Professional Development
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CALPRO Professional Learning Opportunities for February and March 2025 |
CALPRO is offering many learning opportunities for March and April 2025. Visit the CALPRO flyer for more information.
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Facilitated Online Courses |
Accelerated Learning to Facilitate Career Pathways
Dates: March 3 – March 30, 2025
This course will introduce participants to a wide variety of strategies for both program and classroom that move students towards their career goals in the most efficient way possible. Agencies are encouraged to register as a team of at least two members but may include up to four members. An assumption behind this team approach is that that program changes have to be implemented and led by administrators but cannot be successful without the understanding and support from teachers.
Register https://link.edgepilot.com/s/92ec5cf0/S61CZCS11EiFMKflcyMklQ?u=https://bit.ly/4gvKPss
Evidence-Based Writing Instruction in the ESL Classroom
Dates: March 10 – April 6, 2025
This course helps participants improve their writing instruction for ESL students by applying 1) research-based instructional techniques, 2) protocols for analyzing students’ work, and 3) guided instructional plans.
Register https://link.edgepilot.com/s/0db02af7/je6mKptGTkCd8e2e5aK4oQ?u=https://bit.ly/4hH6Mpu
NEW! Teaching Math to Adults
Dates: March 10 – March 16, 2025
Discover innovative strategies to transform math instruction in this one-week CALPRO Math Course designed for adult educators. Through a blend of engaging activities and a live webinar, participants will explore the Standards of Mathematical Practice (SMPs) and their practical application in fostering student success. This course delves into the science of brain-based learning to address math anxiety and promote long-term retention. Participants will learn how to create lessons that encourage productive struggle, persistence, and confidence in tackling challenging concepts. Additionally, the course provides tools to integrate technology and evidence-based instructional routines that enhance engagement and align with the SMPs.
Register https://link.edgepilot.com/s/436d9cda/8xCSch5vv06v4DEvjPv0ZA?u=https://bit.ly/4hGpnml
Motivation and Persistence for the Adult Learner
Dates: March 17 – April 13, 2025
This course will examine nine strategies that help learners persist and offer adult educators the opportunity to practice and internalize them. The course focuses on motivation and persistence and is relevant for teachers and instructional leaders from all content areas within adult education.
Register https://link.edgepilot.com/s/29748350/PpgE3TtINEWwyY6Hd5ohwQ?u=https://bit.ly/40Nt2av
Understanding the Adult Learner
Dates: April 7 – May 4, 2025
This course examines how adults learn and the implications for adult literacy programs. It explores the unique characteristics of adult learners as well as adult motivation, needs, and self-concept and their effect on learning. The course also explores adult development and the implications for effective teaching.
Register https://link.edgepilot.com/s/712de5a1/PSkt6rHIgk26k1KV7IKS5Q?u=https://bit.ly/4bnLJ9P
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CALPRO Communities of Practice |
Civic Engagement through Democratic Literacy (LACC)
Date: March 7, 2025
Civic Education and Democratic Literacy play a pivotal role in empowering students to become engaged and informed citizens. Individuals equipped with this knowledge understand political and civic systems, allowing them to navigate these systems effectively and contribute meaningfully to the improvement of their communities.
The goal of this CoP is to enhance the capacity of adult educators and programs to provide instruction that amplifies student perspective and voice, builds civic engagement, and dives deep into participatory approaches to democratic processes for adults including those who are developing literacy and language skills.
Register https://link.edgepilot.com/s/681566b8/tBDPa_bDTEOYlOJCVJlavw?u=https://bit.ly/4fXgmnH
Universal Design for Learning: Developing Programs for Adults with Learning Disabilities (Grossmont Adult Education)
Dates: March 31—May 25, 2025
This CoP incorporates the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and introduces accommodations and modifications that support learning, self-determination, and success. This interactive community of practice offers an opportunity to discuss the challenges adult education professionals face while supporting adults with learning disabilities and share strategies and tools that work.
https://link.edgepilot.com/s/e0c74866/eiJHkOGvyEmWinZjEv7_cA?u=https://bit.ly/43m4TuL for more information.
Motivating Learners and Implementing English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards (Turlock Adult School)
Date: April 15, 2025
It takes persistence as well as effective instruction for adult learners to significantly increase their skills to achieve their goals, whether it is in their community, workplace, or in postsecondary education. Adult educators can support learners to persist and efficiently gain relevant skills by implementing standard-based instruction and evidence-based motivation strategies. This tailored community of practice (CoP) provides an overview of the motivation strategies and introduces the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards. The CoP will provide an opportunity for participants to plan classroom activities that incorporate the standards and motivation strategies.
https://link.edgepilot.com/s/671dbc29/xvBBYQZ45kuO3hDol1E1fg?u=https://bit.ly/3QQDppj for more information.
Evidence-Based Writing Instruction (San Joaquin Adult Education Consortium)
This community of practice helps participants improve their writing instruction for their adult students by applying research-based instructional techniques. This hands-on workshop is intended to guide teachers to prepare and deliver instruction, including appropriate instructional supports that promote student achievement.
Date: April 25, 2025
https://link.edgepilot.com/s/d6dd076c/qfIBheWmKESm89pBVDiRWg?u=https://bit.ly/4btQiiB for more information.
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CALPRO Webinars |
Administrators Forum Webinar: Integrated Education and Training and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Guidance and Support
Date: March 26, 2025, 2:00—3:00 pm
This 60-minute webinar will provide guidance and support to California adult education administrators and leaders on IET and IELCE policy, planning and practice.
Visit https://link.edgepilot.com/s/e0f5913d/MLrAeHF1s0uGHcW9XvsuiQ?u=https://bit.ly/41rfyS9 for more information.
Research Forum Webinar: Unlocking Literacy: Reading and Writing Strategies for Adult Learners
Effective reading and writing skills are fundamental to personal and professional success. This webinar will focus on effective strategies for teaching reading and writing to adult learners. Participants will explore evidence-based practices, engaging instructional techniques, and resources that can be used to enhance literacy skills. The session will cover approaches to address diverse learning needs, promote lifelong learning, and support adults in achieving their literacy goals.
Date: April 8, 2025, 1:00—2:00 pm
Visit https://link.edgepilot.com/s/50b3ac30/y99Dp8taC0aHEIEir3I_6w?u=https://bit.ly/4hcwuBE for more information.
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Professional Development Links |
Professional Development Opportunity - February 2025: CALPRO IET Virtual Workroom
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Research-Based Practices - February 2025: Adult Education Strategies: Identifying and Building Evidence of Effectiveness
Access the resource at https://link.edgepilot.com/s/eafc99e5/5tlZC_I6jU2KVSUFiqwplQ?u=https://bit.ly/43Ee8Eo
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CALPRO Self-Directed Courses |
Would you rather learn at your own pace? Don’t forget about CALPRO’s fifteen ongoing online self-directed courses.
Visit our website and check our Event Calendar frequently; more opportunities for professional development are added as they become available.
Planning professional development at your program? Host a regional training for your site!
Unlocking Literacy: Reading and Writing Strategies for Adult LearnersEffective reading and writing skills are fundamental to personal and professional success. This webinar will focus on effective strategies for teaching reading and writing to adult learners. Participants will explore evidence-based practices, engaging instructional techniques, and resources that can be used to enhance literacy skills. The session will cover approaches to address diverse learning needs, promote lifelong learning, and support adults in achieving their literacy goals. Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Save the Date: Embracing Productive Struggle in Math (Part 2)Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 1 PM with Matt Wallace CALPRO professional development opportunities are available to all California Adult Education Program (CAEP) agencies and employees. |