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 - February 2, 2023
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 engaging video highlights how state adult education agencies and local IET program providers have responded to the specific needs of the beginning-level ABE and ESL learning demographic while also addressing the labor market needs of the region. The video introduces two strategies for responding to regional and local needs: incorporating bridge programming and embedding stackable credentials within the IET pathway.
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 policy
Lori Howard from CASAS to present on the IELCE planning process and updates
CALPRO IET SMEs Amy Dalsimer and Sudie Whalen discuss high-quality IET program design and CALPRO resources and PD
January 21, 2025
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.
January 29, 2025
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!
