PAACE Midwinter Conference on Adult Education
February 9-11, 2005
The following schedule of Workshops and Events are
planned for the 2005 PAACE Midwinter Conference on Adult Education in Hershey,
Pennsylvania. Please remember that circumstances may necessitate last minute changes to this schedule. Please check your program book or the
registration desk for any last minute changes.
Please remember that you can register for the
conference online at www.paacesite.org
or print the PDF hard copy form.
NOTE:
Cocoa 2 and 3 are Computer Labs.
Workshops scheduled for these rooms have limited seating. Please be prepared to share a computer,
if necessary.
It is our hope that you find this year's
conference enjoyable and rewarding!
The 2005 Conference Committee
Day and Time -- Wednesday Afternoon 2:00 - 3:45 PM
Session Number: 1
ABLE Success Stories..................................................................... Aztec
Moderator: Sherry Royce
What the workshop is about: Please join the Outstanding ABLE students in this session as they share their stories of success.
Day and Time -- Wednesday Afternoon 2:00 - 3:45 PM
Session Number: 2
Higher Ed Success Stories.............................................................. Cocoa 6
Moderator: Mary Hohensee
What the workshop is about: The students chosen to be "Outstanding Adult Students in Pennsylvania" share their stories about how they came to receive this recognition.
Day and Time -- Wednesday Afternoon 2:00 - 3:45 PM
Session Number: 3
Interest Groups: Adult Basic and Secondary Education - Adult Literacy
Changing the Face of Adult Education Legislation and Advocacy......................... Crystal A
Presenter(s): Noreen Lopez
What the workshop is about: Utilizing presentation and discussion, this session will provide an overview of probable congressional action for reauthorizations and appropriations for adult education and literacy in the current federal legislative session. The presentation will also include some tips on effective advocacy techniques.
Day and Time -- Wednesday Afternoon 4:00 - 5:15 PM
Session Number: 4
Interest Groups: Adult Literacy - Adult Basic and Secondary Education
New Administrators Workshop............................................................ Cocoa 2
Presenter(s): Charles H. Holbrook, Diane Inverso
What the workshop is about: This workshop is for new administrators of ABLE-funded agencies who have been on the job less than one year. This is an overview of the Bureau of ABLE and its role as the distributor of state and federal adult education funds. This workshop is similar to the September 8, 2004 workshop held at PDE.
Day and Time -- Wednesday Afternoon 4:00 - 5:15 PM
Session Number: 5
Interest Groups: Adult Basic and Secondary Education - Family Literacy
Designing Visuals on the Computer...................................................... Cocoa 3
Presenter(s): Margaret T. Giordano, Barbara K. Tyndall
What the workshop is about: This workshop explains some special features of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Word activities include creating tables and using shapes to draw designs. The use of the Chart Wizard to create various graphs is explored. Also examined are easy-to-understand instructions on how to use formulas in an Excel spreadsheet. Handouts will be available to participants.
Day and Time -- Wednesday Afternoon 4:00 - 5:15 PM
Session Number: 6
Interest Groups: Professional Development -
Writing for the PAACE Journal of Lifelong Learning..................................... Cocoa 4
Presenter(s): Gary J. Dean, Trenton R. Ferro
What the workshop is about: An interactive session presented by the editors of the PAACE Journal. Topics covered will include an explanationof the mission of the journal, editorial guidelines and processes used to review manuscripts. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss ideas for potential manuscript submission.
Day and Time -- Wednesday Afternoon 4:00 - 5:15 PM
Session Number: 7
Corrections Education Division Meeting................................................. Cocoa 6
Moderator: Rob Bender
Day and Time -- Wednesday Afternoon 4:00 - 5:15 PM
Session Number: 8
Interest Groups: Adult Literacy - Family Literacy
Tutors of Literacy in the Commonwealth Division Meeting............................... Crystal A
Moderator: Sue Snider, Amy Wilson
What the workshop is about: Tutors of Literacy in the Commonwealth supports programs that recruit, train, and manage volunteers. The division meeting is for all practitioners interested in developing their expertise working with volunteers. This interactive sessions allows for networking, gathering information, and learning from best practices.
Day and Time -- Wednesday Afternoon 4:00 - 5:15 PM
Session Number: 9
Interest Groups: Adult Basic and Secondary Education - English as a Second Language
What Do Learning Gains Mean?.......................................................... Empire A
Presenter(s): William F. Murphy
What the workshop is about: ABLE has been collecting pre- and post-test data for a number of years. The conditions under which the tests are conducted and data recorded are highly variable and indicate a number of problems with aggregating results for programs and the state. Issues with pre- and post-testing will be explored.
Day and Time -- Wednesday Afternoon 4:00 - 5:15 PM
Session Number: 10
Interest Groups: Family Literacy - Adult Literacy
Partnering to Promote Family and Health Literacy in the Community..................... Empire B
Presenter(s): Dr. Christopher M. Coro
What the workshop is about: Participants in this workshop will learn how adult and family literacy providers partnered with community agencies to improve the capacity of their community to meet family and health literacy needs.
Day and Time -- Wednesday Afternoon 4:00 - 5:15 PM
Session Number: 11
Interest Groups: English as a Second Language -
Interactive Multilevel Activities..................................................... Empire C
Presenter(s): Liz Savitsky
What the workshop is about: In this session, we will explore an increasingly common situation in the ESL field- the multilevel classroom. Participants will become familiar with cooperative learning theory as they experience practical activities, which will enable them to increase their repertoire of activities suitable for classrooms of mixed ability levels. This session is beneficial for all ESL classroom teachers.
Day and Time -- Wednesday Afternoon 4:00 - 5:15 PM
Session Number: 12
Interest Groups: Adult Basic and Secondary Education - Adult Literacy
Educating Your Elected Officials: A Political Advocacy Workshop....................... Empire D
Presenter(s): John Weidman
What the workshop is about: Important debates about adult education policy and funding are happening right now among government officials. This advocacy workshop will provide you with all the necessary tools to contact your elected officials and have a positive impact on these critical decisions.
Day and Time -- Wednesday Afternoon 4:00 - 5:15 PM
Session Number: 13
Interest Groups: Family Literacy -
From Lullabies and Lapsongs to Literacy............................................. Magnolia A
Presenter(s): Hedda Sharapan
What the workshop is about: What a great way to learn about language, print, and writing - through the warmth of lullabies, the fun of lap songs, the charm of Eric Carle and his illustrations, the delightful music of Ella Jenkins - and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! Come join us for this fun and practical workshop from Family Communications (the producers of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood). You'll find a sound child development approach to the three areas of
emergent literacy: language, print, and writing.
You'll have a chance to get to know Eric Carle as he visits with Mister Rogers...
and you'll come away with lots of everyday ways to foster emergent literacy with the children in your care.
Day and Time -- Wednesday Afternoon 4:00 - 5:15 PM
Session Number: 14
Interest Groups: Workforce Development - English as a Second Language
At Your Service: Teaching Hotel English............................................. Magnolia B
Presenter(s): Judy Bennison, Mary Kovalchick
What the workshop is about: Judy and Mary will share their approach to the design and implementation of a workplace ESL program at an international hotel chain. They will discuss using workplace-specific language and materials for assessment/instruction. Participants will leave with samples and new ideas.
Day and Time -- Wednesday Afternoon 4:00 - 5:15 PM
Session Number: 15
Interest Groups: Technology - Adult Basic and Secondary Education ABLE Administrators
Managing Paperwork Is Not Just About Paper Anymore.................................. Magnolia C
Presenter(s): Teresa Marks, Janice Silfies, Dyane Miller
What the workshop is about: Do you want to learn some tools to help tame your paperwork nightmares? Then, plan to attend this hands-on workshop which will highlight computerized management systems that use Microsoft Access and Excel software to administer student, staff, and program information.
Day and Time -- Wednesday Afternoon 4:00 - 5:15 PM
Session Number: 16
Interest Groups: Adult Basic and Secondary Education - Family Literacy
Leadership for Everyone............................................................. Magnolia D
Presenter(s): Trish Link, Rose Gioia-Fine
What the workshop is about: The research on exemplary leadership clearly shows a set of distinct practices that can be learned. This workshop will examine the Five Exemplary Best Practices in Leadership based upon the work done by James Kouzes and Barry Posner.
Day and Time -- Wednesday Afternoon 4:00 - 5:15 PM
Session Number: 17
Interest Groups: Workforce Development - Adult Literacy ABLE Administrators
How to Write Successful Grant Proposals............................................ Wild Rose A
Presenter(s): Dr. Jamie Barron
What the workshop is about: The most financially secure programs are ones that secure funds from alternate sources to augment their core funding. This workshop will provide tips and strategies to consider when writing grant proposals from a variety of funders.
Day and Time -- Wednesday Afternoon 4:00 - 5:15 PM
Session Number: 18
Interest Groups: Adult Basic and Secondary Education - English as a Second Language
Learning How to Learn is a Skill People Need....................................... Wild Rose B
Presenter(s): Dr. Norman Simmons, Minna Dubin
What the workshop is about: Participants will interact using activities that invite adult learners (ABE, GED, and ESL) to name how they learn best and which ways of teaching suit them best. The presenters will share how this motivated students and shaped their own teaching strategies.
Day and Time -- Wednesday Evening 6:15 - 9:00 PM
Session Number: 19
Interest Groups: Adult Basic and Secondary Education - English as a Second Language ABLE Administrators
ABLE Administrator Update and Networking Session......................................... Aztec
Moderator: Carol Shefrin
What the workshop is about: This session is for ABLE administrators. It will provide the opportunity to hear information relevant to ABLE programs and to network with peers.
Day and Time -- Wednesday Evening 7:00 - 8:15 PM
Session Number: 20
Interest Groups: Adult Literacy - Adult Basic and Secondary Education
Using Newspapers and Magazines to Help Adults Improve Reading and Math Skills.............................................................................. Magnolia A
Presenter(s): Richard Cooper, Ph.D.
What the workshop is about: This presentation will demonstrate activities that can be used with newspapers and magazines to help adults improve reading and math skills. The presenter will describe how low and intermediate literacy students can increase their vocabulary, reading, grammar, and math skills with inexpensive materials.
Day and Time -- Wednesday Evening 7:00 - 8:15 PM
Session Number: 21
Interest Groups: Family Literacy - Adult Literacy
Supporting Math Literacy through Hands-On Activities............................... Wild Rose A
Presenter(s): Colleen Serencsits
What the workshop is about: This workshop will discuss the importance of math literacy and its development through hands-on activities in varying math topics and levels. Some hands-on activities will be demonstrated, some will be practiced, and suggestions for others will be provided.
Day and Time -- Wednesday Evening 7:00 - 8:45 PM
Session Number: 22
ABSE Division Ice-Cream Social........................................................ Crystal 1
Day and Time -- Wednesday Evening 7:00 - 8:45 PM
Session Number: 23
ESL Division Ice-Cream Social......................................................... Empire C
Day and Time -- Wednesday Evening 7:00 - 8:45 PM
Session Number: 24
Workforce Division Ice-Cream Social................................................... Empire D
Day and Time -- Thursday Morning 7:30 - 8:45 AM
Session Number: 25
Interest Groups: Adult Basic and Secondary Education - English as a Second Language
ABLE Training Project Trainers' Networking Breakfast.................................. Crystal A
Moderator: Destiny Myers
What the workshop is about: This ABLE Training Project will be for trainers to discuss training issues and to share ideas on how the training project can support their needs. Breakfast will be 7:30-8:00, with the session ending at 8:45.
Day and Time -- Thursday Morning 7:30 - 8:45 AM
Session Number: 26
PAACE Board Meeting.................................................................... Tower 1
Moderator: Mary Kay Peterson
Day and Time -- Thursday Morning 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Session Number: 27
Keynote Address.......................................................................... Aztec
Presenter(s): William Draves
Day and Time -- Thursday Morning 10:15 - 11:30 AM
Session Number: 28
Interest Groups: Technology - Adult Literacy
Software and Websites for Literacy-Level Learners...................................... Cocoa 2
Presenter(s): Arlene Cianelli
What the workshop is about: I am often asked to recommend good software for learners who are reading at literacy level. This workshop will highlight some academic and assistive/adaptive applications, as well as educational websites, to enhance instruction for beginning and low-intermediate readers.
Day and Time -- Thursday Morning 10:15 - 11:30 AM
Session Number: 29
Interest Groups: Family Literacy - Adult Literacy
Virtually Learning at Verizon Literacy University...................................... Cocoa 3
Presenter(s): Susan Mansuetti
What the workshop is about: Are budget cuts taking a bite out of your professional development funds? Are your tutors looking for more training, but need to learn during unconventional hours? This workshop will introduce you to the classes offered by Verizon Literacy University. VLU offers FREE online courses in a variety of topics. Work at your own pace, on your own computer!
Day and Time -- Thursday Morning 10:15 - 11:30 AM
Session Number: 30
Interest Groups: Adult Basic and Secondary Education - Adult Literacy
Should You Be A Profiler? Research-based Strategies for Assessing, Motivating, and Instructing Adult Readers.............................................. Cocoa 4
Presenter(s): Lori Forlizzi
What the workshop is about: Reading research has provided a wealth of materials on critical components of the reading process, assessment strategies, reading profiles, motivational strategies, and instructional strategies. Learn about the research and techniques and how you can implement them with your adult students.
Day and Time -- Thursday Morning 10:15 - 11:30 AM
Session Number: 31
Interest Groups: Workforce Development - Adult Basic and Secondary Education
Foundation Skills Framework Resources: The WES Crosswalk............................... Cocoa 6
Presenter(s): KayLynn Hamilton
What the workshop is about: Just as the face of adult education is undergoing changes, practitioners search for innovative ways to incorporate work-based basic skills into their instruction. They may find challenges relating the skills to the goals of their adult learners. This workshop will provide information on incorporating distance education into work-related instruction.
Day and Time -- Thursday Morning 10:15 - 11:30 AM
Session Number: 32
Interest Groups: All
"The Changing Face of Adult Learners"................................................. Crystal A
Presenter(s): William Draves - Keynote Speaker
What the workshop is about: New, advanced and practical approaches to teaching adults and helping adults learn.
The new environment for adult learning requires a different kind of teacher. Discover the D-I-V-E approach to teaching adults, how to energize the learning environment, use the Internet to enhance your course, and foster group discussion.
Then take home our Top Ten list of advanced, how-to techniques for making your teaching of adults even more successful.
Topics include:
* Discovering your participants
* Involving your participants
* Varying your teaching techniques
* Energizing your learning environment
* Using the Internet
* Fostering group discussion Summary: Top Ten new, advanced how-to techniques
Day and Time -- Thursday Morning 10:15 - 11:30 AM
Session Number: 33
Interest Groups: Family Literacy - ABLE Administrators
How to Use Data Tracking to Meet and Exceed the Family Literacy Standards............................................................................. Empire A
Presenter(s): Lauren B Haag, Shannon Palma
What the workshop is about: This workshop will demonstrate an effective data-tracking system. Program participants will learn how to develop a personalized Excel document that can be used to organize program data, produce monthly status reports, verify reports from e-Data, and much more.
Day and Time -- Thursday Morning 10:15 - 11:30 AM
Session Number: 34
Interest Groups: Adult Basic and Secondary Education - Family Literacy
The Changing Face of Health Literacy: Using Adult Education to Teach Health Literacy....................................................................... Empire B
Presenter(s): Emily Wolfe, Destiny Myers
What the workshop is about: This workshop will help practitioners learn ways to incorporate health literacy activities into adult education lessons. Participants will learn more about health literacy and strategies for creating materials, and will develop health literacy activities to use with their students.
Day and Time -- Thursday Morning 10:15 - 11:30 AM
Session Number: 35
Interest Groups: English as a Second Language - Family Literacy
Essential "Small Talk" and Other Effective Classroom Routines for ESL................. Empire C
Presenter(s): Susan Finn Miller
What the workshop is about: Th