West Metro Fall 2009 Regional
Fri. Oct. 30, 2009
Eisenhower Community Center
1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN  55305

This ABE training opportunity is being offered in conjunction with the MN Department of Education and the ATLAS program at Hamline University.  CEUs indicating attendance will be provided.

Click HERE for a session guide with FULL descriptions and room numbers

                                           AGENDA

8:30-9:00     Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00-9:30     Welcome and Announcements - Pam Nelson, West Metro Regional                               Professional Development Coordinator

CONCURRENT SESSION 1 – 9:30-12:00
(choose ONE of the four options below)

Curriculum & Instruction Track: Guided practice to develop materials

1) Multi-level Lesson Planning – Carstens Smith, Adjunct Faculty, Hamline University
The focus is on adapting materials effectively and efficiently. We will learn to adapt materials to a wide range of reading levels, content knowledge, and learning styles.

2) Math Instruction Study Circle – Andy Albee, Facilitator, Robbinsdale ABE
This is the first of three meetings to examine, discuss, and perhaps trial instructional strategies for low level and/or GED level math.

Technology Track: All sessions have guided practice time

1) Managing Incoming (Your Digital Life) – DJ Dahl, Technology  Instructor, Hubbs Center
We will be addressing a variety of topics including email, websites, and collaboration tools.  Specific problems you’d like addressed?  Email them in advance to DJ (see session guide for address).

2) Overview & Exploration of MLC Online Courses for Teachers & Students –
Jason Brazier, Minnesota Literacy Council
Learn about the MLC’s online courses, many of which offer CEU’s for completion, and get started on a course of your choosing!

12:00-12:45   Lunch  /  12:15-12:45   Yoga Stress Relief & Energizer - Nancy Holasek

CONCURRENT SESSION 2 – 12:45-2:15
(choose ONE of the four options below)

Curriculum & Instruction Track:

3) Alphabetics: Tools, Strategies and Resources for Beginning Level ABE Students – Carol Fuller, Retired Reading Instructor
Learn about assessment tools, alphabetic strategies and resources to incorporate into your teaching.  If you work with students who need phonics, phonemic awareness, sight words, fluency and basic spelling instruction, you will find this session helpful.

4) Maximizing Volunteers for Beginner and Advanced Classes – representatives from the Minnesota Literacy Council and Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Issues Committee  
Learn how to maximize volunteers, and participate in discussions on volunteers in your program.

Technology Track: With guided practice time

3) Wikis and Blogs – Jason Brazier, Minnesota Literacy Council
Learn to create collaborative websites and journaling websites for your class or program.

4) Baby Step Tech – Paul Dunkirk, Instructor, Adult Options in Education
Bring your own laptop, or use one of ours.  Get your tech questions answered and problems solved – guided help and practice to help you become more confident with tech applications.

2:15-2:30        Wrap-up, Evaluations and CEUs

Workshop Information

• Cost: $20 (including meals and materials)
• Please address any event questions to Pam Nelson, West Metro Regional Professional Development Coordinator.  Please address any registration and reimbursement questions to Marisa Squadrito Geisler, ATLAS Program Coordinator.

NOTE: Registrations must be received by MON. OCT. 26, 2009.

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