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Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education (PAACE) is proud to present this Virtual State Conference. Join us from the comfort and safety of your home or workplace for four days of workshops and sessions hosted by expert presenters in their field on trending topics.

Tuesday, April 20: Sponsored by BurlingtonEnglish

12:15 pm – 12:30 pm – Welcome PAACE President Michelle Campbell

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm – Keynote: Noe Ortega 

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Block A: 4 Sessions 

• “Getting Low Beginners to Speak with Board Games” by Nora Lubecki,
• “Benefits of PAACE Membership” by Dyan Schauer
• “Using Digital Portfolios with Students to Improve Workforce Preparation Skills”  by Chrissie Klinger
• “Blended ABE/HSE prep with Supplemental Online and Print Materials.” by Jason Guard

2:25 pm – 3:25 pm Block B: 4 Sessions 

• “Meet Learners where they are in Math and English with engaging digital resources.” by Zahra Massicotte
• “Reflecting on College and Career Readiness Standards Implementation”  by Jonathan Edwards and Callie Hazan
• “Navigating WIOA Title I Services” by Carrie Amann
• “Hitting All the Right Notes for College and Career Success”  by Presenter: Katerina Kanis

 

Wednesday, April 21: Sponsored by ETS HiSET

7:45 am – 8:30 am – YOGA with Megan Do Nascimento

8:30 am – 8:40 am – Welcome COABE CEO Sharon Bonney

8:45 am – 9:15 am – Keynote: Tony Moore

9:30 am – 10:30 am – Block C: 4 Sessions 

• “Building a Collaborative Team – Networking for Impact”  by Tim Shenk and Cheryl Hiester
• “Curriculum Design: An Investigation into One Adult Education Site’s Process”  by Silvia Hildesheim and Josh McManness,
• “Making Instruction Matter to Business Partners”  by Maryann Stravous and Debbie Rikess
• “Improving GED Pass Rates: New Tools, Products and Resources to Help Students Succeed”  by Brian Smith

10:40 am – 11:40 am – Block D: 4 Sessions 

• “Workplace Professionalism: Retooling Your Social Skills” by Marian Gigliotti, Carlene Szostak, and Ryan Breisch
• “What is Your Leadership Style and How Does it Affect Your Work?”  by KayLynn Hamilton
• “Trauma and Attachment Considerations for Adult Learning Professionals” by Dr. Jenna Epstein and Scarlett Brode, LCSW
• “HiSET 2021”  by Tanya Haug

11:45 am – 12:00 pm – Sponsors Highlighted 

 

Thursday, April 22: Sponsored by Essential Education

12:15 pm – 12:30 pm – Welcome Conference Chair Laurie Dawkins

12:30 pm – 1:00 pm – Keynote: Sheila Ireland

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm – Block E: 4 Sessions 

• “Right Use of Privilege: Foundations and Guidelines for Antiracist Conversation and Action” *Special Double Session by Jonathan Cohen, Whitney Porter, Steve Dowdl, Lach Brown, and Andee Knopf
• “CASAS Overview and Updates”  by Christine Palumbo
• “What are the Literacy and Numeracy Skills of Adults in Your State and County?”  by Katie Herz
• “Innovatively Connect in a Digitally Distant World through Personalized Learning” by Joel Johnston

2:25 pm – 3:25 pm – Block F: 4 Sessions 

• “Right Use of Privilege: Foundations and Guidelines for Antiracist Conversation and Action” *Special Double Session by Jonathan Cohen, Whitney Porter, Steve Dowdl, Lach Brown, and Andee Knopf
• “Let’s ACE digital/distance Ed with New Readers Press – Access, Content, and Excellence” by Gary Rubin
• “Strengthen Your Community Partnerships with Successful Pathway Programs”  by Christina Miller
• “Supporting adults in accessing digital documents” by Mary Rice

 

Friday, April 23: Sponsored by Aztec Software

8:45 am – 9:20 am – PAACE Annual Business Meeting given by President Michelle Campbell, includes update from the Chief of the Division of Adult Education in PA, Amanda Harrison

9:30 am – 9:50 am – PAACE Advocacy Update: Cheryl Heister 

10:00 am – 11:00 am – Block G: 4 Sessions 

• “Seeing the World Through New Glasses: A Look at Reentry Best Practices”  by Jefferey Abramowitz
• “Understanding TABE 11/12 to Make NRS Gains”  by Christina Miller
• “Building Your Advocacy Muscles in Messaging and Connecting for Success” by Cheryl Hiester and Joe Murzyn
• “Assisting Adult Learners with Resources for Every Delivery Need: Remote, Hybrid and In-Classroom” by Carrie Ayers

11:10 am – 11:30 am – Wrap Up PAACE President Denise Alexander