Upcoming Workshops
Making the Most out of a Multi-Level Class and Incorporating A.I. in the Classroom
Capacity: Limited to 14 attendees. 4 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Friday, March 31, 2023 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: Long Beach, NY
Instructor(s): Lisa Wright
For many of us, our classes are more than just one level. This workshop will focus on strategies and techniques to teach/reach all levels. Educators will also explore the benefits and challenges of using AI, and learn how to use tools and technologies to enhance student learning and engagement.
Please bring a laptop or chromebook.
Program Administrators
Date/Time: Thursday, April 27, 2023 12:00PM – 2:30PM
Location: Huntington Station, NY
Instructor(s): Dr. Martin G. Murphy
Staff of agencies receiving federal or state funds to provide adult literacy services below the post-secondary level are invited to attend this comprehensive statewide update.
Lunch will be served at 12:00 PM.
CareerKits Adapted for Low and Intermediate Level English Language Learners
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 0 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 29, 2023 9:00AM – 11:30AM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Sara Izquierdo
This training is designed to introduce participants to the variety of ESOL adaptations of the NYSED/CUNY CareerKits, with a focus on the 10 sector-specific low level lessons, Adapted NYSED/CUNY CareerKits for Low Level ESOL. The lessons are designed to provide a level-appropriate introduction, with scaffolding and support, to low and mid-level ELLs in their first steps in career exploration. Participants will get an overview of the resources available, and an in-depth look at one of the 10 sector-specific low-level lessons.
Orton-Gillingham Strategies for Reading and Spelling
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 0 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 29, 2023 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Karen Micciche
This training will provide participants with an overview of dyslexia, a brief history of Orton-Gillingham methodology and instruction, and additional resources for teachers who suspect learning disabilities in their classrooms. The bulk of the workshop will be spent exploring useful strategies for decoding and encoding that will engage all students, including those with dyslexia or other language-based learning disabilities. The training will take place both in the morning and afternoon sessions, for a total of 6 hours.
Let's Use Language Supports to Increase Rigor in Your Classrooms!
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 0 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 29, 2023 9:00AM – 11:30AM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Justine Hamilton
We will explore LINCS resources for language strategies and correction and academic language use in our everyday classes.
Using Videos in the ESL Classroom
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 0 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 29, 2023 12:30PM – 3:00PM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Sara Izquierdo
A great video can be the basis of a discussion, grammar lesson, written response, vocabulary lesson, and much more. We will watch a number of short films and commercials to see how we can use them in our classrooms. We will also find sources and effective uses for videos specifically designed for English learners. Participants will leave with a number of great videos and associated lessons.
Let's Use Language Supports to Increase Rigor in Your Classrooms!
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 0 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 29, 2023 12:30PM – 3:00PM
Location: Holtsville, NY
Instructor(s): Justine Hamilton
We will explore LINCS resources for language strategies and correction and academic language use in our everyday classes.
Using Videos in the ESL Classroom
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 0 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, May 06, 2023 9:00AM – 11:30AM
Location: Huntington Station, NY
Instructor(s): Sara Izquierdo
A great video can be the basis of a discussion, grammar lesson, written response, vocabulary lesson, and much more. We will watch a number of short films and commercials to see how we can use them in our classrooms. We will also find sources and effective uses for videos specifically designed for English learners. Participants will leave with a number of great videos and associated lessons.
Making the Most out of a Multi-Level Classroom AM
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 0 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, May 06, 2023 9:00AM – 11:30AM
Location: Huntington Station, NY
Instructor(s): Lisa Wright
For many of us, our classes ae more than just one level. This workshop will focus on strategies and techniques to teach/reach all levels.
Academic Language for ELLs
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 0 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, May 06, 2023 12:30PM – 3:00PM
Location: Huntington Station, NY
Instructor(s): Sara Izquierdo
What you're doing is working! So let's not change it, let's build on it. We'll identify how you're already teaching academic language and how those strategies can be enhanced. We'll find ways to incorporate academic language into a variety of topics using a one-question interview, small group discussion, writing frames and graphing.
Making the Most out of a Multi-Level Classroom PM
Sorry, this workshop is full and is no longer accepting new registrations.
Capacity: Limited to 30 attendees. 0 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Saturday, May 06, 2023 12:30PM – 3:00PM
Location: Huntington Station, NY
Instructor(s): Lisa Wright
For many of us, our classes ae more than just one level. This workshop will focus on strategies and techniques to teach/reach all levels.
TABE Test Administrator Training
Capacity: Limited to 20 attendees. 12 remaining registrations available.
Date/Time: Thursday, May 18, 2023 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Location: Huntington Station, NY
Instructor(s): Martin G. Murphy, Ph.D.
This workshop will focus primarily on the new standardized procedures for administering and scoring the TABE 11 & 12 using the new TABE Directions and Scoring Guides. It will provide participants with a brief overview of the TABE 11 & 12, highlighting the differences in its format and content. Participants will compare and contrast the four levels of the TABE tests and analyze the types of questions asked on the test and the depth of knowledge required of the examinee to successfully respond to these questions. They will understand how the test aligns with state standards. Lastly, they will be able to correlate the test results with the NRS Levels and properly place students at the appropriate levels.
Six professional development hours will be awarded to attendees.
Program Administrators' Meeting
Date/Time: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:00PM – 2:30PM
Location: Huntington Station, NY
Instructor(s): Dr. Martin G. Murphy
Staff of agencies receiving federal or state funds to provide adult literacy services below the post-secondary level are invited to attend this comprehensive statewide update.
Lunch will be served at 12:00 PM.