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Mathematizing ESOL
By Leah Peterson
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Math skills are a critical part of everyday life that contribute to academic and workforce success. For English language learners, the struggle to learn math can be complicated by language and cultural barriers. In addition, math classes are not always readily available as math is often not a part of ESOL programs. Recently, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) has brought attention to the need for math instruction with English language learners. As programs begin to change their curricula, ESOL teachers often find themselves unprepared to incorporate math into their lessons. Even when they are comfortable with the math concepts, they generally face a classroom where students have been grouped by language level, not by math background, resulting in huge variation in math backgrounds. Students’ use of differing forms of math notation from their countries of origin also adds to the confusion.
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The Nuts and Bolts of Designing IET Programs: Models, Tools, and Tips for Success |
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Sunday, Nov. 12, 1 pm - 6 pm & Monday, Nov. 13, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
This 1½ -day interactive professional development opportunity focuses on three themes that are key to successful Integrated Education and Training (IET) program planning and implementation in the context of WIOA:
1) IET program design considerations and options
2) Partnerships with training providers, employers, and social supports
3) Basic skills curriculum development for IET programs.
The Institute will be interactive with many opportunities for networking and learning from colleagues, including IET program presenters. Participants will receive hands-on training to use the tools that are provided and be encouraged to adapt them to their own contexts. They will leave the Institute with a plan of action for designing their own IET program and developing basic skills curriculum for it.
FEE: $250
[Note: Addtl. fees apply to attend the NCTN Conference]
Presenters:
Carol Clymer, Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy, Penn State
Ellen Hewett, National College Transition Network at World Education
Andy Nash, New England Literacy Resource Center at World Education
Blaire Wilson Toso, Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy, Penn State
For full details about the IET Design Institute at the Effective Transitions in Adult Education conference and how to register, visit our website!
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Navigating Pathways to Opportunity: Comprehensive Student Supports |
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This six-week facilitated online course helps coaches, advisors, and navigators provide the comprehensive supports that enable adults to succeed in an integrated career pathway program. Topics include strategies for identifying and engaging adult learners’ aspirations, addressing barriers, and building a comprehensive network of support to promote persistence. Participants identify the key components of a navigator program and explore the skills needed to implement it effectively.
Course dates: July 19-August 30, 2017 |
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In the U.S., our mission at World Education is to strengthen the effectiveness of educators, organizations, and systems to support adults, older youth, and communities to thrive. We hope our resources help bring best practices and inspiring content to the adult education classroom and beyond. |
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