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BEST Plus Training
This training will provide supervisors, instructors, and teacher aides with the basics to general administration, grading and scoring of the Basic English Skills Test. This is a great introductory training.
BEST Plus Review
This training provides a review of the administration, grading, and scoring of the Basic English Skills Test. A scoring session is included at the end of the review.

Distance Learning    (Modules 1, 2, & 3)
• Both Module 1 and Module 2 are regional GREAT Center trainings. These modules can be facilitated by each of the GREAT center DLA trainers who attended the DLA TOT several weeks ago. Workshop registration and enrollment is completed through the GREAT that is providing the training. These module workshops can take place anytime a GREAT Center sees a need, and the training is cost effective.
• However, Module 3: DL 101 is a statewide training; therefore, when programs call to enroll in DL 101, refer them to the GREAT Center which is facilitating DL 101 for that particular month. For example, if new programs are interested in starting DL ASAP, they will register for Module 1 with their regional GREAT Center, but they must contact the Central Great Center to register for Module 3: DL 101 because Central GREAT is offering it on May 13, 2011.

Equipped for the Future (EFF)
Equipped for the Future (EFF) is the National Institute for Literacy’s effort on developing adult education standards to improve the quality and results of the adult literacy systems in the U.S. EFF identified 4 standard categories which include Communication Skills, Decision-Making Skills, Interpersonal Skills, and Lifelong Learning Skills as the bases of these standards with an additional 16 core skills that support student achievements in the classroom, home, community and workplace. Eighteen states have now begun to work with the EFF Center for Training and Technical Assistance to integrate EFF in at least one of their adult education and training systems: this list includes Alaska, California, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. A number of these states have adopted EFF as statewide learning results.

GED Calculator-Learning the Casio FX 260 Solar
Instruction will be provided to teachers in order to help familiarize their students with the functions of the Casio FX-260 Calculator used on the GED test. This session will cover the basic operations, as well as advanced calculations such as percents, square roots, and exponents.

GED Essay Writing
This training goes beyond an introduction on how GED essays are scored. Participants will model and evaluate writing and essay samples to determine accurate grading methods. Participants will also review GED essay writing standards.

Goal Setting
Assist students in understanding the steps and attitude involved in reaching goals. This is a very non-traditional seminar. Participants will watch a movie and complete an assignment, and will be involved in group discussion, and write lessons to assist students in creating a plan to reach their goals and obtain GED and more.

Learning to Achieve(Replaces Bridges to Practice Training) –

Learning to Achieve Training Facts Compiled by Alex Baez, LTA Texas Trainer

LTA Trainings:  Please note that the first three trainings listed here are required, and will be presented first.  You may select two more trainings for a two-day training event (two or three trainings presented per day).  Each training runs approximately 2.5 hours minimum. 

Brief module description:

  • REQUIRED:  Module 1 Definition of Learning Disabilities (Core content): Discuss differences in the definitions of learning disabilities and the consequences for adults with LD.
  • REQUIRED:  Module 2 Self-determination (Core content): Consider ways in which service providers can support adults with LD in developing self-determination to achieve their goals.
  • REQUIRED:  Module 3 Legal Issues (Core content): Identify the legal, confidentiality, and self-disclosure issues that apply to service providers working with adults with LD.
  • Module 4 Explicit Instruction for Strategy Learning: Learn the principles of explicit instruction, and how to assist adults with LD learn academic content.
  • Module 5 Reading Disabilities: Describe considerations and strategies for working with adults with LD who struggle with word recognition.
  • Module 6- Written Expression Disabilities: Identify issues adults with LD may face in writing and methods to help adults structure their writing.
  • Module 7 Content Learning: Learn instructional approaches that can assist adults with LD learn academic content from written materials.
  • Module 8 Workforce Readiness: Review issues adults with LD may face in the workforce.
  • REQUIRED:  Online Module—Accommodations (Core content): Describe testing and instructional accommodations appropriate for individuals with LD.
  • Online Module—LD and English Language Learners: Identify testing and accommodation considerations for English language learners.
  • Online Module—Neuroscience: Learn about the underlying neurobiology of LD.
  • Online Module—Professional’s Guide: Review the Learning to Achieve: A Professional’s Guide to Educating Adults with Learning Disabilities.

ONLINE MODULES: 
One online module--“Accommodations,” (see description above)--must be completed by participants before attending the face-to-face LTA training.  Proof of completion of this online training must be brought to the LTA training (participants may download and print a certificate of completion online).

  • Because of this requirement, it is necessary to give participants lead-time after they have registered and before the training.  Participants will need to get passwords/codes to take the online training.  Federico can help you with getting the passwords/codes for the participants.  Fsalas-isnardi@tamu.edu.

Lesson Cycle
This training provides an instructional model for delivering a lesson in the classroom, provides opportunities to design a sample lesson, and provides an opportunity to view and discuss sample lessons. This training is based on one model of instructional delivery, the Direct Teach or Direct Instruction Model.

Motivating the Adult Learner
This workshop will provide insight into what motivates an adult learner, and assist the instructor in improving attendance and retention in the ABE classes. This training will provide information on the characteristics of adult learners, and motivational basics that will help instructors keep students interested in attending class.

Multi-level Instructional Practices for Adult Basic Education
This session will provide participants with easy to implement techniques and information necessary to plan efficient and effective lessons and student grouping strategies that address the multi-level student's needs. The session will also include time for participants to work collaboratively to create multi-level lesson plans.

Multi-Level Madness! Strategies for Multi-Level Classroom
Are you experiencing Multi-Level Madness? The symptoms are described as a class full of students that range from Beginning Literacy ABE to Adult Secondary High and/or Beginning Literacy ESL to High Advanced ESL. If you are, help is just a session away. Please be sure to bring your questions, answers, successes and challenges in dealing with Multi-Level Madness.

Multiple Intelligences
This is an interactive workshop based on the Multiple Intelligence Theory developed for Adult Education and Family Literacy programs. Participants will discuss ways to develop a basic understanding of the Multiple Intelligence Theory and how it can be applied in parent and family education. Participants will investigate the premises and challenges related to using this theory as a tool for self-reflection and self-understanding.

Project Based Learning (PBL) for Beginning ESL
In this session we will look at some of the research done by Heide Wrigley on “Project Based Learning” and the benefits of this approach in Adult Education. We will see projects done by Beginning ESL students where technology was used in various settings.

Puppets in the ESL Classroom
This session is for the ESL instructor who is looking for new ways to encourage participation, stimulate conversation, and practice pronunciation.  While introducing new concepts, you can infuse a sense of fun into your lessons with the addition of puppets.

SCANS 2000: What, Why, and Most Importantly, How?
In the early 1990’s, the United States Department of Labor appointed a commission to identify the “know-how” workers need to perform their jobs well. After 12 months, the SCANS (Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills), compiled a report and made suggestions which, they advise, should be implemented throughout the various levels of education, as well as the workplace. This workshop provides a brief overview of the SCANS 2000 report, explores its implications in our classrooms, as well as strategies for its incorporation into our lesson plans.

Special Learning Needs AKA Effective Instruction for all Adult education Students
There are nine trainers that have gone through two years of training that will be available to work with a group of 10 the region. Local program costs will be determined by the program’s professional development local policy. Approximately 48 hours.

Strategies and Activities for the Multilevel ESL Classroom
This training will provide the participant with strategies and activities for the ESL Multi-level classroom. The participant will gain a clear understanding as to implementing these strategies and activities in the classroom.

TABE 9 & 10  and TABE Advanced
This training will provide supervisors, instructors, and teacher aides with the basics to general administration, grading and scoring of the Tests of Adult Basic Education. This is a great introductory training. TABE 9&10 accurately predicts how adult students may perform on the GED and measures the skills adults need to succeed on the job and in life. Participants will learn how to prepare for, administer, score and interpret the TABE 9&10 assessment series in a hands-on environment.

Teaching Multi-Level ESL Adults through Centers
Learn how to manage a multi-level ESL classroom through active participation using different ESL activities touching upon the five subject area at one time.

Teaching Pre-GED in a Multi-Level Classroom
Each time you provide a student with extra help, more time, or a modified assignment, you’re differentiating instruction. All good teachers, whether they realize it or not, differentiate to some degree. -- Diane Heacox
In the differentiated classroom, teachers decide upon the key ideas that all students must possess as a baseline of knowledge. It is important to note that in a differentiated classroom, the teacher is NOT planning for each individual student; this would be impractical in a GED classroom. This training will give participants useful strategies for differentiating instruction in math, as well as provide practical examples of differentiated instruction.

TEAMS
TEAMS (Texas Educating Adults Management System) training provides participants a detailed overview of the TEAMS system.  Participants will have an opportunity to receive hands-on training. The training focuses on the process of entering participants into TEAMS, and also includes an analysis of TEAMS Reports as well as the process to create classes.

TEAMS Reports
This training will analyze TEAMS reports in detail and present several ways in which they can be used from a teacher and/or teacher's aide perspective. There will also be some activities to allow participants to practice making use of the reports.

Texas Adult Education Content Standards
Texas will continue to participate in the national project “Standards in Action” designed to implement content standards.  The model developed starts with a classroom activity in which the teacher presents a lesson followed by a critical friends circle (other teachers critique the activity) that identify the standard the activity satisfies and the level of the standard.  There is a tool for classroom observation that is then tied to professional development needs for the program.  Local program costs will be determined by the program’s professional development local policy. 9 hour training.

TISESL- Texas Industry Specific ESL

Registration Instructions

Individuals wanting to register for workshops should follow registration instructions. Registration fee to be paid by project funds.

Registration Instructions
1. Open your Internet browser (Use Internet Explorer version 5.5 [preferred browser] or Netscape version 4.7).
2. Go to http://www.esc20.net/workshop.htm.
3. Select “Online Catalog and Registration” when the workshop page appears.
4. Login to iLearning.
5. Enter your User Name and Password

Note: Anyone registered for training during SY2003-2004 has been assigned a user name and password.

User name = LastName.FirstName (case sensitive—all lower case)
Password = first 8 digits of your social security number (no hyphens) OR the word “Welcome” if we did not have your social security number.

If you try inputting your information as formatted above and it doesn’t work, and you have not received your user name and password from Central Registration, either e-mail registration@esc20.net or call (210) 370-5671/5247/5421. (If you haven’t registered for a course this school year, you will need to set up a new account before you can login to iLearning.)

6. Search for this workshop.

  • Select the Catalog tab at the top of the screen
  • Under Search Catalog, type in the title of this session.

7. Scroll down to the Enrollment Options and click in the Enroll column.
8. On the next screen, click the Enroll button.
9. Next, click the Click Here to Continue button.
10. The next screen will either confirm your enrollment in the session or tell you there is a problem. If there is a problem, please feel free to contact Central Registration will questions.

Please remember to Un-enroll from the session if anytime before the session you find you cannot attend.

Please note:

  • If you have special needs, ESC-20 would like to assist! If you require a sign-language interpreter, or if you have questions concerning our accommodations, please e-mail Janie Radebaugh at janie.radebaugh@esc20.net or call 210-370-5498. The ESC-20 site is accessible to persons with disabilities. Please contact the appropriate person one week prior to the sessions.
  • ESC-20 does not provide childcare. Workshop participants should make other arrangements for childcare and not bring their children with them to attend training. Your cooperation is appreciated.