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1 FY19 Professional Development Opportunities Online Courses (July 2018 ) Adult Learning Resource Center pg. 2 July, 2018 Mark Your Calendar! 2018 Northern Region Adult Education Conference Friday, November 30, 2018 Westin Chicago Northwest, Itasca, IL Sponsored by the Illinois Community College Board Coordinated by the Adult Education Service Center of Northern Illinois Adult Learning Resource Center Registration will open in September. 2626 S. Clearbrook Drive Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Phone (224) 366-8500 Director Sue Barauski (224) 366-8620 Professional Development Specialists Laurie Martin (224) 366-8631 Catherine Porter (224) 366-8635 Laura Sherwood 224-366-8622 Carol Garcia Administrative Assistants M nica Mazur The Adult Learning Resource Center is a member of the Illinois Adult Education Service Center Network.

2 The Northern Area Adult Education Service Center/Adult Learning Resource Center is a special project conducted under provisions of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II Adult Education and Literacy and is administered through the Illinois Community College Board. For the purpose of compliance with Section 511 of PL 101-166 (The Stevens Amendment), 100% federal funds were used to produce this publication. Julie Koffend Yvonne Baginski Adult Learning Resource Center pg. 3 July, 2018 FY19 Calendar of State and National Events Sept. 25-26, 2018 2018 Forum for Excellence Conference (CI/SI Fall Conference) Visit for information. Marriott Hotel & Convention Center Normal, IL Sept.

3 26-27, 2018 National Council for Workforce Education Annual Conference Visit for information. Hilton Hotel Clearwater Beach FL Oct. 2-5, 2018 American Association for Adult & Continuing Education Annual Conference Visit for information. Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach, SC Oct. 13, 2018 Illinois TESOL Fall Workshop Visit for information. Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel Lisle, IL Oct. 25-26, 2018 COABE Virtual Conference Visit for information. Online Oct. 24-27, 2018 International Dyslexia Association Annual Conference Visit for information. Foxwoods Resort Mashantucket, CT Nov. 1-3, 2018 Nat l Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference Visit for information.

4 Kansas City Convention Center Kansas City, MO Nov. 12-14, 2018 National College Transition Network Annual Conference Visit for information. Hyatt Regency Hotel Cambridge, MA Nov. 29, 2018 ICCB Northern Area Administrators Meeting Westin Chicago Northwest Itasca, IL Nov. 30, 2018 Northern IL Adult Education Annual Conference For information, contact Catherine Porter (224) 366-8500 or Westin Chicago Northwest Itasca, IL Feb. 18-21, 2019 Learning Disabilities Association Annual Conference Visit for information. Omni Ft. Worth Hotel Ft. Worth, TX Mar. 6-8, 2019 Illinois Adult and Continuing Educators Association Annual Conference (IACEA) Visit for information. Wyndham City Centre Hotel Springfield, IL Mar.

5 12-15, 2019 International TESOL Annual Convention Visit for information. Georgia International Convention Center Atlanta, GA Spring, 2019 Illinois Adult and Continuing Educators Association Annual Conference (IACEA) Visit for information. Wyndham City Centre Hotel Springfield, IL Spring, 2019 Literacy Volunteers of Illinois Conference Visit for information. TBA Mar. 31-Apr. 3, 2019 Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) Annual Conference Visit for information. Marriott New Orleans New Orleans, LA Adult Learning Resource Center pg. 4 July, 2018 Get Connected with the ALRC! On Twitter Follow us for updates in Adult Education and other news of interest!

6 @ALRC_Illinois If you are not yet on Twitter, go out to and set up an account, then search for us at Illinois Adult Learning Hotline Students or Volunteers Call the Illinois Adult Learning Hotline at 800-321-9511 or online at: for referrals to adult education class near you in: English as a Second Language (ESL) Adult literacy Preparation for high school equivalency (HSE) in English and Spanish Citizenship preparation classes ALRC webpage at ABE/GED Reading Citizenship Digital Literacy ESL & EL Civics Administrators Family Engagement Hotline Learning Disabilities Contact Us Want a one-stop source of PD Information? Check out the PD Portal at Adult Learning Resource Center pg.

7 5 July, 2018 Table of Contents EBRI/STAR/ABE Page Online Courses Introduction to EBRI for Teachers .. 6 Teaching Reading Fluency .. 7 Teaching and Supporting ELLs in ABE Classes .. 7 Teaching Academic Vocabulary 1: A 3-Step Process .. 8 Teaching Academic Vocabulary 2: More Practice 8 Strengthen Your EBRI Teaching Skills with a Virtual Classroom Observation .. 9 Cultural Competence in ESL and ABE/HSE Classrooms .. 9 ESL/IEL-CIVICS/CITIZENSHIP Online Courses Cultural Competence in ESL and ABE/HSE Classrooms .. 9 Math Refresher Modules for ESL Instructors .. 10 Teaching Lower Level ELLs to Talk About Their Work Skills .. 11 Infusing Workforce Preparation at All ESL Levels.

8 11 ESL Foundations: Principles of Communicative Language Teaching and Effective Instruction .. 12 ESL Foundations: Second Language Acquisition .. 12 ESL Foundations: Grouping Strategies .. 12 ESL Foundations: Self Assessment .. 12 Teaching and Managing a Multilevel ESL Class .. 13 Using Learning Stations in the ESL 13 Preparing ELLs for the World of Work with a Mock Job Fair .. 14 Ready, Set, GOAL! Setting Academic and Career Goals with ESL Students .. 14 Illinois IEL/Civics Competencies Overview .. 15 Illinois IEL/Civics Classroom Activity List .. 15 DIGITAL LITERACY Online Courses Creating Online Quizzes and Questionnaires in a Snap with Google Forms .. 16 Teaching Students to Use Email for Academic and Employment 16 Simplify Teacher and Student Presentations with Google Slides.

9 16 Helping Students Conduct Internet Research Efficiently and Skillfully .. 16 Using Technology to Support Instruction .. 17 Creating a Web Page for Instructional Use .. 17 ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS Who can attend workshops and take online courses for Professional Development hours? Persons who teach or work for organizations or programs funded by the: Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Illinois Department of Human Services/New American Initiative (IDHS/NAI) Who can audit online courses? Audit means that no assignments may be submitted, and no certificates with Professional Development hours will be issued. Persons who teach or work for organizations or programs funded by the: Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Illinois Department of Human Services/New American Initiative (IDHS/NAI) Illinois Secretary of State Literacy Office (SOS) All other organizations or programs (non ICCB/IDHS, profit or non profit), contact M nica Mazur for information regarding applicable registration fees at: Adult Learning Resource Center pg.

10 6 July, 2018 ICCB Online New Teacher Orientation Available Year Round Introduction to EBRI (Evidence-based Reading Instruction) for Teachers 3 Professional Development Hours Hours/Fee The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) recognizes the important role that strong basic skills play in an adult learner s potential to successfully complete a high school equivalency certificate, transition to post-secondary education, and enter the workforce. This online course serves as an introduction to EBRI, the focus of reading instruction required by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). The course is divided into six sections that include short presentations, videos, and downloadable resources.