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Colleagues, Calls for participation, employment, funding, and conference and workshop opportunities, online and other resources. To post information, and/or to receive the bulletin via email, please contact the AEPDC or leave a message at (401-863-2839). 
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(including workforce development workshops, new practitioner Free Financial Literacy Series:5 Steps for Developing a Personal Spending Plan Tuesday, June 22 (6 pm - 8 pm), 132 George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence Join the Center for Women & Enterprise in collaboration with Money Management International for the first workshop of our FREE Financial Literacy series! This workshop will look at the five necessary steps for developing your personal spending plan: calculating net worth, setting goals, developing a budget, savings and wise use of credit. It will also touch on the steps to take if there is a sudeen loss of income due to unemployment, illness, or having one's hours cut at work. About the presenter: Diane M. Santos, RI Education Specialist with Money Management International for 12 years, 7 years as an NFCC certified counselor and the last 5 years as an educator. In her capacity as an educator, Diane partners on a regular basis with Rhode Island Housing, SWAP, RI Family Shelter, Pro-Home, Inc. Church Housing in Newport, Lucy's Hearth in Middletown, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Children's Friend & Service, BVCAP in Pawtucket, RI and CWE. This workshop is free, but please RSVP to Julie Bilodeau: jbilodeau@cweonline.org / (401) 277-0800 Every year AAACE confers several categories of awards to recognize and honor exemplary contributions to adult and continuing education. The awards are a highly visible component of the association's statement about standards of excellence in the field. Cyril O. Houle Award for Outstanding Literature in Adult Education The Cyril O. Houle Award was established in 1981 to honor the scholarship and memory of Cyril O. Houle, Professor of Adult Education at the University of Chicago. It is given annually by the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) for a book published in English in the previous year that reflects universal concerns of adult educators. Nominated works should exemplify outstanding literature in adult education. Malcolm Knowles Award for Outstanding Adult Education Program of the Year Malcolm Knowles has been a major influence in the practice of adult and continuing education. In his name, this award recognizes teams or individuals for outstanding leadership to programs, in accordance with andragogical processes, that demonstrate particular effectiveness, relevancy, creativity, immediacy, institutional cooperation or collaboration and legislative impact. Imogene Okes Award for Outstanding Research in Adult Education This award honors the memory of Imogene Okes, whose reports on adult education participation have been widely used and quoted in the field. It is given annually by the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) for a report of original research done by single or joint authors and published in English in the previous year (2009) for a work that reflects the ideals for which Imogene Okes stood. Nominated works should exemplify outstanding and original research in adult education. For more information and to submit nominations, visit http://www.aaace.org and click on the drop down menu Honors and Awards. ARE YOU A HIGH SHOOL AGED DROP OUT? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A FUN AND EXCITING JOB? RiverzEdge Arts Project, a youth development program focused on art and business is pleased to announce 10 paid openings in our Art Landscapes & Ecology on the Blackstone program for qualifying youth. These positions are focused on exploring the water systems of the Blackstone River, designing and constructing public spaces along the waterfront, and working to attain a GED. By learning about design, drawing, model making, and the installation of public art, participants will make a positive impact on the local environment and community. All prospective candidates should be between 16 and 18 years old, MUST: be committed to attaining their GED Work collaboratively with their peers and learning or enhancing their skills in art and design. Interested youth can call RiverzEdge to check their eligibility by calling (401) 767-2100. The program will begin during the summer, and continue into 2011. Participants in the program will be paid $7.40 per hour and the final dates are TBD. RIRAL/TRANSITION TO COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSIONS: A comprehensive college preparation program including free College Reading class (ENGL 0850) at CCRI in Providence; student success, career exploration, and mentoring workshops; academic writing, basic math, and pre-algebra; computer lab & tutorials; academic advising, support services, & registration for college; college application and Financial Aid preparation. RIRAL TTC is a partner in the RI Statewide Transition to College (RI TTC) initiative and a natural segue for GED, EDP, and Advanced ESL students prior to post-secondary education. Information Sessions: July 10; August 14; September 18; October 16 on Saturdays @ 10:00 am (or by appointment) Allow 2 -3 hours for assessment. Please do not bring children. 175 Main Street Pawtucket (above the Visitor’s Center) Contact person: MarieCrecca-Romero@riral.org 722-9800. learning opportunities The New American Horizons Foundation is creating a series of short, accessible teacher training videos addressing aspects of adult ESOL instruction. Each video is about 30 minutes in length and uses classroom footage and instructor interview footage to illustrate topics in adult ESOL practice such as approaches to teaching each of the four skills, planning lessons, working with emergent literacy learners, and grammar and vocabulary development in context. All the videos will be available free of charge online, or DVDs can be purchased for a minimal cost-recovery fee. People can access and utilize the videos to suit their training needs: as self-access resources, incorporated in workshops or volunteer trainings, as part of online training or teacher education courses, etc. The first two videos are now ready for viewing at http://www.newamericanhorizons.org. Building Literacy with Adult Emergent Readers focuses on a whole-part-whole approach to working with emergent literacy learners and Lesson Planning for Life Skills provides an overview of general lesson planning principles. On the web site, you’ll also find information about the series overall as well as the New American Horizons Foundation. Additional videos are in process and will be posted as they are completed. - MaryAnn Florez, Washington, DC Promoting Learner Transitions to Postsecondary Education and Work: Developing Academic Readiness Skills From the Beginning, by Betsy Parrish and Kimberly Johnson, is available from the CAELA Network http://www.cal.org/caelanetwork/resources/transitions.html The brief reviews the literature on the skills needed for adult English language learners to transition to academic study or work and offers examples of activities and strategies that can be used at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of ESL instruction to help learners develop these skills. (This brief and other information related to English language learners transitions are posted at http://www.brown.edu/lrri/tell.html)  funding opportunities - large and less large - grants posted on the National Institute for Literacy website: http://www.nifl.gov/cgi-bin/lincs/search/gsearch/dbsearch.cgi?action=Show%20Results - grants from the Public Education Network: http://www.publiceducation.org/newsblast_grants.asp - The federal government's new one stop
grant
site: http://www.grants.gov/ The Poverty & Race Research Action Council (PRRAC) announces another round of education reform grants in areas of social science research. PRACC is particularly interested in issues such as high classroom turnover/mobility and its disproportionate impact on low-income, minority, and farm worker students. However, other issues will be considered as well. To apply, send PRRAC a proposal outlining the planned research and methodology, the advocacy work it is designed to support, a budget, timeline, and qualifications of the researchers. Maximum grant: $10,000. No application deadline. http://www.prrac.org/grants.php Funding Solutions for Small Nonprofit Organizations A collection of resources to help small nonprofit organizations fundraise including ways to motivate your board, sample fundraising letters, phonathon advice, and tips to improve your direct mail solicitation. http://www.nonprofit-innovations.com/ employment opportunities employment opportunities are generally sent as they arrive via email; if you would like to receive this bulletin, and those updates by email please contact janet_isserlis@brown.edu.  volunteer opportunity Math tutor needed for Bay View Academy referrals. Needed: resume and references. Must be able to travel to BVA or to students home or public library. College student welcome. Rates negotiable. Please contact: j.woerrner@verizon.net Jobs for Change "seeks to spark a nationwide movement toward careers in the nonprofit, government, and social enterprise sectors" – online at http://jobs.change.org/ Substitute teaching: The Genesis Center is interested in adding to its substitute list. If you are an ESOL instructor who is interested in occasional work as a substitute, either day, evening or Saturday hours, please call Nancy Fritz or Pat Clarkin at 781-6110. Jobs in Literacy – nation wide postings on the National Institute for Literacy's LINCS site: http://www.nifl.gov/cgi-bin/lincs/jobs/jobs.cgi Substitute list: if you would like your name added to the general list, please see contact LR/RI. The list needs to be updated so that it can function more usefully for teachers and programs hoping to work with them. (http://www.brown.edu/lrri/sub.html) Rhode Island Community Jobs (RICOMJOB) is a public e-mail announcement list that seeks to raise the profile of meaningful work in Rhode Island by helping non-profit and public interest employers publicize openings effectively. Anyone seeking a job that makes a difference in Rhode Island can join the list. Any non-profit, government or private sector employer advertising a paid position related to the public interest or community concerns can post a free job listing. Positions must be paid but may be part-time, full-time or temporary. To join the list as a job seeker or to post a job as an employer go to: http://www.ricommunityjobs.org Rhode Island Community Jobs is supported by
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Service at Brown University and the Rhode Island Campus Compact. RI DLT's Rhode Island Red job search feature draws job postings from ALL local jobs boards (except Monster.com). To access this resource visit RI RED http://www.dlt.ri.gov/rired/ -- under quick menu click job search; choose location search criteria, provide job title or other criteria. Source codes are listed at the bottom of the page
Unemployment
lifeline – from the AFL-CIO,
with locally-searchable links to resources http://www.unemploymentlifeline.com/
online / resources available new resources at FREE, the website that makes it easier to find teaching and learning resources from the federal government: http://www.free.ed.gov/ Entrepreneurship, a new topic at FREE Ñ added for the Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship last month: http://www.free.ed.gov/subjects.cfm?subject_id=263 Click! Photography Changes Everything is a collection of essays and stories about how photography shapes our culture and our lives. Explore how photography changes who we are, what we do, what we see, where we go, what we want, and what we remember. http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2175 Business.gov the official business link to the U.S. government, focuses on what you need to know to start or expand a business. Learn about writing a business plan, business zoning, online businesses, home businesses, self employment, non profits, licenses and permits, incorporating, loans and grants, insurance, managing finances, taxes, marketing and advertisement, data and statistics, import/export, green business practices, complying with laws. http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2162 Business and Trade features news and developments in business and international trade. Topics include alternative energy entrepreneurs, American Indians in business, Hispanic buying power, Group of Eight Summit, who will replace the U.S. consumer, the world's richest man, international economic policies, and more. http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2161 Federal Reserve System examines the purpose of the central bank of the U.S. Learn about its efforts to influence monetary and credit conditions to support maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates; to ensure the soundness of the nation's banking and financial system. http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2174 Markets and Democracies explores questions debated by economic thinkers since the 1700s: What is the connection between markets and democracy? Is it possible to have free markets without democracy? Which develops first? Can the incentive of economic growth lead to greater democracy in countries that are not democratic? (Department of State) http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2158 FedFlix offers more than 1,700 movies made by federal agencies. Many are of historical interest. Topics include the American wilderness, atomic attack ("Duck and Cover"), aviation, China, civics, Ellis Island, emergency management, explosions of refineries, F-16, fire protection, first aid, hazards, hydroplaning, military etiquette, mechanical shock, parenting, religions, Vietnam, wetlands, and more. (www.archive.org, supported by Multiple Agencies) http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2173 Energy Explained is a brief but comprehensive introduction to energy. Learn what energy is and how it is used. Explore renewable and nonrenewable energy -- oil, coal, gasoline, natural gas, nuclear, hydropower, biomass, biofuels, wind, geothermal, solar, more. http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2177 Energy Kids invites students to explore energy -- what it is, where it comes from, ways to conserve it. Topics include energy careers, field trips, and science fair projects. Teachers will find lesson plans on energy conservation, electricity, oil, natural gas, nuclear, wind, solar, and more. Teachers, you are invited to submit your lesson plans. (U.S. Energy Information Administration, supported by Department of Energy) http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2176 Discovering the Mysteries of Bryce Canyon National Park offers electronic field trips that combine live broadcasts and web resources to explore the geology and paleontological resources of Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park. Students are invited to become 'geological detectives' and solve mysteries. Lessons are provided on the rock cycle, erosion, hoodoos, and the Colorado Plateau. (National Park Foundation, supported by National Park Service) http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2172 - to view an archive of past messages/resources: http://www.ed.gov/MailingLists/EDInfo/ Peter Kickbush and Kirk Winters, U.S. Department of Education peter.kickbush@ed.gov Thursday notes is now OVAE Connection archived online at http://www2.ed.gov/news/newsletters/ovaeconnection/index.html recent headlines include: Duncan cites benefits, proposes doubling ESEA funding for parent engagement, ED Releases Guidance on Using AEFLA Funds for IET Programs and Workforce strategy center report on green jobs talk about it: from Daphne Greenberg, Reading and Writing Skills Electronic Discussion List I am pleased to announce that from June 21- 26th, the Reading and Writing Skills list will host a guest discussion on "Reading Patterns and Profiles of Adult Literacy Participants." This guest discussion is the last of a series of guest ASRP discussions on the various NIFL lists (for more information on ASRP-go to: http://www.nifl.gov/readingprofiles/index.htm ) There will be two guest facilitators: Daryl Mellard from Kansas University and Daphne Greenberg from Georgia State University (yes, I am going to be wearing two hats in this discussion-I will continue to moderate the Reading and Writing Skills List, while facilitating this specific discussion) For more information about the guest facilitators, go to: http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/discussions/readwrite/10ASRP The guest facilitators will describe aspects of their research and work with adult learners to engage participants. Daryl will share his research findings on the reading practices of struggling adult readers. He surveyed 213 participants about their frequency of reading books, newspapers, magazines, and work documents. He also looked at characteristics such as age, gender, educational level, learning disability status, and employment status. Knowing adults' reading practices can help adult literacy practitioners to know which types of reading materials should be promoted and introduced into the classroom. I will share results of a study where I implemented an "extensive reading program" with 43 struggling adult readers. Extensive reading is an instructional approach which encourages a significant amount of reading during class sessions. My study focused on sustained silent reading, book talk, and reading aloud. To implement an approach like extensive reading, an adult literacy classroom needs access to a well-equipped library, and teachers need criteria for selecting books for the read-aloud activity. These aspects of extensive reading and criteria will be addressed during the discussion. In preparation for the discussion, you are encouraged to think about the following: 1. What do your students read inside the classroom? 2. What do your students read outside the classroom? 3. Have you tried to engage your students in sustained silent reading, or read- aloud activities? What were your success and/or challenges? Suggested readings: Rodrigo, V., Greenberg, D., Burke, V., Hall, R., Berry, A., Brinck, T., Joseph, H., & Oby, M. (2007). Implementing an extensive reading program and library for adult literacy learners., Reading in a Foreign Language, 19. http://nflrc.hawaii.edu/rfl/October2007/rodrigo/rodrigo.html Mellard, D., Patterson, M., Prewett, S. (2007). Reading practices among adult education participants. Reading Research Quarterly, 42, 188-203. doi:10.1598/RRQ.42.2.1 can be found at: http://kuscholarworks.ku.edu/dspace/ (type in Mellard) Please join us. If you are not subscribed to the Reading and Writing Skills List, you can subscribe by going to: http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/readwrite#sub Please remember that in order to be subscribed, you will need to follow the directions in an email that you will be sent to verify your subscription request. - and, coming in July - a discussion about social media: http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/discussions/professionaldevelopment/10onlinepartIII  http//www.askri.org has new databases and a new web design. Of particular interest for our field is Mango Languages with ESL Language courses in 15 languages and 22 foreign language courses, the Adult Education and Career Center in http://tutor.com/ (they critique resumes), and Learning Express Library with learning centers for GED prep, job search and workplace skills, jobs and careers, skill building for adults, US citizenship and lots of practice tests and tutorials. downloadable resources from The Popular Education News http://www.popednews.org/resources.html Parenting for Academic Success: A Curriculum for Families Learning English is a 12–unit curriculum designed for parents who speak a language other than English as a native language. Its goals are two–fold: To develop the English language skills of parents., and to increase the ability of parents to support the language and literacy development of their children in kindergarten through grade three. http://www.cal.org/resources/pubs/parenting_academic_success.html interesting: an article in the UK Guardian weekly about ESOL provision in the US. http://www.guardianweekly.co.uk/?page=editorial&id=1254&catID=18 Rhode Island Employment Disability E-News, newsletter from the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, available at: http://www.ric.edu/sherlockcenter/onlinepublications.html the Math Bulletin, developed by SABES http://www.sabes.org/resources/publications/mathbulletin/math-bulletin-june2009.pdf Good geography refresher...and good mouse skill practice as well. http://jimspages.com/States.htm from Kate Northcott, Director, Student Literacy Corps Webster University Math - What's the Problem? examines the state of math education in the U.S. and the roles of culture, technology, and research on improving math learning and proficiency. Learn about the "miles per gallon illusion" and the train problem. Discover resources on fractals, matrices, human face recognition, biomimetic research, computational conformal mapping, and the "kissing number" of a sphere. (National Science Foundation) http://www.free.ed.gov/resource.cfm?resource_id=2131 Minnesota Literacy Council's online training site – for out of state users: The courses for adult learners and educators on the Minnesota Literacy Council (MLC) online training site are developed and maintained by MLC staff through supplemental service grants from the Minnesota Department of Education. They are provided free of charge to Minnesota’s adult learners, teachers, volunteers, and other Adult Basic Education practitioners. Out-of-state visitors are welcome to explore the site to access learning resources as well, but we cannot offer CEUs or course completion certificates to out-of-state users. If you are a not a Minnesota resident, you are welcome to browse the self-access online learning materials, but please do not submit course assignments as we will not be able to respond to your submissions. http://online.themlc.org/ Refugees From Iraq - in-depth information about refugee groups from Iraq, describing the various ethnic and religious communities of Iraqi Arabs (both Sunni and Shi’a), Iraqi Christians, and others. Topics include history, conditions in countries of asylum, characteristics of the refugee population, cultural features of each of the different communities, religion, language, education, and resettlement considerations. http://www.cal.org/topics/ri/backgrounders.html Haiti. http://doctorswithoutborders.tumblr.com/ - photo blog; please be aware there are some difficult images at this site. http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/19/project-haiti-holding-a-teach-in/?src=twt&twt=nytimes (NY Times learning materials about Haiti) online: LessonWriter.com is a free website where teachers can copy, paste and submit any text (an article, essay, story, etc.) and create comprehensive, standards -based lesson plans and student materials in minutes. LessonWriter is a simple, fast and free way to use authentic, high-interest content to motivate students while delivering the explicit language instruction that ELL's need in both English and content-area classes. There are advanced features that can differentiate instruction for multilevel classes and class tracking features that will automatically scaffold lessons. http://www.lessonwriter.com Lots to do at the library Providence Public Library's calendar of events: http://www.provlib.org/calendar.asp National Research and Development Centre for Adult Literacy and Numeracy, dedicated to conducting research and development projects to improve literacy, numeracy, language and related skills and knowledge. On this site you will find information on all our activities, including: Research and development projects http://www.nrdc.org.uk/projects.asp Creative routes to specialist teacher qualifications http://www.nrdc.org.uk/creativeroutes The Voices on the Page storybank is now live! Read all of the 640 stories here http://www.nrdc.org.uk/voicesonthepage.asp Research reports and reviews http://www.nrdc.org.uk/content.asp?CategoryID=329 Latest e- newsletter http://www.nrdc.org.uk/content.asp?CategoryID=671 News and events http://www.nrdc.org.uk/news.asp google literacy site: http://www.google.com/literacy/ The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), Assisting Refugees with Disabilities Program : Resource Guide for Serving Refugees with Disabilities available at http://www.refugees.org/DisabilityGuide The guide, written for refugee case managers and those serving refugees with disabilities, includes 139 pages of information about resources for serving adults and children with disabilities, housing for refugees with disabilities, assistive technology, medical resources, citizenship and disability, benefits for refugees with disabilities and more. If you have any questions or technical assistance needs, please contact Xuan Nguyen, Director of USCRI Health and Human Services at xnguyen@uscridc.org or at 202-347-3507 ext 3056. RI Foundation online scholarship directory - searchable by city/town, intended field of study, current high school, and more. http://scholarship.rifoundation.org/ YouthBuild USA Learning Network has links to Web sites and full-text documents, and includes a section on "Authentic Materials/Engaged Learning/Constructivism/Contextual Learning/Project-based Learning." http://www.youthbuild.org/learningnetwork/professionaldev.html conferences and workshops - conferences and workshops are listed chronologically and are updated with each bulletin Rhode Island - Training/events around employment issues for people with disabilities http://www.ric.edu/uap/trainin  Creating Balance in an Unjust World Conference on Math Education and Social Justice October 22-24, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY http://creatingbalanceconference.org/ request for proposals: Proposal SUMMARY due June 30; Proposal APPLICATION due July 16 Registration fee: Sliding scale $25-250 and free for youth and presenters Conference Overview Join educators, parents, students, activists, and community members from around the country for a 3-day conference to explore the connections between math education and social justice. We will explore many questions, challenges, and opportunities to work toward social justice through math education. We invite you to share your thoughts, lesson plans, questions and to be a facilitator for a workshop, interest group, or presentation. Facilitators may choose to present on topics related to math and social justice including equity in education, literacy and social justice, and integrating social issues into the math classroom. Sessions need not be entirely polished presentations as we hope to share ideas in order to build together.  STAND'S Adult Learner Statewide Leadership Conference Coming This Fall We are announcing our first adult learner statewide leadership conference coming this fall to Providence, and are looking for learners to come up with a name for the event. A flyer that explains the theme, and the contest rules for submissions can be found at http://www.brown.edu/lrri/nameconf.doc in English, and in Spanish http://www.brown.edu/lrri/nameconfsp.doc. We understand that many of our adult learners are not all familiar with what a conference is, or what they might get out of attending one. Therefore, we were hoping that you and your staff could use this opportunity talk to about what is involved in attending a conference (or even presenting at one!). We hope this will lead to more student interest in suggestions for workshops that they would like to attend and learn from. We are asking you to please print out the flyer and use them for class discussions, or at least pass them out to as many of your learners and alumni as possible. The contest ends March 22, 2010. If you have any question or concerns please contact me at wes@standri.org - Wes Garvin Director of STAND, 600 Mount Pleasant Ave. Bldg. #30 Providence, RI 02908 401 456 2838 401 527 4219 http://www.standri.org other events and conferences http://www.nifl.gov/cgi-bin/Calendar/calendar_world.cgi TESOL worldwide
calendar of events http://www.tesol.org/isaffil/calendar/index.html
breathe - everyday yoga at your desk. http://www.mydailyyoga.com/yoga/everyday_yoga.html street yoga - Through the teaching of free yoga, meditation and wellness classes we seek to help homeless youth increase their physical, emotional and spiritual strength, stamina and flexibility so they can better meet their own core needs. We work closely with those service providers striving to help homeless youth secure safe housing, nutritious food, accessible health care, employment, clean clothing, educational choices and human dignity.
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