California Adult Literacy Professional Development Project

Description: Successful postsecondary transitions can change the life trajectories of adult learners and their families. According to the statewide data, only 6.5% of adults 25-40 are currently enrolled in higher education while over 25% intend to enroll. Providing effective support for adult learners’ transition to postsecondary education has become one of the critical missions for adult education. This session will feature four California Adult Education Consortia that are implementing innovative, learner‑centered approaches to improve transitions into postsecondary programs. Panelists will share practical insights, lessons learned, and replicable models that other regions can adapt. Featured Implementation Examples: Education to Career Network of North San Diego County: Sustainable Structures and Collaborative Culture Inland Adult Education Consortium: Successful Transition Counseling North Santa Clara County Consortium for Adult Education: Dual Enrollment for All CAEP Students State Center Adult Education Consortium: Student Ambassador ModelPresenters: Kathleen Porter, Emma Diaz, Jenee Crayne, Pang Vangyi

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 students’ vocabulary. 

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.  

Maria Ramirez, StudentClick here to view a transcript [Word document]

Linda Campbell-Wise, Assistant PrincipalKit Bell, Supervisor of ABE, ESL/CBET, & CitizenshipClick here to view a transcript [Word document]

Guillermo Verdin, TeacherMarjorie Schneider, TeacherClick here to view a transcript [Word document]

Marjorie Schneider, TeacherGuillermo Verdin, TeacherClick here to view a transcript [Word document]

Guillermo Verdin, TeacherClick here to view a transcript [Word document]

Marjorie Schneider, TeacherClick here to view a transcript [Word document]

Guillermo Verdin, TeacherClick here to view a transcript [Word document]