8/24/2010
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (beverages and light snacks will be provided)

Location:
Western Michigan University East Beltline Conference Center
2333 East Beltline SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546-5936
616-771-9489

Online registration closed - register onsite

8/25/2010
9:00 – Noon (continental breakfast will be provided)

Location:
Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Center
2424 S. Mission
Mt. Pleasant, MI  48858
989-772-4000

8/26/2010
9:00 – Noon (continental breakfast will be provided)

Location:
Lexington Lansing Hotel
925 South Creyts Road
Lansing, MI 48917
517-391-1293

8/27/2010
9:00 – Noon (continental breakfast will be provided)

Location:
M-TEC Center – Henry Ford Community College
3601 Schaefer Road
Dearborn, MI 48126
313-317-6602

Writing Rollout Workshops

NOTICE
Online registration closed - register onsite

8/18/2010
8:30 - 12:30 pm

Location:
Lexington Lansing Hotel
925 South Creyts Road
Lansing, MI 48917

This session is repeated in the afternoon (see below)

On August 18th, the sessions are both half-days and are offered twice.

PTF Fall Workshops
Building Capacity for Servicing the Least Literate

Overview:
This training will present practical applications for capacity building and program improvement for Community Literacy Programs and provide resources for programs who service the least literate. Topics covered include Program Development, Tutor Recruitment and Training, Fundraising, Marketing/Public Relations and Management.

Objectives:
Participants will:

• have an understanding of the key elements of a successful community literacy program
• will know the initial steps to become incorporated and program set-up and programming needs
• practical suggestions for program development, tutor recruitment, managing the data, and fundraising
• resources for additional information and ways to improve efficiency and capacity

8/18/2010
12:30 - 3:45 pm

Location:
Lexington Lansing Hotel
925 South Creyts Road
Lansing, MI 48917

On August 18th, the sessions are both half-days and are offered twice.

PTF Fall Workshops
Building Capacity for Servicing the Least Literate

Overview:
This training will present practical applications for capacity building and program improvement for Community Literacy Programs and provide resources for programs who service the least literate. Topics covered include Program Development, Tutor Recruitment and Training, Fundraising, Marketing/Public Relations and Management.

Objectives:
Participants will:

• have an understanding of the key elements of a successful community literacy program
• will know the initial steps to become incorporated and program set-up and programming needs
• practical suggestions for program development, tutor recruitment, managing the data, and fundraising
• resources for additional information and ways to improve efficiency and capacity

8/18/2010
8:30 - 12:30 pm

Location:
Lexington Lansing Hotel
925 South Creyts Road
Lansing, MI 48917

This session is repeated in the afternoon (see below)

PTF Fall Workshops
Using the Revised ESL Content Standards

Overview: 
This workshop will focus on the structure and usage of the new revised Michigan ESL Content Standards. Participants will learn about the revisions. They will also become comfortable with incorporating the revised standards into their program lesson plans to fit the needs of their students thus enabling them to function more easily in the community, in the workplace and in higher education.

Objectives:
Participants will:

• have an understanding of the revised ESL Content Standards
• be provided with practical application ideas for using the standards in the classroom

8/18/2010
12:30 - 3:45 pm

Location:
Lexington Lansing Hotel
925 South Creyts Road
Lansing, MI 48917

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Register by PO/Check

PTF Fall Workshops
Using the Revised ESL Content Standards

Overview: 
This workshop will focus on the structure and usage of the new revised Michigan ESL Content Standards. Participants will learn about the revisions. They will also become comfortable with incorporating the revised standards into their program lesson plans to fit the needs of their students thus enabling them to function more easily in the community, in the workplace and in higher education.

Objectives:
Participants will:

• have an understanding of the revised ESL Content Standards
• be provided with practical application ideas for using the standards in the classroom

Have you tried online Professional Development? Please visit our Moodle section of the MAEPD website as well as the PD section of the e-Library.

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 at 517-373-8800 Or Adulted@michigan.gov