Orlando, FL -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/05/2010 -- This is an inclusive list of the professional development/training events happening throughout the state of Florida. All events are free unless otherwise indicated. These events are all made possible through the support of the Florida Department of Education, Division of Career and Adult Education.
Not Bland or Boring: Creating Brilliant Online Presentations
Registration is limited and pre-registration is required.
When: January 7, 2010 2pm-5pm
Where: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach
To register and for more information call 800-273-1030.
Sponsored by the Region V Training Council.
Basic Literacy Workshop
READ Polk is hosting a Basic Literacy Workshop.
When: January 8, 2010 from 9:30am-5:30pm
Where: Lakeland Public Library
To register or for more information, please call 863-802-1512.
Sponsored by READ Polk and the Florida Literacy Coalition.
Combined ESOL/Basic Volunteer Tutor Training
When: January 8, 2010 from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where: 70 South Dixie Hwy, St. Augustine, FL
For more information, please contact Debbie at 904-826-0011.
Sponsored by Learn to Read of St. Johns and the Florida Literacy Coalition.
Combined ESOL/Basic Volunteer Tutor Training
When: January 9, 2010 8:30am-3:30pm
Where: 70 South Dixie Hwy, St. Augustine, FL
For more information, please contact Debbie at 904-826-0011.
Sponsored by Learn to Read of St. Johns and the Florida Literacy Coalition.
Basic Tutor Training
When: January 9, 2010 9am-1pm
Where:Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center
For more information or to register, call 941-955-0421.
Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota and the Florida Literacy Coalition.
Multi-Level Classrooms
When: January 11, 2010 12pm-1pm
Where: TBD
For more information, contact Sarah at 386-506-3704.
Sponsored by the Region III Training Council.
GED-Most Missed Q's
When: January 11, 20109 12pm-1pm
Where: TBD
For more information, please contact Sarah at 386-506-3704.
Sponsored by the Region III Training Council.
Career Transitioning with Choices
When: January 11, 2010
Where: TBD
For more information, please call Sarah at 386-506-3704.
Sponsored by the Region III Training Council.
TABE 101 Certification Training
When: January 13, 2010 from 8am-4pm
Where: PAEC, 753 West Blvd., Chipley, FL
To register please email Lisa Jones at jonessl@ACE-Leon.org with your name, agency, address, email, and phone.
Sponsored by the Region I Training Council.
ESOL/Basic Volunteer Tutor Training
When: January 14, 2010 12pm-1pm
Where: Cooper Memorial Library
Call 352-253-6183 for more information.
Sponsored by the Lake County Library System and the Florida Literacy Coalition.
TABE 101
Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required.
When: January 14, 2010 3pm-94pm
Where: 20101 Lyons Road, Boca Raton, FL
For more information, contact Jeanne Heavilin at 561-279-9103 ext. 103.
Sponsored by the Region V Training Council.
I Graduated, Now What?
This interactive workshop will outline how to guide students through successful transitions into post secondary education, vocational training, or employment. We will discuss transitional options, admissions requirements, labor market trends, financial aid, resume building and web tools that will make your job easier.
Computer applications and the Internet will be using during this session.
When: January 15, 2010 from 8:30am-1pm
Where: 908 W Hwy 90, DeFuniak Springs, FL
To register, please email Lisa Jones (jonesl@ace-leon.org) the following information:
Name; Agency; Email; and Phone.
Sponsored by the Region I Training Council.
Teaching with Intent
Discussion topics will include teacher control, identifying student need, providing appropriate content, and staying motivated.
When: January 15, 2010 9am-3pm
Where: 409 SW St. Johns St. Lake City, FL
For more information, contact Region II Training Council at 813-974-0045.
Sponsored by Region II Training Council.
Not Bland or Boring: Creating Brilliant Online Presentations
Registration is limited and pre-registration is required.
When: January 15, 2010 from 1pm-3pm
Where: 3300 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach
For more information, call 800-273-1030.
Sponsored by the Region V Training Council.
ESOL/Basic Volunteer Tutor Training
When: January 16, 2010 8am-4:30pm
Where: 1350 S Hickory St., Melbourne, FL
For more information, please contact Margie Kinslow at 321-267-0099.
Sponsored by the Literacy Alliance of Brevard County and the Florida Literacy Coalition.
A Chinese Menu of Transition Strategies
Explore a large section of transition strategies being used in Florida and other states, enabling you to choose which ones are likely to work for you. Adapt the appropriate strategies for your program needs.
When: January 19, 2010 from 10am-4pm
Where: 2100 Flagler Ave, Key West
For more information, call 800-273-1030
Sponsored by the Region V Training Council.
Not Bland or Boring: A Web Conferencing Moderator's Quick Start Guide
Come participate in a fun and engaging session to learn more about how you can quickly get up and running as a web conferencing moderator.
When: January 20, 2010 9am-12pm
Where: Online at Elluminate
For more information, call 800-273-1030.
Sponsored by Region V Training Council.
TABE 101
When: January 20, 2010 5pm-8pm
Where: Orlando Dept. of Career and Tech
For more information, contact Sarah at 386-506-3704.
Sponsored by Region III Training Council.
TABE 101
When: January 21, 2010 5pm-8pm
Where: Orlando Dept. of Career and Tech
For more information, contact Sarah at 386-506-3704.
Sponsored by the Region II Training Council.
Marion County Literacy Council 6th Annual Spelling Bee
When: January 22, 2010 5:30pm-9pm
For more information, contact Karen Hill at 352-690-7323.
Sponsored by the Marion County Literacy Coalition.
Cultural Diversity and Your Role
Need a better grasp on diversity and its role in the classroom? Want a better understanding of your role and responsibility in today's diverse world?
In honor of MLK Day of Service, FLC is holding a workshop to help answer questions on cultural diversity.
When: January 23, 20109am-12pm
Where: 36 West Pine Street, Orlando, FL
For more information, contact Kari at 407-246-7110.
Sponsored by the Florida Literacy Coalition.
New Tutor Training Workshop
When: January 23, 2010 10am-3pm
Where: North Tampa Library
For more information, call 813-273-3650.
Sponsored by the Hillsbourgh Literacy Council and the Florida Literacy Coalition.
Jacksonville GED Math Series III-Graphs and Tables
When: January 29, 2010 9am-1pm
Where: 401 West State Street, Jacksonville, FL
For more information, call 813-974-0045.
Sponsored by the Region II Training Council.
New Tutor Training
When: January 30, 2010 12pm-1pm
Where: Palm Beach Community College
For more information, call 800-273-1030.
Sponsored by the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition and the Florida Literacy Coalition.
ESOL/Basic Volunteer Tutor Training
When: January 30, 2010 8am-4:30pm
Where: Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, FL
For more information, contact Margie Kinslow at 321-267-0099.
Sponsored by the Literacy Alliance of Brevard County and the Florida Literacy Coalition.
About the Florida Literacy Coalition
Established in 1985, The Florida Literacy Coalition (FLC) promotes, supports and advocates for the effective delivery of quality adult and family literacy services in the state of Florida. As a statewide umbrella literacy organization and the host of Florida’s State Literacy Resource Center, FLC provides a range of services to support more than 300 adult education, literacy and family literacy providers throughout Florida. Special emphasis is placed on assisting community based literacy organizations with their training and program development needs.