Preconference Workshops

Preconference Day, Wednesday, 11/10/99
Workshop Title	Date, Time, Length
(PC101): 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
(PC102) LVA�s Training of Trainers Chloe Fessler - LVA Liaison, Missoula, MT Phyllis Anderson - LVA Liaison, Hilton Head, SC Stephanie Carolan - Executive Director, LVA-Butte, MT
In this two-day workshop, trainers will learn to use the principles of participatory adult education to train tutors, analyze and apply theory and practice a workshop segment. This workshop is for trainers who already know the content of their tutor training program and want to learn how to teach following these participatory principles. We will use sequential learning tasks to engage analysis and apply new information. This workshop models the collaborative relationship LVA aspires to between tutors and students. -- Prerequisite: Read Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach, by Jane Vella (provided by LVA). Suggested Reading: LVA�s ESL Trainer�s Guide and 4th edition of I Speak English or LVA�s Basic Literacy Trainer�s Guide (1994 edition) and 7th edition of Tutor (provided by the affiliate). -- Meets in 2 sessions: Wed, 9 am to 4:30 pm; Fri, 9 am to 4:30 pm Target audience: LVA trainers (TR) and experienced tutors (TU) with a letter of recommendation from their affiliate leadership.	11/10/99 9:00 AM 12 hours
(PC103) Marketing Literacy Nancy Woods - Adult Literacy Action, Penn State Beaver, Beaver, PA
This workshop provides basic marketing skills training to the Adult Literacy Program Directors who, as a part of their job assignment, plan, design and implement public awareness campaigns to their local communities. At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Develop and deliver effective marketing campaigns in their local communities. Prepare their local staff and volunteers to integrate marketing into their outreach and recruitment plans. Know how to approach local leaders to solicit support for their local literacy efforts. Target audience: PM	11/10/99 9:00 AM 6 hours
(PC104) 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), M, 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: 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
(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	11/10/99 9:00 AM 6 hours
(PC108) Innovative Instructional Techniques for Reading, Writing and Math Richard Cooper, Ph. D. - Director/Learning Specialist, Center for Alternative Learning, Havertown, PA
This great workshop describes and demonstrates alternative instructional techniques and materials that are valuable tools for all students, including those students who may be learning disabled. These techniques, developed by the presenter, will include approaches to reading, spelling, writing and math. Target audience: TR, PS, STU	11/10/99 9:00 AM 6 hours
(PC109) Adult Educators and Program Evaluation; A Process for Facilitating Growth Jo Ann Doino-Ingersoll - President, Strategic Research, Mahwah, NJ Carol Gabler - Executive Director, LVA-Chippewa Valley, Eau Claire, WI Lucy Haagen - Executive Director, Durham Literacy Council, Durham, NC Jon Deveaux - Executive Director, Literacy Partners, NY, NY Kaye Beall - Program Development Director, LVA National, Syracuse, NY Marty Angelone - Managing Director of Program Development, LVA National, Syracuse, NY
This session outlines a process to assist volunteer literacy organizations incorporate program evaluation into the life of their program. This process was developed and implemented by the What Works Literacy Partnership (WWLP) a national network of twelve adult literacy programs funded by the Lila Wallace-Readers Digest Fund for the past three years. Hear how Partnership members learned to incorporate program evaluation into the programs from the perspective of the senior WWLP administrator, the Program Evaluator, and two LVA program directors. Learn how to begin dialogue, build staff support, and create a community of researchers. LVA program directors will address how thinly-staffed programs can find the time and resources to add this responsibility to their already impossible workloads. Implications for replicating this process will also be reviewed. Program Managers seeking accreditation will find this session very informative. Target audience: Program Managers (PM) with three or more years experience in managing a volunteer literacy program and experienced in program evaluation and student assessment.	11/10/99 9:00 AM 5 hours
(PC110) Is ESOL Making You Nuts? Let�s Make Peanut Butter! Evelyn Renner - Evelyn Renner & Associates, Anaheim, California
How do we integrate ESOL into our Tutor Training Workshop? Can it be done? Join us on a great adventure for trainers, program managers and tutors. Discover how ESOL tutor training is similar to the training needed to be a great literacy tutor, and how ESOL and Literacy training can be combined! Take home great new handouts and learn about new activities for both the workshop and lessons. You�ll experience new things to do with your students or in your next tutor training workshop! Target audience: TR, M, TU	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
(PC113) Getting Learners Involved Leslie Shelton - Adult Learning & Literacy Specialist, Pacifica, CA Donna Jones - Outreach Asst., Project READ, S. San Francisco Public Library, S. San Francisco, CA Adult Learning & Literacy Specialist, Pacifica, CA
One of the biggest challenges for adult learners who are leaders is to know how to get other learners involved. At the same time, many learners who want to get involved don�t know where to start. Like a restaurant, it is important to have many choices on the menu, not just one dish. When students can only join in by speaking in public or coming to a support group, their choices are limited. In this workshop, we will explore how and why each of us got involved so we can have a better idea of what brings students out. Then we will try out many different learning activities that have been successful in building student participation. We will also look at the beliefs, ideas, and program policies that may work against student involvement. Learners will leave with many different ideas to take back to home to try out. Target audience: STU Note: this workshop will be held at the Sheraton. All other student workshops on Thursday and Friday will be held at the Embassy Suites.	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
(PC115) Create it, Make it, Take it Using Children�s Literature Lynne Waihee - President, Read To Me International, Honolulu, HI Kalen Kitagawa - Executive Director, Read To Me International, Honolulu, HI Pat Mizuno - Read To Me International, Honolulu, HI
Experience this interactive session to engage in the wonderful world of children�s literature. Discover successful read-aloud techniques and activities to replicate with families of preschoolers and early elementary school children. Take home a treasure chest of ideas for creative and fun read-alouds embracing quality children�s literature. Target audience: PM, TR, TU, PS	11/10/99 9:00 AM 6 hours
National Coalition for Literacy Meeting
Don't miss this opportunity to meet the members of the National Coalition for Literacy, representing the leadership of more than forty national adult education and literacy organizations. The NCL will hold its quarterly business meeting from 10:00 a.m.- 2:45 p.m. You're invited to observe their deliberations on federal policy issues and ask questions during an open forum from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	11/10/99 10:00 AM 7 hours
Student Institute - Students and Staff Working Together Beth Broadway - Organization and Leadership Development Consultant, Syracuse, NY Elaine Williams Randall - Administrative Assistant, DC Literacy Resource Center, DC Public Library, Silver Spring, MD
LVA wants more students working in our programs. Students and staff in this workshop will work as a team to see what it takes to make student involvement a success. Participants will receive hands-on tools and discover great new ways to make this happen. Teams from nine affiliates were chosen to attend the Student Leadership Institute by completing an application process. A six member selection team composed of National Student Advisory Board members, Institute leadership and LVA staff reviewed the applications.	11/10/99 9:00 AM 8 hours

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