Please see below for the LINCS Community events for the week of 12/11/2023:
Live Session: 2023 Year in Review: Highlights and Happenings
Description: Join us for 2023 in Review. During this live LINCS event, you will hear from the moderators of four LINCS community groups: Correctional and Reentry Education, Civics Education and Citizenship, Program Management, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, as they share the top highlights and happenings in their particular areas of specialization.
Presenter: Carmine Stewart, LINCS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Group Moderator
Jeffrey Abramowitz, LINCS Correctional and Reentry Education Group Moderator
Jennifer Gagliardi, LINCS Civics Education and Citizenship Group Moderator
Kathy Olesen-Tracey, LINCS Program Management Group Moderator
Date/Time: Monday, December 11, 2023, 12:00 PM ET (live session)
LINCS Community Group: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Civics Education and Citizenship; Correctional and Reentry Education; Program Management
Online registration is required to participate in the LINCS Event for 2023 Year in Review: Highlights and Happenings.
Live Session: Elevating Learning with Infographics
Description: In today’s information-rich world, effective communication of complex ideas is vital. Join us this month 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.
Presenter: Lizelena Iglesias, LINCS Science Group Moderator
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 3:00 PM ET (live session)
LINCS Community Group: Science
Online registration is required to participate in the LINCS Event for Elevating Leaning with Infographics.
Live Session: Partnering with Programs to Improve Student Outcomes in Rural America
Description: Are you interested in learning more about how to reach rural students? Join the Professional Development LINCS Group, and our guest 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 education services in rural areas of the United States.
Presenter: Lori Looney, Partners for Rural Impact
Date/Time: Friday, December 15, 2023, 12:00 PM ET (live session)
LINCS Community Group: Professional Development
Online registration is required to participate in the LINCS Event for Partnering with Programs to Improve Student Outcomes in Rural America.
Please see below for the LINCS Community events for the week of 12/18/2023:
Live Session: Walking the Walk, and Talking the Talk: One State's Work to Put DEI in Action
Description: 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 the SABES ELA Curriculum, and Instruction PD Center, as they share how their organization demonstrates its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in adult education.
Presenter: Evonne Peters, SABES; Karen Greaves, SABES
Date/Time: Monday, December 18, 2023, 3:00 PM ET (live session)
LINCS Community Group: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Online registration is required to participate in the LINCS Event for Walking the Walk, and Talking the Talk: One State's Work to put DEI in action.
Live Session: Coffee Break: What can ABE Math Instructors Learn from Each Other?
Description: Don't miss this opportunity to advance adult education practices in math and numeracy by joining us at this exciting event. We will be discussing 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 learned from these interviews to include valuable insights into the experiences, perspectives, and challenges faced by ABE Math and Numeracy Instructors. This event will foster a sense of community and collaboration among math and numeracy practitioners, allowing them to learn from each other's experiences, exchange ideas, and discuss best practices for promoting a positive math identity among adult learners.
Presenter: Brooke Istas, LINCS Math and Numeracy Group Moderator
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 12:00 PM ET (live session)
LINCS Community Group: Math and Numeracy
Online registration is required to participate in the LINCS Event for Coffee Break: What can ABE Math Instructors Learn from Each Other?
*Please note: LINCS moderator-led events are not recorded, so we encourage you to participate in them as they happen. Certificates are provided for attending live LINCS events.