Thursday Afternoon Workshops | 
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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 |
| Alternative Techniques for Reading and Writing Richard Cooper, Ph. D. - Learning Specialist, Director, Center for Alternative Learning, Havertown, PA | |
| This workshop will describe and demonstrate alternative techniques and materials for helping adults with written language problems. Target audience: TR, PS, STU, Student Friendly
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| 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
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
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Assessing and Planning for Learner Differences Robbi Nash - Director, Families for Learning, Nashville, TN | |
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Learn to use great new tools for identifying different types of learning
styles. Practice implementing strategies to accommodate learner differences
in both tutoring and training settings. Discover great new materials you can
use in your program! Target audience: TU, TR, PM, PS
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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 |
| Introduction to LVA�s Principles for Effective Training Donna Gibson - Training Consultant, LVA-NYS, Troy, NY | |
| Examine LVA�s Principles for Effective Training to assist volunteers and staff in providing consistent, effective training in their affiliates. Target audience: TR
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| 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
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| 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:
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| Making a Difference: Teaching Reading and Spelling Basics with the Wilson Reading System Judy Storer - Wilson Language Teacher, Adult Education Teacher, Portland Adult Education, Portland, ME | |
| Discover how individuals can successfully use this multi-sensory, structured language program, even if they have struggled with other methods. Learn key strategies of the program and techniques for success. Target audience:
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| 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, ADStaff, BM
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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 |
| Orchestrating a Learner Assessment System That�s Music to your Program�s Ears! Pamela Rausch - President/Trainer, LVA Pulaski County, IN | |
This workshop will:
Target audience: PS, M, TR, BM
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| Overcoming Barriers to Change John Tibbetts - Consultant, Daly City, CA | |
| Programs may have to undergo systemic changes to serve adults with learning disabilities. Discover how to plan and implement these changes through force-field analysis. Target audience: PM, PS
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| Taking ESOL from Pictures to Computers Heide Spruck Wrigley - Senior Research Associate, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA Jim Powrie - Director of Development, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA | |
| This workshop demonstrates effective ways of linking learners with low-end and
high-end technologies, such as evocative pictures, video, tapes, Email and Internet projects to increase communication and literacy skills. Examples will be linked to principles of engaged learning and other frameworks. Target audience: TU, STU, M, TR, Student Friendly
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| Technology Showcase of GTE Projects Lucy Haagen - Executive Director, Durham County Literacy Council, Durham, NC Mabel Hayes - Coordinator, LVA John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL | |
| LVA-GTE family literacy projects have developed exciting technology programs for parents, children, and tutors. Explore several projects, which include: Bare Bones -- for basic Internet instruction; Parents Part -- for the development of a computer and literacy workshop; Employment Portfolios - to use the computer to learn about jobs, to learn about new employment skills, and to create mastery checklists. Target audience: PS, PM, TU, TR
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| 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
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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 |
| 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
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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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For general information call Peggy May at 843/671-2008 or E-mail to [email protected]
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