DATE:  Friday, February 26, 2010, April 23, 2010, June 11, 2010
TIME:  12:00 – 2:30 PM
LOCATION:  Molloy College Suffolk Center, 7180 Republic Airport, E. Farmingdale, NY 11735
FACILITATOR:  Martin G. Murphy
Description:  Staff of agencies receiving federal or state funds to provide adult literacy services below the post-secondary level are invited to attend this comprehensive statewide update.  Please rsvp to vsindone@aol.com, or you may register online at www.li-raen.org or fax to 631-293-4241. 

DATE:  Monday, March 15, 2010 FULL - NO MORE REGISTRATIONS BEING ACCEPTED
TIME:   3:30 – 7:30 PM
LOCATION:   LI-RAEN, Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broadhollow Road, Conklin Hall, Room 105, Farmingdale, NY 11735
FACILITATOR:  S. Kathleen Carberry, BEST Plus Regional Training
Description:  For previously certified BEST Plus administrators, this training offers a comprehensive review of the BEST Plus Test.  Pre-registration required – please indicate where and when you received your initial BEST Plus training.  Register online at www.li-raen.org or fax to 631-293-4241.  If you register online, you will receive an email from a spam filter asking you to verify your email address.  Please respond to this email (check your spam folder if you do not see it).  Once you respond, you will receive confirmation of your registration with directions and any other information.

DATE:  Thursday, March 18, 2010
TIME:  10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
LOCATION:  LI-RAEN, Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broadhollow Road, Conklin Hall, Room 105, Farmingdale, NY 11735
FACILITATOR:  Martin G. Murphy and Susan Shiloni, Long Island Regional TABE Trainers
Description:    TABE Test Administrators and staff who use TABE test data for placement and skills assessment will be introduced to the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Forms 7, 8, 9, and 10 – the main test used by the New York State Education Department to place students in adult basic education (ABE) classes and to measure education gain.  Participants will become familiar with the content and format of the test, learn how to administer the test and use the scoring tables, as well as discuss the relationship between TABE test scores and National Reporting System (NRS) levels.  Register online at www.li-raen.org or fax to 631-293-4241.  If you register online, you will receive an email from a spam filter asking you to verify your email address.  Please respond to this email (check your spam folder if you do not see it).  Once you respond, you will receive confirmation of your registration with directions and any other information.

DATE: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 FULL - NO MORE REGISTRATIONS BEING ACCEPTED
TIME: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Nassau Community College, One Education Drive, Tower, 12th Fl, Rm. 1208, Garden City, NY 11530
FACILITATOR:  NYSED GED Testing Office
Description:  All Chief Examiners and Alternate Chief Examiners (old and new ) are required to attend a State sponsored staff development training, provided by the GED Testing Office in Albany, at least once every year.   Proctors and Clerks are also invited to attend, but are not required to do so.  Please contact Kathy at 516-572-7667 at least one week before training to register, obtain directions and parking information.  Information about directions and parking may also be found at the website, www.ncc.edu.

DATE: Thursday, March 25, 2010
TIME: 9:00 – 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Molloy College Suffolk Center, 7180 Republic Airport, E. Farmingdale, NY 11735
FACILITATORS: Martin G. Murphy and Christopher Sharpe, NYS ALECC Trainers
Description:  For new and veteran adult literacy, ESOL, and GED teachers.  ALECC is a blended-
format program utilizing the Internet and face-to-face instruction.  It was developed under auspices of NY State Department of Education to provide foundational training for individuals new to the field of adult literacy teaching and learning.  Each of the seven skill-building sessions focuses on key components of adult education helping educators gain the necessary knowledge and skills they need in the classroom.  The sessions are:  Introduction to Adult Literacy Education, Digital Literacy, Valuing Diversity, Art and Science of Teaching Reading, Teaching English to Adult Speakers of Other Languages, Teaching Numeracy and Quantitative Literacy, and Indicators of Program Quality.  Register online at www.li-raen.org or fax to 631-293-4241.  If you register online, you will receive an email from a spam filter asking you to verify your email address.  Please respond to this email (check your spam folder if you do not see it).  Once you respond, you will receive confirmation of your registration with directions and any other information.

DATE: Thursday, March 25, 2010
TIME: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Molloy College Suffolk Center, 7180 Republic Airport, E. Farmingdale, NY 11735
PRESENTER: Evelyn M. Connolly, Ed.D., Molloy College
DESCRIPTION:  This interactive workshop will allow you to experience personal classroom activities that will help your adult ESL students improve their speaking and writing skills. Using scaffolded poetry writing and art activities, we will explore ways to enhance your students’ success in your classroom.  Pre-registration required.  Register online at www.li-raen.org or fax to 631-293-4241.

DATE:  Wednesday, April 7, 2010
TIME:    9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
LOCATION:The Learning Connection, 1725 Brentwood Road (Building 2), Brentwood, NY 11717
Located on the property of The Sisters of St. Joseph. Enter the property at the traffic light on Brentwood Road. Go straight ahead and then take the left fork between the gym and a tall building with fire escapes on the side. Come around the back of the building and park where the sign says "The Learning Connection." Come up the path and turn left in the corridor. There is an elevator and we are on the 3rd floor.
FACILITATORS:  Rosemary Matt and Kate Tornese, Literacy Assistance Center, NYC
Description:  The FY2010 Program Manager’s training will contain a review of assessment and exiting/surveying policies, as well as look at new reports in ASITS, and an opportunity for each agency to develop individual data management plans for FY 2010.  It will be a 5 hour training followed by a Q & A session.  During the Q & A session we are also open to scheduling individual sessions with any program managers who would like to meet with the trainers regarding any FY 2009 data issues.  Register online at www.li-raen.org or fax to 631-293-4241.  If you register online, you will receive an email from a spam filter asking you to verify your email address.  Please respond to this email (check your spam folder if you do not see it).  Once you respond, you will receive confirmation of your registration with directions and any other information.

DATE:  Monday, April 12, 2010
TIME: 9:30 – 4:30 PM
LOCATION: LI-RAEN, Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broadhollow Road, Conklin Hall, Room 105, Farmingdale, NY 11735
FACILITATOR:  Andrew Spieler, Regional ASISTS Trainer
Description:  For new data entry staff or other staff who utilize ASISTS on a daily basis, this training will introduce new users to the Adult Student Information System and Technical Support (ASISTS) web-based data system.  Topics covered include navigating ASISTS data entry screens; inputting student, class, and instructor information; updating outcomes, tests, and contact hours; and running management and funding reports.  Pre-registration is required.  Register online at www.li-raen.org.

 DATE: Thursday, April 15, 2010
 TIME: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
 LOCATION:  LI-RAEN, 2350 Broadhollow Road, Conklin Hall, Room 105, Farmingdale, NY 11735
 FACILITATOR:  Deirdre Ruiz, BEST Plus Regional Training
 Description:  For previously certified BEST Plus administrators, this training offers a comprehensive
 review of the BEST Plus Test.  Pre-registration required – please indicate where and when you
 received your initial BEST Plus training.  Register online at www.li-raen.org or fax to 631-293-4241.   If  you register online, you will receive an email from a spam filter asking you to verify your email
 address.  Please respond to this email (check your spam folder if you do not see it).  Once you  respond, you will receive confirmation of your registration with directions and any other information.

DATE: Monday, April 19, 2010
TIME: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Molloy College Suffolk Center, 7180 Republic Airport, E. Farmingdale, NY 11735
PRESENTER: Andrea Honigsfeld, Ed.D., Molloy College
DESCRIPTION: In this workshop, we will explore effective, highly motivating, and personally meaningful learning activities that engage Adult ESL learners at varying proficiency levels while also teaching them survival and life skills.   Pre-registration required.  Register online at www.li-raen.org or fax to 631-293-4241.

DATE: Thursday, April 22, 2010
TIME: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
LOCATION: LI-RAEN, Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broadhollow Road, Conklin Hall, Room 105, Farmingdale, NY 11735 - Please stop by Campus Police for parking permit
FACILITATOR: Kate Tornese, ASISTS Customer Service and Training Coordinator, Literacy Assistance Center
Description:  Beginning with a general overview of the tables and reports available on ASISTS, this training will give data managers and other staff the tools to manage their NRS data throughout the year.  Pre-registration required.  Register online at www.li-raen.org or fax to 631-293-4241.  If you register online, you will receive an email from a spam filter asking you to verify your email address.  Please respond to this email (check your spam folder if you do not see it).  Once you respond, you will receive confirmation of your registration with directions and any other information.

DATE: Friday, April 23,  2010
TIME: 3:30 – 7:30 PM
LOCATION: LI-RAEN, Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broadhollow Road, Conklin Hall, Room 105, Farmingdale, NY 11735
FACILITATOR:  Susan Shiloni, BEST Plus Regional Training
Description:  For previously certified BEST Plus administrators, this training offers a comprehensive review of the BEST Plus Test.  Pre-registration required – please indicate where and when you received your initial BEST Plus training.  Register online at www.li-raen.org or fax to 631-293-4241.  If you register online, you will receive an email from a spam filter asking you to verify your email address.  Please respond to this email (check your spam folder if you do not see it).  Once you respond, you will receive confirmation of your registration with directions and any other information.

DATE: Thursday, April 29, 2010
TIME: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Molloy College Suffolk Center, 7180 Republic Airport, E. Farmingdale, NY 11735
FACILITATOR:  Martin G. Murphy and Christopher Sharpe, NYS ALECC Trainer
Description:  Digital Literacy – Accessing Resources Online:  Participants will gain hands-on experience using the Internet to supplement their own learning and professional development.  This workshop will focus on introducing participants to the most important online websites, listserves, resources, policy documents, and professional development offerings that support adult education and literacy programs.  Note:  Please bring a WiFi-enabled laptop with you, if possible.
Valuing Diversity & Appreciating Difference:  This section will explore issues of diversity and difference in the adult education classroom.  Through the use of proven models and techniques, participants will improve their ability to manage and benefit from the multi-dimensional differences (culture, age, ethnicity, learning styles, socioeconomic levels, gender, and learning disabilities) that our adult learners bring to the classroom.
Pre-registration required.  Register online at www.li-raen.org or fax to 631-293-4241.  If you register online, you will receive an email from a spam filter asking you to verify your email address.  Please respond to this email (check your spam folder if you do not see it).  Once you respond, you will receive confirmation of your registration with directions and any other information.

59th Annual NYACCE Conference – Raising the Bar…Performance Counts
The Marriott Hotel, Albany, NY May 2-4, 2010
Call for Presenters Application Form currently available at www.nyacce.org.

Topics for consideration:
Community Education, Curriculum Development, ABE/GED Programming and Instruction, ESOL/English Literacy/Civics, Community Based Programming, Creative Funding/Grantsmanship, Program Mangement, Financial Literacy, Leadership, Student Retention, Distance Learning, Research, Staff Development, Family Literacy, Marking, Literacy Zones, Alternative Education/Youth, Support Services, Workforce Education, Community Partnerships, LD/Special Needs Learners, Legislative Awareness, Health Literacy.

DATE: Monday, May 10, 2010
TIME: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Molloy College Suffolk Center, 7180 Republic Airport, E. Farmingdale, NY 11735
PRESENTER: Maria Dove, Molloy College
DESCRIPTION:  Computer technology can both complement instruction or be used as a stand-alone tool for adult language learners. In this workshop, participants will discuss the purpose of computer-assisted instruction, and through hands-on experiences with laptop computers, discover how to search for online resources appropriate for adult English learners. Participants will also explore websites for language learning, reading development, and language translation.   Pre-registration required.  Register online at www.li-raen.org or fax to 631-293-4241.

ProfessionalStudiesAE.org, a partnership of ProLiteracy and World Education, is pleased to announce the launch of two new online professional development courses that are part of a six-part series of online courses focused on effective adult numeracy instruction.
 
For more information and to register, look for the Numeracy topic at: www.professionalstudiesae.org http://www.professionalstudiesae.org/. If you have questions, e-mail prodev@proliteracy.org. 
 
 
Course #1:
Teaching Reasoning and Problem Solving Strategies
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Course Dates: March 1 - April 9, 2010
 
Course Description
 
Numerate adults do more than calculate figures. They think about the relationships between mathematical concepts and real-life situations. They look for patterns, make predictions, and evaluate their conclusions. They can form problems, represent them, and solve them. They apply critical thinking skills. As an 
instructor, you stimulate their numeracy development by choosing appropriate problems and guiding students as they try out new reasoning and problem solving strategies.
 
This course examines mathematical reasoning and problem solving strategies and provides numerous teaching strategies and activities that you can apply to your teaching right away. By the end of the course, you will be able to:
 
*  understand the five processes of the cognitive and affective component of numeracy that adults use to solve mathematical problems
*  build students' comfort and skills in numeracy
*  use numerous reasoning and problem-solving strategies and activities in your own teaching
 
Course Format and Schedule: facilitated, online. Throughout this course you will engage in self-paced activities and readings, as well as asynchronous discussions with the facilitator and course participants.
 
Course Facilitator: Barbara Goodridge
 
Estimated Completion Time: approx. 2-3 hours per week; 12 hours total
 
Prerequisite: Foundations of Teaching Adult Numeracy or equivalent experience.
Course #2:
Number Sense: Teaching About Parts and Wholes
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Course Dates: April 12 - May 21, 2010
 
Course Description
 
Teaching students how to use estimation, mental math, benchmarking, and calculators will enhance their conceptual understanding of numbers and what numbers represent. This course focuses on helping adult students develop number sense by addressing two key questions: When is it necessary to have an exact answer, and when is an estimate sufficient? When calculation is necessary, which tool is appropriate to use? This course examines how students develop and apply number sense and provides numerous teaching strategies and activities that you can apply to your teaching right away.
 
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
 
*  analyze appropriate uses of various computation approaches(estimation, mental math, calculator, paper and pencil)
*  compare and contrast two models for developing a conceptual understanding of benchmark fractions and their equivalents
*  design math activities that are permeated with estimation, mental math, and reasonableness strategies.
 
Course Format and Schedule: facilitated, online. Throughout this course you will engage in self-paced activities and readings, as well as asynchronous discussions with the facilitator and course participants.
 
Course Facilitator: Jean Stephens
 
Estimated Completion Time: approx. 2-3 hours per week; 12 hours total
 
Prerequisite: Foundations of Teaching Adult Numeracy or comparable experience.

The National College Transition Network at World Education is pleased to announce the launch of a new online professional development course as part of ProfessionalStudiesAE.org.  ProfessionalStudiesAE.org is a partnership of ProLiteracy and World Education.
 
For more information and to register, look for the College Transition topic at: www.professionalstudiesae.org  http://www.professionalstudiesae.org/.

If you have questions, e-mail kaye_beall@worlded.org.
  
Introduction to College Transition Math
 
Course Dates: March 1 - April 16, 2010
 
Course Description and Objectives
 
You will reflect on your own and your students' math backgrounds, examine and experience the college placement test your students take and try out math activities and exercises you can use in your classroom in preparation for determining what math knowledge and skills you  want to present to your own college transition students.
 
By the end of the course, you will be able to

*    identify your own attitudes toward math and develop strategies for helping your students understand their attitudes and build on their strengths,
*    describe the math skills assessed by the college placement test your students take and use that information to enhance their understanding of math concepts and skills,
*    explain ways to build your students' skills in math for a successful college transition, and
*    develop (or revise) a curriculum outline for your own math class.

Course Overview and Schedule: Available online at: http://professionalstudiesae.worlded.org/index.html#ctmath

Course Format and Schedule: facilitated, online. Throughout this course you will engage in self-paced activities and readings, as well as asynchronous discussions with the facilitator and course participants.
 
Course Facilitator: Pat Fina
 
Estimated Completion Time: approx. 4-5 hours per week; 24 hours total

DATE: Spring 2010
TIME: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
LOCATION: TBA
FACILITATORS:  Ann Marie Przybyl, Director, West Region RAEN
Description:  Crossroads Café is a video and workbook-based program for teaching English as a second language (ESL).  It is for students at NRS Level 4 or higher.  This series helps students build English language skills and better understand U.S. culture by depicting the lives of six characters who are typical of many ESL learners.  Included in this training are the requirements for NYSED approved programs to collect EPE for Crossroads Café delivery in both a traditional and distance-learning (packet program) setting.  Register online at www.li-raen.org or fax to 631-293-4241.  If you register online, you will receive an email from a spam filter asking you to verify your email address.  Please respond to this email (check your spam folder if you do not see it).  Once you respond, you will receive confirmation of your registration with directions and any other information.

DATE: Thursday, April 15, 2010
TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Molloy College Suffolk Center, 7180 Republic Airport, Atrium Room, E. Farmingdale, NY 11735
FACILITATORS:  Rosemary Matt, NRS Liaison for NYS
Description:  In this era of increased responsibility and accountability for adult education providers, the New York State NRS Report Card has become an important tool in measuring adult education programs.  All programs should have a working knowledge of the report card calculations.  The NRS Liaison for NYS, Rosemary Matt, will take you through a sample report card while providing insight into calculations and NRS data priorities.  Register online at www.li-raen.org or fax to 631-293-4241.  If you register online, you will receive an email from a spam filter asking you to verify your email address.  Please respond to this email (check your spam folder if you do not see it).  Once you respond, you will receive confirmation of your registration with directions and any other information.

More information will be emailed as soon as the details are set and all will be posted on our website at www.li-raen.org.