General Audience Workshops | 
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| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| (PC107) Learning with the Web Marty Ropog - Assistant Director, Technology, Ohio Literacy Resource Center, Kent, OH Tim Ponder - Ponder and Associates, Springfield, MO | |
| The World Wide Web as a tool for instruction introduces participants to basic Web skills, ideas and activities designed to enhance the learning experience. Target audience: TU, STU, TR, GA, Student Friendly
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11/10/99 9:00 AM |
| (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
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11/10/99 9:00 AM |
| Career Passports; A Credentialling Process Integrating Work and Training Dorothy Sorlie - Instructor, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire, WI Joanne Tews - Unit Manager, Employment and Economic Resource, Eau Claire County Department of Human Services, Eau Claire, WI Betty Reinke - Director of Programs and Services, Career Development Center, Eau Claire, WI | |
| Participants will learn about the Career Passport Program. It was created and implemented in Wisconsin's welfare reform environment through the successful collaboration of four agencies in the Chippewa Valley region of west-central Wisconsin. Discover how this credentialling process provides the individual with guaranteed documentation of workplace skills. Target audience: GA, Student Friendly
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
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Creating Hope and Change to Indian Country Carrie Billy - Executive Director, White House Initiative on Tribal Colleges and Universities, Washington, DC | |
| Learn about an ambitious and exciting initiative to help integrate the
nation's 31 American Indian Tribal Colleges into federal programs that build
and strengthen partnerships between their tribal governments, federal
agencies and the private sector. Discover ways in which the Tribal Colleges
are working on literacy initiatives in their communities, and at the national
level, from early childhood programs through adult and vocational education.
Target audience: GA
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11/11/99 10:30 AM |
| Developing Individual Plans in an Outcome-Based Model Kathy Scholl - Executive Director, Literacy Volunteers of Greater Syracuse, Syracuse, NY | |
This workshop will describe the outcomes-based assessment model used in Literacy Volunteers of Greater Syracuse. It includes information about the development of the model and information about training tutors:
Target audience: TU, M, TR, PS, GA
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11/11/99 10:30 AM |
| Finding the Right LINCS William Hawk - National Institute for Literacy, Washington, DC | |
| Tour through cyberspace in an interactive session to help tutors and learners discover valuable resources for literacy, ESOL, Equipped for the Future (EFF), program standards, student involvement, workforce preparation, and learning disabilities. Target audience: TU, STU, Student Friendly, GA
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11/11/99 10:30 AM |
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The Four A's of Family Literacy under the Workforce Investment Act
and Changes Under Welfare Reform
Linda Stewart - Secretary, Department of Workforce Development, Madison, WI Ronald Pugsley - Director, Division of Adult Education and Literacy, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Washington, DC | |
| Learn about the role of basic skills education
in the success of the Wisconsin Works (w2) program. Discover the
needs identified by employers and participants, the range of
allowable education activities, and the successful models which
meet the needs of participants and employers. Hear about new
education programs and opportunities for job retention and upward
mobility. Target audience: GA, PM, TR, PS
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11/11/99 10:30 AM |
| 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
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11/11/99 10:30 AM |
| 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
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11/11/99 10:30 AM |
| 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
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11/11/99 10:30 AM |
| Web Site Development Tim Ponder - Ponder & Associates, Springfield, MO | |
| Does your program want to have a web site?
This workshop is an overview of how to set up and maintain a
web site. Learn about creating, posting, and maintaining a
simple web page using the HTML markup language and other tools. Target audience: GA, PS, TR, M, TU
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11/11/99 10:30 AM |
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A.T. Kearney Report Pat Lempette - Senior Partner, A. T. Kearney Marsha Tait - President, Literacy Volunteers of America | |
| The internationally known consulting firm
A.T. Kearney has just completed a ground-breaking statistical analysis
of the social and economic impact of the services that LVA provides.
Results will be announced to the media during a press conference.
Participants will also include members of the LVA Board of
Directors and representatives of partner organizations. A workshop
conducted by A.T. Kearney associates will follow and will explore
the results in detail. Don't miss this event! Target audience: GA
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| Authentic Assessment of Authentic Learning Lisa Thackeray - Program Coordinator, LVA-DuPage, Naperville, IL | |
| Assessment is not another word for test! The ultimate purpose of learning is the ability to use the new skills beyond the lesson time. This authentic assessment method provides the framework for establishing student goals, evaluating instruction techniques and materials, and documenting student performance outcomes. Target audience: TU, M, TR, PS, GA
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| 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
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| 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
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| Unmasking Shame: Why it Hurts So Much and How to Heal It Leslie Shelton - Adult Learning and Literacy Specialist, Pacifica, CA Donna Jones - Outreach Assistant, Project READ, South San Francisco Library, San Francisco, CA | |
| Researchers, literacy professionals and learners themselves all agree that low self-esteem is a major barrier to retention in programs and to learning itself. But low self-esteem is only one of the results of long-term shame. Psychologists have only recently discovered the devastating impact of shame on self, identity and hope. Learn more about its impact on learning and how to address this wound. Target audience: TU, STU, M, TR, GA
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| 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
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| 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
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| 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
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| 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
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| Libraries, Literacy and Technology Dale Lipschultz - Literacy Officer, American Library Association | |
| Learn how to integrate technologies into traditional literacy curriculum. Discover ways tutors and adult learners can master new technology as they work together. Target audience: TU, M, TR, PS, GA
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| Preparing Adults with Learning Disabilities to be Self-Determined Individuals Juliana M. Taymans, Ph.D. - Professor of Special Education, Department of Teacher Preparation and Special Education, The George Washington University, Washington, DC Mary Ann Corley, Ph. D. - Director, Lindy Boggs National Center for Community Literacy, Loyola University, New Orleans, LA | |
| Self-determination is that ability to define and achieve goals based on knowing and valuing oneself. It is the key to a satisfying adult life. Individuals with learning disabilities may fail to become self-determined because they don't understand their disability. Much research and curriculum development in special education has focused on how programs can structure experiences to help individuals with LD become more self-reliant and accepting of their strengths and needs. We will explore many facets of self-determination and share materials and activities you can incorporate into your literacy program. Target audience: TR, TU, PS, PM, GA
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| 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
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
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The Stevenson Language Skills Program - An Overview Thomas J. Diebold, Ph. D - Consultant, Central Ohio SEREC, Columbus, OH Pat Wittlinger - ABLE Instructor/LVA Tutor, Literacy Coalition of Delaware County, Delaware, OH | |
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Discover how this multi-sensory structured instructional approach can be used
to teach literacy skills to individuals with dyslexia, specific learning
disabilities, or cognitive delays. Target Audience: TU, TR, PS, GA
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| Identifying and Accommodating the LD Adult ESOL Student Robin Schwarz - LD/ESL Specialist, ELI/American University, Washington, DC Margaret Kiernan - ESL Coordinating Teacher, Adult Education, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA | |
| This workshop will describe some �best practices� for screening ESOL students for learning disabilities and for accommodating and teaching them, especially within the context of a tutoring environment. 2 sessions: Complete workshop requires both sessions Target audience: GA, Student Friendly
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11/12/99 8:15 AM and 3:30 PM |
| Founder�s Special Ruth and Bob Colvin - Founder, LVA - Syracuse, NY | |
| Join Ruth and Bob as they share experiences and introduce you to new friends in Cambodia. Is it Cambodia, or Khmer, or Kampuchea? How do you help in literacy in a developing country when the language doesn�t use Roman letters? When the trainees have education as low as 4th grade? When the trainees don�t understand English? It�s a real challenge! We were not prepared for transportation to villages on the back of motorbikes; or for the amputees resulting from the land mines (still there); or the survivors of the Pol Pot and Khmer Rouge army atrocities; or the culture of an old Buddhist country; or the grandeur of the 10th century Ankor Wat! Fascinating experiences, gentle hospitable people! Target audience: GA
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| 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
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
| 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
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
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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 | |
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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
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
| Learning Disability, Gender Bias and Welfare Issues Glenn Young - Disability and Adult Education Specialist, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Adult Education, Washington, DC | |
| Women have long been under-identified in schools as having learning disabilities. Current welfare programs are continuing this bias. Both have negative affects on women with LD. This workshop will discuss the issue and how to address it. Target audience: M, TR, PS, GA, Student Friendly
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
| Open Computer Lab Chip Carlin - Associate Executive Director, LVA NYS, Ithaca, NY Tim Ponder - Ponder and Associates, Springfield, MO Marty Ropog - Assistant Director of Technology, Ohio Literacy Resource Center, Kent, OH | |
| Explore educational software and the World Wide Web during this open lab time. Mentors will be available to discuss technology planning, hardware and software, data collection, and any technology issue. Everyone is welcome! Target audience: GA
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
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For general information call Peggy May at 843/671-2008 or E-mail to [email protected]
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