Workshops for Board Members

Workshop Title	Date, Time, Length
Preconference Day, Wednesday, 11/10/99
(PC 101): 50/50 Management System: Maintaining the Balance Jan Cuddahee - Associate Executive Director, LVA NYS, Buffalo, NY
Participants will learn: A way to reach program objectives through a balanced use of resources; A system for checking progress toward the meeting of goals; A clear, uncomplicated concept for bringing tutors and learners into a program and keeping them there; A fool-proof system for packaging requests for funding; and A way to assess a program�s organizational stage and apply 50/50 principles to decisions about growth and development. --- Prerequisite: Read Maintaining the Balance: A Guide to 50/50 Management by Anne DuPrey. (Provided in advance by LVA) -- Meets in 2 sessions: Wed, 9 am to 4 pm; Fri, 9 am to 4 pm Target audience: New Program Managers (PM), BM	11/10/99 9:00 AM 12 hours
(PC 104) The Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members Sandy Duncan - President, Associated Consulting Services, Austin, TX
An active, committed Board of Directors is the key to the success of any nonprofit organization. If you have ever struggled with building and maintaining an active Board, this workshop is for you! This lively and informative session will explore Boards in detail, and provide practical, useful information on such important topics as: Understanding the roles and responsibilities of service on a nonprofit board Recruiting and maintaining an effective Board of Directors Defining the world of work between Boards and staff - finding the right balance Getting your board to raise money Dealing with 'dead wood' on your board Making your Board, and your organization, the best it can be! Plus...lots of time for questions and answers about your own Board. Target audience: Board Chairs (BC), BM, Executive Directors (ED), S	11/10/99 9:00 AM 6 hours
(PC105) Serving Adults with Learning Disabilities Thelma P. Giles - LVA National Trainer, LVA, Syracuse, NY Anne Helmholz - Director, Washington State Literacy Center, Seattle, WA Alex Hurder - Director of the Law Clinic, Vanderbilt Law School, Nashville, TN
Enactment of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been followed with much discussion of learning difficulties and some confusion of terminology. This workshop will help participants develop a common language for serving adults with learning disabilities. Participants will explore what changes are needed at the local level; the indicators of high quality programming; and the impact of research-based instruction on service delivery models. Information used in this workshop is drawn from Bridges to Practice: A Research-based Guide for Literacy Practitioners Serving Adults with Learning Disabilities. Target audience: Target Audience: BM, M, TR, PS	11/10/99 9:00 AM 6 hours
(PC106) Advanced EFF - the Next Steps Andy Nash - EFF Staff Development Coordinator, NELRC/World Education, Boston, MA Brenda Bell - EFF Research Coordinator/Center for Literacy Studies, Knoxville, TN Emily Littleton - Project Coordinator, Knox County Adult Literacy Program Caroline Beverstock - LVA National Board, and Program Director, Project Read - San Mateo Public Library, San Mateo, CA
This workshop is for those practitioners who have experience with EFF - whether through workshops or through their own exploration in programs. Participants will go beyond the basics to consider the latest developments in EFF, particularly in the areas of curriculum and assessment in a variety of contexts. Participants will share their experiences in implementing EFF, and get support for their next steps. Find out how to orient and mentor your colleagues, and how to become part of the EFF staff development network. Target audience: TU, BM, M, TR, PS	11/10/99 9:00 AM 6 hours
(PC111) Models of Family Literacy: Moving from Theory and Research to Best Practices Judy Cheatham - Professor of English, Greensboro College, NC - Author of Help a Child Learn to Read
This interactive workshop will examine models of family literacy programs as they stand alone or as part of a workplace, community college, or ESOL program. We will also discuss recent research in family literacy and how it affects, among other issues, the best practices of recruitment, retention, curriculum and assessment. Required Reading: [1] Help a Child Learn to Read and [2] Volunteers Working with Young Readers by Lester Laminack. (Provided by LVA) Target audience: TU, BM, M, TR, PS, GA	11/10/99 9:00 AM 6 hours
(PC112) Fresh Approaches in Changing Times: Maintaining a Quality Volunteer Corps Susan Ellis - President, Energize, Inc., Philadelphia, PA
The first challenge is attracting the best volunteers. The second is maintaining their motivation and commitment. This session will explore fresh techniques that assure top- notch achievement, including such topics as: virtual volunteering; corporate involvement; team management; new volunteer needs; evaluation systems; and the importance of fun! Target audience: BM, M, TR, PS	11/10/99 9:00 AM 6 hours
(PC114) LVA-GTE Family Literacy and Technology Institute Chip Carlin - Associate Executive Director, LVA-NYS and LVA-GTE Technology Coordinator Kathy Kuy - LVA Program Development Director, and LVA-GTE Project Director Agnes Strait - GTE Foundation, Irving, TX Peggy Coyne - Director of Applied Research at CAST, Boston, MA Barb Van Horn - Associate Director, Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy at Penn State University, PA Tim Ponder - Ponder and Associates, Springfield, MO Jaleh Behroozi - LINCS Coordinator, NIFL, Washington, DC David J. Rosen - Ed.D., Dir., Adult Literacy Resource Inst., Boston, MA Staff Trainers from Educational Resources - Elgin, IL Mabel Hayes - Coordinator, LVA John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL Lucy Haagen - Executive Director, Durham County Literacy Council, Durham, NC Rose Saylin - Coordinator, LVA Huntington Valley, CA Rena Beyer - Director of Literacy Services, Green Lake County Literacy Council, WI Gene Gardner - Coordinator of Even Start, Green Lake County Literacy Council, WI Jana Smith - Literacy Coordinator, East Texas Literacy Council, Longview, TX Kelley Snowden - ESL Coordinator, East Texas Literacy Council, Longview, TX Harry Seda - Student Advocate, LVA Middletown, NY Paul Miller - Program Director, LVA Broome/Tioga, Binghamton, NY
Through hands-on computer lab activities, demonstrations, and lively discussion groups, GTE Institute participants will explore the high notes and cutting edge of educational technology in family literacy settings. Literacy experts and GTE project exemplary practices sites will share information and facilitate activities and discussions that address such questions as: Is there any good software for low-literacy level students? What are the creative ways to integrate the Internet for students and families? How can we create community learning labs? Plus -- See educational software samplers, prepare for Y2K, and learn about program planning and evaluation. There�s much more, too! Participants are encouraged to bring information from their family literacy programs to share. Target audience: TU, BM, M, TR, PS, GTE project sites and other family literacy programs.	11/10/99 9:00 AM 7 hours
Thursday, 11/11/99
Community Collaboration and Family Literacy - What Works Cindy Towsner - National Coordinator, Family Literacy and Volunteerism, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC
Learn how directors, board members, and staff recruit community resources for Family Literacy programs. Libraries, HeadStart, and Even Start programs, workplace programs, and organizations and foundations are just a few of the variety of resources that will be addressed. Complementary publications from the U.S. Department of Education containing information about programs and relevant resources will be distributed and discussed. Target audience: PS, M, BM	11/11/99 10:30 AM 1 1/2 hours
Discover the Characteristics of Successful Literacy Programs Carol Gabler - Executive Director, LVA Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI Lucy Haagen - Executive Director, Durham Literacy Council, Durham, NC Nancy Scott - Loaned Executive, Xerox Corporation, Board Member LVA Durham County, Durham, NC
Participants will learn about a study conducted by the national partnership What Works Literacy Partners. Discover how to use these common characteristics of a successful literacy program to build on your program�s strengths. Target audience: BM, M, TR, PS	11/11/99 10:30 AM 1 1/2 hours
Hosting a Scrabble Fund Raiser Yvonne Gillespie - Marketing and Project Director, National Scrabble Association, Greenport, NY
Experience a step-by-step guide to planning, organizing and executing a Scrabble fund raiser. LVA Affiliate Directors who have already hosted Scrabble events will share their experiences. Learn about the flexibility of the program and the support available through the NSA and Hasbro. Target audience: BM, M, PS	11/11/99 10:30 AM 1 1/2 hours
Learning Differently - Dispelling the Myths Thelma Giles - LVA VITA, LVA National, Syracuse, NY Anne Helmholz - Director, Washington State Literacy Center, Seattle, WA Alex Hurder - Director of the Law Clinic, Vanderbilt Law School, Nashville, TN
Expand your awareness of the range and effects of Learning Disabilities and how they can impede productive, fulfilling lives for many non-reading adults. Two adult learners share their experiences of �learning differently�. A practicing attorney, specializing in pertinent legislation provides information on legal implications and issues. Target audience: TU, STU, BM, M, TR, PS, GA, Student Friendly	11/11/99 10:30 AM 1 1/2 hours
Public Policy 101: How to Get Active Kevin Smith - Executive Director, LVA NYS, Buffalo, NY Jon Randall - Director of Government Relations, LVA National, Silver Springs, MD
For most people, lobbying is right up there with public speaking as something they hate to do! Let�s all lie down and talk about our fears - 'cause you know you should be advocating for your program! Target audience: BM, M, PS, GA	11/11/99 10:30 AM 1 1/2 hours
Public Policy for Nonprofits Sandy Duncan - President, Associated Consulting Services, Austin, TX
Everyday, legislators and other public officials make policy that will affect your nonprofit organization, often without a clue as to the impact of their decisions. This useful and informative workshop, presented by an eight-term legislative veteran, will give you the basics on how you can have effective impact on public policy. Come learn why public policy is everyone�s business. Target audience: BM, PM, PS.	11/11/99 10:30 AM 1 1/2 hours
Students and Fund Raising Opportunities Beth Thomas - President, Indy Reads, Indianapolis, IN Margaret Sheehan - Volunteer, Indy Reads, Indianapolis, IN Joe Cooper - Student, Indy Reads, Indianapolis, IN Harold Keys - Student, Indy Reads, Indianapolis, IN
Every literacy program needs money to support tutors and students. This workshop, presented by staff, volunteers and students involved with raising money in one affiliate, is an opportunity to learn how students in one program helped raise money and had a great time in the process. Target audience: STU, BM, M, PS, GA	11/11/99 10:30 AM 1 1/2 hours
An Instructional Sampling of Bridges to Practice Thelma Giles - LVA VITA, LVA National, Syracuse, NY Anne Helmholz - Director, Washington State Literacy Center, Seattle, WA Alex Hurder - Director of the Law Clinic, Vanderbilt Law School, Nashville, TN
Integrative Instruction is key to effective and responsive literacy programs that address the needs of the �invisible handicaps� of adults with Learning Disabilities. �Bridges to Practice� is the centerpiece product of the National Institute for Literacy�s (NIFL) 3-year investment in developing concrete, educational research-based tools related to L.D. Preview core instructional strategies suitable for immediate application for all adult learners. Target audience: TU, BM, TR, S	11/11/99 2:00 PM 3 hours
Budgeting and Financial Management for Not-for-Profits Lori Cleaves - Certified Public Accountant, Seattle, WA
Learn how to develop and use a budget to achieve the organization�s mission. Compare budget figures with actual results and explore how this information can assist in utilizing the organization�s resources more effectively. Target audience: PM, BM, PS, GA	11/11/99 2:00 PM 3 hours
Creating A Fund Development Plan Beth Thomas - President, Indy Reads, Indianapolis, IN
Learn how to use the six building blocks of a fund development plan to your program's advantage. Discover materials that will help your program get started. Target audience: BM, M	11/12/99 8:15 AM 3 hours
Italian Scream Therapy for Program Managers Evelyn Renner - Evelyn Renner & Associates, Anaheim, CA
Program Managers are in a Catch 22! They must be able to deal with a broad range of weird things and still be sure the program operates smoothly. This is a great workshop for new and experienced staff and managers! Bring your great ideas, and your frustration and confusion about keeping on top of things in a changing program. We'll sort it out, mix it with some great new ideas and a sense of humor. Target audience: BM, PM, PS	11/11/99 2:00 PM 3 hours
Literacy Board Development Nancy Woods - Adult Literacy Action, Penn State Beaver, Beaver, PA
Board Members and Program Managers will learn about board development and evaluate criteria for local literacy programs. Topics will include: Job descriptions for board members. Committee structures. Relationship to staff and community. Standards for accountability Target audience: PM, BM	11/11/99 2:00 PM 3 hours
Mining for Gold -- Using Your Data to Your Political and Financial Advantage David Miller - LiteracyPro Systems, Sunnyvale, CA
Learn how to use LiteracyPro software to provide you with critical information needed for political and financial decisions! See how this program can be used not only to keep track of what�s going on in your program, but also to analyze and improve program outcomes. Discover how one program analyst/evaluator uses data obtained from the program to its full advantage in this hands-on session. Target audience: PM, ADS, BM	11/11/99 2:00 PM 3 hours
Once We Get Them Here, How Do We Keep Them? Jacqueline Peterson - Executive Director, LVA-Du Page, Naperville, IL
Using a 50/50 balance of program management, this workshop demonstrates how to develop, support and assess students� authentic learning, including ESOL. We will also discuss the support, recruitment, and evaluation of the performance of tutors, trainers, staff and advisory boards. Target audience: BM, M, PS, GA	11/11/99 2:00 PM 3 hours
Orchestrating a Learner Assessment System That�s Music to your Program�s Ears! Pamela Rausch - President/Trainer, LVA Pulaski County, IN
This workshop will: Demonstrate how to create a step-by-step student intake/assessment system Review intake and assessment instruments and resources Address accreditation standards Q16, Q13, Q17, Q18 and S11 Target audience: PS, M, TR, BM	11/11/99 2:00 PM 3 hours
The Balancing Act: Board Members and the CEO Sandy Duncan - President, Associated Consulting Services, Austin, TX
No relationship is more crucial than the one between the CEO and the Board of Directors. When the relationship is working, things go well. When it�s not, it can mean big trouble for everyone, including the people we serve. This informative workshop explores this complex relationship in depth, and is filled with practical tips and techniques on how to make it work. Come see how you can make your relationship the best it can be! An ideal workshop for a board member and CEO to attend together. Target audience: BM, PM	11/11/99 2:00 PM 3 hours
Using EFF for Assessment and Accountability Peggy McGuire - EFF Assessment Coordinator, Philadelphia, PA Taylor Willingham - Program Director, The Reading Program, Milpitas, CA Caroline Beverstock - LVA National Board, and Program Director, Project Read - San Mateo Public Library, San Mateo, CA Sondra Stein - National Director, Equipped for the Future, National Institute for Literacy, Washington, DC
Participants will hear about the work being done to create an EFF assessment and reporting framework that documents skill development in ways that are useful for both learning and accountability. Target audience: TU, BM, M, TR, PS	11/11/99 2:00 PM 3 hours
What is EFF? An Introduction Andy Nash - EFF Staff Development Coordinator, NELRC/World Education, Boston, MA Emily Littleton - Instructor/Curriculum Developer, Know County Adult Literacy Project, Knoxville, TN
This workshop will orient you to �Equipped for the Future,� a standards-based effort to build a lifelong learning system that better prepares adults for their roles as worker, community member, and family member. Target audience: TU, STU, BM, M, TR, PS, GA	11/11/99 2:00 PM 3 hours
Friday, 11/12/99
Building Partnerships with Literary Events Jeff Biggers - Founder, Northern Arizona Book Festival, Tucson, AZ
Discover how often disparate and divided communities can work together through literacy events, reading series, book festivals, and community forums. See how local and national models, including literary organizations, universities, colleges, and schools, join forces to promote literacy while developing new, strong relationships with each other. Target audience: TU, STU, BM, M, PS, GA, Student Friendly	11/12/99 8:15 AM 3 hours
Button Down Your Bottom Line with Quickbooks Taylor Willingham - Director, The Reading Program, Santa Clara County Library, Milpitas, CA Metka Valh - Associate Analyst, The Reading Program, Santa Clara County Library, Milpitas, CA
If balancing your budget is blurring your vision, and managing your money is masking your mission, fret not! Learn about tools to tackle these tedious trackings using Quickbooks. Discover ways to manage multiple funding sources, track budgets, prepare great financial reports, and make strategic funding decisions based on solid financial information. Find out how to set up budget categories, define accounts and use analytical tools. Target audience: BM, PM, Financial Managers (FM)	11/12/99 8:15 AM 3 hours
Can We Get There From Here? Getting Ready for Accreditation. Anne DuPrey - Executive Director, LVA-Nassau County, Hempstead, NY
How do we prepare for Accreditation? Learn how to develop written policies to meet Accreditation Standards. Practice developing the policies your program will need to be ready for Accreditation. Discover new ideas that will help your program deal with such tough issues as recertification of tutors and trainers. Target audience: BM, M, TR, PS	11/12/99 8:15 AM 3 hours
Ethical Fundraising Anu R. Ailawadhi - Director, Cause Related Marketing, LVA, Syracuse, NY Patricia P. Rajala - Managing Director, Resource Development, LVA, Syracuse, NY
One of the necessary elements for any fundraising organization is a set of ethical standards. The National Society of Fundraising Executives (NSFRE) Code of Ethics provides one such set of standards. Beyond adhering to these standards, we must have the ability to think through ethical dilemmas. This session will examine the values that underlie ethical behavior by utilizing examples from the audience to guide discussion about the NSFRE Code of Ethics as relates to affiliate leadership and employ an open forum for comments and queries. Target audience: BM, M, TR, PS, GA	11/12/99 8:15 AM 3 hours
Language Acquisition in the ESOL Family Literacy Program: Current Theory Translated into Best Practices Judy Cheatham - Professor of English, Greensboro College, NC,LVA National Writing Consultant, Greenboro, NC
This interactive workshop will look at the latest research on first and subsequent language acquisition for adults and children, translating that research into best practices in the setting of an ESOL family literacy program. Target audience: TU, BM, M, TR, PS, GA, PM	11/12/99 8:15 AM 3 hours
Record Keeping, Reporting and Financial Management for Nonprofits Lori Cleaves - Certified Public Accountant, Seattle, WA
Nonprofits never have the financial resources they need to do what must be done. Learn the basics of record keeping and reporting to effectively manage your organization�s financial resources. Target audience: PM, BM, PS, GA	11/12/99 8:15 AM 3 hours
Strategic Planning - An Overview of the Basics Rosalinde R. Mecca - Program Director, LVA-NYS, Buffalo, NY
Strategic Planning can be simple, yet effective and powerful! We will demystify the strategic planning process by looking at why it should be done, who should do it, and how it should be done. We will discuss what strategic planning is and how the process can energize and benefit your organization. Target audience: BM, M	11/12/99 8:15 AM 3 hours
Culture, Language, and Resilience: A Foundation for Literacy DonnaMarie Marlow - Team Leader, Family & Workforce Literacy, U.S. Department Education, Office of Migrant Education, Washington, DC Beatriz Ceja - Education Program Consultant, Office of Migrant Education, Washington, DC
ESOL students bring a variety of strengths into their learning environment. Learn about the latest research in strength-based strategies (resilient characteristics and reading skill development, and brain research) that support the use of culturally-grounded literacy activities such as story-telling, game playing, values sharing, and goal setting. Target audience: GA, TU, BM, M, TR, PS	11/12/99 3:30 PM 1 1/2 hours
Developing Treasure for Your Program: Literary Events as Successful Fundraisers Jeff Biggers - Founder, Northern Arizona Book Festival, Tucson, AZ
Discover how to use literary events, readings, book signings and author receptions for fundraising! Learn how to develop funding through arts commissions, foundations and non-traditional funding sources from an expert and former director of Arizona's LV-Coconino County, who has made these money-making activities a win-win situation for the community and the literacy program! Target audience: STU, BM, M, PS, GA	11/12/99 3:30 PM 1 1/2 hours
Everything You Wanted to Know About Boards But Were Afraid to Ask Nancy Woods - Adult Literacy Action, Penn State - Beaver, Beaver, PA
The session will provide an opportunity for participants to interact, ask questions, share challenges and ideas about board-related issues - from screening and recruitment of board members to conflict resolution for staff, administration, community and board of directors. We'll talk about job descriptions, funding and program planning, too! Target audience: PM, BM	11/12/99 3:30 PM 1 1/2 hours
Getting Ready for Accreditation - the Surveyor's Coming! Anne DuPrey - Executive Direcctor, LVA-Nassau County, Hempstead, NY
Stressed out about the accreditation process? Meet with surveyors and discuss those qualifying and scored standards and indicators that are driving you nuts! Learn from surveyors what to expect and how to deal with the accreditation process. Target audience: PM, BM, PS	11/12/99 3:30 PM 1 1/2 hours
Hosting a Scrabble Fund Raiser Yvonne Gillespie - Marketing and Project Director, National Scrabble Association, Greenport, NY
Experience a step-by-step guide to planning, organizing and executing a Scrabble fund raiser. LVA Affiliate Directors who have already hosted Scrabble events will share their experiences. Learn about the flexibility of the program and the support available through the NSA and Hasbro. Target audience: BM, M, PS	11/12/99 3:30 PM 1 1/2 hours
Is Your Literacy Coalition Working for You? Edith Gower - Executive Director, National Alliance of Urban Literacy Coalitions, Houston, TX Carol Thigpin - Executive Director, NashvilleREAD, Inc., Nashville, TN
Learn what members of the National Alliance of Urban Literacy Coalitions consider the key ingredients and critical strategies needed for a strong action-oriented collaborative. Discover practical strategies you can use to build and sustain literacy coalitions. Target audience: PM, BM, PS, GA, STU	11/12/99 3:30 PM 1 1/2 hours
Managing Change through EFF Lisa Levinson - EFF Networking Coordinator, Center for Adult Learning & Literacy, Whitefield, ME Taylor Willingham - Program Director, The Reading Program, Milpitas, CA Emily Littleton - Instructor, Knox County Adult Literacy Program, TN Sondra Stein - National Director, Equipped for the Future, National Institute for Literacy, Washington, DC
A panel representing three EFF pilot programs will discuss their use of EFF to guide their programs through change. Hear about the multiple levels - classroom, program, and system - that are affected when EFF is implemented. Target audience: TU, BM, M, TR, PS, PM	11/12/99 3:30 PM 1 1/2 hours
Mining for Gold - Using LiteracyPro and Your Database to Your Political and Financial Advantage David Miller - CEO, LiteracyPro Systems, Sunnyvale, CA
See how LiteracyPro can provide you with critical program information, identify key programmatic outcomes and maximize these key indicators to your political and financial advantage. A program analyst/evaluator will co-present during this presentation-style workshop. Target audience: PM, ADS, BM	11/12/99 3:30 PM 1 1/2 hours
Successful Collaborations Between You and Your Potential Funders Linda Hyatt - Vice President and Executive Director, Landmark Communications Foundation, Norfolk, VA
Foundations and other funding sources look to literacy providers for innovative partnerships. How do we increase capacity without compromising quality instruction? Burgeoning needs demand innovative approaches. Will LVA providers accept the leadership challenge and inspire investors to back them? Target audience: BM, M	11/12/99 3:30 PM 1 1/2 hours
Tapping the Power of Participation Janet Hutchison - Director, Volunteers in Training Adult Literacy (VITAL), CIE/SWT, San Marcos, TX Jonathan McKallip - VITAL Consultant, Sweetwater Health Industries, San Marcos, TX
In this workshop participants will learn the stages that a collaborative effort must work through to be successful. Practical �how to�s� will be the order of the day. Target audience: BM, M, TR, PS, Directors of Non Profits (DNP)	11/12/99 3:30 PM 1 1/2 hours
Technology on a Budget Marty Ropog - Director of Technology, Ohio Literacy Resource Center, Kent, OH
You don't have to spend a fortune to use a technology in literacy programs. Explore the basics of upgrading an existing system, and creating low-cost alternatives to expensive adult literacy software and multimedia hardware. Target audience: PM, BM, PS, TU	11/12/99 3:30 PM 1 1/2 hours

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