Using Technology | 
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Computerized Recordkeeping | |
| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| 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 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)
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11/12/99 8:15 AM 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
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11/11/99 2:00 PM 3 hours |
Distance Learning and Technology | |
| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| ESOL Reading, Writing and Technology Janet Isserlis - Project Director, Literacy Resources/RI, Brown University, Providence, RI | |
| A number of approaches to developing reading and writing with ESOL learners will be presented, including ways of integrating the use of technology into literacy work. Participants will be invited to identify areas of interest or concern, such as family literacy, ESOL and technology, so that the workshop best addresses their needs and interests. Target audience: TU, TR
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| 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 |
Interpreting Data for Funders and Other Stakeholders | |
| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| 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 |
| Documenting Learner Progress for Program Improvement and Accountability Karen Mundie - Program Director, Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, Pittsburgh, PA Michelle Joyce - Reading Specialist, Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Learn how data provided by systematic documentation of student progress informs program improvement initiatives and demonstrates to students, tutors and funders that literacy programs are successful. Target audience: M, PS
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| 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 |
| 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
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11/12/99 3:30 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, ADS, BM
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
| 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
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
Technology and EFF | |
| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Using Data for Decision Making | |
| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| 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 |
| Documenting Learner Progress for Program Improvement and Accountability Karen Mundie - Program Director, Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, Pittsburgh, PA Michelle Joyce - Reading Specialist, Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Learn how data provided by systematic documentation of student progress informs program improvement initiatives and demonstrates to students, tutors and funders that literacy programs are successful. Target audience: M, PS
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| 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
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11/12/99 3:30 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, ADS, BM
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11/11/99 2:00 PM |
Using Data for Teaching and Tutoring | |
| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| Documenting Learner Progress for Program Improvement and Accountability Karen Mundie - Program Director, Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, Pittsburgh, PA Michelle Joyce - Reading Specialist, Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Learn how data provided by systematic documentation of student progress informs program improvement initiatives and demonstrates to students, tutors and funders that literacy programs are successful. Target audience: M, PS
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11/12/99 8:15 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 involve3ment, workforce preparation, and learning disabilities. Target audience: TU, STU, Student Friendly, GA
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11/11/99 10:30 AM |
| Making a Difference with Technology Barbara Van Horn - Assistant Director, Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy, Penn State University and LVA-GTE Project Evaluator, State College, PA Kathy Kuy - LVA Program Development, and GTE Project Manager, Winchester, MA Chip Carlin - Associate Executive Director, LVA-NYS and GTE Project Technology Coordinator, Ithaca, NY | |
| Technology can be a powerful tool in adult and family literacy programs. Explore how volunteer literacy programs and family literacy sites are using educational technology to enhance opportunities for learners. Discover the latest in technology research. Learn about a recent evaluation of the LVA-GTE projects that tells about the impact technology is making. Target audience: PS, PM, TR, TU
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11/11/99 10:30 AM |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Using Data to Improve Program | |
| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| 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 3 hours |
| Documenting Learner Progress for Program Improvement and Accountability Karen Mundie - Program Director, Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, Pittsburgh, PA Michelle Joyce - Reading Specialist, Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Learn how data provided by systematic documentation of student progress informs program improvement initiatives and demonstrates to students, tutors and funders that literacy programs are successful. Target audience: M, PS
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11/12/99 8:15 AM 3 hours |
| 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 involve3ment, workforce preparation, and learning disabilities. Target audience: TU, STU, Student Friendly, GA
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11/11/99 10:30 AM |
| 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
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11/12/99 3:30 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, ADS, BM
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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
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11/11/99 2:00 PM 3 hours |
| 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 |
Using Software | |
| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| 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 |
| Building a Software Library Tim Ponder - Ponder & Associates, Springfield, MO | |
| How do you identify and select educational software for adult and family literacy? In this session, practitioners will share their experiences in building a software library - even with a small budget! Software will be demonstrated and rationale for selection discussed. No computer skills are needed! Target audience: TR, S, PM
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
| ESOL Reading, Writing and Technology Janet Isserlis - Project Director, Literacy Resources/RI, Brown University, Providence, RI | |
| A number of approaches to developing reading and writing with ESOL learners will be presented, including ways of integrating the use of technology into literacy work. Participants will be invited to identify areas of interest or concern, such as family literacy, ESOL and technology, so that the workshop best addresses their needs and interests. Target audience: TU, TR
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11/12/99 8:15 AM |
| 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 |
| 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 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
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11/12/99 3:30 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 |
Using Technology | |
| Workshop Title | Date, Time, Length |
| Getting Comfortable with Technology Chip Carlin - Associate Executive Director LVA-NYS, Ithaca, NY Tim Ponder - Technology Consultant, Springfield, MO Marty Ropog - Assistant Director, Ohio Literacy Resource Center, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio Archie Willard - Student Leader, Eagle Grove, IA Emma Torrez - Adult Learning Advocate, LVA, The Reading Program, Santa Clara, CA Heide Spruck Wrigley - Research Associate, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA | |
| This workshop will help learners become comfortable with computers, software, and the Internet. We will work together, hands-on, to discover how technology can help you reach educational and life goals. Beginners are welcome! Target audience: STU
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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 |
| Making a Difference with Technology Barbara Van Horn - Assistant Director, Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy, Penn State University and LVA-GTE Project Evaluator, State College, PA Kathy Kuy - LVA Program Development, and GTE Project Manager, Winchester, MA Chip Carlin - Associate Executive Director, LVA-NYS and GTE Project Technology Coordinator, Ithaca, NY | |
| Technology can be a powerful tool in adult and family literacy programs. Explore how volunteer literacy programs and family literacy sites are using educational technology to enhance opportunities for learners. Discover the latest in technology research. Learn about a recent evaluation of the LVA-GTE projects that tells about the impact technology is making. Target audience: PS, PM, TR, TU
|
11/11/99 10:30 AM |
| 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 |
| 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
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11/12/99 3:30 PM |
| 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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