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Round-Up Workshop Descriptions — Session 6 Saturday, May 5, 2012 Round-Up Session 6: 11:15am – 12:15pm STRS Update Ernest Kettenring WAGON WHEEL Salon A1 Preparing for retirement? This workshop presents an overview of the CalSTRS program with emphasis on the particular needs and issues of adult educators and part-time adult education teachers. Topics will include the defined Benefit Plan, the Supplemental Plan, and the CalSTRS 403b Plan. The workshop will include a question and answer period to address individual and district issues. Successful Models for Transitioning Adult Students to Post-Secondary Education Suzanne Murphy, Pittsburg Adult Education Center; Lisa Agao and Lisa Grider, Fresno Adult School CACTUS GULCH Salon A2 Staff from Fresno Adult School, Fresno City College and Pittsburg Adult Education Center will provide an overview of their Post-Secondary Transition Programs including student recruitment; Transition Coordinator‘s role; financial aid/registration considerations; community college entry tests; strategies for building collaborative relations with post-secondary institutions and useful websites. These adult schools are recipients of the Policy to Performance (P2P) Pilot Project grant. How Does Technology Fit Into My Lesson Marian Thacher, OTAN and Bethany Ely, Elk Grove Adult and Community Education BOOT HILL Salon D1 Ever wondered how other teachers are using technology in their classes, or what technology might help with your lesson for the day? Find out what the research says, and preview a new tool from OTAN that lets you search for technology by topic, level, competency, and more. Teaching Grammar through Writing Malinda Henry, Grossmont Adult School COYOTE CREEK Salon D2 Learn how to use writing prompts like, ―Write a 7 word sentence that has 2 capitals and 3 periods‖, to teach grammar, promote problem solving skills, and increase writing fluency. This method works especially well with a multilevel class. Join us for a ―learn by doing‖ session. 32
The Great CCAE Roundup Saturday, May 5, 2012 (continued) Round-Up Session 6: 11:15am – 12:15pm Techniques to Teach Summarizing - Critical Skills for Success W. Christine Rauscher, American Institute of Research STAGE COACH DEPOT Salon D3 Since the ability to summarize has the great potential to improve students‘ literacy skills and is a critical skill for success in both post-secondary education and in the world of work, this session will focus on the summary techniques teachers can use to help students learn this important skill. Online Study Session with Google + Hangouts Jeff Suarez Grant, Burbank Adult School RATTLESNAKE RIDGE Salon E Get the virtual conversation going with video conferencing, document sharing, and collaboration tools to aid student learning remotely, all free with Google + Hangouts. Igniting Student Learning and Reducing Test Anxiety Kim Gregg Boles, Test Metrics LLC HIGH CHAPARRAL Salon F How can we increase adult student performance on high-stakes tests, and find the best way for students to successfully transition to higher education? Through instruction and skill integration, we will explore what it takes to transform an adult student‘s self image from abject failure to dynamic, fully-engaged problem solver. The National Work Readiness Credential Randy Erickson, Steck-Vaughn Adult Education BUNKHOUSE Salon G An overview of the National Work Readiness Credential and what it takes to get a meaningful, business driven certification that proves readiness for work and skills to succeed as an entrylevel worker. A step by step discussion on the formula, including workplace math, reading, and especially soft skills. 33
Page 1: CCAE STATE CONFERENCE 2012 Radisson
Page 4 and 5: CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR ADULT EDUCAT
Page 6 and 7: A MESSAGE FROM YOUR CCAE STATE PRES
Page 8 and 9: The Great CCAE Roundup Thursday, Ma
Page 10 and 11: ROUND-UP EVENT & WORKSHOP LOCATOR
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Page 14 and 15: Time to settle the herd down and he
Page 16 and 17: Saddle Up, Ride Out, See Some Sight
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Page 22 and 23: Chuckwagon Awards Luncheon Chuckwag
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