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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October - December Calendar
Teaching Current Events: Preparing to Teach about the Upcoming Election
Date:10.9.2020
Time: 10:00am - 11:15am
Description: Join the Literacy Assistance Center and Facing History and Ourselves for a 75 minute webinar where you will learn about online resources and lesson ideas for teaching current events in your classroom, with a particular focus on preparing to teach about the upcoming Presidential Election.
Facilitator: Juan Castellanos and Lizelena Iglesias
Location: Once you register, you will receive a link to join the session.
Audience: ABE, Pre-HSE/HSE Instructors, and Tutors
To Register: https://109teachingwithcurrenteventselections.eventbrite.com
Developing Strategic Scientific Readers and Writers in the Virtual Classroom
Date: 10.16.20
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Description: In this session we will look at models that integrate and scaffold the use of quantitative information in order to develop strong readers and writers in the content area classroom that work well in online settings. We will focus on the elements of scientific argumentation that can help learners articulate their reasoning, explore ideas and share the perspectives of others while at the same time refining a shared understanding of difficult concepts.
Facilitator: Lizelena Iglesias
Location: Once you register, you will receive a link to join the session.
Audience: ABE, Pre-HSE/HSE Instructors, and Tutors
To Register: https://1016scientificreaderswriters.eventbrite.com
Balancing the Knowledge Demands of Complex Texts in your Virtual Classroom
Date: 11.13.20
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Description: When a text turns difficult many students simply abandon the reading. Productive struggle is part of the problem solving process and reading is problem solving. But what are the teacher moves that facilitate a powerful engagement with a text? What does a model of reading instruction that goes beyond teaching students a pile of strategies and leads to the application of knowledge that comes with comprehension look like?
Come to this webinar to explore ideas that can be adapted across content areas, support a variety of learning needs and make your virtual instruction more effective.
Facilitator: Lizelena Iglesias
Location: Once you register, you will receive a link to join the session.
Audience: ABE, Pre-HSE/HSE Instructors, and Tutors
To Register: https://1113complexttexts.eventbrite.com
Date:10.9.2020
Time: 10:00am - 11:15am
Description: Join the Literacy Assistance Center and Facing History and Ourselves for a 75 minute webinar where you will learn about online resources and lesson ideas for teaching current events in your classroom, with a particular focus on preparing to teach about the upcoming Presidential Election.
Facilitator: Juan Castellanos and Lizelena Iglesias
Location: Once you register, you will receive a link to join the session.
Audience: ABE, Pre-HSE/HSE Instructors, and Tutors
To Register: https://109teachingwithcurrenteventselections.eventbrite.com
Developing Strategic Scientific Readers and Writers in the Virtual Classroom
Date: 10.16.20
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Description: In this session we will look at models that integrate and scaffold the use of quantitative information in order to develop strong readers and writers in the content area classroom that work well in online settings. We will focus on the elements of scientific argumentation that can help learners articulate their reasoning, explore ideas and share the perspectives of others while at the same time refining a shared understanding of difficult concepts.
Facilitator: Lizelena Iglesias
Location: Once you register, you will receive a link to join the session.
Audience: ABE, Pre-HSE/HSE Instructors, and Tutors
To Register: https://1016scientificreaderswriters.eventbrite.com
Balancing the Knowledge Demands of Complex Texts in your Virtual Classroom
Date: 11.13.20
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Description: When a text turns difficult many students simply abandon the reading. Productive struggle is part of the problem solving process and reading is problem solving. But what are the teacher moves that facilitate a powerful engagement with a text? What does a model of reading instruction that goes beyond teaching students a pile of strategies and leads to the application of knowledge that comes with comprehension look like?
Come to this webinar to explore ideas that can be adapted across content areas, support a variety of learning needs and make your virtual instruction more effective.
Facilitator: Lizelena Iglesias
Location: Once you register, you will receive a link to join the session.
Audience: ABE, Pre-HSE/HSE Instructors, and Tutors
To Register: https://1113complexttexts.eventbrite.com
Series
Google Docs Series: From Word Processor to Powerful Tool
Series Overview: Google Docs are frequently used merely as a word processor, but this beginner series shows you how to do so much more! Learn how Google Docs can be used as an effective and interactive tool for learning.
Note: Participants are expected to attend all sessions in this series.
Date: 10.23.20, 10.30.20, and 11.6.20
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Session 1: During the first session we will discuss how to construct your first Google Doc as well as identify basic features including saving, basic formatting, inserting objects, collaborating, and sharing with others. You will walk away from this hands-on session fully versed in the basics.
Session 2: The second session will delve into the fundamental strength of Google Docs: Connectivity. Learn about the ways to use hyperlinks in all situations using everything from simple lines of text to pictures. Explore voice typing and translation tools that can help you turn your Google Doc into a powerful learning tool.
Session 3: In the final session, we’ll round out the series by focusing on tools which will help you customize your document specifically to your goals and needs, including free add-ons and advanced formatting, allowing you to create better and more effective instructional documents.
Facilitator: Lizelena Iglesias
Location: Once you register, you will receive a link to a pre-workshop survey, and when that is completed, a link to join the session.
Audience: ESOL, ABE, Pre-HSE/HSE Instructors, and Tutors
To Register: https://googledocseries.eventbrite.com
Note: Register once for all sessions.
Rebuilding a Supportive Adult Learning Community Throughout the Pandemic
Date: 11.4.20, 11.11.20, 11.13.20, 11.18.20, and 11.20.20
Note: Participants are expected to attend all sessions in this series.
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Description: During the current pandemic, when social distancing and virtual interactions have become the “new normal”, the need for social and emotional connectedness has become even more amplified. It is crucial to strengthen relationships, develop empathy and resilience, and build supportive communities at home, work, and at the community-at-large that could collectively and collaboratively resolve and address issues brought about by this crisis. This 5-part series will help programs build a transformative and supportive learning community.
Session 1: The Five Keys to a Successful Transformative & Supportive Learning Community
Session 2: Impact of Supportive Learning Communities upon Students, Teachers, and Programs
Session 3: Building Resilience through Self-Care and Self-Management
Session 4: Developing Students' Sense of Self-Efficacy and Agency
Session 5: Building Supportive Communities through Constructive Communications
Facilitator: Be Jensen
Location: Once you register, you will receive a link to join the session.
Audience: ESOL, ABE, Pre-HSE/HSE Instructors, and tutors
To Register: https://dycdalrebuildasupportivecommunity1111to112020.eventbrite.com
Note: Register once for all sessions.
Brain-Based Teaching Strategies for Remote Learning. A Two-Part Series
Date: 12.4.20 and 12.11.20
Note: Participants are expected to attend all sessions in this series.
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Description: During this two-part series we will look at powerful brain-based teaching strategies that can help our students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. We will explore evidence-based strategies that are easy to use in the classroom and don't require additional preparation. You will walk away equipped to help your students learn better and more effectively.
Note: Once you register, you will receive a link to a pre-workshop survey, and when that is completed, a link to join the session.
Session 1: Power up your Teaching with Retrieval Practice
Session 2: Student Engagement through Feedback-Driven Metacognition
Facilitator: Lizelena Iglesias
Location: Once you register, you will receive a link to join the session.
Audience: ESOL,ABE, Pre-HSE/HSE Instructors, and tutors
To Register: https://brainbasedteachingstrategies.eventbrite.com
Note: Register once for all sessions.
Google Docs Series: From Word Processor to Powerful Tool
Series Overview: Google Docs are frequently used merely as a word processor, but this beginner series shows you how to do so much more! Learn how Google Docs can be used as an effective and interactive tool for learning.
Note: Participants are expected to attend all sessions in this series.
Date: 10.23.20, 10.30.20, and 11.6.20
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Session 1: During the first session we will discuss how to construct your first Google Doc as well as identify basic features including saving, basic formatting, inserting objects, collaborating, and sharing with others. You will walk away from this hands-on session fully versed in the basics.
Session 2: The second session will delve into the fundamental strength of Google Docs: Connectivity. Learn about the ways to use hyperlinks in all situations using everything from simple lines of text to pictures. Explore voice typing and translation tools that can help you turn your Google Doc into a powerful learning tool.
Session 3: In the final session, we’ll round out the series by focusing on tools which will help you customize your document specifically to your goals and needs, including free add-ons and advanced formatting, allowing you to create better and more effective instructional documents.
Facilitator: Lizelena Iglesias
Location: Once you register, you will receive a link to a pre-workshop survey, and when that is completed, a link to join the session.
Audience: ESOL, ABE, Pre-HSE/HSE Instructors, and Tutors
To Register: https://googledocseries.eventbrite.com
Note: Register once for all sessions.
Rebuilding a Supportive Adult Learning Community Throughout the Pandemic
Date: 11.4.20, 11.11.20, 11.13.20, 11.18.20, and 11.20.20
Note: Participants are expected to attend all sessions in this series.
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Description: During the current pandemic, when social distancing and virtual interactions have become the “new normal”, the need for social and emotional connectedness has become even more amplified. It is crucial to strengthen relationships, develop empathy and resilience, and build supportive communities at home, work, and at the community-at-large that could collectively and collaboratively resolve and address issues brought about by this crisis. This 5-part series will help programs build a transformative and supportive learning community.
Session 1: The Five Keys to a Successful Transformative & Supportive Learning Community
Session 2: Impact of Supportive Learning Communities upon Students, Teachers, and Programs
Session 3: Building Resilience through Self-Care and Self-Management
Session 4: Developing Students' Sense of Self-Efficacy and Agency
Session 5: Building Supportive Communities through Constructive Communications
Facilitator: Be Jensen
Location: Once you register, you will receive a link to join the session.
Audience: ESOL, ABE, Pre-HSE/HSE Instructors, and tutors
To Register: https://dycdalrebuildasupportivecommunity1111to112020.eventbrite.com
Note: Register once for all sessions.
Brain-Based Teaching Strategies for Remote Learning. A Two-Part Series
Date: 12.4.20 and 12.11.20
Note: Participants are expected to attend all sessions in this series.
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Description: During this two-part series we will look at powerful brain-based teaching strategies that can help our students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. We will explore evidence-based strategies that are easy to use in the classroom and don't require additional preparation. You will walk away equipped to help your students learn better and more effectively.
Note: Once you register, you will receive a link to a pre-workshop survey, and when that is completed, a link to join the session.
Session 1: Power up your Teaching with Retrieval Practice
Session 2: Student Engagement through Feedback-Driven Metacognition
Facilitator: Lizelena Iglesias
Location: Once you register, you will receive a link to join the session.
Audience: ESOL,ABE, Pre-HSE/HSE Instructors, and tutors
To Register: https://brainbasedteachingstrategies.eventbrite.com
Note: Register once for all sessions.