ALRC Professional Development Catalog - The Center

ProfessionalDevelopmentOpportunitiesWinter-Spring 2014REVISEDImportant Note: If extreme winter weather necessitates a workshopcancellation, we will do our best to contact all registered participants.Therefore, please include day and evening phone numbers and emailaddress when registering.

February 17-19February 19-22February 28-March 1March 5-7March 16-19March 26-29April 9-12Spring TBAMay 10-122014 Events CalendarNational Conference on Family LiteracyVisit www.famlit.org for information.Learning Disabilities Association Conference AnnualInternational ConventionVisit www.ldanatl.org for information.Illinois TESOL ConventionVisit www.itbe.org for information.Illinois Adult and Continuing Educators Association(IACEA) Annual ConferenceVisit www.iacea.net for information.Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE)Conference Annual ConferenceVisit www.coabe.org for information.TESOL International Convention & English LanguageExpoVisit www.tesol.org for information.National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)Annual Meeting and ExpositionVisit www.nctm.org for information.Illinois TESOL Spring WorkshopVisit www.itbe.org for information.International Reading Association ConventionVisit www.reading.org for information.Renaissance Washington DCDowntown HotelDisneyland ResortAnaheim, CAWyndham Lisle-Chicago HotelLisle, ILHilton HotelSpringfield, ILLawrence Convention CenterPittsburgh, PAOregon Convention CenterPortland, ORMorial Convention Center andHilton New Orleans RiversideNew Orleans, LALocation TBAMorial Convention CenterNew Orleans, LAGREATNEWS!The Center has itsresource library online atlibrary.thecenterweb.orgChoose “Search the Catalog”in the left column.~ 3 ~

ALRC Winter-Spring 2014 Professional Development OpportunitiesPage GENERAL January February March April May June5 Using Literal, Inferential, and EvaluativeQuestioning to Increase ReadingComprehension5 Teaching Text Structures and GraphicOrganizers Using Expository Text14ArlingtonHeights9ArlingtonHeightsPage ABE/GED January February March April May June6 Graphing Data Cancelled7 Critical Thought and Problem Solving inthe Real World9ArlingtonHeightsPage ESL/EL-CIVICS January February March April May June7 Teaching Grammar to ESL Students 28Chicago8 Fundamentals of Pronunciation 1:The Sounds of English FULL8 Fundamentals of Pronunciation 2:The Rhythm of English8 Learning Disability or Language Difficulty?Helping Struggling ESL Students9 Study Circle:Civics Engagement for ESL Students9 ESL Foundation Seriesfor New(er) ESL Instructors25ArlingtonHeightsONLINE COURSE16Chicago6*ONLINEPage CITIZENSHIP January February March April May June10 Citizenship Basics 7*ArlingtonHeightsPage FAMILY LITERACY January February March April May June11 Parents as Educational Partners (PEP): ASchool-Related Curriculum for LanguageMinority Parents20*ArlingtonHeightsPage TECHNOLOGY January February March April May June11 Smart Phone Technology for ABE/GEDClasses21ArlingtonHeights* Start date of multi-day event~ 4 ~

ABE/GEDThe chart below illustrates the relationship between ALRC math professional development and recognized math standards.Preparing Adult Education Teachers: A Comprehensive Structure for the Teaching and Learning of MathematicsThese eight mathematical practice standards incorporate the processes of problem-solving, reasoning and proof, communication, representation, andconnections as well as mathematical proficiency in adaptive reasoning, conceptual understanding, and procedural fluency. Adult education teachers must beaware of these standards, proficient in applying them, and be able to implement teaching strategies necessary to develop these skills in their students.ProfessionalDevelopmentOpportunitiesRelevant for all math instructionStandards 5 & 6 Use appropriate tools strategically Attend to precision8 Core Standards for Mathematical Practice*http://www.corestandards.org/Math/PracticeIn-PersonWorkshopsStandard 1Make sense of problemsand persevere in solvingthem.Number Sense andEstimation: TheFoundation of TeachingMathematics(Date: TBA)Standard 2Reason abstractly andquantitatively.Graphing Data(Feb. 7, 2014)Standard 3Construct viable argumentsand critique the reasoning ofothers.Critical Thought andProblem Solving in the RealWorld(May 9, 2014)Standard 4Model withmathematics.Math: From theConcrete to theAbstract(Date: TBA)Standards 7 & 8 Look for and make useof structure. Look for and expressregularity in repeatedreasoning.OnlineModulesClarifying Computation1. Basic Operations2. Fractions andDecimalsTransition Math:1. Algebra: SpecificProblems becomeGeneral Solutions2. Geometry: Regularityof Shape(FY 15)*National Common Core Standards; and IL ABE/ASE Content Standards.Graphing Data1/2-Day Workshop / 3 Professional Development HoursMATH STANDARD 2Whether students are studying math, science, social studies or justwanting to make sense of a daily newspaper, they need to be ableto read and understand charts and graphs. This workshop isfocused on beginning and intermediate ABE/GED students:introducing the concepts of data organization using real worldcontests and classroom experiments. Classroom activities, dataresources both on and offline, and the connections with data andother content areas will all be explored.Presenter:Judith Diamond, Adult Learning Resource CenterParticipants will learn to: Introduce the basics of representing dataon a chart or a graph Introduce the basics of reading data from achart or graph Find data resources Help students create and record data fromsurveys, experiments, and current eventsCancelled~ 6 ~

NEW ONLINE SELF STUDY COURSES: 5 to choose from or do all.ESL Foundation Series for New(er) ESL Teachers5 Online Activities and Assignments / 14 Professional Development Hours PossibleThe ALRC introduces its new ESL Foundationspackage of five separate online professionaldevelopment activities designed to provide a solidfoundation for new adult ESL instructors. It isrecommended that instructors complete theactivities in this package within the first year or twoof teaching adult ESL.New(er) teachers may want to go through thecourses in sequence. More experienced teachersmay want to choose courses in areas of need orinterest.Each course features an online resource or aprofessional textbook accompanied by a tasksubmitted to the ALRC that allows participants toapply what they have learned to their own teachingpractices.A certificate for professional development hourswill be provided within two weeks of completion ofeach course and task.Facilitator:Laurie Martin, Adult Learning Resource CenterBuilding BackgroundRead two online articles about the field of ESL and participate in a discussionForum. Beginning to Work with Adult English Language Learners: SomeConsiderations, M. Cunningham Florez and M. Burt The Adult ESL Teaching Profession Today, M. Cunningham FlorezPrinciples of Second Language TeachingTake an online ELL-U course, then apply communicative teaching principles toyour own classroom. ELL-U Online Course: Principles of Second Language Teaching: Planning,Implementing, and Managing InstructionSecond Language AcquisitionTake an online ELL-U course, then apply error correction techniques to case studyscenarios. ELL-U Online Course: Second Language Acquisition: Myths, Beliefs and Whatthe Research ShowsGrouping StrategiesView an online video of an ESL classroom to learn effective grouping strategies,then plan a group activity for your class. Online video: Effective Grouping Strategies in the ESL ClassroomSelf-AssessmentRead a section of a professional textbook on teacher self-assessment, then apply theconcepts to your own teaching practices. Textbook: Teaching Adult ESL: A Practical Introduction, B. Parrish, McGrawHill (Textbook can be borrowed from The Center Library.)Hours/Fee1 hour$105 hours$253 hours$153 hours$152 hours$10Registration is open any time until May 15, 2014. Information on accessingcourses will be sent upon receipt of paid registration. Courses may becompleted any time before May 31, 2014.EL/Civics Online www.elcivicsonline.orgIntegrating EL/Civics into Adult ESL ClassesA free professional development opportunity for teachers and volunteersThis online professional development activity will assist you to help your students learn about the history andgovernment of the United States, become more involved in their communities, and explore the possibility of gainingcitizenship while learning English.This online initiative is composed of four EL/Civics content courses.Supporting components include:Tutorials to strengthen basic teachingResources to augment instructionMaster Teacher Course to develop expertise to be a resource for other teachersSupplemental Content Modules to enhance content knowledgeTake advantage of this exciting online opportunity! If you have questions or comments, please contact eitherSue Barauski, sbarauski@cntrmail.org or Judith Diamond, jdiamond@cntrmail.org or call (224) 366-8500. Thisonline EL/Civics professional development activity is a collaboration of the ALRC, Center for Applied Linguistics,US Department of Education and US Citizenship and Immigration Services.~ 10 ~

CITIZENSHIPCitizenship Basics2-Day Workshop / 10 Professional Development HoursNew citizenship teachers, tutors, and classroom aides will benefitfrom this two-day workshop. Day One will cover the steps tocitizenship in order to help participants prepare their students topass the USCIS citizenship interview. Day one also covers theCivics, Reading, and Writing Tests that take place during thecitizenship interview as well as specific teaching strategies foreach test. Day Two introduces the Application for Naturalization,the ten-page legal document that students must discuss duringtheir citizenship interview. Participants will explore the complexconcepts on the Application and learn how to help their studentsdiscuss those concepts in English. Day Two will conclude byincorporating all of the above aspects of citizenship teaching into acomprehensive, well-organized citizenship course.Participants must attend both days. Certificates of attendancewill be awarded only to those who complete the entire training.Presenter:Carol Garcia, Adult Learning Resource CenterParticipants will learn to:Day One: Identify the steps of the citizenshipprocess Identify where to refer students forlegal and other help Develop techniques to teach U.S.history, government, and geographycontent from the USCIS 100 CivicsQuestions Use reading and dictation strategiesto prepare students to pass thereading and writing test at theirinterviewsDay Two: Develop students’ oral skills for theinterview Prepare students to discuss thepersonal history and moral characterquestions contained in theApplication for Naturalization Utilize mock interviews to preparestudents for the USCIS citizenshipinterview Plan an effective citizenship coursethat incorporates preparation for allaspects of the USCIS citizenshipinterviewScheduleFriday, February 7, 2014Friday, February 14, 2014Sign-in: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.Workshop: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.LocationAdult Learning Resource Center2626 S. Clearbrook Dr.Arlington Heights, ILFee$50, lunch providedFree Online Citizenship Teacher TutorialsCitizenship teachers, tutors, and volunteers can access fourFREE online tutorials at the ALRC website:Understanding the USCIS reading and writing testsTeaching the USCIS reading and writing testsHelping students study outside of the classroomHow to become a citizenship educatorView these tutorials at www.thecenterweb.org/alrc/citizenshiptutorial.html.~ 11 ~

FAMILYLITERACYParents as Educational Partners (PEP):A School-Related Curriculum for Language Minority Parents2-Day Workshop / 10 Professional Development HoursMany adult ESL learners have children attending public schools.Research shows that children at all grade levels do better academicwork and have more positive school attitudes, higher aspirations,and other positive behaviors if their parents are knowledgeableabout and involved in their education. Language and culturalbarriers, however, make English Language Learner (ELL) parentsparticularly vulnerable to being left out of their children’seducation.Instructors of adult ESL can integrate school-related informationinto their ESL classes by using Parents as Educational Partners(PEP): A School-Related Curriculum for Language MinorityParents. This curriculum helps ELL parents feel comfortableparticipating in their children’s education and assists them inovercoming language barriers. The curriculum consists of seveninstructional modules: The U.S. School System; School Personneland the School Day; School Procedures; Parent-TeacherConferences; Report Cards and Curricula; Study Skills andHomework; and School Health Procedures. This two-dayworkshop will assist adult ESL instructors, parent educators, andK-8 school teachers in successfully implementing the curriculum.Presenters:Betsy Kubota, William Rainey Harper CollegeCatherine Porter, Adult Learning Resource CenterParticipants will learn to: Increase parent involvement in schoolsthrough use of the PEP curriculum Use the curriculum materials through avariety of teaching techniques includingpictures for vocabulary development,language experience, dialogues/roleplaying,problem-posing, and culturalcomparisonsPlease note: Workshop participants willreceive a copy of the curriculum, whichcontains over 100 reproducible, classroomreadyactivities and 200 illustrations formultilingual, multilevel parent classes.Participants will also receive the Classroom Setof Pictures.ScheduleThursday, February 20, 2014Friday, February 21, 2014Sign-in: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.Workshop: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.LocationAdult Learning Resource Center2626 S. Clearbrook Dr.Arlington Heights, ILFee$250 for Illinois residents$350 for attendees from otherstatesLunch providedTECHNOLOGYSmart Phone Technology for ABE/GED ® Classes1/2-Day Workshop / 3 Professional Development HoursThere is one form of technology that almost all of our studentspossess…cell phones. Many have smart phones on which they canexchange emails and download apps as well as conductconversations. This workshop will examine ways that teachers canuse this technology in ABE/GED ® classes to build language skills.Bring your cell phones and your ideas.Presenter:Judith Diamond, Adult Learning Resource CenterParticipants will be able to: Use photography and picture exchange toconnect visuals and vocabulary Develop email lessons Explore and download free telephone appsrelevant to ABE/GED ®ScheduleFriday, February 21, 2014Sign-in: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.Workshop: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.LocationAdult Learning Resource Center2626 S. Clearbrook Dr.Arlington Heights, ILFee$15~ 12 ~

Registration and Payment PoliciesIMPORTANT! PLEASE READ THESE POLICIES BEFORE REGISTERINGRegistration and PaymentThere are two ways to register: Online using a credit card at www.thecenterweb.org/alrc/workshops.html. By mail using a check, purchase order, or credit card number.All mailed registrations must be accompanied by full payment, either by check, purchase order, or credit card number. If payment doesnot accompany the registration form, it cannot be processed and it will be returned.Registration forms must be filled out in their entirety providing both personal and employment information. Only registrations withALL the required information will be processed.In order to help us prepare for workshops, pre-registration is required. The registration deadline is four (4) working days prior to theworkshop start date. On-site registration cannot be accommodated for fully-booked workshops.Refunds and CancellationsNo refunds can be given to participants who cancel their registration or do not attend in-person workshops, or completeassignments. Registrations cannot be transferred from one in-person workshop or online activity to another. Workshops with fewer thanten registrants are subject to cancellation; fees will be refunded if the ALRC cancels a workshop.PriorityIn-person workshops and online activities have been developed to meet the professional development needs of staff from programsfunded by the Illinois Community College Board, Secretary of State Literacy Office, and Illinois Department of Human Services/NAI.In online activities and in-person workshops where the number of participants must be limited, priority will be given to staff fromprograms funded by these agencies.Note: Registrations from programs receiving funds from sources other than these or for-profit programs are asked to call the ALRC at(224) 366-8633 before registering to see if there is space available in the chosen event and for pricing information.Confirmation Participants will be registered for in-person workshops and online activities based on the day the registration form is received(postmarks for mailed forms or date of online registrations). Within three days of receiving your registration for in-person workshops, a confirmation will be emailed. If you have notreceived a confirmation four (4) days prior to the workshop, please call Monica Mazur at (224) 366-8633. Within three days of receiving your registration for online activities, you will be emailed instructions to access the onlineactivity. If you have not received a confirmation and wish to verify receipt of your registration, please call Monica Mazur at(224) 366-8633.Certificates and Professional Development HoursCertificates will include the number of Professional Development Hours earned and will be awarded only for full attendance of in-personworkshops, or full completion of online activities as specified in the workshop description in this catalog.Participants arriving late or leaving early for in-person workshops will not receive certificates.Participants submitting assignments after the closing date for an online activity will not be awarded certificates.The ALRC is an approved provider of CPDUs for ISBE K-12 certification. CPDU credit is available for all relevant ALRC professionaldevelopment activities in this catalog (one CPDU for each seat hour).Questions? For questions regarding registration, contact Monica Mazur at (224) 366-8633. For questions regarding workshop content, contact Sue Barauski at (224) 366-8620.~ 13 ~

2014 Winter-Spring Professional Development Workshop Registration FormPERSONAL INFORMATIONPlease complete the entire registration form. All of the following information is required.Only registrations with ALL required information provided will be processed.Please print or typeLast Name First Name Middle Initial Maiden Name (if applicable)Home Address (REQUIRED) City State Zip CodeHome Phone NumberCell Phone NumberEmail Address (REQUIRED)EMPLOYMENT INFORMATIONSchool or Program NameSchool or Program AddressCity State Zip CodePosition ( Check one)Administrator/Program DirectorCoordinator/Lead TeacherInstructorTesting StaffTeacher Aide/TutorOtherSchool or Program Phone NumberPlease select the workshop(s) you wish to attendWorkshop Start Date Event ID # Funded Program Fee*[ ] Using Literal, Inferential, and Evaluative Questioning to Increase Reading Comprehension Feb. 14 143603054 $15.00[ ] Teaching Text Structures and Graphic Organizers using Expository Text May 9 143603055 $15.00[ ] Graphing Data CANCELLED 143603056 $15.00[ ] Critical Thought and Problem Solving in the Real World May 9 143603057 $15.00[ ] Teaching Grammar to ESL Students Mar. 28 143603058 $15.00[ ] Fundamentals of Pronunciation 1: The Sounds of English FULL 143603059 $30.00[ ] Fundamentals of Pronunciation 2: The Rhythm of English Apr. 25 143603060 $30.00[ ] Learning Disability or Language Difficulty? Helping Struggling ESL Students (NEW DATE) May 16 143603072 $30.00[ ] Study Circle: Civics Engagement for ESL Students May 6 143603062 $30.00[ ] ESL Foundation Series for New(er) Teachers: Building Background (ONLINE) Jan. 1 143603048 $10.00[ ] ESL Foundation Series for New(er) Teachers: Principles of Second Lang. Teaching (ONLINE) Jan. 1 143603049 $25.00[ ] ESL Foundation Series for New(er) Teachers: Second Language Acquisition (ONLINE) Jan. 1 143603050 $15.00[ ] ESL Foundation Series for New(er) Teachers: Grouping Strategies (ONLINE) Jan. 1 143603051 $15.00[ ] ESL Foundation Series for New(er) Teachers: Self-Assessment (ONLINE) Jan. 1 143603052 $10.00[ ] Citizenship Basics Feb. 7 143603063 $50.00[ ] Smart Phone Technology for ABE/GED Classes Feb. 21 143603064 $15.00[ ] Parents as Educational Partners (PEP) Feb 20 143603001 $250.00THREE PAYMENT OPTIONS($350/attendees from other states) $350.00Option 1: If you are paying with your credit card, we encourage you to register at www.thecenterweb.org/alrc for secure online payment.Option 2: For payment by check or credit card, mail to: The Center/ALRC, P.O. Box 2401, Bedford Park, IL 60499-2401 Check # Payable to The Center/ALRC is enclosed in the amount of $ Charge my credit card in the amount of $ MasterCard VisaAccount #Expiration Date:Cardholder Name (print/type clearly):Cardholder Signature:Option 3: Mail purchase order ONLY, to: The Center/ALRC, 2626 S. Clearbrook Dr., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 or fax to (847) 378-6225 Purchase Order (No "Requisition Orders") # Purchase Order amount $Payment by check, credit card, or Purchase Order MUST accompany this registration form.* Priority in workshops will be given to staff from programs funded by the Illinois Community College Board, Secretary of State Literacy Office, and Illinois Department ofHuman Services/NAI. Registrations from programs receiving funds from sources other than these or for-profit programs are asked to call the ALRC at (224) 366-8633 beforeregistering for pricing information. 4350-30-360-14~ 14 ~

Adult Learning Resource Center2626 S. Clearbrook DriveArlington Heights, IL 60005www.thecenterweb.org/alrc224.366.8500