In today’s information-rich world, effective communication of complex ideas is vital. Join the LINCS Science Community and discover the power of infographics as we explore crafting engaging and easily digestible visuals to convey educational concepts and learning outcomes. Explore examples and create your own infographics with us. Register here.
Are you interested to learn more about reaching rural students? Join the Professional Development LINCS Group and guest presenter Lori Looney of Partners for Rural Impact to deepen your understanding of the unique needs of rural students. Learn about grant-funded initiatives in rural America that intersect with adult education and explore innovative opportunities for adult […]
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are the topics of conversation in many organizations, but how do you go beyond words to action? During this session, we will be joined by Evonne Peters, Director, and Karen Greaves, Instruction and PD Specialist of Massachusetts' SABES ELA Curriculum, and Instruction PD Center, as they share how their organization demonstrates […]
Don't miss this opportunity to advance adult education practices in math and numeracy by joining the LINCS community for this exciting event. We will discuss the research from a dissertation study conducted in Fall 2023, where 38 Adult Basic Education (ABE) Math and Numeracy Instructors were interviewed about their math identity. We will share lessons […]
Take a coffee break to join the LINCS Professional Development and English Language Acquisition moderators for a conversation about learner goal setting. Did you know research indicates that writing down goals increases the likelihood of achieving them? During this discussion, we will explore frequently asked questions of adult educators, such as: Do adult learners struggle […]
Many stereotypical narratives exist for why adult literacy learners are unsuccessful in earning a high school diploma. Those narratives seldom include the systemic roots that lead to generational poverty and generational illiteracy. Join our presenter, Greg Deegan of Teaching Cleveland, as he highlights the origins of stereotypical narratives. Mr. Deegan with provide practitioners with useful […]
Join guest speakers Gemma Gabor and Tonya Stremlau from Gallaudet University's English Language Institute and English Department in a conversation about best practices for serving Deaf learners with varying levels of literacy participating in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Acquisition (ELA) programs. This impactful discussion will include ASL interpretation. Please bring your questions and […]
What challenges and opportunities do you look forward to in the area of civics education, citizenship preparation, and immigrant education? Join the discussion as LINCS looks ahead to 2024 and beyond. Register Here
We all want our adult education students to write but finding class time to do this can be challenging. Join the guest presenters from Hamline University, Stephanie Sommers, Adult Education Instructor, and Kristine Kelly, Literacy and English Language Arts Coordinator as they share concrete ways to bring writing instruction in your ABE classroom and ways […]
In today’s digital age, visual literacy is a critical skill for students to navigate and communicate effectively. Join LINCS this month to explore the fundamental concepts of visual literacy and discover how it can be integrated seamlessly into various subjects and levels. Expand your teaching toolkit and empower your students to become visually literate thinkers […]
Many adult learners struggle to learn math. LINCS offers a new, online Universal Design for Learning (UDL) module – Making Math Matter. Join us to take a deep dive into this UDL course with our guest presenters Donald Walker, Career and Technical Education Trainer at the Center for Applied Special Technology, and Carl Trank, Professor of […]
To increase their likelihood of success, adult English learners need to feel accepted and welcomed in a classroom. The guest presenter, Johanna Gleason, ESL Instructor for the San Diego College of Continuing Education will equip teachers with several tips and tools for building a welcoming classroom community that supports learners in achieving their important goals. […]