Apply now to Literacy Texas to be considered for Literacy Volunteer Training Initiative reimbursement of expenses to attend or participate in one of the workshops described below. The Literacy Volunteer Training Initiative is a service objective of TCALL’s Clearinghouse Project, an adult education state leadership activity funded by the Texas Education Agency in collaboration with Texas LEARNS.
To apply for a reimbursement please complete and EMAIL the application to Literacy Texas (debbie.johnson at literacytexas.org) by March 26, 2010. You will be notified by email of the status of your request by March 29, 2010.
One-Day Conference
Nonprofit Management Forum
Strengthening the capacity of Nonprofit Organizations
Friday, April 9, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Annenberg Presidential Conference Center
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Regular Registration (closes March 31): $50 per person
Onsite Registration: $75 per person
For more information, visit Nonprofit Management Forum
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Online CoursesCreating Engaging ESL Activities Using Computers
April 12 to May 21, 2010 (12-hour course)
Course Webinar: 1:00–2:00 p.m. (ET), May 21
Instructor: Diana Satin
Research shows that interesting, engaging learning activities using productivity software increase students' motivation and help them learn English. In addition, more and more jobs require computer skills. Students who can use computers effectively expand their career options in countless ways.
Through this course, you will integrate computer software into your ESL instruction. You'll identify the steps necessary to incorporate computer software applications into lesson plans, including analyzing specific language and computer skills. You will finish the course having developed, tested, and refined a learning activity for your own classroom.
Course details and registration: http://www.newreaderspress.com/Items.aspx?hierId=6590
Number Sense: Teaching About Parts and Wholes
April 12 to May 21, 2010 (12-hour course)
Instructor: Jean Stephens
Teaching students how to use estimation, mental math, benchmarking, and calculators will enhance their conceptual understanding of numbers and what numbers represent. This course focuses on helping adult students develop number sense by addressing two key questions: When is it necessary to have an exact answer, and when is an estimate sufficient? When calculation is necessary, which tool is appropriate to use? This course examines how students develop and apply number sense and provides numerous teaching strategies and activities that you can apply to your teaching right away.
Course details and registration: http://www.newreaderspress.com/Items.aspx?hierId=6503
College Readiness for Adults: Beyond Academic Preparation!
Course Dates: April 22 to June 9, 2010 (21-hour course)
Instructor: Cynthia Zafft
The overall objective of this course is to assist educators, counselors, administrators and postsecondary partners to better prepare their students for postsecondary education. Together, we will identify, organize, and reflect on the broad array of readiness skills and abilities that adults need to be successful in postsecondary education and training. Then, each of us will consider how to change our practice to incorporate what we have learned. The course was developed and written by Cynthia Zafft, Principal Investigator for the National College Transition Network, World Education.
Course details and registration: http://professionalstudiesae.worlded.org/index.html#ctreadi
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These online professional development courses are offered through ProfessionalStudiesAE.org, a partnership of ProLiteracy and World Education. The participant fee is $179 for the 12-hour courses and $249 for the 21-hour course (College Readiness for Adults). And these are just a few of the numerous courses offered by ProfessionalStudiesAE.org - a partnership of ProLiteracy and World Education. During these facilitated, online courses you will engage in self-paced activities and readings, as well as electronic discussions and webinars (real-time online meetings) with the instructors and course participants. For more information, please contact prodev at proliteracy.org or literacy@worlded.org.__________________________________
These professional development funds are provided through the Literacy Volunteer Training Initiative, one of the service objectives of TCALL’s Clearinghouse Project, an adult education state leadership activity funded by the Texas Education Agency in collaboration with Texas LEARNS.
Reimbursement recipients will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis from among those who are eligible in that their program is nonprofit, utilizes volunteers, and does not currently receive state or federal WIA Title II AEFLA professional development funds. Final decisions are the sole responsibility of the Literacy Texas Board of Directors, subject to review by TCALL Clearinghouse staff
Reimbursement amount is a maximum of $500 of allowable expenses for each attendee from an approved program.
See https://fmx.cpa.state.tx.us/fmx/travel/textravel/index.php for allowable expenses.
To apply for a reimbursement please complete and EMAIL an application to Literacy Texas at debbie.johnson at literacytexas.org by March 26, 2010. You will be notified by email of the status of your request by March 29, 2010. Complete one application per program to be considered for reimbursement. Funds are limited and will be allocated on a first come/first served basis to eligible applicants.
You must register for the workshops and pay all registration fees and expenses. Your program will be reimbursed by TCALL after the conference. Each program will collect expense receipts and submit an invoice to TCALL for reimbursement. You may be reimbursed for registration fees, hotel, travel and food up to the allowable amount. We hope you will participate in one of these events and use this reimbursement to subsidize your program's professional development budget.
Literacy Texas recognizes that programs may experience a certain amount of turnover in volunteers, tutors, and program leaders. If an individual is approved and is later unable to attend, your program may contact Literacy Texas about substituting another individual to represent your program at the conference.
Do not delay in taking advantage of this opportunity! If you have questions, please email Debbie Johnson, Executive Director of Literacy Texas, at debbie.johnson at literacytexas.org.
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