LAC Workshop CalendarThese professional development offerings are provided through funding from the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development and the Literacy Assistance Center.
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2022 Calendar
April Workshops
LAC Google Club: LAC Google Club: Personal Learning Plan Follow-up
Description: The LAC’s Google Club is a monthly opportunity to meet with colleagues to learn and share Google knowledge.
Google Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 4pm to 5:30pm (Eastern) on Zoom. Each Google Club session will include half an hour on a Google topic and half an hour open to show and tell and questions from participants. You can also develop your own personal learning plan to increase your Google skills. Come to one session or come to them all.
Date: 4.20.22
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Presenters: Lizelena Iglesias and Nell Eckersley
Location: Once you register, you will receive a confirmation from Zoom with the link to join
Audience: Program Managers, Program Directors, ESOL, ABE/Pre-HSE and HSE Instructors
To Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ufuurqTojGtJ29cIa84wOkPzwDFRkZF4B
Brain-Based Teaching: Helping Your Students Remember Your Lessons!
Description: Missed the COABE 2022 National Conference? Not a problem! Join us this month at our Coffee Break to share ideas and instructional resources presented on brain-based teaching.
Date: 4.27.22
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
To Register: https://air-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0oceqppzMiH9KRmvO6_-ynv8ntdwTH2J66
This is a LINCS sponsored event
May Workshops
Unlocking the Secret to Effective Instruction in the Multi-Level GED Math Classroom
Description: You’re teaching a multi-level math class. It may be in person or hybrid. How do you avoid the trap of "teaching to the middle" in your math instruction and worrying about dealing with the lower-level and higher-level learners later? The concept of teaching to the middle has never been the most effective method of instruction but sometimes—unintentionally—we fall into it for a variety of legitimate reasons. But there is a more effective strategy for dealing with a multi-level math class. Attend this workshop to unlock the secret of effective multi-level math instruction for your in-person or hybrid math classes. Help all of your students achieve gains and prepare for the GED math assessment no matter their levels.
Date: 5.11.22
Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Presenter: Cynthia Bell
Location: A Zoom meeting link will be sent to all registrants a few days before the session that will allow you to join the workshop
Audience: ABE, Pre-HSE, and HSE Instructors
To Register: https://dycdalunlocksecret51122.eventbrite.com
Essential Resources for GED Success in Science and Social Studies
Come this session to learn what instructional areas can provide the greatest return in your Science and Social Studies classes. We will work on how to incorporate mini-lessons that help students build targeted content while addressing other important skills needed for the GED.
Date: 5.13.22
Time: 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Presenter: Lizelena Iglesias
Location: Once you register, you will receive a confirmation from Zoom with the link to join
Audience: ABE/Pre-HSE and HSE Instructors
To Register: https://513sciencessged.eventbrite.com
Workshops Series
Brighten Up Your Tech Series
Series Overview: This five-part series provides an overview of the different kinds of online teaching tools and helps teachers to navigate the sea of technology. Participants learn in a slow-paced environment with demonstrations and hands-on practice. We will focus on different tools in each workshop. Tech-shy teachers are welcome!
Note: Sign up for all five or individual workshops. Attendance at all sessions is recommended.
Date: 4.15.22
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Presenter: Elke Stappert
Location: A Zoom meeting link will be sent to all registrants a few days before the session that will allow you to join the workshop
Audience: ESOL, ABE, Pre-HSE, and HSE Instructors
Session 5: The Digital Toolbox: Recap and Padlet
Description: We will create and review a Padlet together to show how to use it collaboratively. Padlet is an online bulletin board and a simple way to share a website with students. We will then review our toolbox with the tools from this workshop series and beyond, and participants can ask questions.
Date: 4.15.22
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
To Register: https://al-tech-series-5-review-and-padlet.eventbrite.com
Popular Education for Social Justice. A Three-Part Series
Description: Popular Education is an approach to adult and community education that centers students’ lived experiences by building instruction around critical issues in their communities, and by engaging students in action projects to address these issues. In this three-part series, participants will learn about popular education theory and practice; explore techniques for identifying and analyzing community issues; generate ideas for activities that build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and engage students around questions of racial, social, and economic justice; and be introduced to a framework for designing action projects with their classes.
Dates: 4.29, 5.6, and 5.13.22 (must attend all three sessions)
Time: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Facilitators: Sierra Stoneman-Bell and Ira Yankwitt
Location: Once you register, you will receive an email with the link to join the sessions via Zoom.
Audience: ABE, HSE, ESOL teachers, program staff in adult literacy programs and social justice organizations
Session 1: An Introduction to Popular Education and the Problem-Posing Approach
In the first session, participants will reflect upon their own philosophy of education, examine how it relates to Popular Education, and discuss how Popular Education aligns with the goals and expectations of their students and programs. Participants will also be introduced to the “Problem-Posing Approach,” a critical component of Popular Education that provides a process for analyzing community issues - starting with participants’ own experiences and knowledge - and moves toward solidarity and action.
Session 2: Popular Education: Problem-Posing and the Learning & Action Cycle
In the second session, participants will continue to explore and practice the Problem-Posing Approach and will be introduced to the “Learning & Action Cycle,” a tool designed to support Popular Education planning and activities.
Session 3: Popular Education: Peer Sharing and Feedback
In the third session, participants will share their Learning & Action Cycles and the specific activities that they have developed, receive feedback from their peers, and discuss next steps for implementation and follow up.
To Register: https://lacpopedspring2022.eventbrite.com
LAC Google Club: LAC Google Club: Personal Learning Plan Follow-up
Description: The LAC’s Google Club is a monthly opportunity to meet with colleagues to learn and share Google knowledge.
Google Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 4pm to 5:30pm (Eastern) on Zoom. Each Google Club session will include half an hour on a Google topic and half an hour open to show and tell and questions from participants. You can also develop your own personal learning plan to increase your Google skills. Come to one session or come to them all.
Date: 4.20.22
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Presenters: Lizelena Iglesias and Nell Eckersley
Location: Once you register, you will receive a confirmation from Zoom with the link to join
Audience: Program Managers, Program Directors, ESOL, ABE/Pre-HSE and HSE Instructors
To Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ufuurqTojGtJ29cIa84wOkPzwDFRkZF4B
Brain-Based Teaching: Helping Your Students Remember Your Lessons!
Description: Missed the COABE 2022 National Conference? Not a problem! Join us this month at our Coffee Break to share ideas and instructional resources presented on brain-based teaching.
Date: 4.27.22
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
To Register: https://air-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0oceqppzMiH9KRmvO6_-ynv8ntdwTH2J66
This is a LINCS sponsored event
May Workshops
Unlocking the Secret to Effective Instruction in the Multi-Level GED Math Classroom
Description: You’re teaching a multi-level math class. It may be in person or hybrid. How do you avoid the trap of "teaching to the middle" in your math instruction and worrying about dealing with the lower-level and higher-level learners later? The concept of teaching to the middle has never been the most effective method of instruction but sometimes—unintentionally—we fall into it for a variety of legitimate reasons. But there is a more effective strategy for dealing with a multi-level math class. Attend this workshop to unlock the secret of effective multi-level math instruction for your in-person or hybrid math classes. Help all of your students achieve gains and prepare for the GED math assessment no matter their levels.
Date: 5.11.22
Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Presenter: Cynthia Bell
Location: A Zoom meeting link will be sent to all registrants a few days before the session that will allow you to join the workshop
Audience: ABE, Pre-HSE, and HSE Instructors
To Register: https://dycdalunlocksecret51122.eventbrite.com
Essential Resources for GED Success in Science and Social Studies
Come this session to learn what instructional areas can provide the greatest return in your Science and Social Studies classes. We will work on how to incorporate mini-lessons that help students build targeted content while addressing other important skills needed for the GED.
Date: 5.13.22
Time: 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Presenter: Lizelena Iglesias
Location: Once you register, you will receive a confirmation from Zoom with the link to join
Audience: ABE/Pre-HSE and HSE Instructors
To Register: https://513sciencessged.eventbrite.com
Workshops Series
Brighten Up Your Tech Series
Series Overview: This five-part series provides an overview of the different kinds of online teaching tools and helps teachers to navigate the sea of technology. Participants learn in a slow-paced environment with demonstrations and hands-on practice. We will focus on different tools in each workshop. Tech-shy teachers are welcome!
Note: Sign up for all five or individual workshops. Attendance at all sessions is recommended.
Date: 4.15.22
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Presenter: Elke Stappert
Location: A Zoom meeting link will be sent to all registrants a few days before the session that will allow you to join the workshop
Audience: ESOL, ABE, Pre-HSE, and HSE Instructors
Session 5: The Digital Toolbox: Recap and Padlet
Description: We will create and review a Padlet together to show how to use it collaboratively. Padlet is an online bulletin board and a simple way to share a website with students. We will then review our toolbox with the tools from this workshop series and beyond, and participants can ask questions.
Date: 4.15.22
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
To Register: https://al-tech-series-5-review-and-padlet.eventbrite.com
Popular Education for Social Justice. A Three-Part Series
Description: Popular Education is an approach to adult and community education that centers students’ lived experiences by building instruction around critical issues in their communities, and by engaging students in action projects to address these issues. In this three-part series, participants will learn about popular education theory and practice; explore techniques for identifying and analyzing community issues; generate ideas for activities that build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and engage students around questions of racial, social, and economic justice; and be introduced to a framework for designing action projects with their classes.
Dates: 4.29, 5.6, and 5.13.22 (must attend all three sessions)
Time: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Facilitators: Sierra Stoneman-Bell and Ira Yankwitt
Location: Once you register, you will receive an email with the link to join the sessions via Zoom.
Audience: ABE, HSE, ESOL teachers, program staff in adult literacy programs and social justice organizations
Session 1: An Introduction to Popular Education and the Problem-Posing Approach
In the first session, participants will reflect upon their own philosophy of education, examine how it relates to Popular Education, and discuss how Popular Education aligns with the goals and expectations of their students and programs. Participants will also be introduced to the “Problem-Posing Approach,” a critical component of Popular Education that provides a process for analyzing community issues - starting with participants’ own experiences and knowledge - and moves toward solidarity and action.
Session 2: Popular Education: Problem-Posing and the Learning & Action Cycle
In the second session, participants will continue to explore and practice the Problem-Posing Approach and will be introduced to the “Learning & Action Cycle,” a tool designed to support Popular Education planning and activities.
Session 3: Popular Education: Peer Sharing and Feedback
In the third session, participants will share their Learning & Action Cycles and the specific activities that they have developed, receive feedback from their peers, and discuss next steps for implementation and follow up.
To Register: https://lacpopedspring2022.eventbrite.com