notes and student lessons to present the curriculum.
- Assess local program preparedness for implementation and identify existing barriers to successful implementation and possible solutions.
- Identify follow-up procedures and technical assistance based on their program’s implementation timeline.
TISESL Curricula Overview
CABEA 6800300
6 hours/5 Credential Points
Audience: ABE/ASE teachers, ESOL Teacher, Program Administrators and Staff
Description: 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
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to):
- Identify the content, audience, and necessary resources for all components of TISESL.
- Navigate through the files with full understanding of the material organization on the flash drive.
- Make an informed decision as to which part(s) of TISESL will work in their programs.
- Access and request additional training on the various TISESL curricula..
- Employ the six drivers of persistence to minimize common inhibitors to student success
TISESL Employability Curriculum
CABEA 6800262
6 hours/5 Credential Points
Audience: ABE/ASE teachers, ESOL Teacher, Program Administrators and Staff
Description: 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.
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to):
- Identify the content, audience, and equipment/ materials needed for instructional delivery and teachers and students who will be involved.
- Navigate the materials organization on the flash drive and print out and assemble desired curriculum.
- Navigate the employability web site and register program staff and classroom students for web site access.
- Deliver instruction using the teacher lesson plans, student text, presentation files, and web site.
- Supplement the curriculum using additional resources.
- Assess local program preparedness for implementation and identify existing barriers to successful implementation and possible solutions.
- Identify follow-up procedures and technical assistance based on their program’s implementation timeline.
TISESL Industry-Specific Curriculum: Health Care
CABEA 6800312
6 hours/5 Credential Points
Audience: ABE/ASE teachers, ESOL Teacher, Program Administrators and Staff
Description: In this session program administrators and teachers receive in-depth training on the industry-specific TISESL Curriculum for Manufacturing. 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.
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to):
- Successfully navigate through the materials organization on the flash drive and be able to print out and assemble desired curriculum;
- Identify the content, audience, and equipment/materials needed for instructional delivery and the teachers and students who will be involved;
- Modify curriculum implementation as necessary based on available resources and/or other factors;
- Successfully deliver instruction using the teacher lesson plans, teacher manual, student workbooks, and supplemental materials.
TISESL Industry-Specific Curriculum: Manufacturing
CABEA 6800311
6 hours/5 Credential Points
Audience: ABE/ASE teachers, ESOL Teacher, Program Administrators and Staff
Description: In this session program administrators and teachers receive in-depth training on the industry-specific TISESL Curriculum for Manufacturing. 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.
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to):
- Successfully navigate through the materials organization on the flash drive and be able to print out and assemble desired curriculum;
- Identify the content, audience, and equipment/materials needed for instructional delivery and the teachers and students who will be involved;
- Modify curriculum implementation as necessary based on available resources and/or other factors;
- ∙Successfully deliver instruction using the teacher lesson plans, teacher manual, student workbooks, and supplemental materials.
TISESL Industry-Specific Curriculum: Sales and Service
CABEA 6800314
6 hours/5 Credential Points
Audience: ABE/ASE teachers, ESOL Teacher, Program Administrators and Staff
Description: 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.
Objectives: Upon completion, course participants will (be able to):
- Successfully navigate through the materials organization on the flash drive and be able to print out and assemble desired curriculum;
- Identify the content, audience, and equipment/materials needed for instructional delivery and the teachers and students who will be involved;
- Modify curriculum implementation as necessary based on available resources and/or other factors;
- Successfully deliver instruction using the teacher lesson plans, teacher manual, student workbooks, and supplemental materials.
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