2024 Oklahoma Adult Education & Literacy Conference: BREAKING BARRIERS
Below is a list of classes that were at the conference this year. If the presenter provided a copy of their slides or handouts, they are linked below. If they did not provide a copy, the name of the session has been marked through.
Classes are listed below by alphabetical order of titles under their primary content strand. Classes in blue are video links.
Community Collaboration (Advocacy, Partnerships)
- Breaking Barriers 101
- Breaking Barriers Through Community Collaboration
- Bridges Out of Poverty
- Unlocking Learning: Leveraging Your Public Libraries
English Language Acquisition (Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Citizenship, Immigration, etc.)
- Bite Size Pronunciation Activities for ESOL
- Building Literacy Skills with Preliterate ESOL Students
- Color Vowel®: Two Key Questions for Pronunciation
- Embracing Diversity in an Adult ESL Multilevel Classroom
- ESL Expose-Working Title
- ESOL Vocabulary
- Getting Started as an ESOL Tutor
- Making Online Lessons More Engaging for Advanced Learners
- Naturalization 101: The Process of Becoming a US Citizen
- Rise to the Challenge and Boost Classroom Success
- Using Color Vowel® In Your Classroom
HSE Prep & Testing (Subject areas, how to ace the tests and next steps including career counseling/job skills)
- An Overview of the New CASAS Assessments
- Enrollment: The First Step in the HSE Journey
- Exploring the HiSET Program in 2024
- "I'm Not Afraid of Math Anymore!" Quick Guide for HiSET Math
- "I'm Not Afraid of Writing Anymore!" Quick Guide for HiSET
- Putting It All Together! A GED Overview for All Teachers!
- Test Taking Strategies That Can Reduce Math Test Anxiety
- The New NRS Approved TABE CLAS-E and TABE 13 & 14
- Ventures, ELPS and CASAS STEPS: We’ve Got You Covered
Instruction/Methodology for any Classroom
- .AI Technology: A Discussion for Adult Education Teachers
- Designing a Successful and Engaging Learning Environment
- Designing and Using Essential Questions
- Getting Connected: Creating Relationships for Continuance
- It's A Writing EmerGENZ!
- Keep ‘Em Coming Back! Retention Strategies for Adult Ed
- Let’s Study! Building Skills for Adult Students’ Success
- Math. Stop the Hate!
- OkCareerGuide: How to Harness Hope for the Future
- Rise to the Challenge and Boost Classroom Success
- Teaching Reading to the Struggling Reader
- The College Entrance Exam Gap in Writing for Black Students
- Thinking Questions
- Triggers, Trauma, and Academic Success
- Unlocking the Power of Mathematics Literacy
- When Students Fail
- You Can Lead a Meeting that Gets Results
Literacy Instruction (Phonics, low-level literacy instruction, resources)
- Crack the Code: Dictionary Pronunciation
- Teaching English to Pre-literate Adult Refugee Students
- The Gift of Effective Reading
Other forms of Literacy (Financial, Digital, Health, etc.)
- Barrier-Busting Playbook: Strategies for Authentic Impact
- Drive Your Car
- Healthy Brain, Healthy Mind
- Inside of Your Head and Outside of the Box
- Maximizing Your Credit
- Philosopher for a Day
- Psychology of Money
- The State of Suicide in Oklahoma
Program Management/Best Practices (For boards or programs)
- Breaking Funding Barriers
- Cut Through the Noise: A.I. Powered by Brand Intelligence
- Getting the Money: Grants!
- Orientation: The first steps towards a student's success
- Program Management and Curriculum Evolution in Adult Ed
- Select the Tech that Supports Your Mission
- Smart Tools for Smarter Schools: Harnessing AI for Educators
- Strong Governance = Strong Organization
- The Wonderful World of LACES Reports
