NYACCE 57th Annual Conference:
Workshop Sessions Monday May 5, 2008
Workshop Session 2 11:00 am-12:00 pm

The New “Side By Side PLUS” Promotes Learner Persistence
Presenter(s): Oliva Fernandez, Pearson Longman
Room: Albany

New standards-based lessons and multi-level activities offer adult learners English for life skills and work in the new Side By Side PLUS program. The presenter will demonstrate how the program promotes learner persistence through its core methodology and its motivating media with text materials that encourage learning at home.

Washington/New York Update
Presenter(s): John Twomey, NYATEP
Room: Colonie

Come and hear about the latest updates from Washington and Albany regarding workforce development. With New York State and our nation at a state of influx in terms of leadership hear how it may impact the local economy, your program, and your students.

The Little Garden that Could….
Presenter(s): Rebecca Zuch, Erie II Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES
Tricia Bacon, Erie II Chautauqua-Cattaraugua BOCES
Room: Schenectady/Troy

This workshop is designed for ESL teachers who are seeking a hands-on/minds-on approach to teaching ESL while obtaining workfare hours. You will be provided with tools and ideas necessary to begin your own classroom endeavor, thus involving your student into their new community.

Putting It All Together – Policy to Practice
Presenter(s): Kathleen Steinchen, New York State Education Department
Michelle Armani, Champlain Valley Educational Services
Nancy Jastemski, Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES
Marlene Witham, Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES
Sue Diemert, Orleans-Niagara BOCES
Room: Salon A

The Adult Education Workforce Development Team has provided document and procedures for adult education programs to adopt for compliance with ADA legislation. The items include: simplified ADA policy for posting, presentation formats, grievance policies, ADA coordinators, as well as various forms for receipt of information and release of information. Hear from adult education program staff on how they have taken ADA and developed procedures that have integrated regulations into their practices. Learn how the integration of ADA policy has had a positive effect on the program. Discuss with the panel steps to incorporate a successful ADA strategy for your program.

How to Teach Bare-Bones Phonics
Presenter(s): Frederick W. Steitz, HEC Software
Room: Salon B

Experience a proven phonics method which is easy to learn and easy to teach. Consisting of 42 sounds and 7 simple word attack skills students can easily grasp the concepts. This method has been scientifically validated and tested for over 30 years. If you are teaching , or are providing support for the education of, individuals having difficulties learning to read – this workshop is for you.

Capturing iPods and the MP3 Craze for Learning: Helping Students Tell their Stories Through Technology – Session for Educators, Students, iPod-Curious, and Podcast Listeners
Presenter(s): Dr. Kathy P. King, Fordham University
Room: Salon C

Learn to capture students’ interest in iPods, MP3s, digital media and on-line information to motivate and enhance learning. From student projects to teacher professional development, join us for a rocking time of learning and podcasting. One free CD of recourses will be raffled off during this session. (Look for Part II after lunch)

More Than Just Workshops. Training and Strategies That Really Work
Presenter(s): Jerry Mills, Lecture Management
Room: Salon F

Join your keynote speaker for further discussion on his keynote presentation. To teach. Inspire. Motivate. Understand. These are things you want every person in your program to do. To the very best of their ability. Everyday. With every student. Helping them get there; helping them find the right strategies, giving them the right tools is really what it’s all about.