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Where can directors, program managers, and support staff find guidance and materials for program management, marketing and recruitment, advocacy, grants and funding, and research data? Where can teachers find professional development, training courses, and resources for basic literacy and numeracy; CASAS®, TABE®, GED®, and HiSET® test prep; ESL and citizenship; and workforce readiness? Join Lauren Osowski and Greg Stultz to find out what you may be missing from ProLiteracy and New Readers Press—it’s right under your nose!
Many HSE students struggle with math word problems not because they can’t do math, but because they don’t speak the language of math. This webinar helps adult educators teach students how to read, interpret, and translate word problems into math they can understand and solve. We’ll focus on how to help students break down the vocabulary, identify operation clues, and use strategies so they can confidently turn words into equations. Whether your students struggle with reading or experience math anxiety, this session will offer tools for making word problems more approachable.
The citizenship test has recently changed and to align with the changes, the Citizenship: Passing the Test Civics and Literacy book has also been updated. Author Lynne Weintraub will explain how changes to the test are likely to impact English language learners—especially the beginners—and share tips for helping students cope with these new challenges. Lynne will also describe the new features added to the 5th edition of Citizenship: Passing the Test Civics and Literacy, now available, that were added in response to the new test.
In this session, we’ll explore the essential types of vocabulary English language learners need to succeed—academic, functional, and social—and discuss practical techniques for teaching and practicing new words. We’ll cover a range of strategies to help students acquire and retain vocabulary, including the use of context clues, word maps, and interactive activities that boost engagement. You’ll also learn how to design vocabulary lessons that cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring students not only understand new words but can confidently use them in real-life situations. Whether you’re looking to enhance classroom instruction or develop targeted vocabulary-building activities, this webinar will equip you with actionable strategies for improving your adult ELL students’ language skills.
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Todd Evans, Senior Director of Programs