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Getting Reading Results in the Classroom PDF Print E-mail
Registration Now Open! Live Webcast:

September 1, 2010 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. (Eastern)

Join Brett Miller, Ph.D. (moderator); Daphne Greenberg, Ph.D.; Charles (Skip) MacArthur, Ph.D.; and Daryl Mellard, Ph.D. as they share research findings and discuss implications for effective classroom instruction during the live webcast: Getting Reading Results in the Classroom: What Research Tells Us.

For more information on the purpose of the webcast and the participating researchers visit to register http://www.nifl.gov/webcasts/readingresults/10read.


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Reauthorizing the Workforce Investment Act PDF Print E-mail
Dear COABE Members,

Discussion on WIA reauthorization takes place on the NCL Advocacy Blog July 19 - August 6. You will have the opportunity to read and respond to blog articles on the issues, written by NCL Members. NCL Members will also be available to respond to comments and questions.

You can "subscribe" to specific blog discussion threads so that you receive comments by email if you wish. There is a live poll on WIA reauthorization already available on the site; see what you think: http://blog.ncladvocacy.org. I hope you'll join us and help spread the word.

Thanks, and looking forward,

Jackie Taylor
COABE Public Policy Chair
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Webinar: Effective Partnerships PDF Print E-mail
Effective Partnerships between the Public Workforce System and Libraries

In June, the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) issued Training and Employment Notice (TEN) 50-09, in which it announced its partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to share information and resources and to encourage effective partnerships between the workforce system and libraries. Register for this Webinar to learn more about the Federal effort and promising workforce-library partnerships in the State of Illinois and in Jefferson County, Colorado!

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Adult Numeracy Online Course PDF Print E-mail
September 20 - October 29, 2010
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What is numeracy? Is numeracy just another word for math? How should you approach numeracy with adult students? In this foundational course you'll learn how to keep students at the center of numeracy instruction. You'll explore the context, content, and cognitive and affective components of numeracy; how to address the needs of students with learning gaps; how students' styles of learning math and levels of math knowledge affect their math skills; and ways to build students' success in learning math. You'll plan classroom activities, test them with your students, and share your experiences with fellow teachers. Course Fee: $179.

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