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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Message from the Leadership Team.
Thank you for all your help in encouraging your students to attend the guest speaker, “The Cuban Guy”, event at Lorenzo Walker Technical College. We heard a lot of positive feedback and by all measures the night was a big success. There were a number of take-a-ways from last evening that we can “bring-back” to our sites and class rooms:
· Community: We talk a lot about creating a culture of community in our class rooms and programs and last night was an opportunity to build on this theme. There is strength in numbers and students saw firsthand that they are part of our larger adult ed community.
· Relevance: We know the importance of making learning relevant to the adult learner. All of us listening to the presentation were captivated because the message was relevant and relatable to its audience.
· Taking ownership of one’s learning/actions: We want students to “own” their learning and take actions that lead to success: attendance, participation, self-advocacy, setting goals, etc… A key message from last night: “Once you’ve mastered self-motivation, all things are possible” is one we can continue to stress in our class rooms.
Thanks again for your assistance and participation! Last evening was a success on many levels, but one of the most enjoyable aspects of the evening was simply sharing time with all of you and our terrific students from ALL evening sites: ESOL and ABE/GED!
Tuesday In The Know
I invite you to spend some time with your students reviewing the information found in
Tuesday in the Know. This is an easy way to contextualize your lessons with information about Career Exploration & Planning, Jobs, Educational Opportunities, Financial Literacy, Health Literacy and so much more!
Students can be added to the distribution list by emailing schnapsc@collierschools.com !
Email schnapsc@collierschools.com if you:
- Have any questions or need assistance with the information shared!
- Want to discuss your career, your next steps and your future!
- Would like to be included in the weekly email!
- Have suggestions about information to be shared!
Kudos
*Erick S. for switching mid-semester to cover the level 1 and 2 class. Thanks for your flexibility.
*Lindita and Hudson for organizing a field trip so your students can experience first hand what they are learning about in the classroom.
*Shoshanna for scheduling IberiaBank to come in to present to your class on Banking 101.
Important Dates
Thursday, May 24 Last Day of Evening Classes
Tuesday, June 5 Start of Summer Session
Thursday, July 26 End of Summer Session
Wednesday, August 15 ELCATE Academy & ABE/GED Start of Fall Session
Monday, August 20 Adult Education Instructor Kick Off (LWTC) 4:30-8:30PM
Tuesday, August 21 Start of Fall Session 1
Thursday, October 11 End of Fall Session 1
Tuesday, October 16 Start of Fall Session 2
November 20 - 22 No Classes (Thanksgiving Break)
Thursday, December 13 End of Fall Session 2
ESOL Instructor Resources
Listening Strategies for ESL
I started a new folder on the shared drive titled Listening Strategies. If you take a look and browse through the Listening Strategies ESL Activity Book from ipdae, you will find great activities to use with your class for supplemental listening.
Here is the link for easy access...
Our Google Share Drive; Compiled Teacher Resources: http://goo.gl/Rh7TdO Click Teacher Resources
Contacts
Ariel Pechokas, Assistant Director of Adult Education, 377-0959 pechokar@collierschools.com
Bruce Rutila, Coordinator of Adult Education 377-1300, rutilb@collierschools.com
Annia Bonilla, Adult Education Secretary, 377-1319, bonila@collierschools.com
Christine Briggs, Resource Teacher, 377-6490, briggsch@collierschools.com
Scott Schnappauf, Adult Education Advisor, 377-2873, schnapsc@collierschools.com
Jack Staples, Adult Education Advisor, 377-4737, staplesi@collierschools.com
Leo Mediavilla, Adult Education Advisor, 377-0210, mediavle@collierschools.com
Lazaro Herandez, Program Specialist, 377-0975, herandla@collierschools.com
Joseph Martino, Community Outreach Specialist, 377-6762, Martinj3@collierschools.com
Samantha Green, Bookeeper, 377-0777, greens4@collierschools.com
Bonnie Thompson, Testing Specialist, 377-0999, thompsbo@collierschools.com
Belynda Williams, Community Education Coordinator, 377-1234, williabe@collierschools.com