Michigan Adult Education Professional Development
March 6-8, 2012

Overview

Michigan Adult Education programs are constantly searching for new and innovative methods for improving outcomes for students. To assist programs in their endeavors, the Michigan Adult Education Professional Development Project, sponsored by the Office of Adult Education, is hosting a training institute focused on providing educators with the tools and resources they need in order to address the challenges in their programs. This institute will focus on three specific areas:

• Implementing career pathways
• Using technology to assist in implementing contextualized instruction for low-skilled adults
• Bridging the gap in ABE and GED programs to help students meet the challenges of the current GED Tests and successfully transition to higher levels of education and training

The institute will open with a general session for all participants that focuses on the specific career clusters for the different economic regions and the focus of the Division of Education and Career Readiness.

Following the opening session, participants will ATTEND TWO OF THREE concurrent sessions (pre-registration required). The same three sessions will be repeated in the afternoon.

The institute will also include a closing session with final comments from Dianne Duthie, Division Director.

Topics for each of the concurrent sessions are listed below.

Tuesday, March 6

8:30-9:00 a.m. - Registration and Networking
9:00 – 9:45 a.m. - General Session

9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Break
10:00 – Noon - Concurrent Sessions A (see topics above)

Noon – 1:00 p.m. - Lunch

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions B (repeat of A)
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. - Closing Session

Henry Ford MTEC

3602 Schaefer Road
Dearborn, MI 48126

This workshop is free
Register here

Wednesday, March 7

8:30-9:00 a.m. - Registration and Networking
9:00 – 9:45 a.m. - General Session

9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Break
10:00 – Noon - Concurrent Sessions A (see topics above)

Noon – 1:00 p.m. - Lunch

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions B (repeat of A)
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. - Closing Session

Western Michigan University

2333 E. Beltline Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

This workshop is free
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Thursday, March 8

8:30-9:00 a.m. - Registration and Networking
9:00 – 9:45 a.m. - General Session

9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Break
10:00 – Noon - Concurrent Sessions A (see topics above)

Noon – 1:00 p.m. - Lunch

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions B (repeat of A)
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. - Closing Session

Lansing Ramada

7501 Saginaw Highway
Lansing, MI 48917

This workshop is free
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General Information

In the instance that there is a fee for a workshop, individuals who do not have access to the Internet may mail the completed registration form with a check payable to MAEPD/NHRD to:

MAEPD/NHRD
1431 Bird Road
Winter Springs, FL 32708

Programs that wish to register multiple staff members for a particular session may send one check that covers all of their registration fees. However, a registration form must be provided for each staff member. Programs may also use purchase orders when registering their staff members. Please complete a registration form for each participant and attach purchase order to cover fees. Mail to the National Human Resources Development at the address listed above.

Contact Information: Please be sure to contact the corresponding program provider below for the workshop listed above. (MAEPD) Michigan Adult Education Professional Development Project workshops and institutes:

Contact: Susan Pittman-Shetler, NHRD Lead at SKPTVS@aol.com or
Office Phone (561) 204-5060
Fax (561) 204-5727
Cell (561) 758-7167

Preparing Workers for 21st Century Jobs
Contact: Ronald D. Froman, NHRD at rdfroman72904@aol.com or
Office Phone (407) 699-9622

Contact the Michigan Office of Adult Education, Workforce Development Agency at 517-373-8800 Or Adulted@michigan.gov