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Past Presentations

Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE) 2009 Conference

April 18 – 22, 2009
Louisville, KY
Visit the COABE 2009 Web site.

The CAELA Network and the Center for Applied Linguistics presented a variety of sessions related to instructional strategies and resources for working with adult English language learners.

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Sunday, April 19, 2009

Preparing Adult English Language Learners for the Workforce: Models and Resources
Presenters include Miriam Burt
Time: 3:30 – 4:45 pm

Resources for Working with Adult English Language Learners and Teachers
Presenters: Sharon McKay and Michelle Ueland
Time: 3:30 – 4:45 pm

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Monday, April 20, 2009

A Framework for Quality Professional Development for Practitioners Working with Adult English Language Learners
Presenter: Miriam Burt
Time: 2:00 – 3:15 pm

What’s Different about Reading and Writing in ESL?
Presenter: Miriam Burt
Time: 3:45 – 5:00 pm

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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Qualities of Successful Adult ESL Trainers
Presenters include Michelle Ueland
Time: 10:00 – 11:15 am

What Beginning and Experienced ESL Instructors Need to Know
Presenters include Sarah Young and Michelle Ueland
Time: 1:45 – 4:30 pm

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Supporting Teacher and Learner Cultural Expectations in the Classroom
Presenter: Sarah Young
Time: 8:00 – 9:15 am

Using Data to Plan Professional Development for Adult ESL Practitioners
Presenter: Sarah Young
Time: 9:45 – 11:00 am

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