The COABE National Conference is a collaboration between Commission on 
Adult Basic Education (COABE), and the California Council for Adult 
Education (CCAE). The conference will be at the Anaheim Marriot Hotel in 
southern California from May 4-7, 2005.

Experts in the education field will offer pre-conference and conference 
sessions in five special tracks in addition to general adult education 
interest areas. These include: Improving Teaching and Learning Outcomes, 
Integrating Technology and Instruction, Linking Research to Practice, 
Promoting Adult Educators as Leaders, and Advancing Change through Adult 
Education.

More information is available at the official conference web site at 
http://www.coabe05.org/general/index.html

LINCS session which may be of interest to many of you are listed below.



LINCS Sessions at COABE:
**The LINCS Exhibit!
**6 sessions!
**2 pre-conference opportunities!

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DON'T MISS THE LINCS EXHIBIT BOOTH!!!!!!!
Location: Marquis Ballroom, Booth #112

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Thursday, May 5 from 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Assessment Resources at the Click of a Mouse
Presenter: Marie Cora
The LINCS Special Collection in Assessment provides access to quality 
on-line resources to practitioners and administrators dealing with learner 
assessment issues in adult literacy programs. This session will showcase 
the Collection and teach participants how to effectively use the site for 
classroom or program use.
ROOM: San Diego

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Thursday, May 5 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm
High Quality Internet Resources for Teaching, Learning and Professional 
Development
Presenter: Linda Perry
Take a hands-on tour of The National Institute For Literacy's LINCS 
Technology Training Special Collection and find free, reviewed online 
resources for teaching, learning and professional development. In this 
session you will also be introduced to WebQuests and will learn how to 
effectively use existing WebQuests and develop new ones for your program.
ROOM: Salon G

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Friday, May 6 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm
The LINCS Program Leadership and Improvement Special Collection: A Resource 
for Adult Education Practitioners
Presenter: Sandra Strunk
Learn more about the LINCS Program Leadership and Improvement
Special Collection web site, a comprehensive resource for adult education 
leaders interested in program improvement. We'll actively review all 
aspects of the site and highlight several resources. During the session, 
participants will also conduct a search based on specific program 
improvement needs.
ROOM: Rancho Las Palmas

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Friday, May 6 from 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Workforce Education: Tools of the Trade
Presenters: Donna Brian and Beth Ponder
The National Institute For Literacy's LINCS Workforce Education Special 
Collection of downloadable online resources will be demonstrated, with 
participants learning how to navigate the site and find resources they need 
to answer their specific questions. ESOL/Workplace resources will be 
featured. Participant feedback on the content and organization of the site 
will be solicited.
ROOM: COABE Computer Lab, Salon G

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Friday, May 6 from 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Visualizing Math: Navigating through Data Analysis for the GED
Presenter: Susan Cowles
Are you uncertain about finding good materials for use in math instruction? 
Come and learn how to adapt and use hands-on activities that are available 
from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and other resources 
from the NIFL Science & Numeracy Special Collection. These materials will 
enhance instruction for reluctant learners, adult basic skills development 
students, and adult secondary/GED.
ROOM: Salon C

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Saturday, May 7 from 9:20 - 10:20 a.m.
Water and Ice: Teaching math from ships at sea and other research expeditions
Presenter: Susan Cowles
Ocean science is an interesting and exotic context for teaching math, 
writing, and other skills to adult learners. Come explore ways in which 
adult literacy instructors have used technology to engage learners in 
inquiry-based activities, math problem solving, and writing projects--all 
while working at sea with oceanographic researchers!
ROOM: Room 315

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**The following is a fee-bearing session during the pre-conference. The 
AALPD Discussion List is sponsored by LINCS.
AALPD Pre-Conference at COABE
Wednesday, May 4, 2005 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Professional Development Delivery Methods: What Works Best For You?
Registration Fee: $75.00; Lunch and refreshments are provided
To register, call Tony Morales before Noon on Thursday, April 28th 
(315-422-9121 ext: 378) or register on-site on Tuesday, May 3rd.
In this session, participants will:
• learn about national and recent professional development initiatives;
• discuss professional development delivery methods;
• participate in developing AALPD's platform of policies in support of 
professional development;
• discover innovative professional development approaches related to the 
topics chosen by AALPD members (reading instruction, writing instruction, 
and organizing and monitoring instruction);
• network with professional development colleagues; and
• learn about the latest available professional development resources.

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**The following is a fee-bearing session during the pre-conference. The 
Adult Literacy and Technology Network (ALTN) hosts the LINCS Special 
Collection in Technology.
New Technologies for Adult Learning
Wednesday, May 4
3 hours $75 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Presenters:
·       John Fleischman, Director, Outreach and Technical Assistance 
Network (OTAN) Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)
·       Dennis Porter, Director, California Distance Learning Project (CDLP)
·       Marian Thatcher, Coordinator Outreach and Technical Assistance 
Network(OTAN), Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)
·       David Collings, Technology Coordinator, Delaware Adult and 
Community Education, Chair of the Adult Literacy and Technology Network (ALTN)
What are the current trends and new directions for using technology with 
adult learners? How are states applying innovative distance learning 
technologies and strategies? Learn about interactive whiteboards, portable 
keyboards, tablet and handheld computers, wireless computer labs, digital 
videos and more. See video clips of technology being used in the classroom, 
and get lesson ideas and sample lesson plans. This workshop is for both 
teachers and administrators.
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