Research Forum: Evidence-Based Reading Instruction
CALPRO's Research Forum Webinar:
Evidence-Based Reading Instruction
Presenter: Kristi Reyes
Research Forum: Universal Design for Learning in Action: Applying UDL in Adult Education Classrooms
Description:
This webinar focuses on turning UDL concepts into everyday teaching routines to improve engagement, accessibility, and learner persistence, with examples tailored to adultâeducation contexts. Let's explore concrete instructional strategies, lesson design choices, and learner support.
Presenter: Marie Doerner
Whatâs in a Word? Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary
Facilitator: Marjorie Schneider, Los Angeles Unified School DistrictProviding your ABE, ASE and CTE students with daily doses of direct, explicit vocabulary instruction will improve their ability to say what they mean, understand what others say, think logically, and make positive impressions on others. In this webinar, learn research-based instructional strategies to enrich your studentsâ vocabulary.
Teaching Reading â An Overview of the Basics
Facilitator: Guillermo Verdin, ABE Instructor, Los Angeles Unified School District Division of Adult and Career EducationWhether you are a new teacher or have been teaching for many years, you may have questions about the most effective teaching strategies for assisting adult learners to become independent readers. This webinar gives you an overview of the four areas of reading instruction, and an in-depth look at a model lesson on summarizing as an aspect of reading comprehension.
Made a Difference in My Life
Maria Ramirez, StudentClick here to view a transcript [Word document]
Managed Enrollment
Linda Campbell-Wise, Assistant PrincipalKit Bell, Supervisor of ABE, ESL/CBET, & CitizenshipClick here to view a transcript [Word document]
Assessments
Guillermo Verdin, TeacherMarjorie Schneider, TeacherClick here to view a transcript [Word document]
Instructional Planning
Marjorie Schneider, TeacherGuillermo Verdin, TeacherClick here to view a transcript [Word document]
Alphabetics: Closed Syllable
Guillermo Verdin, TeacherClick here to view a transcript [Word document]