IACEA
35th Annual
Statewide Conference
Wednesday – Friday, March 5 – 7, 2014
Hilton Hotel
Springfield, Illinois
Conference Registration Packet
IACEA provides leadership, representation, and advocacy for adult education and literacy practitioners
in order to advance, unify, and professionalize the field in Illinois.
For more information about IACEA and the Conference, visit www.iacea.net
Keynote speaker
Federico Salas-Isnardi
Federico Salas-Isnardi, is a linguist, ESL educator,
and diversity trainer. He works as the Adult Literacy
Specialist for the Texas Center for the Advancement
of Literacy and Learning at Texas A&M University
where he is also completing his PhD in Adult
Education. Areas of research interest are adult
education professional development, literacy, and
social justice in education.
As a professional development presenter and
conference speaker for over 20 years, Federico has
developed and presented nearly 80 different
workshops and seminars on a variety of topics, most
recently focusing on integrating social justice
concerns in the classroom and doing advocacy work
on LGBT anti-bullying education and immigration
reform.
Between 2006 and 2011, Federico served on an
experts group that redesigned the Citizenship test for the Office of Citizenship at USCIS.
He is co-author of Future English for Results, a multi-media adult ESL series, and Future US
Citizens, a textbook to teach English to naturalization applicants. He holds a Texas Adult
Education Administrator credential and has served as state and local program administrator,
teacher, materials writer, and leadership consultant. Federico is Chair of Professional
Development for COABE and Co-Director of the Commission on Adult Basic Education and
Literacy of AAACE.
Federico’s sessions:
 Thursday, March 6th – 9:00AM – Plenary Session: Critically Rethinking Literacy in the 21st
Century Transitions Classroom
 Thursday, March 6th – 2:15PM - Citizenship – What the New Test Means for Your Students
 Friday, March 7th – 9:00AM - Diversity in the Classroom: Creating a Culture of Inclusion
and Respect
Featured Speakers
Bonnie Goonen and Susan Pittman are national educational
consultants who are recognized for their ability to create
innovative and cutting edge professional development workshops
and materials. Bonnie and Susan develop and deliver high-quality
and highly interactive trainings both nationally and in over 40
states for teachers and administrators in adult, alternative,
correctional, and vocational education programs, as well as being
selected as the trainers for the 2002 Series GED® Test Train the
Trainer, the 2006 National GED® Mathematics Training, and the
2014 GED® test Train the Trainer institutes. With a passion for the
adult learner and experience as both adult education instructors
and administrators, Bonnie and Susan have established themselves
as respected leaders at the local, state, and national level in the
field of adult and career education training. Both own and operate
a national consulting/educating/ training company specializing in
improving individual and organizational performance. In addition
to training, Bonnie and Susan design and develop instructional
materials and have authored numerous texts.
Bonnie and Susan’s sessions:
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Thursday, March 6th 10:30 AM – Focus on 2014 GED® Content: Mastering Constructed Responses
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Thursday, March 6th 2:15PM - Algebra Tiles - Algebra for All!
Thursday, March 6th 3:45PM - Integrating Content, Practices, and a Thematic Approach
Friday, March 7th 9:00AM - 2014 GED® Test: Changing Lives Begins with You!
Featured Speakers
Christina Warden has worked with Women Employed (WE) since 2007 as
a Senior Program Manager advocating for fair workplaces for women in
low-paid jobs and access and success in higher education. Currently, she
leads Women Employed’s partnership efforts with City Colleges of
Chicago to expand opportunities for low-income women (and men)
whose education stopped at high school or earlier.
At Women Employed, Christina has worked to find policy solutions to end
volatile scheduling of work hours which are common for women who work
on the front lines in retail, hospitality, and healthcare, to monitor the
workforce development aspects of the federal Recovery Act, and to lead a
coalition of advocates working to ensure that Recovery workforce
activities and policies are transparent, equitable, and serve low-income
women. Her work also includes advocating for the passage of the
American Graduation Initiative and ensuring that Illinois is prepared to
help meet President Obama’s goal of increasing community college
completions, particularly for low-income women.
Christina came to WE with 20 years of experience as an advocate and strategist for improving public K-12
education. In that capacity, she built a national network of school reform leaders focused on changing
management practices in order to improve conditions for students in public schools and support the work of
teachers in the classroom.
Ann Darnton
Ann Darnton leads the City Colleges of Chicago(CCC) bridge program initiative,
which over the past year and a half has expanded CCC bridge programming to six
colleges and five sectors. She began working intensively on Adult Education bridges
while serving on CCC’s Reinvention initiative as a task force member and project
team leader, and continues these efforts as part of the District’s Adult Education
team. She is currently the Interim Associate Vice Chancellor - Adult Education for
CCC. Her past experience includes 12 years as Assistant Dean of Adult Education at
Truman College after holding other positions at the college including ESL instructor,
Adult Education advisor, and administrator. Increasing and strengthening
opportunities for transition from Adult Education to post-secondary education has
been a strong interest throughout her career.
Chris and Ann’s sessions:
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Wednesday, March 5th 9:00AM - Contextualized Reading and Writing Lesson Plans for Bridge Programs
Wednesday, March 5th 3:30PM - Choosing a Career Pathway into a Bridge Program
Featured Speakers
Kathy Olesen-Tracey has been actively involved in adult literacy education
for close to seventeen years. She began her career at Carl Sandburg College
working as a Literacy Coordinator. During her nine years at CSC, Kathy led
her program. She taught all areas of adult education. In 2002, she began
working part-time with the i-Pathways team at The Center for the
Application of Information Technologies. In 2006, she transitioned to CAIT
full-time.
Throughout her tenure in adult education, Kathy has developed expertise in
technology integration and online learning. In 2003, she earned a Masters in
Adult Education with an emphasis on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and
the implication on learning. In 2010, Kathy earned her Education Specialist degree with an area of expertise in
retention in adult education. Combined with her experience as a teacher and educational trainer, Kathy’s
workshops are designed to be interactive and meaningful.
Kathy’s sessions:
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Thursday, March 6th 10:30 AM –Implementing i-Pathways
Friday, March 7th 9:00AM - Digital Literacy Beneficial to All Generations of Learners
Todd Jorns has been working in higher education for over twenty years in
the areas of multimedia development, instructional technology and
distance learning. He has worked for both universities and community
colleges in three states. Todd has conducted many national, state, and
local presentations and trainings to a variety of audiences including higher
education faculty, staff and administrators, adult education instructors and
administrators and high schools students. His topics have ranged from
using specific software to infusing technology and statewide web resources
and systems to financial literacy. Todd has two main passions in life instructional technology and financial literacy - and he loves to share his
knowledge, experience and passion for both. Todd is currently the Senior
Director for Educational Technology at the Illinois Community College
Board.
Todd’s session:
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Friday, March 7th 9:00AM - Digital Literacy Beneficial to All Generations of Learners
Conference Overview
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
4:00P-6:00P
Registration
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
8:00A-4:00P
Registration
9:00A-10:15A
Concurrent Session I
10:30A-11:45A
Concurrent Session II
12:00P-1:45P
Opening Luncheon/Annual Meeting
2:00P-3:15P
Division Meetings
3:30P-4:45P
Concurrent Session III
4:45P-6:30P
Exhibitor’s Hall Grand Opening & Reception
7:00P-11:00P
IACEA Hospitality
Thursday, March 6, 2014
7:30A-8:45A
Continental Breakfast
8:00A-4:00P
Registration
7:30A-2:00P
Exhibitor’s Hall Open
9:00A-10:15A
Plenary Session— Federico Salas-Isnardi
10:30A-11:45A
Concurrent Session IV
12:00P-1:45P
Awards Luncheon
1:45P-2:00P
Exhibitors’ Prize Drawing
2:15P-3:30P
Concurrent Session V
3:45P-5:00P
Concurrent Session VI
5:00P-8:00P
IACEA Hospitality
8:00P-11:00P
IACEA Dance & Games
Friday, March 7, 2014
7:30A-9:00A
8:00A-9:00A
9:00A-11:15A
11:30A-12:30P
Continental Breakfast
Registration
Division-sponsored Workshops
Closing Luncheon
CPDUs are available.
Descriptions of Sessions
(The final conference schedule may differ from the following tentative schedule of sessions.)
WEDNESDAY SESSIONS
Concurrent Session I
9:00 - - 10:15A
o Contextualized Reading and Writing Lesson Plans for Bridge Programs
A compendium of sequenced, detailed reading-writing lesson plans can help a good teacher without prior bridge or
industry experience quickly become a great bridge instructor. The lesson plans are contextualized to healthcare, TDL, or
culinary/hospitality, incorporate Illinois ABE/ASE Content Standards, GED 2014 and college readiness, and foster a studentcentered approach.
Christina Warden, Women Employed
Ann Darnton, City Colleges of Chicago
o A Chat with the State Director
Have a question about Illinois Adult Education Policy or Practice? Have an idea you think the state office should consider?
Take this time to "Chat” with Jennifer Foster, Associate Vice-President for Adult Education and Workforce Development at
the Illinois Community College Board to get answers to your questions and share your ideas.
Jennifer Foster, Illinois Community College Board
o Literacy and the Library
Staff from the Illinois State Library and the Secretary of State's Literacy Office will discuss how libraries are much more than
books, and librarians saying "Shhh!" This session will focus on how today's libraries are evolving and providing new and
innovative resources and opportunities for their patrons. The session will also focus on how literacy programs and public
libraries can work together in partnerships that can be beneficial to each.
Mark Shaffer, Illinois Secretary of State’s Literacy Office
Taran Ley, Illinois Secretary of State’s Literacy Office
o The Adult Education Fair: An Innovative Approach to Broadening Students' Community College Experience
Learn how faculty and staff from two community colleges developed a unique way for students to share their diverse skills
and talents; explore educational programs and career pathways; feel connected to their campus community...and find out
how to host your own Fair!
Kate Szetela, College of DuPage
Ellen Vanderhoof, Triton College
Kristin Sandy, College of DuPage
o Exploring the Item Samplers for the 2014 GED® Test
This workshop will focus on the Item Samplers provided by GED® Testing Service in the four content areas of the 2014
GED® Test. This session is hands-on with the desired goal of learning the question format and required technology for each
type of question used in each content area of the 2014 GED® Test. Participants will practice using the Item Samplers and
will be able to ask questions of the presenter.
Dannie Francis, Central Illinois Adult Education Service Center
o Learning Stations for the ESL Classroom
Learning stations are self-access activities that provide ESL students with additional language skill practice. Learning
stations are useful for differentiating instruction as well as for injecting variety into a routine. Come experience an
assortment of activities designed for individuals and groups at all levels.
Laurie Martin, Adult Learning Resource Center
o 3-2=1 Fun Family Math Night
Participants will discover ways to add math fun to family activities, help families subtract their math fears, multiply the
opportunities for parents and children to use their new math skills, and divide math activities among the five components.
Nancy Young, Lewis & Clark Community College
Barbara Dorris, Lewis & Clark Community College
o Out of the Box: Ideas to Supplement Instruction and Engage Students in Learning
Students benefit from participating in “Out of the Box” learning activities in and outside of the classroom, so how can we
best use their time to further develop successful learners? Beneficial to programs with intermediate ABE and ESL students,
this session will describe the benefits and implementation of extra-classroom activities including: book clubs, group
projects, Prezzi’s, tutoring, field trips, etc.
Gina Marie De rosier-Cook, Joliet Junior College
Mandy Paquette, Joliet Junior College
Concurrent Session II
10:30 - - 11:45A
o Transitions In Illinois
Transitioning is providing success for Illinois Adult Education students! This session will provide an overview of the Illinois
Transitions Academy, discuss its relationship with the Bridges-Shifting Gears Initiatives, and Strategic Plan and provide
insight into these new acronyms ICAPS, AO and POS. Join us for a session exploring partnerships, transitions, and success
for our students!
Aimee Julian, Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support
Bevan Gibson, Southern Illinois Professional Development Center
o The Three A's of School
This presentation will focus on how our successful Alternative High School is structured. We will cover the three A'sAttendance Academics, and Attitude. Best practices as well as lessons learned will be shared.
Ginger McBride, Shawnee Community College
o Leadership Excellence Academies
The Leadership Excellence Academy program provides structure and process for adult education program improvement.
This session will provide an overview of the two-year training and some of the components. Program administrators are
encouraged to involve their staff in planning and implementing program improvement initiatives. Illinois has participated
since 2010.
Bob Weng, Leadership Excellence Academies
o ISL Literacy Office: Grant Application Q & A session
An open discussion between the Literacy Office staff members and conference attendees who are writing the SOS grant.
Bring your questions for the staff. Ask for suggestions and recommendations from your peers across the state. This will not
be a “how-to” session, but a discussion of the challenges facing local grant writers in developing and writing ISL/SOS
applications. Come hear solutions to those challenges.
Cyndy Colletti, Illinois Secretary of State’s Literacy Office
Beth Paoli, Illinois Secretary of State’s Literacy Office
Mark Shaffer, Illinois Secretary of State’s Literacy Office
o Optimizing Your i-Pathways Use
How can you improve i-Pathways success? Have you explored the Resource Section? These tools can help remediate
learning. Did you know you could use the Support Center to help build a structured orientation? Join this interactive
workshop and discover how to optimize your i-Pathways experience and improve your student outcomes.
Brandon John, Center for the Application of Information Technologies - i-Pathways
o DAISI for instructors
This session is designed to highlight DAISI, the data collection system used for Adult Education in Illinois, and what it can
provide to instructors. The session is specifically tailored for instructors and will focus on reports that can be generated by
the instructor and how to interpret those reports.
Jay Brooks, Illinois Community College Board
o Openers and Closers for ESL
Don't want to waste time waiting for students to arrive? Need to fill a few minutes at the end of class with meaningful
activities? This session will explore several engaging opening and closing activities suitable for ESL students at any level.
Laurie Martin, Adult Learning Resource Center
o How To Get Free Press
Excellent programs are developed hoping students will automatically flock to them. But outreach and recruitment must
capture the audience’s attention to be successful. This means using a number of marketing techniques. Learning how to get
free press with free tools and social media make the process simple for everyone to do.
Chris Walsh Angelos, IGEN Career Pathways
o What We Learned the First Year
This session will offer lessons learned by a new Administrator the first year on the job. Topics will include taking back the
campus, empowering teachers, attendance and conduct contracts, student personal accountability and responsibility,
looking for mentors, building a volunteer base, partnering with community providers to clog the leak, making it fun, and
laughing at yourself. Attendees will walk away with several ideas that can be implemented in new or existing programs.
Laura Williams, Danville Area Community College
o 2014 GED® Test 101: Everything You Need to Know, but Haven't Asked Yet!
This session will address the significant changes coming to the 2014 computer-based GED® Test. Items to be covered in
this session include the integration of writing assessments into the English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies tests;
virtual tools (calculator & formula sheet) available to test-takers; and technology-based test questions. The model on which
the 2014 GED® Test is based is Webb's Depth of Knowledge; this session will discuss that model with respect to the Illinois
ABE/ASE Content Standards as effective tools for implementing standards-based instruction in your classroom.
Dawn Hughes, Central Illinois Adult Education Service Center
Wednesday 3:30 - 4:45
Concurrent Session III
3:30 - - 4:45P
o Choosing a Career Pathway into a Bridge Program
How do you encourage students to view Adult Education as a program that leads to real opportunity? This new career
exploration curriculum helps students at the Low Intermediate ABE or ESL level to assess skills and interests, explore
careers, and craft an academic and career plan leading to family sustaining jobs.
Christina Warden, Women Employed
Ann Darnton, City Colleges of Chicago
o How to Serve Low Level Learners: A Conversation
What do you do when you assess a new ABE learner and the low reading score indicates that they are essentially a nonreader? Where do you start? What methods work? What materials are available? Can we help learners who are starting
from square one? Come share your experiences with us as we share ours. We can learn from one another.
Cyndy Colletti, Illinois Secretary of State’s Literacy Office
Julie Pangrac, Project READ
Sheila Diaz, ROE 17
Charlotte Cooney, ROE 17
o Technology in the Classroom
For our adult learners, 21st Century Skills are essential. Being able to effectively use technology at work or in postsecondary education is essential for the success of our students as they move forward. Learn how to connect with your
students by integrating technology into your classroom. Join us for a live audience poll. Learn more about DropBox,
TodaysMeet, Pinterest, and much, much more.
Dawn Hughes, Central Illinois Adult Education Service Center
o Building Student Success in the Classroom and Online
Come discover ways to make your adult ed students college and career ready – right from the start! An Online Workbook,
updated Arcade, Online Teacher’s Resource Room, plus Career and Educational Pathways worksheets allow teachers
freedom to match materials with student needs to provide Ventures and success in English language learning.
Mary Louise Baez, Cambridge University Press
o Revising Our Writing Instruction
Considering both GED 2014 and the Illinois Adult Education content standards, programs and teachers must reconsider
how we teach writing in our ABE/ASE classes. In this interactive session we will consider new strategies and resources for
teaching writing, as well as old strategies and resources we can still find useful.
Anita Llewellyn, Lincoln Land Community College
o If You Build It, They Will Come: Building a Successful High School Credit Program
If you are involved in a high school credit program or if you just want to learn more about high school credit programs, we
encourage you to come to this round table discussion. In this interactive session, participants will share information about
their program, ask questions of each other, network, and delve into solutions so we can move our students and our state
forward.
June Hickey, Carbondale Community High School
Karla Libera, Lawrence Education Center
Ginger McBride, Shawnee Community College
o Holding Hands with a Virtual Calculator
This session will focus on the virtual calculator test-takers will use on the 2014 GED® Test. Although the calculator on the
test will be virtual, participants in this workshop will have actual TI-30X calculators to use. This will be an activity-based
workshop to familiarize participants with the features of the TI-30X calculator as well as some other resources available to
transfer your learning to your classroom and students.
Libby Serkies, Central Illinois Adult Education Service Center
o Developing Self-Advocacy Skills for Special Learning Needs and ALL Students
Preparing our students to transition into post-secondary or the workforce requires that we understand the principle of selfadvocacy and the importance of integrating self-advocacy instruction for adult education students. This session will provide
an overview of the components of self-advocacy: know self, decision making skills, knowledge of rights and responsibilities,
knowledge of own needs, knowledge of laws, and effectively requesting reasonable accommodations.
Sarah Goldammer, Southern Illinois Professional Development Center
THURSDAY SESSIONS
Concurrent Session IV
10:30 - - 11:45A
o Grouping and Differentiating Instruction: Using EBRI Strategies in Your ESL Classroom
This workshop will provide attendees with strategies to differentiate instruction according to student needs, using group
work and other practices. Presenters will share their experiences from working in various adult education classrooms
including EBRI and ESL classes. Instructional activities will be provided.
Heather Martin, Waubonsee Community College
Tara Schwab, Waubonsee Community College
o Preparing for Transition and Bridges: Adapting Curriculum for Beginning-Advanced Levels
More and more ESL programs around the country are offering Bridge and transition programs for non-native speakers. This
shift means that ESL programs may need to bolster curriculum for lower level students to help prepare them for the next
step. Come and hear about the new curriculum that Heartland Community College's ESL program has designed to bridge
the gap. The curriculum includes career pathway, literacy, civics and technology components. Come for hands on activities
to bring back to the classroom.
Kerry Urquizo, Heartland Community College
o Reading the Write Way
This session highlights and emphasizes the importance of incorporating writing into adult literacy tutoring. The
presentation gives examples of possible exercises and assignments that will greatly enhance and improve reading and math
comprehension. This is primarily for pre-GED programs.
Judy Ogle, Southwestern Illinois College
o Teaching Reading Comprehension Using the Summarizing Strategy
Research indicates that summarizing is a very effective comprehension strategy. Summarizing takes text and reduces it to
the main points for more concise understanding. This session will overview summarizing and share activities that are taught
through the explicit instruction approach. Time will be given for participants to try out these activities.
Laura Bercovitz, Adult Learning Resource Center
o Implementing i-Pathways
Do you have questions about how to successfully implement i-Pathways at your program? Join this interactive discussion
and learn how to successfully integrate i-Pathways as a classroom supplement, hybrid, or at-a-distance model. Discuss the
benefits of using i-Pathways. Walk away with ideas that can be integrated immediately and increase student success.
Kathy Olesen-Tracey, Center for the Application of Information Technologies - i-Pathways
Brandon John, Center for the Application of Information Technologies - i-Pathways
o Using DAISI to Examine Persistence, Procedures and Program Performance
This session is designed to highlight reports available for program level staff to help identify issues related to student
persistence, program testing procedures and overall program performance as it relates to the National Reporting System.
The session will highlight tools available and also look at strategies to address each particular type of issue.
Jay Brooks, Illinois Community College Board
o Focus on 2014 GED® Content: Mastering Constructed Responses
The shift to evidence-based writing has definitely created anxiety in adult education as we transition to the 2014 GED® test.
This workshop will provide information on how to use the new rubric to score extended responses, strategies for teaching
constructed response, and resources to use in the classroom. Spend time evaluating anchor papers. It’s all about effective
writing strategies!
Bonnie Goonen, Education & Training Connections, Inc.
Susan Pittman, Education & Training Connections, Inc.
o Engagement and Motivation and Attention, Oh My!
Participants will learn various strategies to keep students engaged and involved in their own learning. Techniques to
improve motivation will also be introduced. Each is easily embedded into your own classroom practices, and you will be
ready to implement them by Monday.
Stephanie Woodley, Eastern Illinois University
Jennifer Stringfellow, Eastern Illinois University
o Calling Paolo Freire- Critical Thinking in Emergent Literacies
Adults with emerging literacies may not be able to read and write fluently yet, but using their experiences as themes, and
their environment as the context, learning how to read and write might be more meaningful if embedded in social issues
that affect their lives. The presentation re-presents Freirean perspectives in teaching literacy including exercises that
engage students in critical thinking.
Virginia Cabasa-Hess, Triton College
Concurrent Session IV
2:15 - - 3:30P
o Successfully Climbing the Academic Mountain with ESL/GED students
The presenters will guide participants through three major phases of transitioning students: (1) building relationships and
exploring future learning and career options (the foothills); (2) providing contextualized support to students in college
credit classes (the rock face); (3) achieving outcomes, celebrating successes, and inspiring next steps (to the summit).
Jennifer E Bell, Harper College
Kathyrn Powell, Harper College
Jane Suarez del Real, Harper College
Devin Chambers, Harper College
o Phonics 101 Basics: An Alphabetics Training Tool
Do you provide training in reading instruction to volunteers or instructors? Attend an activity-based slide show presentation
that provides background knowledge in phonemic awareness, phonics concepts, syllabication, and word analysis. Receive
access to a copy of the “Phonics 101” slide show and use it during training in the alphabetics component.
Kathy Young, McHenry County College
o Adult New Reader Book Clubs – Start One Now!
Attend this session to gain practical advice from veteran practitioners who have experience hosting adult new reader book
clubs. Participants will be introduced to nine free book club collections that may be borrowed. At the end of this session,
you will have all the tools you need to offer your adult learners a new, exciting reading opportunity – the book club
experience!
Cyndy Colletti, Illinois Secretary of State’s Literacy Office
Beth Paoli, Illinois Secretary of State’s Literacy Office
Karen Avalos, Carl Sandburg College
Pam Ritter, YWCA Pekin
o Online Resources for Spanish GED
In this session, attendees will learn how to utilize the tools provided by the website www.spanishged365.com and how
students can benefit and be successful on the Spanish GED test. The website is the best resource for Spanish GED
instructors to help their students in their learning process. In addition, the website provides an interactive platform
supported by videos, user questions/feedback and practice exercises.
Luz Garfias, Waubonsee Community College
o Resources for Transitions
My objective for this session is to provide information to properly transition students into jobs and post-secondary
education. The tools I will teach will be resumé writing, job searching, interview skills, and proper professional language to
use when applying for jobs, services, and college readiness.
Christopher McElroy, South Suburban College
Matthew Beasland, South Suburban College
o Algebra Tiles - Algebra for All!
Algebraic reasoning skills are an integral part of the math module of the 2014 GED® test. Manipulatives, such as algebra
tiles help make the abstract ideas of algebra more concrete for students. Algebra tiles can be used to teach pre-algebra
concepts up through factoring and equation solving. This workshop will provide hands-on experiences and strategies for
incorporating algebra tiles into the adult education math classroom.
Bonnie Goonen, Education & Training Connections, Inc.
Susan Pittman, Education & Training Connections, Inc.
o Tour of your State Capitol
During this DOUBLE SESSION, we will meet first for a brief overview before taking a trolley to the beautiful Illinois State
Capitol building. We will have a guided tour of the Capitol Building, and there is a good chance that the Legislature may
be in session while we are there. You can see where your Representative and Senator sit on the floor, as well as stop by their
Statehouse office for a visit.
Val Harris, Lewis & Clark Community College
John Muirhead, IACEA Legislative Co-Chair
Rick Clute, IACEA Legislative Co-Chair
o Teamwork: A Key Toward Launching and Implementing An Accelerating Opportunity I-CAPS Pilot Project
Teamwork has played a major key to success in launching an Accelerating Opportunity I-CAPS pilot project at Black Hawk
College. The journey between Adult Education and CTE (Perkins) will be shared, including: funding expenditures, faculty
contracts, and curriculum approval. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.
Diane Fall, Black Hawk College
Catherine Dorathy, Black Hawk College
o Executive Functioning
Executive functions are a set of processes that have to do with managing oneself and one's resources in order to achieve a
goal. It is an umbrella term for the neurologically-based skills involving mental control and self-regulation. Gain an
understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of this disorder.
Rena Gower, Lincoln Trail College/IECC
o Citizenship – What the New Test Means for Your Students
Come see how the new naturalization test is implemented in practice. We will review all components of the test, tips to be
successful during the interview and an overview of the naturalization process. We will become familiar with a variety of
teaching materials now available. We will also discuss DACA and the DREAM Act.
Federico Salas-Isnardi, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy and Learning
Wednesday 3:30 - 4:45
Concurrent Session VI
3:30 - - 4:45P
o We Can All Be Zombies Alike
MVCC has a One Book/One College initiative that encourages classes of various disciplines to participate in events
surrounding one book. The book that was chosen this year is World War Z. One of our Adult Basic Education Reading
classes is piloting this initiative. We will talk about the college wide initative, our participation, and challenges in the
classroom.
Margaret Wolf, Moraine Valley Community College
o A 2014 GED® Attained!
Discover how programs are accomplishing this giant step through New Readers Press 2014 GED materials: The Kaplan
Comprehensive Big Book (including an online component), the Kaplan Online Course, Scoreboost for the 2014 GED Test,
and the Writing for the GED Test trilogy. Superb programs! Learn how others have used them.
Carol Larsen, New Readers Press
o Reading Fluency: Why It’s Important and Ideas for Teaching
Research studies tell us that reading fluency is necessary for good comprehension. Finishing timed tests also relies on good
fluency. Some students read word-by-word and do not pay attention to punctuation. This interactive session will overview
the three elements of fluency and share oral reading practice techniques that improve students’ fluency. This session is for
instructors of ABE and advanced ESL students.
Laura Bercovitz, Adult Learning Resource Center
o Learning Techniques to Improve Technology in the Classroom
Not sure how to implement technology in instructional plans? This training will give the hands on experience to implement
more technology in lessons that will spark students' interests to learn. Instructors will leave with the tools to guide students
on a new classroom experience with the help of technology.
Kimberly Wilson, Lincoln Land Community College
o Tactile, Paper, and Tech: The Complete Math Experience 2014
All new motivating lessons preparing students for the 2014 GED®. Ideas and examples in lesson planning for the ABE &
GED® math interactive classroom. Hands-on realia, hardcopies, and computer-based interactions create a harmonious
instructional balance. Math ideas to develop curriculums based on the State Standards.
Michael Matos, Albany Park Community Center
o The Wonderful World of Social Studies and Science: Integrating Content, Practices, and a Thematic Approach
It’s more than reading comprehension. This workshop provides an overview of the social studies and science content,
practices, and themes for the 2014 GED® test. Participants will learn how the 2014 GED® Social Studies and Science
modules integrate different content areas and concepts, as well as strategies for integrating social studies and science
content and practices into the adult education classroom. From primary sources to inquiry based learning, learn more about
the changes that are occurring in these two important areas.
Bonnie Goonen, Education & Training Connections, Inc.
Susan Pittman, Education & Training Connections, Inc.
o Tour of Your State Capitol
During this DOUBLE SESSION, we will meet first for a brief overview before taking a trolley to the beautiful Illinois State
Capitol building. We will have a guided tour of the Capitol Building, and there is a good chance that the Legislature may
be in session while we are there. You can see where your Representative and Senator sit on the floor, as well as stop by their
Statehouse office for a visit. (Continued from Concurrent Session IV)
Val Harris, Lewis & Clark Community College
John Muirhead, IACEA Legislative Co-Chair
Rick Clute, IACEA Legislative Co-Chair
o Creative Stations in the ESL Classroom
Create time for individual or smaller groups of students even with a larger class size! In the larger classroom, individualized
attention can be scarce and difficult to achieve. Learn how the stations system can produce a controlled yet active learning
environment, enhance student independence, and give teachers smaller group sizes.
Hannah Bonifacius, Lincoln Land Community College
Angela Gerberding, Lincoln Land Community College
o Board the Transition Train (Without Derailing Your Budget)
Waubonsee Community College faculty and staff will describe three ways we have incorporated college transition content
into existing adult education programs: 1) Transition Advising, 2) College Transition & Bridge Courses, and 3) College &
Career Planning Presentations. Participants can receive any/all of our program activities and resources for FREE.
Alyson Gaspar, Waubonsee Community College
Amanda Reckinger, Waubonsee Community College
FRIDAY SESSIONS
DIVISION SPONSORED WORKSHOPS 9:00 - - 10:15A
o Digital Literacy Beneficial to All Generations of Learners
Join this interactive discussion and explore our evolution into a digital society. Discover strategies to bring our programs
and students into the digital world. Identify strategies to lead the implementation of i-Pathways and social media resources
at the program or classroom level. Define your benchmarks and establish your implementation plans.
Kathy Olesen-Tracey, Center for the Application of Information Technologies - i-Pathways
Todd Jorns, Illinois Community College Board
o 2014 GED® Test: Changing Lives Begins with You!
Program managers and instructors face many challenges as they prepare their students for the 2014 GED® test by
integrating rigorous college and career readiness standards. However, this transition offers many opportunities - not just in
the classroom, but more importantly for the students who are served every day in those classrooms. Update your knowledge
by attending this session on the latest information from the GED Testing Service®, including how test takers are doing, the
GED Ready™, My GED™, GED Analytics™, and steps to success for your program and your students. Remember, preparing
adult learners for the future begins with You!
Bonnie Goonen, Education & Training Connections, Inc.
Susan Pittman, Education & Training Connections, Inc.
o Diversity in the Classroom: Creating a Culture of Inclusion and Respect
Diversity, social justice, inclusion, and respect: what do these concepts mean? How do they affect our classrooms? How do
we integrate diversity and social justice concepts into our ESL and ABE lessons? Let’s create respectful spaces for all going
beyond inclusivity. Review successful learner-centered activities and develop an action plan.
Federico Salas-Isnardi, Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy and Learning
Hotel Information
The Springfield Hilton Hotel
700 East Adams, Springfield, 62701
A block of rooms has been reserved for the IACEA Conference at the special rate of $107.00, plus tax, for a single
or double room.
The cut-off for room rates is Monday, February 10, 2014.
TO RESERVE A ROOM: Call the Springfield Hilton directly at 217-789-1530
or the national line at 1-800-445-8667 and mention IACEA for the discounted rate.
Or go to: www.iacea.net and book directly by visiting the conference info section
Directions to the Hilton
The Hilton Springfield is located in downtown Springfield, directly across the street from Prairie Capital Convention Center.
From U.S. Interstate Highway 55 South and Interstate Highway 72 exit 98B - Clearlake Ave: Drive west to 9th Street and
turn left. Drive south to Adams St and turn right. Hotel is located on the corner of 7th and Adams Street. From Interstate
Highway 55 North - Take the 6th St exit to Monroe Street. Turn right (east). Go to 8th Street, then turn left. The Hotel is
located on the corner of 7th St. and Adams.
2014 IACEA Conference REGISTRATION FORM (March 5-7, 2014)
(Duplicate as needed)
Step 1
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Please type or print all information on this page.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Last Name:
First Name:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Title:
Organization:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Organization Address:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Organization City :
State:
Zip:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Organization Phone:
Organization Fax:
Email:
Step 2 MEMBERSHIP
Please indicate membership status.
□ I am a current IACEA member. (Note: All current memberships expire on March 1.)
□ I am renewing my IACEA membership.
□ I am joining IACEA at this time.
Everyone needs to complete the membership form on the last page.
□ I do not wish to join IACEA at this time. (NON-MEMBER FEE)
Step 3 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION---Check the appropriate boxes.
IACEA member
Non-member
□ Full Conference
$165
□ Full Conference
□ Wednesday only
$100
□ Wednesday only
□ Thursday only
$100
□ Thursday only
□ Friday only
$ 75
□ Friday only
$250
$185
$185
$150
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The conference is in need of
volunteers to moderate sessions
on Wednesday and Thursday.
Moderators pass out handouts
and collect session evaluation
forms. Check below if interested:
□ This is my first IACEA conference.
o
o
Step 4 SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS---Must be pre-arranged
□ Vegetarian meals requested
Yes, I would like to
moderate a session on
Wednesday, March 5.
Please contact me.
Yes, I would like to
moderate a session on
Thursday, March 6.
Please contact me.
□ Other – please specify __________________________________________________________
Step 5
FEE CALCULATION
$__________ Membership (new or renewal) _____Full-time adult educator - $60 _____Part-time - $40_____ Retired/Volunteer/Student - $20
$__________ Conference registration fee (See Step 3)
$__________ TOTAL DUE
□ AMOUNT ENCLOSED Full payment or copy of signed purchase order must accompany registration form.
Cash, check, or money order only. NO credit or debit cards can be accepted.
□ AMOUNT DUE Full payment must be received no later than February 28, 2013.
Make
checks
payable
to IACEA.
Mail check
and registration
to:
Make
checks
payable
to IACEA.
Mail check
and registration
to:
June
Hickey
June
Hickey
Carbondale
Community
High
School
Carbondale
Community
High
School
205
North
Oakland
Avenue
205 North Oakland Avenue
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
Carbondale,
Illinois 62901
OR send registration
- - by FAX to: (618) 351-0288 - OR - via EMAIL to: june.hickey@cchs165.com
No cancellations will be accepted. Substitutions are welcome.
If you have registration questions, please contact June Hickey via email or by phone (618) 528-9511
IACEA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
The Voice of Adult Education in Illinois
County: _____________________________
(Please state the county in which you wish to be a member of IACEA. You may select either the county of your organization or of your residence; it
need not be the same county as that of your mailing address.)
Name: __________________________________________________________________________
Last name
First name
Middle Initial
Work address: ________________________________________________________________________________
Street address
City
State
Zip
Work phone: ________________________________________________________________________________
Home address: ________________________________________________________________________________
Street address
City
State
Zip
Home phone: ________________________________________________________________________________
Preferred e-mail: ________________________________________________________________________________
Where would you like your mail sent?
_________Home
Application for: _____New Membership
______Work
_____Renewal
Annual dues: ____Employed Full-time-$60 ____Employed Part-time-$40
____Retired/Volunteer/Student-$20
Division: Please choose one division.
_____Instruction and Curriculum – Basic and Secondary Adult Basic and Secondary: General literacy through GED or high
school completion.
_____Instruction and Curriculum – Directed Programs Directed Programs. Instructional programs serving a population other than
adult basic and secondary, e.g. vocational, citizenship, family literacy, etc.
_____Administration Program operations including administrators, coordinators, record keeping personnel, and
administrative secretaries.
_____Student Support Services Counseling, family assistance, career goal setting, clerical, etc.
Illinois Representative (House) District:
__________
Illinois Legislative (Senate) District:
__________
U. S. Congressional District:
__________
(Your districts can be found on your voter registration card.)
IACEA is a 501C6 tax exempt organization. Fees and contributions are not tax deductible.
www.iacea.net