New Workshops

Learn how mathematical skills support budgeting, saving, investing, calculating interest, understanding compound growth, and evaluating loan terms and investment options. Presented by Michael Matos. Details

Explore how teachers can engage with Adult Learners using a Book Group or Book Club model. In the session we will consider how to conduct a Book Group with AL or ESL students of varying reading abilities, and in various learning settings. Presented by Jane Rothschild. Details

Explore the use of music and drama based techniques to accelerate learning language and reading skills. Participants will experience how rhythm and music can help learners develop phonemic awareness and phonics skills. Presented by Elizabeth Johnston. Details

“Math in Stitches” is a pilot program for adult learners that pairs one hour of math instruction with one hour of sewing instruction, seeking to give concrete form to mathematical concepts. Presented by Jeremy Mathew and Cholpon Tuzabaeva. Details

Develop your skills in making student-centered materials that work for your learners! In this workshop, we’ll explore strategies that will help you create clear and easy-to-use worksheets and handouts. Presented by Sarah Glazer. Details

Explore games and other playful activities you can use for objectives like community building, practicing new skills, and reviewing information. Presented by Bria Dolnick. Details

Discover online resources at the Chicago Public Library that support adult literacy, language learning, digital literacy, and workforce development. We will also briefly discuss partnerships we have with local colleges and nonprofit organizations. Presented by Aldo Vasquez and Katriana Robitson. Details

Are you responsible for your program’s social media? We’ll review basic marketing strategies and explore ways to make your social media messages more effective, including how to leverage AI to brainstorm messages that resonate with your audience. Presented by Jenny Siegfried. Details

Examine how calm presence, predictability, and respect for distance can foster safety and trust. Presented by Danielle Porter. Details

Participate in a hands-on exercise simulating what it feels like to decode unfamiliar text to foster empathy for emerging readers. Presented by Danielle Porter. Details

Explore simple everyday cultural adaptions and bodily challenges that may prevent learners from continuing in our programs. Presented by Galina Khartulari. Details

Erica will share a summary of her thesis and discuss implications for citizenship teachers and tutors, as well as how the citizenship test relates to other high-stakes tests. Presented by Erica Husby. Details

Discover simple tools to create safer learning environments without lowering expectations. Presented by Ebony Mason. Details

Using kiwi fruits, we discuss the five senses – see, touch, feel, smell, taste. Presented by Sharon Brauer. Details

Guide English language learners to build accuracy at a faster rate. Presented by Paul Thomas. Details

Learn a few activities that can be used to build “form literacy” into everyday lessons. Presented by Keighty Ward. Details

Explore ten “secret” rules of English speech patterns that native speakers follow unconsciously, making English sound natural and clear to native speakers. Presented by Margaret Goldstein. Details

Hear fresh insights on how to enhance learner commitment and reduce dropout rates. Presented by Joanne Telser-Frere and Karen Fredrickson. Details