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Tweet Up and Blogging from the 2010 COABE/ProLiteracy Conference

Jackie Taylor — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:07:57 +0000

Hello!

Are you going to Conference? Plan to add your perspective to the NCL Blog. Share what you learn on public policy and advocacy so other adult literacy advocates can benefit from your ideas. Advocacy is a team effort! Tell your colleagues who are staying home to bookmark this space and watch for updates.

If you are not going to Conference, this Blog offers a way to participate. Share your comments/questions for any of the sessions listed below. Check back for session handouts you can download.

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Federal Legislative Update

Jackie Taylor — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:46:21 +0000

Popularly known as the “Policy Panel” that has drawn over 400 participants each conference, this preconference provides you an exclusive opportunity to interact with panelists for an in-depth look at the federal legislative issues. National adult education leaders will update you on federal legislative developments in adult education and related areas. Then join roundtable discussions led by panelists, examine how policy affects practice, and target policy change in areas that concern you most. Create a plan; bring it home.

Monday, March 15, 8:30 – 11:30 am

Boulevard C

Panelists:

Jeff Carter, Policy and Government Affairs Director, ProLiteracy
Art Ellison, NH State Director; Public Policy Committee…

Pathways and Advocacy: Building the Grassroots Base

Jackie Taylor — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:42:13 +0000

The session features practical, hands-on strategies for planning and implementing a successful grassroots advocacy program. Participants will discuss strategies and tactics and create action plans that integrate advocacy with community and business partnerships. Built on the successes from the National Coalition for Literacy grassroots advocacy symposia, with generous support from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, you will hear from local and state level advocates on how they have implemented successful advocacy campaigns.

Monday, March 15, 12:30 – 3:30 pm

Boulevard C

Panelists:

Brenda Brown, Vice President, Adult Education, Middle Georgia Technical College
Dorothy Ferguson, Coordinator, Adult Education, Middle Georgia Technical College
Art Ellison, NH State Director,…

Public Policy Debate

Jackie Taylor — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:34:02 +0000

For the first time ever, a panel of experts at conference will explore different perspectives on hot policy issues that affect adult education[i] in the U.S. today. COABE and ProLiteracy Members not attending conference can also participate in the debates live via Webinar.

Topic 1: Investing in the Lowest Level Learners

The first topic explores whether and to what extent federal and state monies should be invested in the lowest level of learner in an economic and political climate that is focused almost entirely on jobs creation economic stimulus.

Topic 2: Adult Education: Situated in Education or Labor?

The second topic explores whether, in the context of…

Implementing the Vision: Initiatives and Resources to Foster Integration Through the Naturalization Process

Jackie Taylor — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:27:31 +0000

This workshop will highlight the demographic trends and policy developments leading U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to encourage civic participation by providing tools and resources for immigrants and communities that serve them to facilitate the naturalization process and celebrate citizenship.

Wednesday, March 17, 2:45 – 3:35 pm

Northwest Seven (Lower Level)

Presenter:

Rachael Shaw, Management and Program Analyst, Office of Citizenship, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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Lakeside Chat With Cheryl Keenan, Part I and Part II

Jackie Taylor — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:23:13 +0000

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what is new at the US Dept. of Education’s Office of Adult and Vocational Education. Ms. Keenan will share information and news about OVAE’s initiatives and will answer your questions in this highly interactive double session.

Part I: Wednesday, March 17, 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Part II: Wednesday, March 17, 2:45 –3:45 pm

Location for Part I and Part II: Blackstone Hotel, Crystal Ballroom (4th Floor)

Presenter:

Cheryl Keenan, Director of Adult Education and Literacy, Office of Vocational and Adult Education

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The Next Dimension * Career Pathways

Jackie Taylor — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:19:41 +0000

Adult education has many dimensions—literacy, ESOL, GED, high school, family literacy, etc. Due to the severe economic situation, adult educators are being asked to add a complex additional dimension to our work—career pathways. What are the subsequent national, state, and local implications for policy, practice, and professional development?

Thursday, March 18, 8:00 – 9:00 am

Blackstone Hotel, Crystal Ballroom (4th Floor)

Presenter:

Lennox McLendon, Executive Director, National Adult Education Professional Development Consortium (NAEPDC)

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Strategic Partnering in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Context

Jackie Taylor — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:16:23 +0000

During challenging economic times, it is increasingly important to leverage resources, foster collaboration, and develop partnerships at both the state and local levels. Participants in this session will discuss how systems and organizations can work together in order to access American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds.

Thursday, March 18, 10:30 – 11:30 am

Blackstone Hotel, Inspiration Studio (5th Floor)

Presenter:

Jeffrey A. Fantine, State Director of Adult Education, Maine Department of Education

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Key Elements of Effective Advocacy

Jackie Taylor — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:12:47 +0000

Learn key elements of effective advocacy at the state and federal levels: what you can do as an advocate, and strategies that lead to increased funding—including how to cultivate champions for adult education and literacy. Create a local advocacy plan; leave with resources and ideas that you can use tomorrow.

Thursday, March 18, 9:15 – 10:15 am

Northwest Four (Lower Level)

Presenters:

Jackie Taylor, NCL Public Policy Committee Co-Chair; Advocacy Co-Chair, Tennessee Association of Adult and Community Education (TAACE)
Marsha L. Tait, NCL Public Policy Committee Co-Chair

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WIA Update

Jackie Taylor — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:01:17 +0000

Following her keynote address, Brenda Dann-Messier (Assistant Secretary of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education) and Cheryl Keenan (Director of Adult Education and Literacy, Office of Vocational and Adult Education) will update conference attendees about reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act. The session will be moderated by David C. Harvey, President and CEO of ProLiteracy. Do not miss this chance to learn what is happening with the federal legislation that authorizes adult basic education in the US.

Thursday, March 18, 1:45 –2:45 pm

Continental Ballroom B (Lobby Level)

Presenters:

Brenda Dann-Messier, Assistant Secretary, Office of Vocational and Adult Education
Cheryl Keenan, Director of Adult…