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Overview
The Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center is dedicated to providing Adult Education and Literacy practitioners with the most comprehensive slate of professional training, workshops, courses and seminars available anywhere. Each year over 500 Adult Education and Literacy Professionals arrive at the AALRC to expand their expertise in areas such as Learning Disabilities, English as a Second Language, Distance Education and technology access. The Resource Center is also utilized by the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, Adult Education Section, for meetings and professional development.
Our facility boasts a state-of-the-art networked computer lab, which accommodates up to twenty learners at a time. Our large training room can handle up to 100 attendees, utilizing a variety of multi-media tools for instructional delivery. The Center also addresses the need for breakout sessions and multiple, simultaneous events with two additional conference rooms and two smaller meeting rooms.
The AALRC library, staffed by a full-time media coordinator, boasts an extensive inventory of books, videos, and other materials loaned to Adult Education Centers and Literacy Councils upon request. Video duplication equipment is available, and the library resources are automated for your convenience.
Utilizing the AALRC web site, practitioners can view event calendar, register online for training courses, request media materials, and receive instructional tools from across the United States. As a partner with LINCS Literacy Information and Communication System, the AALRC links our state’s professionals with access to free instructional tools, learner activities, software and more.
Our goal in Professional Development at the Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center is to be an integral part in the development of our state’s Adult Education and Literacy providers.
For more information contact the Professional Development Coordinator:
Dr. Shelia Wilkerson
Professional Development Coordinator
shelia@aalrc.org
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Workshops
Soft Skills, Metacognitive Skills, and Transition Skills – How They Play a Role in Supporting Students in the Workplace and in Career Development (AALRC)
April 16th, 2024 – 525645
In this training, attendees will learn about Workplace Skills – Soft Skills, Metacognitive Skills, and Transition Skills. Instructors will gain insight on how to imbed these skills into their overall instruction and/or curriculum when teaching subjects such as Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
Using TABE 11/12 & CLAS-E (AALRC)
April 4th, 2024 – 509029
The training will provide an overview of TABE 11/12, CLAS-E, and other pertinent information. This will include instruction on how to use TABE 11/12 Online – scheduling test sessions, adding and monitoring students while testing, and accessing reports. Guidance on how to administer and score TABE CLAS-E will also be provided along with resources designed to assist participants with testing.
Unlocking the Potential of Adult Learners Through Planning and Goal Setting (AALRC)
April 10th, 2024 – 506866
One of the greatest challenges that adult learners face is balancing school with their other responsibilities.
For this reason, many individuals tend to enroll in adult education courses but fail to complete them. Goal setting creates a clear purpose and direction for adult learners. This workshop will cover how to help adult learners navigate challenges, overcome limiting beliefs, and develop an action plan to help them reach their goals.
Administrators’ Meeting – Spring (Four Points by Sheraton)
April 24-26, 2024 – 520863
Career Service Provider Spring
Building your WAGE™ Toolkit with Burlington English (AALRC)
April 16, 2024 – 523292
In this workshop, career coaches and instructors will learn how Burlington English can help students gain skills in subjects including employability, digital literacy, financial literacy, and customer service. Participants will explore the WAGE™ Level I Certificate course outline and understand the alignment of the Burlington curriculum.
SNAP Employment & Training (E & T) Program Coordinators’ Training (AALRC)
April 3, 2024 – 505112
SNAP E & T Coordinators are required to attend this refresher training to obtain updates on the SNAP E & T program’s policies and procedures. During this training, coordinators will have an opportunity to share and learn best practices on recruitment and retention, case management, building relationships with community-based organizations, and other helpful tips and guidance that will help coordinators be more successful in their role. Additionally, coordinators will be able to address concerns with DHS regarding issues with scholarships, reimbursements, and the SNAP Works data management system.
Growing with Canvas
Self-Paced/Online –
507741, 507745, 507746, 508577
The course emphasizes how to use a combination of the Canvas Guides, including the Video Guides, and Adult Education content; to familiarize users with the nine modules of content.
Canvas Basics
Self-Paced/Online –
507730, 507734, 507735, 507736
The course focuses on teaching the fundamentals of using Canvas; the state’s official Learning Management System (LMS) for Adult Education.
Online Learning
Advance Iet
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The ADVANCE IET project provides new training opportunities and resources to assist state adult education offices, professional development providers, and local program staff in enhancing and expanding IET programs for adult education participants. |
Growing with Canvas
Self-Paced/Online –
507741, 507745, 507746, 508577
The course emphasizes how to use a combination of the Canvas Guides, including the Video Guides, and Adult Education content; to familiarize users with the nine modules of content.
Canvas Basics
Self-Paced/Online –
507730, 507734, 507735, 507736
The course focuses on teaching the fundamentals of using Canvas; the state’s official Learning Management System (LMS) for Adult Education.
Learning Disability (LD): Applications
In this LD: Applications course, Ms. Wendy Bryant, the Disabilities and Online Learning Coordinator for the Arkansas Adult Learning Resource Center, discusses disabilities that adult educators may meet and the legal requirements that adult education centers are required to meet concerning adult learners with disabilities. Ms. Bryant also shares applications, websites, and other resources for adult educators to use when providing accommodations for their adult learners.
Providing WOW Customer Service in Adult Education
According to Ms. LaTasha Dale-Warren, College and Career Coach for the state Adult Education Division, providing the best opportunities for adult learners begins with making connections and treating those adult learners with respect and professionalism. In this course, Ms. Dale-Warren discusses approaches and things to consider when helping adult learners from the smallest gestures to the big moves that could make all the difference.
