This course might be of interest to those of you who are working with ELL
preparing for college.

 

The online course "Research-based Strategies and Models for Adult
Transitions to Postsecondary Education" is now open for registration. Course
dates are January 14 to March 10, 2010.  Estimated completion time is 24
hours for the 8-week course.

 

In Research-based Strategies and Models for Adult Transitions to
Postsecondary Education, you will read and discuss the research on the
changing workforce and examine the reasons why adult learners need to go
beyond the GED and English language study to advance their earning
potential. You will also learn about the challenges facing adult students in
postsecondary education and investigate strategies and program models that
support adult transitions to postsecondary education. Throughout the course,
you will gather local and regional data on the labor market, educational
needs, and academic programs and support services offered by area colleges
to guide future program development and planning.

 

For more information about the course, or to register, go to
http://professionalstudiesae.worlded.org/index.html#trans.  The instructor
is Barbara Hofmeyer.

 

To ensure a seat, register early. Registrations will be accepted on a first
come basis.

 

If you have any questions about registering for these courses please contact
Leah Peterson at lpeterson at worlded.org. 

 

Kaye

 

 

Kaye Beall

Project Director

World Education

kaye_beall at worlded.org

www.worlded.org

 

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