National Institute for Literacy - Upcoming Discussion List Events

More information will be included as it becomes available for these upcoming discussions. Please come back and visit often.

Date	Topic	Discussion List
January 2009
January 12 - 16	The Role of Visuals in Health Communication	Health Literacy
January 12 - 16	Managing Programs for Adult English Language Learners	Adult English Language Learners
January 19 - 23	Literacy for Social Change (The Integration of Literacy and Action) - What could it mean for you?	Adult Literacy Professional Development
January 26 - 30	Working with English Language Learners with Limited Literacy in their Native Language(s)	Adult English Language Learners
February
Date	Topic	Discussion List
February 2 - 6	Transitions of ABE and ESOL Students to Higher Opportunities	Assessment

Topic	Discussion List
Upcoming Events
Coming soon: GED and Accommodations	Learning Disabilities
Coming soon: Research Findings Related to Adult Students' Independent Web Browsing	Technology
Findings of the National Early Literacy Panel	Family Literacy
VESL Program Assessment; Soft Skills; Integrated Vocational and Language Training	Workplace

Month Held	Topic	Discussion List
2008 Events
December 8 - 12	Using Data for Program Improvement	Assessment
December 1 - 12	Creating Networks to Support Women's Literacy	Diversity and Literacy
November 17 - 21	New Designs in Online and Distance Learning	Special Topics
November 17 - 24	Photonovella Discussion	Health Literacy
September 22 - 23	The Dyslexia Research Registry: Making the Difference in Reading Research!	Learning Disabilities
July 21 – 25	Tennessee ESOL in the Workplace	Workplace Literacy
July 7 – 14	Student Involvement and Critical Thinking in Adult Literacy	Adult Literacy Professional Development
June 9 - 20	Implementing State Adult Education Content Standards	Special Topics
May 12 - 16	Reading and Adult English Language Learners	Adult English Language Learners
March 17 - 21	Transition from Corrections to Community Education	Special Topics
February 25 - 29	Formative Assessment	Special Topics
February 18 - 29	Discussing Diversity and Power Issues for Professional Development in Adult Literacy	Poverty, Race, Women, and Literacy
February 4 - 8	Comprehension Monitoring Strategies for Adult Readers	Family Literacy
February 4 - 8	Strategies for Innovation in Community College ESL	Assessment
January 9-11	Learning Disabilities and Ohio: Policies and Professional Development	Learning Disabilities