TABE Test Administrator Training
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Time: 01:00:00 - 03:30:00
Location: LI-RAEN, Farmingdale State College, Conklin Hall, Room 105, Farmingdale, NY 1l1735
Via Automobile: Northern State Parkway - to Exit 40 (Route 110). Travel south on Route 110 for approximately 3 miles. On the right hand side you will see the Broad Hollow Bioscience Park. Turn right into the campus at the College sign. Southern State Parkway - to Exit 32 - Route 110. Travel north on Route 110, approximately 3 miles. Turn left into the College.* Long Island Expressway - to Exit 49 South (Route 110). Travel south on Route 110, approximately 2 miles. On the right hand side you will see the Broad Hollow Bioscience Park. Turn right into the campus at the College sign.* Via Train: Long Island Railroad - Pennsylvania Station. Take the Ronkonkoma line to Farmingdale. Check with the Conductor for any necessary changes. Take a taxi from the Farmingdale Station to the College. Mailing Address / Telephone: Farmingdale State University of New York, 2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, New York 11735-1021 Campus Information Center [Switchboard]: (631) 420-2000 *Follow road as it curves left. Go to first stop sign, make left. Conklin Hall is after the Child Care Center, to the right of the bookstore.
Facilitators/Presenters: Susan Shiloni
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.
Program Administrators Meeting
Date: Friday, March 16, 2012
Time: 12:00:00 - -00:00:01
Location: Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broadhollow Road, Lupton T101, Farmingdale, NY 11735
SAVE THE DATES: Upcoming Program Administrators' Meeting - May 18, 2012.
Facilitators/Presenters: Martin G. Murphy and NYSED
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. 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.
BEST Plus Test Administrator Training (For New Test Administrators)
Date: Friday, March 16, 2012
Time: 09:00:00 - 04:00:00
Location: Great Neck ALC, 105 Clover Drive, Room 8, Great Neck, NY 11021
For new test administrators, participants will practice administering the print-based or computer-based version of the test and familiarize themselves with the scoring rubric. They will receive a test administrator guide and practice CD.
Where I'm From
Date: Thursday, March 22, 2012
Time: 04:00:00 - 07:00:00
Location: Molloy College Suffolk Center, 7180 Republic Airport, E. Farmingdale, NY 11735
From the West: Take the Southern State Parkway East to Exit 32N (Route 110 N toward Huntington). Proceed north on Route 110 for approximately 1.5 miles. Look for signs pointing to the airport entrance, which is Grumman Lane - turn right at the light. Molloy is the second building on the left-hand side of the road, 7180 Republic Airport. From the East: Take the Southern State Parkway West to Exit 33 (Route 109 W toward Farmingdale). Take ramp right to merge onto Route 110 N. Look for signs pointing to the airport entrance, which is Grumman Lane - turn right at the light. Molloy is the second building on the left-hand side of the road, 7180 Republic Airport. From the North: Take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 49S (Route 110), Proceed south on Route 110 for approximately 3.5 miles. Look for signs pointing to the airport entrance, which is Grumman Lane - turn left at the light. Molloy is the second building on the left-hand side of the road, 7180 Republic Airport. 7180 Republic Airport, East Farmingdale, NY 11735 Phones (631) 755-5509/5510 • Fax (631) 752-8155 suffolk@molloy.edu www.molloy.edu
Facilitators/Presenters: Dr. Evelyn M. Connolly, Molloy College
Using art and poetry as a springboard to personal writing, oral reading, and social conversation, this interactive workshop will allow you to experience classroom activities that will help your adult ESL students improve their reading, speaking and writing skills.
GED Examiner Training - Videoconference
Date: Thursday, April 19, 2012
Time: 08:30:00 - 04:00:00
Location: Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broadhollow Rd., Lupton Hall Rm. T101, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Via Automobile: Northern State Parkway - to Exit 40 (Route 110). Travel south on Route 110 for approximately 3 miles. On the right hand side you will see the Broad Hollow Bioscience Park. Turn right into the campus at the College sign. Southern State Parkway - to Exit 32 - Route 110. Travel north on Route 110, approximately 3 miles. Turn left into the College.* Long Island Expressway - to Exit 49 South (Route 110). Travel south on Route 110, approximately 2 miles. On the right hand side you will see the Broad Hollow Bioscience Park. Turn right into the campus at the College sign.* Via Train: Long Island Railroad - Pennsylvania Station. Take the Ronkonkoma line to Farmingdale. Check with the Conductor for any necessary changes. Take a taxi from the Farmingdale Station to the College. Mailing Address / Telephone: Farmingdale State University of New York, 2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, New York 11735-1021 Campus Information Center [Switchboard]: (631) 420-2000
Facilitators/Presenters: NYSED
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.
GED Cruise - EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO APRIL
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Time: 09:00:00 - 03:00:00
Location: TBA
All aboard! The luxury liner, SS RAEN, is embarking on an eight-hour tour of GED policy, procedure, materials, and models. Workshops will be available for teachers, administrators, and support staff
staff. Topics include: reading, writing, numeracy, testing, and reporting. The ship leaves port on
January 11, 2012, so reserve your spot now. Bon Voyage!
Websites, Wikis, and Weblogs for Adult English Language Learners
Date: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Time: 04:00:00 - 07:00:00
Location: Molloy College Suffolk Center, 7180 Republic Airport, E. Farmingdale, NY 11735
From the West: Take the Southern State Parkway East to Exit 32N (Route 110 N toward Huntington). Proceed north on Route 110 for approximately 1.5 miles. Look for signs pointing to the airport entrance, which is Grumman Lane - turn right at the light. Molloy is the second building on the left-hand side of the road, 7180 Republic Airport. From the East: Take the Southern State Parkway West to Exit 33 (Route 109 W toward Farmingdale). Take ramp right to merge onto Route 110 N. Look for signs pointing to the airport entrance, which is Grumman Lane - turn right at the light. Molloy is the second building on the left-hand side of the road, 7180 Republic Airport. From the North: Take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 49S (Route 110), Proceed south on Route 110 for approximately 3.5 miles. Look for signs pointing to the airport entrance, which is Grumman Lane - turn left at the light. Molloy is the second building on the left-hand side of the road, 7180 Republic Airport. 7180 Republic Airport, East Farmingdale, NY 11735 Phones (631) 755-5509/5510 • Fax (631) 752-8155 suffolk@molloy.edu www.molloy.edu
Facilitators/Presenters: Dr. Maria Dove, Molloy College
Computer technology can both complement instruction or be used as a stand-alone tool for adult language learners. In this workshop, participants will be guided to discover online resources appropriate for adult English learners using laptop computers.
Talk! Activities and Strategies that Promote Communications Skills in the Adult ESL Classroom
Date: Wednesday, June 06, 2012
Time: 04:00:00 - 07:00:00
Location: Molloy College Suffolk Center, 7180 Republic Airport, E. Farmingdale, NY 11735
From the West: Take the Southern State Parkway East to Exit 32N (Route 110 N toward Huntington). Proceed north on Route 110 for approximately 1.5 miles. Look for signs pointing to the airport entrance, which is Grumman Lane - turn right at the light. Molloy is the second building on the left-hand side of the road, 7180 Republic Airport. From the East: Take the Southern State Parkway West to Exit 33 (Route 109 W toward Farmingdale). Take ramp right to merge onto Route 110 N. Look for signs pointing to the airport entrance, which is Grumman Lane - turn right at the light. Molloy is the second building on the left-hand side of the road, 7180 Republic Airport. From the North: Take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 49S (Route 110), Proceed south on Route 110 for approximately 3.5 miles. Look for signs pointing to the airport entrance, which is Grumman Lane - turn left at the light. Molloy is the second building on the left-hand side of the road, 7180 Republic Airport. 7180 Republic Airport, East Farmingdale, NY 11735 Phones (631) 755-5509/5510 • Fax (631) 752-8155 suffolk@molloy.edu www.molloy.edu
Facilitators/Presenters: Dr. Vicky Giouroukakis, Molloy College
Come to this workshop and learn about effective activities and strategies that you can use in the adult ESL classroom to develop your students' English speaking and communication skills. Be prepared to talk!