Return-Path: <nifl-aalpd@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id i1NLcnI04401; Mon, 23 Feb 2004 16:38:49 -0500 (EST) Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 16:38:49 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <001501c3fa54$4e212de0$0302a8c0@wtrbct.adelphia.net> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-aalpd@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-aalpd@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-aalpd@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Bonnie Odiorne" <bonniesophia@adelphia.net> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-aalpd@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-AALPD:1132] RE: Pragmatic approaches to professional development X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook CWS, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2910.0) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 1174 Lines: 33 I am interested in any more data or information on the subject below: blending English language instruction (and for me, I might add ABE instruction) and occupational skills training. I've been doing this for 3 1/2 years, and wonder whether you're talking about training for specific jobs, or workforce readiness in general? Warmest Regards, Bonnie Odiorne Ph.D Program Faciliator Working Smart Computers 4 Kids Silas Bronson Library Information Technology Center Waterbury, CT Integrating Technology, ABE and ESL Instruction -----Original Message----- From: nifl-aalpd@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-aalpd@nifl.gov]On Behalf Of Barbara Tondre Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 12:49 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-AALPD:1129] Pragmatic approaches to professional development The Workplace Planning Conference held in Chicago last December showcased some programs just beginning to "blend" English language instruction and occupational skills training. Teacher preparation was barely mentioned yet critical. As we know, wishing things to happen, or even having funding for an initiative is no guarantee of success! PD is key. Barbara Tondre-El Zorkani
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