Orlando, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/02/2010 -- This is an inclusive list of the professional development/training events happening throughout the state of Florida. All events are free unless otherwise indicated. These events are all made possible through the support of the Florida Department of Education, Division of Career and Adult Education.
STAR Training Workshop Series-Region V
Student Achievement in Reading (STAR) is not a reading curriculum. It is a comprehensive Tool Kit and training package built upon evidence-based reading instructional strategies. STAR will help adult education teachers and administrators improve reading outcomes among intermediate level learners.
When: February 3, 2010 9am-4pm
Where: 5400 Sheridan Street, Hollywood, Florida
For more information, call 800-273-1030
Sponsored by the Region V Training Council.
RTC Face-to-Face-ATC
When: February 3, 2010 from 2pm-4:30pm
For more information and details about time and location, contact Sarah at 386-506-3704.
Sponsored by the Region III Training Council.
Administrators Best Practices Workshop
When: February 4, 2010 from 9am-3pm
For more information and details about time and location, contact Sarah at 386-506-3704
Sponsored by the Region III Training Council.
FLC's 7th Annual Leadership Institute
Designed for directors and program coordinators of non-profit adult literacy organizations, this two day institute will feature workshops and discussions on issues of common interest such as strategic planning, program capacity building, and fund development, just to name a few. It will also provide an opportunity to network and share promising practices with other literacy practitioners.
When: February 4, 2010 10am-5pm
Where: Mission Inn Resort, 10400 County Road 48, Howey in the Hills, FL 34737
For more information, contact Yari Payne at 407-246-7110.
Sponsored by the Florida Literacy Coalition.
FLC's 7th Annual Leadership Institute
Designed for directors and program coordinators of non-profit adult literacy organizations, this two day institute will feature workshops and discussions on issues of common interest such as strategic planning, program capacity building, and fund development, just to name a few. It will also provide an opportunity to network and share promising practices with other literacy practitioners.
When: February 5, 2010 8:30am-4:30pm
Where: Mission Inn Resort, 10400 County Road 48, Howey in the Hills, FL 34737
For more information, contact Yari Payne at 407-246-7110.
Sponsored by the Florida Literacy Coalition.
CASAS Certification
CASAS is a full day training specifically addressing the implementation of CASAS within an ESOL program. It is designed for the new teacher or new to administrating CASAS. Included in this training is a section on what is used in Florida's programs. Participants are entered into a data base as trained and certified as CASAS test administrators.
When: February 5, 2010 9am-4pm
Where: 401 West State Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
For more information, call 813-974-0045.
Sponsored by the Region II Training Council.
Region II: Digital Citizenship: Responsible Behavior in a Digital Society
This workshop will introduce you to the concept of becoming a Digital Citizen and introduce the Nine elements that make up a Digital Citizenship program. We'll discuss issues like proper email etiquette, communicating in a digital society, and buying and selling on the Internet, legal issues dealing with copyright and plagiarism and many others. Come prepared to learn!
When: February 5, 2010 9am-3pm
Where: 1014 SW 7th Road, Ocala, FL 34471
For more information, call 813-974-0045.
Sponsored by the Region II Training Council.
Region II: Increasing Local Data Quality and Moving from Accountability to Program Improvement
This training is designed for team participation from each adult education site. Teams should include teachers, data persons, and administrators. As a result of this training, participants will: 1. Acquire a more encompassing view of data, data use, and how NRS data is just a piece of the Florida Adult Education data system; 2. Develop trust in the quality of your data; 3. Be prepared to collect assessment data, and learn how to utilize the new data for program improvement; 4. Build a Data Quality Learning Community. This training will provide participants with the opportunity to develop a work plan which ensures improved data quality to maximize funding.
When: February 5, 2010 9am-1pm
Where: 300 NW 83rd Street, Building R, Gainesville, FL 32606
For more information, call 813-974-0045.
Sponsored by the Region II Training Council.
Volunteer Tutor Training
When: February 6, 2010 from 9am-1pm
Where: 1600 21st Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
To register please call 772-778-2223.
Sponsored by the Literacy Services of Indian River County, Inc. and the Florida Literacy Coalition.
New Tutor Training Workshop
When: February 6, 2010 10am-3pm
Where: 8916 North Blvd., Tampa, FL 33604
For more information or to register, call 813-279-3650.
Sponsored by the Hillsborough Literacy Council and the Florida Literacy Coalition.
New Tutor Training Workshop
When: February 9, 2010 12pm-4pm
Where: 1750 17th Street, Sarasota, FL 34234
For more information or to register, call the Literacy Council of Sarasota at 941-955-0421.
Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota and the Florida Literacy Coalition.
GED Math-A Three Part Series (Region I)
Topics to be included are algebra, functions, patterns, nu,number operations, number sense, measurement, data analysis, and probability.
When: February 10, 2010 from 8:30am-1pm
Where: 908 W Hwy 90, DeFuniak Springs, FL
To register, please email Lisa Jones (jonesl@ace-leon.org) the following information:
Name; Agency; Email; and Phone.
Sponsored by the Region I Training Council.
Region II: Increasing Local Data Quality and Moving from Accountability to Program Improvement
This training is designed for team participation from each adult education site. Teams should include teachers, data persons, and administrators. As a result of this training, participants will: 1. Acquire a more encompassing view of data, data use, and how NRS data is just a piece of the Florida Adult Education data system; 2. Develop trust in the quality of your data; 3. Be prepared to collect assessment data, and learn how to utilize the new data for program improvement; 4. Build a Data Quality Learning Community. This training will provide participants with the opportunity to develop a work plan which ensures improved data quality to maximize funding.
When: February 10, 2010 9am-1pm
Where: 300 NW 83rd Street, Building R, Gainesville, FL 32606
For more information, call 813-974-0045.
Sponsored by the Region II Training Council.
Region II: Increasing Local Data Quality and Moving from Accountability to Program Improvement This training is designed for team participation from each adult education site. Teams should include teachers, data persons, and administrators. As a result of this training, participants will: 1. Acquire a more encompassing view of data, data use, and how NRS data is just a piece of the Florida Adult Education data system; 2. Develop trust in the quality of your data; 3. Be prepared to collect assessment data, and learn how to utilize the new data for program improvement; 4. Build a Data Quality Learning Community. This training will provide participants with the opportunity to develop a work plan which ensures improved data quality to maximize funding.
When: February 10, 2010 9am-1pm
Where: 300 NW 83rd Street, Building R, Gainesville, FL 32606
For more information, call 813-974-0045.
Sponsored by the Region II Training Council.
Region IV: Increasing Local Data Quality and Moving from Accountability to Program Improvement
This training is designed for team participation from each adult education site. Teams should include teachers, data persons, and administrators. As a result of this training, participants will: 1. Acquire a more encompassing view of data, data use, and how NRS data is just a piece of the Florida Adult Education data system; 2. Develop trust in the quality of your data; 3. Be prepared to collect assessment data, and learn how to utilize the new data for program improvement; 4. Build a Data Quality Learning Community. This training will provide participants with the opportunity to develop a work plan which ensures improved data quality to maximize funding.
When: February 11, 2010 9am-1pm
Where: 2920 N 40th Street, Tampa, FL 33605
For more information, call 813-974-0045.
Sponsored by the Region IV Training Council.
Keep Falling in Love with Web-based Resources
Face to face, recommended as a follow up to Virtual Workshop: Falling in Love with Web-based resources. You've heard about Web 2.0 but what exactly is it? Why is it important for you, but also for your students? Come get hands-on experience with some Web 2.0 technology tolls that can help you and your students create exciting products like pod-casts all while integrating subject-matter skills and meeting content standards. It'll be easy, fun, and engaging.
When: February 12, 2010 9am-1pm
Where: 401 West State Street, Jacksonville, FL
For more information, contact Region II Training Council at 813-974-0045.
Sponsored by Region II Training Council.
Region IV: Increasing Local Data Quality and Moving from Accountability to Program Improvement
This training is designed for team participation from each adult education site. Teams should include teachers, data persons, and administrators. As a result of this training, participants will: 1. Acquire a more encompassing view of data, data use, and how NRS data is just a piece of the Florida Adult Education data system; 2. Develop trust in the quality of your data; 3. Be prepared to collect assessment data, and learn how to utilize the new data for program improvement; 4. Build a Data Quality Learning Community. This training will provide participants with the opportunity to develop a work plan which ensures improved data quality to maximize funding.
When: February 12, 2010 9am-1pm
Where: 2855 Colonial Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33966
For more information, call 813-974-0045.
Sponsored by the Region IV Training Council.
Beyond CASAS-Implementation Strategies
This interactive training will provide Adult ESOL instructors with effective strategies in the classroom to help with the CASAS assessment. Handouts will be provided to go along with all the activities.
When: February 12, 2010 9am-12pm
Where: 1014 SW 7th Road, Ocala, Florida
For more information, call 813-974-0045
Sponsored by Region II Training Council.
Health Literacy For ESOL
This engaging training will provide Adult ESOL instructors with information and strategies to increase awareness of health issues for ESOL students and their families.
When: February 12, 2010 from 1pm-4pm
Where: 1014 SW 7th Road, Ocala, FL 34471
For more information, call 813-974-0045
Sponsored by the Region II Training Council.
Retention/Transition Workshop
When: February 15, 2010 12pm-10pm
For more information and location details, please contact Sarah at 386-506-3704.
Sponsored by the Region III Training Council.
GED-Pump Up Your Graphic Literacy
When: February 15, 2010 from 12pm-1pm
For more information and details about location, please call Sarah at 386-506-3704.
Sponsored by the Region III Training Council.
Transitioning to Post-secondary Education and the Workplace: Bridging the Gap
Workshop will provide information about similarities and differences between GED and college placement tests, sample questions from the COMPASS and ACCUPLACER and much more.
When: February 16, 2010 8:30am-3:30pm
Where: 530 La Solona Ave., Arcadia, FL 34266
For more information, call 863-494-4222.
Sponsored by Region IV Training Council.
Transitioning to Post-secondary Education and the Workplace: Bridging the Gap
Workshop will provide participants with information on similarities and differences between GED and common college placement tests, sample questions from the COMPASS and ACCUPLACER and much more.
When: February 17, 2010 8:30am-3:30pm
Where: 604 S Central Ave., Lakeland, FL 33815
For more information, call 863-499-2835.
Sponsored by Region IV Training Council.
ELL Literacy Tutor Training Workshop
This one-day English Language Learner Workshop is offered to anyone interested in becoming a volunteer tutor of adults whose first language is not English, and who want to improve their English speaking skills. No foreign language skills or prior teaching experience is required. Workshop objectives include learning conversation techniques, viewing teaching materials available for use, and giving participants the confidence that they can teach someone how to speak English. After the training, you will be prepared to volunteer at the Calhoun County Public Library Learning Center, the Jackson County Public Library Learning Center or other local programs. Registration required.
When: February 20, 2010 8:30am-2:30pm
Where: 2929 Green Street, Marianna, FL 32446
For more information, contact Ann Bryan at the Jackson County Public Library at 850-482-9124.
Sponsored by the Jackson County Public Library and the Florida Literacy Coalition.
Region II: Increasing Local Data Quality and Moving from Accountability to Program Improvement
This training is designed for team participation from each adult education site. Teams should include teachers, data persons, and administrators. As a result of this training, participants will: 1. Acquire a more encompassing view of data, data use, and how NRS data is just a piece of the Florida Adult Education data system; 2. Develop trust in the quality of your data; 3. Be prepared to collect assessment data, and learn how to utilize the new data for program improvement; 4. Build a Data Quality Learning Community. This training will provide participants with the opportunity to develop a work plan which ensures improved data quality to maximize funding.
When:February 24, 2010 9am-1pm
Where: 401 West State Street, Jacksonville, FL 32210
For more information, call 813-974-0045.
Sponsored by the Region II Training Council.
GED Math-A Three Part Series (Region 1)
Topics to be included are algebra, functions, patterns, number operations, number sense, measurement, data analysis, and probability.
When:February 24, 2010 8:30am-1pm
Where: 908 W Hwy 90, Defuniak Springs, FL
to register email jonesl@ACE-Leon.org with name, agency, address, email, and phone.
Sponsored by the Region 1 Training Council.
Jacksonville GED Math Series IV-Algebra and Problem Areas
When: February 26, 2010 9am-1pm
Where: 401 West State Street, Jacksonville, FL
For more information, call 813-974-0045.
Sponsored by Region II Training Council.
Tutor Training Workshop (St. Petersburg)
This 10-hour workshop provides instruction in ESOL and the Laubach Method used for teaching an adult how to read. At the end of the workshop, tutors are certifies as ESOL and/or Laubach tutors and are assigned to a school location with a student in the St. Petersburg or Seminole areas.
When: February 26, 2010 6:45pm-9:45pm and February 27, 2010 from 8:45am-3:45pm
Where: 140 7th Ave. St. Petersburg, FL
Sponsored by the Literacy Council of St. Petersburg and the Florida Literacy Coalition.
About the Florida Literacy Coalition
Established in 1985, The Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC) promotes, supports and advocates for the effective delivery of quality adult and family literacy services in the state of Florida. As a statewide umbrella literacy organization and the host of Florida’s State Literacy Resource Center, FLC provides a range of services to support more than 300 adult education, literacy and family literacy providers throughout Florida. Special emphasis is placed on assisting community based literacy organizations with their training and program development needs.