This resource explores the reasons that algebraic thinking is necessary for adults to enable them to meet the demands of the workplace of the future. It further explores the reasons that algebraic reasoning needs to be integrated early into all levels of arithmetic instruction.
This is a must-read for those wondering why they cannot continue to teach as they have in the past. Because the research literature did not cover what mathematical knowledge students have, James Stigler undertook fieldwork to learn more about students’ understanding of basic mathematics, and student perceptions of what they believe it means to do mathematics. This essay, by James W. Stigler, Karen B. Givvin, and Belinda J. Thompson, was published in MathAMATYC Educator, Vol. 1, No. 3. May 2010.
Did you know that there was an honors society for students in adult ed?? How neat would it be to recognize your program’s hard workers and good attenders?
CCR Standards-based professional development (PD) materials made for adult educators. There are eight units of PD materials—four for English language arts/literacy (ELA/literacy) and four for mathematics. They all incorporate the key instructional advances that identify the most significant parts of the CCR Standards for Adult Education. The advances are crucial to preparing students for postsecondary success! Use this training to ensure that your staff is knowledgeable of the CCRSAE
OCTAE administers, coordinates programs that are related to adult education and literacy, career and technical education, and community colleges.
This resouce provides tools, models, strategies, and research about ways to help adult students stay on their learning paths.
Teacher leadership is emerging as a key strategy to increase retention of effective teachers and distribute responsibility for improving instruction, but it must be designed and implemented strategically to meet these goals. A new paper from the Aspen Institute and Leading Educators, Leading from the Front of the Classroom: A Roadmap for Teacher Leadership that Works, highlights promising practices from leading states, districts, and charter schools and provides practical guidance for system leaders.
This resource provides instructions for applying to receive a Cognos UserID and temporary password.
The SMARTT System Information webpage on the ACLS site provides links to all forms, monthly mailings, and other supplementary materials supplied by ACLS.
Use this link to access the online version of the Cognos Manual.
