Below you will find session times, descriptions, and more info for the seminar.
Session Times and Descriptions
9:00 AM Sessions | 10:35 AM Sessions | 1:00 PM Sessions
A Closer Look at EARN’s “A Guide to Using an Immigrant Integration Approach in IELCE”
Diana Chavez, EL Civics Specialist and Kim Vinton, Director - ACE Alliance at Restore Education
Description: Join us as we offer the “cliff notes” review of this guide, published by Enhancing Access for Refugees and New Americans (EARN), focusing on "rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation.” The group will also share dynamic conversation about the creative ways we are serving IELCE students across the state.
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Tech Up Your Teaching: Tech-Enhanced Teaching Strategies
Ryan Lett
Description: This engaging and informative training session is designed to equip educators with essential tools and knowledge that will enhance virtual and in-person teaching practices through technology. This session will cover key areas of game-based learning, collaborative tools, and basic AI applications for the classroom. Participants are encouraged to have devices ready to participate in interactive demonstrations.
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Bridging Cultures: Strategies for Supporting International Students in the Classroom and Workforce
Olga Escamilla
Description: Are you interested in gaining strategies to improve understanding of your students and their various cultures? Are you wanting to learn about skills your international students need to integrate into working in the United States. Join in on this session to learn more, share, and start using these strategies in your classroom.
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Program Improvement: How, what, and when it counts the most
Gabriela Tobias and Jazmine Martinez with Restore Education
Description: Participants will explore the key steps to program innovations in times of shifting, such as low recruitment, MSGs, or meeting ambitious targets. They will gain insights into best practices for supporting their management team, planning and implementing effective program interventions, and ensuring relevance of activities to students and their context.
This session will delve into the critical role program management plays in a successful program year and what steps are necessary to succeed in a turnaround situation. Participants will learn about essential teambuilding skills and the impact of motivation upon program staff. The session will include a detailed overview of innovative workforce training and employer solutions, engaging programming, creative partnerships, and community outreach. Attendees will gain insights from lessons learned and review example IET and workplace literacy partnerships. Participants will leave with ideas they can implement to support their students in building career pathways.
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Integrating Digital Literacy into ESL Lessons
Glenda Rose - TCALL
Description: In this session, we will look at ways to seamlessly include digital literacy in lessons for English language learners of all levels.
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How A.I. Can Transform Adult Education
Irene Ramos
Description: Unlock the potential of artificial intelligence to enhance your instruction and better meet the needs of adult learners. In this interactive 90-minute session, we’ll explore practical ways to use AI tools to save time, personalize learning, and create more engaging lessons. You’ll discover strategies for using AI to generate customized materials, support multilingual learners, streamline assessments, and foster critical thinking. Whether you're new to AI or already experimenting, you'll leave with actionable ideas and resources you can apply right away in your classroom. Let’s make teaching smarter, not harder!
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Awards Ceremony - Join us for the 2025 TALAE Awards ceremony. (Informational)
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Advocating for Growth: Crafting Compelling Op-Eds to Champion Adult Education
Dr. Joel Floyd and Dr. Jenny McCormack from Ignite Career Foundation
Description: In this session, participants will explore innovative strategies for advocacy in adult education, focusing on the powerful communication tools of social media and op-eds. Attendees will learn how to effectively leverage social media platforms to amplify their advocacy efforts, engage diverse audiences, and drive meaningful conversations around adult education. Additionally, the session will delve into the art of crafting compelling op-eds to influence public opinion, shape policy discussions, and elevate the visibility of critical issues in adult education.
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Empowering Adult Learners: Navigating Financial Literacy Resources
Liz Moya
Description: Join us for a comprehensive webinar navigating the FinLit Resource Bank to enhance financial literacy among adult learners. Be ready to navigate the FinLit Wakelet platform and gain hands-on experience in utilizing these resources and tools to support learners and prepare them to make informed financial decisions.
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to empower your adult learners in their financial journeys. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching toolkit and make a lasting impact on your students' financial literacy!
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Caution! Beware of Cognitive Overload! – How “less” is “better” in ESL, GED, IET and ITP Classrooms
Claudette Session
Description: The human brain is remarkable, but it has limits! When our instruction respects those limits, learning occurs, and performance gains abound. Do your lessons and activities effectively acknowledge how adults process, organize and store content? Join this highly interactive presentation to explore evidence-based, engaging teaching strategies that support learning and prevent “brain strain” a.k.a. information overload.
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