Jane, I am going to be out of the country this summer and won't be able to participate in any class.  However, I would like to hear from you in the FALL.  Sincerely   Annie Walker



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From: Jane Greiner <jgreiner at proliteracy.org>
To: professionaldevelopment at nifl.gov; englishlanguage at nifl.gov; focusonbasics at nifl.gov; assessment at nifl.gov; familyliteracy at nifl.gov
Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 2:50:15 PM
Subject: [ProfessionalDevelopment 2064] Update: New Online Courses on ProfessionalStudiesAE.org


Dear Colleagues, 
Please scroll down to see the facilitated online courses coming up this spring on ProfessionalStudiesAE.org, a new portal for online professional development brought to you by ProLiteracy Worldwide and World Education. 
Please share the following information with those who you think may be interested. Thanks! 
New Courses Go Online in May and June! 
Young Adult Education: Program Design (May 5 - 23, registration now open) 
Topic Area: Serving Young Adults 
In this course, you will think about the benefits and challenges younger learners present for your program. You'll consider how high quality programs adapt to incorporate a younger population, and you'll plan steps to move your program forward.
Managing the Multilevel ESL Classroom (May 12 - June 13, registration now open) 
Topic Area: ESL Instruction 
Using a virtual multilevel ESL classroom as a backdrop, the course leads you through practical strategies for understanding your students' unique needs and managing you own classroom. You'll have ample opportunities to apply the strategies, share ideas with a course partner, and solidify your learning. When you complete the course, you'll have a firm grasp of assessment, lesson planning, materials selection, and structure for the multilevel ESL classroom.
NEW COURSE! Using Cultural Artifacts fo Teach ESL (June 9 - June 20, registration now open) 
Topic Area: ESL Instruction 
Proverbs, folk tales, music, clothing and visual arts - adult English language learners bring cultural knowledge and resources of all kinds to the classroom. Learn how you can tap into this wealth of material to support their learning. This course begins with a look into the complex idea of "culture" and ends with you developing lesson plans that encourage students to explore, discuss, and create cultural artifacts to support literacy and language learning. 
NEW COURSE! Fundamentals of Assessment (June 2 - 16, registration opens Monday, April 14) 
Topic Area: Student Assessment 
Standardized assessments are used everywhere in modern life, but few people really know how they are put together, how they should best be used, and what underlying principles govern their design. This course, the first in a cluster of assessment-related courses, is a layperson's guide to concepts such as reliability, validity, bias, and standard error of measurement. A basic knowledge of these concepts will not only equip you to better understand and deal with standardized assessments, but also help you as a teacher to develop better in-class assessments. 
NEW COURSE!  Assessments Developed by Teachers and Students (June 16 - July 18 registration opens Monday, April 14) 
Topic Area: Student Assessment 
This course takes all the knowledge you've gained in the Fundamentals of Assessment course and helps you apply it to your classroom.  By course's end, you will have expanded your assessment repertoire to include various tools to check day-to-day student progress, "push" your assessments beyond simple quizzes to more dynamic forms, and even involve your students more directly in assessment design.  
Registration Information 
To register please go to http://ProfessionalStudiesAE.org, look for the appropriate topic area, then click on a course title to review the description and registration process. These courses will be processed by ProLiteracy/New Readers Press. 
Questions? Please contact us at 315-422-9121 ext. 283, or e-mail prodev at proliteracy.org 
REMEMBER - ProLiteracy America members receive a 15% discount on all professional development courses! For more information, visit http://www.proliteracy.org/proliteracy_america/membership/


All the best, 
Jane 
Jane Greiner 
Professional Development Coordinator 
ProLiteracy 
1320 Jamesville Avenue 
Syracuse, NY 13210 
315-422-9121 ext. 283 
315-422-6369 fax 
www.proliteracy.org 
jgreiner at proliteracy.org 
Learn more about ProLiteracy's Professional Development at http://www.newreaderspress.com/default_prolit.aspx 
Become a member to receive 25% off New Readers Press products, 15% off Professional Development, and much more!!!  




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