This page provides links to videos relevant to adult educators in California. The goal of this video library is to increase individual adult educators' access to professional development on emerging priority topics. You can browse the videos by audience or topic and view videos specific to applicable CALPRO virtual workrooms.
Facilitators:
Jacques LaCour, with Sue Pon
Imagine professional learning in your Adult Education program with immediate teacher buy-in and with tangible student learning. Find out about Lesson Study: what it is and why itâs effective, from research and from Adult Education teacher voices.
This is a three-part series on Lesson Study.
Lesson Study: Truly Inspired Professional Learning Webinar 2: The How
Facilitators:
Jacques LaCour, with Sue Pon
Imagine professional learning in your Adult Education program with immediate teacher buy-in and with tangible student learning. Find out about Lesson Study: what it is and why itâs effective, from research and from Adult Education teacher voices.
This is a three-part series on Lesson Study.
Lesson Study: Truly Inspired Professional Learning Webinar 3: Office Hour - February 9, 2023
This research forum webinar explores ways to foster a positive math identity and embrace productive struggle in adult education classrooms. This webinar focuses on promoting math identity in adult learners and embracing productive struggle in mathematics. Research shows that students who lack confidence in math often give up when faced with challenges, mistakenly thinking that struggling indicates a lack of intelligence. Although struggle can conflict with educatorsâ notions of successful teaching, struggle, and mistakes are the best times for brain growth and are a necessary component of learning and understanding. Teaching that embraces and uses productive struggle helps students apply their learning to new problems and situations.
This 90-minute webinar will provide guidance and support to California adult education administrators and leaders on IET and IELCE policy, planning, and practice. The webinar will feature:Dr. Carolyn Zachry and Dr. Cory Rayala from CDE to provide an overview, guidance and additional information on the IET/IELCE policyLori Howard from CASAS to present on the IELCE planning process and updatesCALPRO IET SMEs Amy Dalsimer and Sudie Whalen discuss high-quality IET program design and CALPRO resources and PD
Presenters: Dr. Carolyn Zachry & Kathleen Porter
Working on your Continuous Improvement Plan? Hear the latest from CDE on the process and goals for this year and get some tips on choosing strong goals and avoiding some common pitfalls.
Join us for an insightful webinar showcasing the integrated healthcare curriculum and instruction presented by two California adult education agencies. We are featuring the Pharmacy Clerk Pathway at Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center and the Phlebotomy Pathway at Saddleback College. Our panel of practitioners will share effective instructional practices and examples of healthcare contextualization. Learn how these programs are designed to support adult English language learners in achieving their healthcare career goals through coordinated efforts.Join us to discover practical strategies for enhancing healthcare pathways in your own programs!
In today's world, media literacy is an essential skill for adults to participate in academic, professional, and community activities. This webinar will explore the importance of media literacy in adult education, providing practical tools and strategies to help learners critically evaluate media sources, understand the impact of media on society, and navigate the digital landscape with confidence. Participants will gain insights into fostering critical thinking and media analysis skills among adult learners, empowering them to become informed and engaged community members.
Facilitators:
Kimberly Kendziora, American Institutes for Research
Sachiko Ozaki Oates, CALPRO/American institutes for Research
Steven A. Casperite, Placer School for Adults
Veronica Tylor, Los Angeles Unified School District's Division of Adult and Career Education
Supporting Student Success Through Social and Emotional Learning
Social and emotional learning (SEL) encompasses developing essential skills for self-awareness, self-management, responsive decision-making, social awareness, and relationship skills. Incorporating SEL principles in adult education programs holds great promise in empowering adult learners with the skills needed for personal growth, career success, and active participation in society. We will also discuss how educators can develop their own social-emotional skills not only to grow and model those skills but also to promote educator well-being. Join this webinar to explore related frameworks, best practices, and resources to implement SEL in your program.
This 60-minute webinar will provide guidance and support to California adult education administrators and leaders on IET and IELCE policy, planning and practice. The webinar will feature:Dr. Carolyn Zachry and Dr. Cory Rayala from CDE introduce the session and provide CDE policy updates.CALPRO IET Subject Matter Experts Amy Dalsimer and Sudie Whalen discuss IET Integrated Syllabus, instruction and program based assessment. Lori Howard from CASAS discusses how the new CDE IET Policy is reflected in the IELCE report and Plan.
Calling all aspiring adult education teachers, and administrators who are hiring teachers! This informative webinar is designed to guide you through the Adult Education Credentialing process. Discover the new, free credentialing program for statewide teacher candidates offered by Santa Clara Unified School District in collaboration with Evergreen Community College. The session also introduces key instructional strategies from CALPRO's new community of practice topic, "Fundamentals of Adult Education Instruction," as well as the opportunity to be a CALPRO trainer on this topic.Session date: April 22, 2025Facilitator: Christine Berdiansky
