Return-Path: <nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id f0J1B4920370; Thu, 18 Jan 2001 20:11:04 -0500 (EST) Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 20:11:04 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <4.2.2.20120118194255.00a29600@postoffice.worldnet.att.net> Errors-To: rgspacone@worldnet.att.net Reply-To: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Judy Franks" <jfranks@archon.educ.kent.edu> (by way of "Ronna G. Spacone" <rgspacone@worldnet.att.net>) To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-4EFF:1351] Staff Development Issues X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Pro Version 4.2.2 Status: O Content-Length: 3447 Lines: 78 Meg and Others, Ohio's approach the past couple years has been to offer program quality enhancement grants to any ABLE program interested in learning more about the EFF framework. The grant period ran for 6-7 months and during that time, ongoing professional development was provided these 30 programs. We asked that a team of at least 2 teachers and an administrator be identified for this project. An initial 2 day orientation was offered. A regional (Ohio has 4 regional resource centers) support meeting for those local teams was planned half-way through the project so teams could come together to discuss problems and successes. We also established a "buddy" system of support. They could call or email, plan site visits, and share lessons as ways to regularly communicate. At the end of the grant period, all programs would meet for a one-day training. The EFF Development Team would determine "gaps" in learning by ongoing visits, calls, email, reports, and the electronic list responses with appropriate training then being developed. By the end of June 2000, Ohio had 30 programs with many different degrees of understanding and use of the EFF framework. And we had a limited base of "expert" trainers available to provide ongoing professional development to these programs. At this time, the state decided to create a Regional Training and Support Team. A Resource Center and ABLE Program staff member from each region along with a core of state leadership staff are the basis of this team (11 members). We are currently increasing our knowledge base and working with the National Center to move from novice to expert facilitators. Meg, I guess I've explained all this to give you some insights about how Ohio is systematically approaching the implementation of EFF in our state. While trying to promote the adoption of EFF in programs it is also imperative that your adult education system continue to build the infrastructure needed to support those programs. Ohio is working to align the goals of our state plan with the EFF model and embed EFF in all professional development offerings. Although we have come a long way, there is still much to accomplish!! I am also interested in talking with others about the approach their state has taken in moving toward system reform and the professional development they have created to support these changes. I would be glad to share any specifics of the Ohio training format and can be contacted at our state resource center for details. Later, Judy Franks Ohio EFF Coordinator Ohio Literacy Resource Center 330.762.0753 jfranks@literacy.kent.edu -----Original Message----- From: nifl-4eff@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-4eff@nifl.gov]On Behalf Of Connelly, Meg (by way of "Ronna G. Spacone" <rgspacone@worldnet.att.net>) Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2001 10:23 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-4EFF:1347] Staff Development Issues Dear All: Here in Washington state we are investigating alternative approaches to professional development. I am interested in identifying and learning about the characteristics and challenges of current EFF implementation from the standpoint of staff development. Any information about how other statewide systems are addressing this issue would be greatly appreciated. Meg Connelly ABLE Network 2120 S. Jackson St. Seattle, WA 98144 (206) 587-3882 FAX: (206) 587-4900 mconnelly@sccd.ctc.edu http://www.literacynet.org/able
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