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Learning for Life Starter KitPresented by Meagen Howe of Farrell Ink
February 2010
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This training is provided FREE by Farrell Ink, LLCthanks to the Sandra Sullivan Learning forLife Program.
The Sandra Sullivan Learning for Life Programof the West Side Catholic Center in Cleveland,
Ohio supports non-profits & faith communitiesto provide cost effective, volunteer-based adulteducation tutoring.
You may duplicate, present, or print thistraining FREE for non-commercial purposes and
can customize it as long as you attribute theSandra Sullivan Learning for Life Program. (Noplagiarism, please!)
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Thanks for coming! Please let us know your:
NAME
PROGRAM
YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH STUDENT ORIENTATION
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Understand common elements of every new
student orientation. Consider orientation options for managing
student enrollment. Create an agenda for an orientation process
that fits your organization. Develop a particular element of your new
student orientation.
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A recipe for accountability
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Orientation elements are based on researchin what adult learners need during theirinitial contact to stay & succeed ineducational programs. In other words:
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HOW do you motivate independent, busyadults to commit to your class? Have new students share success stories.
Have a friendly, energetic student share with new
students & answer questions.
Motivational videos or quotes.
Confidence or trust building activities.
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Think of yourself as a salesperson, trying topitch the class. Convince your prospectivestudents to buy in with their time.
Explain the basics: What this class offers (be specific)
Where things are locate in the classroom/building
The process is to take the GED test
Options for studying, what to do if have to leave &
return later Get the basics: student contact
information.
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Give the information needed for the student tomake an informeddecision about enrolling inthe class.
Note: students who walk in and ask about class are not
automatically enrolled! Be realistic with potentialstudents about the commitment required.
Become a Mythbuster! Encourage lots of questions
If you dont know the answer,
Look it up together!
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The Sandra Sullivan Learning for Life Program usesthe TABE 9/10 Survey for Reading, MathComputation & Applied Mathematics.
Learn more in the FREE trainings published onlineat Scribd.com/farrellink:
Administering TABE 9/10 Survey
Administering TABE Advanced Level Tests
Assigning Materials Based on TABE
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What comes after the GED? See more in the training TransitioningStudents to the GED & Beyond at Scribd.com/farrellink
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Student writes duringorientation: Contact Info
Primary & secondary goals
Student Orientation Leaderwrites: Washington 13 Score
TABE 9/10 results
Add short term goals,progress, and activitieswith student during class.
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Write on assignment sheet:
Staple ILP to the left side & Assignment Sheet to
the right side of a manila folder
Date Classwork Assignment Notes
02/15/10
BP
Subject:
Book:Pages:
TABE 9 (Level) Homework Any further
referrals?
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Many organizations already have registrationforms as part of larger program intakeprocess.
Information needed for Sullivan LearningCenter can be directly entered into onlinedatabase: Student contact information
Identifying information (DOB, last 4 of SSN)
TABE scores
Optional demographic information
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Learn from case studies
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Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will you notfirst sit down and estimate the cost to see if you haveenough money to complete it? Luke 14:28
Managed enrollment is:1.Creating scheduled orientation & enrollment
2.Investing in new students with planned orientation
3.Letting potential students make informed decisions
4.Giving enrolled students your full attention
5.Balancing your instructor/tutor : student ratio
6.Maximizing staff and volunteer resources
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KNOW YOUR FAQs! Create a simple FAQsheet or brochure for all staff, volunteers, andreferral programs to explain your program.
BOTTLE YOUR BASICS Create a video or
elevator speech to present Program InfoSharing for walk-ins.
TAKE NAMES Make sure to get contact info. USE THEIR TIME not yours! To help, the
Learning for Life Starter Kit includes
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No pressure introductory workbook. Written at easy to medium reading level.
Practice with multiple choice questions & filling inbubble sheets.
Includes 1st person success stories. Let students write in the book & check their own
work!
~$1 per booklet, potential students can keep it
(but dont just give it away to everyone, please).
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For walk-ins, check out:
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State-funded program. Orientation: 2 day
process, once everymonth or two.
Hired MotivationalSpeakers & boughtMotivational Videos
for day 1.Amazing boostin
student retention!
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Training Center for financial literacy. Open computer lab: has designated days
& times for open computer use.
Individual counseling & goal-setting:included with every group instruction class. Managed enrollment: students must
register for classes in person, by phone, or
online. Most classes 2 hours over 4-6 weeks. Options for levels of involvement builds
trust with clients & saves staff time.
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State requires 12 hours of student attendancebefore funding reimbursement.
To meet this goalincreased orientation to a12 hour small group progress!
Each required element of orientation becameits own mini-lesson so students learnedtogether before being matched with a tutor.
Built Top Skills Employers Want: teamwork,
professionalism, & oral communication.
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New students must schedule a timeto meet with Site Manager.
Developed an individual interviewthat includes: Rapport building
Goal setting
Program information sharing
Previous educational experiences
The investment of time pays off inincreased student commitment.
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YOU CANT SERVE EVERYONE andthats okay! We remain small,neighborhood-based programs because webelieve that relationships can be the bridge
out of poverty. Use 211Cleveland.org or other directories to
find nearby adult education programs forwhen your program is full. Contact them toshare information.
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Building Rapport is always first, but can be split intomultiple parts
Learning Needs Screening mustgo before Diagnostic
Testing Student registration forms & LD screening should not
be right before Diagnostic Testing (StereotypeThreat)
LD Screening, Diagnostic Testing, ILP & Registrationforms all require staff time to check & complete
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Prioritize and add personal flairs to:
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Think it through
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Are you ready to star in yourown motivational video?
Tips: Speak clearly
Move around
Relax & have fun
Ready, set ACTION!
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Which is nota required element of orientation LD Screening Goal setting Individual interview
True/False Asking about demographic informationright before testing can affect scores.
True/False A longer orientation process decreasesstudent retention.
Which resource will not be available through theLearning for Life Starter Kit:
TABE 7/8 Getting to Know TABE TABE Profile
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Individual interviewTrue: demographic information can trigger
stereotype effect. False: students are more committed in
programs that motivate them, buildrelationships, and meet their needs.
TABE 7/8: We use the new edition TABE
9/10.
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This training is part of a series. StudentOrientation Leaders should also see: Administering TABE 9/10 Survey
Check out our other FREE trainings &publications at Scribd.com/farrellink, including: Sandra Sullivan Learning for Life Program: Program
Management Procedures (Information from trainingsin an FAQ format)
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God, thank you for the mustard seed although it is so small.God, thank you for the plant that grows up largest of them
all.
God, thank you for the birds that sing in branches that reachwide.
God, thank you for the words you teach while walking by myside.
God, give us love and strength to meet each others humanneed.
God, bury me to rise again just like the mustard seed.
AMEN
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We hope this is enough to get you startedfacilitating new student orientation!
This training is FREE! If you would like tosupport our ongoing work, please donate tothe West Side Catholic Center with thememo: Sullivan Learning for Life Program.
3135 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113 (216) 631-4741, ask for Susan Ertle at x132
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