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January 2013

  • January 11, 25, and February 8
    Teaching Adult ELL Emergent Readers: Linking Research and Practice
    Online study circle with Pennsylvania teachers and faculty member Allegra Elson. With a special focus on reading development, review relevant research and consider implications for the classroom. Through readings, discussion, and reflective tasks, explore promising practices in teaching adult ESL students who are learning to read for the first time.
    Location: your computer and phone
    Sponsor: ELL-U
    Contact: info@ell-u.org
    For more information go to www.ell-u.org
     
  • January 14
    2014 GED® Test 101
    This hour-long webinar will provide you with an overview of the key features of the new GED® test that launches in January 2014. The session will include a summary of the major similarities and differences between the current 2002 Series and the new 2014 GED® test, a review of the item types, information about test length, how the Passing Standard will be set, where the test will be given, when the new practice test will be launched, the kinds of reports resulting from the test, and more. Get grounded in the basic facts to help you get ready for what's to come in 2014!
    Location: your computer and phone
    Sponsor: GED Testing Service
    Contact: GED2014@gedtestingservice.com
    Registration for 1:30 session
    Registration for 3:30 session
     
  • January 15
    Exploring the Reasoning through Language Arts Module of the 2014 GED® Test
    This hour-long webinar focuses on the content and structure of the Reasoning through Language Arts module of the GED® test to be launched in 2014. Learn more about the content that is the same as and what has changed from the 2002 Series, including how reading and writing have been integrated, information about the Extended Response item that replaces the current Language Arts, Writing Part II Essay, and more.
    Location: your computer and phone
    Sponsor: GED Testing Service
    Contact: GED2014@gedtestingservice.com
    Registration for 1:30 session
    Registration for 3:30 session
     
  • January 22
    Exploring the Social Studies Module of the 2014 GED® Test
    This hour-long webinar focuses on the content and structure of the Social Studies module of the GED® test to be launched in 2014. Learn more about the content that is the same as and what has changed from the 2002 Series test, including the social studies content areas, the new social studies practices, the new Extended Response items that will appear on each Social Studies test form, and more.
    Location: your computer and phone
    Sponsor: GED Testing Service
    Contact: GED2014@gedtestingservice.com
    Registration for 1:30 session
    Registration for 3:30 session
     
  • January 25, February 8, and February 22
    Learner-Centered Practice in Adult ESL
    Participants in this study circle will explore various ways to implement learner-centered practices in their teaching including through conducting needs assessments, drawing upon students’ stories, and engaging learners in meaningful and authentic language tasks and projects. Practitioners will be invited to grapple with common dilemmas that arise in classrooms around this issue. They will also choose an area related to the topic to explore in their practice.
    Location: your computer and phone
    Sponsor: ELL-U
    Contact: info@ell-u.org
    For more information go to www.ell-u.org
     
  • January 26, February 9, and February 23
    AIMS English Training
    Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. each day
    Cost: $335 per person
    Trainers: Jennifer QuinnWilliams and Barbara Vaille
    Location: 3401 Quebec St., Suite 5010, Denver
    Sponsor: Summer Scholars
    Contact and registration: Karin Hostetter, 303.381.3736; khostetter@summerscholars.org 
    Download training flyer
     
  • Jan 28 to March 8
    Teaching Reasoning and Problem Solving Strategies

    Sponsor: ProfessionalStudiesAE.org (World Education, Inc., and ProLiteracy/New Readers Press)
    Course Fee: $179.00
    Location: Your computer (online course)
    Download course flyer
     
  • January 29
    ADA Coordinators Day of Professional Development

    Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    Location: Webb Municipal Building, Room 4.F.6. 201 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver
    Sponsor: Meeting the Challenge, Denver Office of Disability Rights and the Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council (DRMAC)
    Download training flyer 
     
  • January 29
    GED 2014: Change, Content, and Computer-Based Testing – What Does This Mean for Students with Special Needs?

    Time: 1:30-3:00 p.m.
    Location: Your computer and phone
    Sponsor: National Association for Adults With Special Learning Needs
    Link to webinar information
     
  • January 30
    Exploring the Science Module of the 2014 GED® Test
    This hour-long webinar will provide you with an overview of the key features of the new GED® test that launches in January 2014. The session will include a summary of the major similarities and differences between the current 2002 Series and the new 2014 GED® test, a review of the item types, information about test length, how the Passing Standard will be set, where the test will be given, when the new practice test will be launched, the kinds of reports resulting from the test, and more. Get grounded in the basic facts to help you get ready for what's to come in 2014!
    Location: your computer and phone
    Sponsor: GED Testing Service
    Contact: GED2014@gedtestingservice.com
    Registration for 1:30 session
    Registration for 3:30 session
     
  • January 30
    GED 2014: Change, Content, and Computer-Based Testing – What Does This Mean for Students with Special Needs?

    Time: 1:30-3:00 p.m.
    Location: Your computer and phone
    Sponsor: National Association for Adults With Special Learning Needs
    Link to webinar information
     
  • January 31
    State-wide Discussion of January 2013 issue of PD MAP: Preparing Programs and Teachers for the 2014 GED® Test

    3:00-4:00 p.m.
    Sponsor: CDE/AEFL
    Location: your computer and phone
    Contact: Jane Miller, 303.866.6611; miller_j@cde.state.co.us
    Link to online registration
    Download flyer
    Download January 2012 PD MAP

February 2013

  • February 1
    Standard of Quality 6 and Adult Learner Persistence

    One-hour webinar from 11:00 a.m. to noon
    Sponsor: Northern Colorado Professional Development Center
    Location: Your computer and phone
    Contact: NCPDC, 720.652.8155
    Link to online registration
    Download webinar flyer
     
  • February 1
    State-wide Discussion of January 2013 issue of PD MAP: Preparing Programs and Teachers for the 2014 GED® Test

    9:00-10:00 a.m.
    Sponsor: CDE/AEFL
    Location: your computer and phone
    Contact: Jane Miller, 303.866.6611; miller_j@cde.state.co.us
    Link to online registration
    Download flyer
    Download January 2012 PD MAP
     
  • February 4-7
    Adult College Completion Tool Kit

    Online moderated discussion regarding the Office of Vocational and Adult Education's (OVAE)Adult College Completion Toolkit. The Toolkit helps policymakers at the state and local level implement evidence-based solutions that increase the number of graduates who earn high-quality degrees and certificates. Before the event, post your questions and thoughts in the pre-activity discussion thread!
    Sponsor: LINCS Community discussion groups-Program Management, Financial Literacy, Career Pathways, and Postsecondary Completion
    Location: Online moderated discussion
    Moderator: Lisa Rhodes, U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Federal Student Aid
    Registration: To join LINCS, follow these steps.
     
  • February 5
    Exploring the Mathematical Reasoning Module of the 2014 GED® Test
    This hour-long webinar focuses on the content and structure of the Mathematical Reasoning module of the GED® test to be launched in 2014. Learn more about the content that is the same as and what has changed from the 2002 Series, quantitative problem solving, algebraic problem solving, the new mathematical practices, how the on-screen calculator will be used, and more.
    Location: your computer and phone
    Sponsor: GED Testing Service
    Contact: GED2014@gedtestingservice.com
    Registration for 1:30 session
    Registration for 3:30 session
     
  • February 6-9
    CCIRA 2013 Conference on Literacy

    Sponsor: Colorado Council International Reading Association
    Location: Denver
    Contact: nicole.bonato@ccira.org
    Link to conference web page
     
  • November 15-16, 2012, February 7-8, 2013, April 18-19, 2013
    Adult Numeracy Instruction Training (ANI)
    Up to eight two-person teams of math teachers from AEFLA programs will have the opportunity to participate in this intensive, evidence-based program in effective numeracy instruction for adult learners.
    NOTE: Directors must confirm their interest in participating by completing an online interest survey by September 17, 2012.
    Location: Denver
    Sponsor: CDE/AEFL and the Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS)
    Contact: Jessie Hawthorn, 303.866.6942; hawthorn_j@cde.state.co.us 
    Download ANI flyer  
    Link to interest survey
     
  • January 25, February 8, and February 22
    Learner-Centered Practice in Adult ESL
    Participants in this study circle will explore various ways to implement learner-centered practices in their teaching including through conducting needs assessments, drawing upon students’ stories, and engaging learners in meaningful and authentic language tasks and projects. Practitioners will be invited to grapple with common dilemmas that arise in classrooms around this issue. They will also choose an area related to the topic to explore in their practice.
    Location: your computer and phone
    Sponsor: ELL-U
    Contact: info@ell-u.org
    For more information go to www.ell-u.org
     
  • February 8
    Share the Wealth: Seminar on “Educating Diverse Minds” Conference

    9 a.m. - noon
    Discuss and explore some of the current concepts related to teaching students whose processing may be challenging; review ideas from authors/researchers such as Judy Willis, David Sousa, and Bruce McCandliss.
    Sponsor: Southern Colorado PD Center
    Location: Trinidad State Junior College, 600 Prospect Street, 412 Mullen Building
    Contact: Susan Harris, 719.846.5471; susan.harris@trinidadstate.edu 
     
  • February 8-9
    Literacy Coalition of Colorado Annual Denver/Metro Mini-Conference
    8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Friday; 8:00 a.m. - noon, Saturday
    Sponsor: Literacy Coalition of Colorado and CDE/AEFL
    Location: Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. 6th Ave., Lakewood
    Registration deadline: February 4, 2013
    Contact: Ruth Wengrovius, 303.914.6701; ruth.wengrovius@rrcc.edu
    Link to registration and workshop descriptions
    Download conference flyer  
     
  • February 9, January 26, and February 23
    AIMS English Training
    Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. each day
    Cost: $335 per person
    Trainers: Jennifer QuinnWilliams and Barbara Vaille 
    Location: 3401 Quebec St., Suite 5010, Denver
    Sponsor: Summer Scholars
    Contact and registration: Karin Hostetter, 303.381.3736; khostetter@summerscholars.org 
    Download training flyer
     
  • February 13-16
    LDA 50th Annual International Conference

    Sponsor: Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
    Location: San Antonio, TX
    Link to conference web page
     
  • February 21- April 10
    College Readiness for Adults: Beyond Academic Preparation

    Sponsor: ProfessionalStudiesAE.org (World Education, Inc., and ProLiteracy/New Readers Press)
    Course Fee: $269.00
    Location: Your computer (online course)
    Download course flyer
     
  • January 25, February 8, and February 22
    Learner-Centered Practice in Adult ESL
    Participants in this study circle will explore various ways to implement learner-centered practices in their teaching including through conducting needs assessments, drawing upon students’ stories, and engaging learners in meaningful and authentic language tasks and projects. Practitioners will be invited to grapple with common dilemmas that arise in classrooms around this issue. They will also choose an area related to the topic to explore in their practice.
    Location: your computer and phone
    Sponsor: ELL-U
    Contact: info@ell-u.org
    For more information go to www.ell-u.org
     
  • February 23, January 26, and February 9
    AIMS English Training
    Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. each day
    Cost: $335 per person
    Trainers: Jennifer QuinnWilliams and Barbara Vaille 
    Location: 3401 Quebec St., Suite 5010, Denver
    Sponsor: Summer Scholars
    Contact and registration: Karin Hostetter, 303.381.3736; khostetter@summerscholars.org 
    Download training flyer
     

March 2013

  • March 18 – May 6, 2013
    Principles of Diagnostic Assessment and Teaching in Adult Reading Instruction

    Sponsor: ProfessionalStudiesAE.org (World Education, Inc., and ProLiteracy/New Readers Press)
    Course Fee: $269.00
    Location: Your computer (online course)
    Download course flyer
     
  • March 19 – April 29, 2013
    Helping Students Stay: Exploring Program and Classroom Persistence Strategies
    Sponsor: ProfessionalStudiesAE.org (World Education, Inc., and ProLiteracy/New Readers Press)
    Course Fee: $269.00
    Location: Your computer (online course)
    Download course flyer
     
  • March 20-23
    TESOL 2013 International Convention & English Language Expo

    Sponsor: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
    Location: Dallas, TX
    Link to conference web page
     
  • March 24-27
    2013 COABE LAPCAE Conference

    Sponsor: Louisiana Association for Public, Community, and Adult Education (LAPCAE) and Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE)
    Location: New Orleans
    Link to conference web page

April 2013

  • April 10-13
    2013 MPAEA Conference: Winds of Change

    Sponsor: Mountain Plains Adult Education Association
    Location: WY
     
  • November 15-16, 2012, February 7-8, 2013, April 18-19, 2013
    Adult Numeracy Instruction Training (ANI)
    Up to eight two-person teams of math teachers from AEFLA programs will have the opportunity to participate in this intensive, evidence-based program in effective numeracy instruction for adult learners.
    NOTE: Directors must confirm their interest in participating by completing an online interest survey by September 17, 2012.
    Location: Denver
    Sponsor: CDE/AEFL and the Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS)
    Contact: Jessie Hawthorn, 303.866.6942; hawthorn_j@cde.state.co.us 
    Download ANI flyer  
    Link to interest survey
     
  • April 19-22
    58th Annual IRA Convention

    Sponsor: International Reading Association
    Location: San Antonio, TX
    Link to conference web page
     
  • April 28-30
    National Conference on Family Literacy

    Sponsor: National Center for Family Literacy
    Location: Louisville, KY
    Link to conference web page

May 2013


June 2013

  • June 11-13
    CASAS Summer Institute

    Sponsor: CASAS – Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems
    Location: Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, San Diego
    Link to registration information 

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November 2013


AEFLA Critical Dates FY2011-12 and FY 2012-13

  • Application for Funding FY2012-13
    Due May 7, 2012
     
  • LIA Compliance Notification to Programs
    TBA
     
  • AEFLA Program Directors' Conference
    July 18 (pre-conference), 19-20, 2012
     
  • Data Close-out for FY2011-12
    TBA
     
  • AEFLA and EL/Civics Grant Closeout
    Due September 30, 2012 to CDE Grants Fiscal Management (see e-mail notification from Marti Rodriguez dated July 2, 2012)
     
  • FY13 Regional Assessment Training

  • Download Regional Assessment Training Registration Information
    Download Schedule and Session Descriptions


  • Teacher Professional Development Self-Assessment
    TBA
     
  • FY2011-12 Final Expenditure Report
    October 15, 2012
     
  • Annual Performance Report (APR) and Data Certification for FY2011-12
    October 15, 2012
    Link to APR information
     
  • Deadline to Apply for the Adult Numeracy Instruction- Professional Development Training
    October 17, 2012 (See November 15-16, 2012 Calendar listing above)
     
  • LIA Teacher Count Date
    TBA
     
  • LIA Compliance Improvement Plans
    TBA
     
  • FY14 AEFLA Program Directors' Conference
    July 18-19, 2013

Links to Other Calendars


For additional information or to add an event to the calendar, contact Debra Fawcett at fawcett_d@cde.state.co.us