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Workshops
Planned for
Summer Leadership Institute
(Posted May, 2001)
VALUE is now lining up some great workshops for our Adult Learner Leadership Institute. This national event will be held in Columbus, Ohio on July 19-21, 2001.
The workshops will help adult learners develop leadership skills they can use in their education programs and communities. Presenters will be a mix of experienced adult learner leaders and adult education practitioners from around the U.S.
Topics will include:
- Skills You Need to Be an Adult Learner Leader
- How to Help with Student Orientation and Retention and Program Evaluation
- Computer Skills for Learner Leaders
- How the Adult Education System Works
- How to Communicate Effectively
- Meet the VALUE Board
- How to Be an Advocate for Adult Education and Adult Learners
- Starting an Adult Learner Organization
- Educating those who Work with Children
- Working with Practitioners
- Family Dynamics for Learner Leaders
- Raising and Managing Funds
- Health Issues for Adult Learners
- Information about the National Institute for Literacy, Equipped for the Future, the Adult Literacy Media Alliance, and the What Works Literacy Partnership
In addition to these workshops, the Institute will include:
- social events,
- an exhibit area,
- a computer lounge (where you can try out computer equipment), and
- lots of opportunities to meet learners from all over the country.
For more information about the Institute, click here or call the VALUE office at 610-876-4811.
Revised 5/22/01