Certificate Program Description The LAC Academy offers fee-based professional certificate programs to develop current and future adult educators. All LAC Academy certificate programs can make a difference in your career and life by providing you with: Core knowledge necessary to be an effective adult educator n Opportunities to share ideas, experiences and networks with peers n An opportunity to try out new strategies and methods with immediate feedback n A valuable credential from a reputable leader in adult education. The Adult Literacy Education Core Curriculum (ALECC) was developed for New York State’s Adult Education and Workforce Development department and is now mandated by NYSED for all adult educators and practitioners. ALECC is a 27-hour, 7-module, core-knowledge, blended curriculum.
This is a rigorous program that provides adult educators a firm foundation in current theory and best practice in the field of Adult Education. This program serves as an initial and advanced qualification for:
n Anyone considering a career in teaching Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Equivalency (HSE), or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) to adults
n Anyone offering staff or professional development to adults in the fields of workplace training, in-house corporate and computer training, vocational rehabilitation, union trade, craft and business training, healthcare industry staff development, or proprietary non-degree adult education
n Anyone interested in developing a new specialization in the teaching of adults
“ The Adult Literacy Education Core Curriculum series clearly presented the depth of knowledge and experience we have to draw on in our work. I think the seven-part workshop served as a great introduction to people new to adult education and was also a useful refresher for those who have been practicing. I will recommend the next round to coworkers.” Michael McDuffie Brooklyn Public Library
(100Hours/10CEU’s) This comprehensive certificate program provides the foundations and core concepts of adult education, presented in 7 essential modules. Topics covered include: Philosophies of Adult Education, Standards of Adult Education, Digital Literacy, the Teaching of Reading, Numeracy and ESOL to Adults, Indicators of Program Quality. (Tuition is waived for RAEN members) Format: Participants attend 7 training modules/27 hours of on-site classes, in addition to 80 hours of study and reflection online, as part of a professional community of practice.
ALECC Certificate Modules Introduction and Orientation to Moodle: This workshop introduces participants to the faculty and to each other and to Moodle, the online course management system for ALECC:
Module 1: Orientation Pre-Service or Early-In-Service Institute This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to key concepts, research, policies, resources, and evidencebased practices in the field of adult literacy education today.
Module 2: Digital Literacy - Accessing Resources Online In this workshop, participants will gain hands-on experience in the computer lab using the internet to supplement their own learning and professional development.
Module 3: Valuing Diversity & Appreciating Difference This workshop will explore the issues of diversity and difference in the adult education classroom.
Module 4: The Art & Science of Teaching Reading to Adults In this workshop, participants will develop an awareness of the importance of the five major components of reading instruction as well as the importance of vocabulary and learner knowledge in the reading process.
Module 5: Teaching English to Adult Speakers of Other Languages In this workshop, participants will develop an awareness of the importance of communicative language teaching (CLT) and the use of contextualized language in ESL instruction.
Module 6: Teaching Numeracy and Quantitative Literacy to Adults In this workshop, participants will develop an understanding of the relevant core concepts and standards in the field of teaching quantitative literacy and numeracy.
Module 7: Indicators of Program Quality In this workshop, participants will understand the importance of adult education in the Regents P-16 Action Plan and will identify the qualities that make a good adult education and literacy program.
Online Learning All LAC Academy Certificate programs are blended models, incorporating both on-site and online learning environments. Incorporated into each certificate are tutorials and support to make sure students have the tools they need to succeed in the online portion of our certificate programs.
For More Information LAC Academy fee-based certificate offerings vary by season. Please visit www.lacnyc.org/lacacademy for current certificate offerings, tuition, and application deadline information. To Apply: An application is required to be admitted to all programs. To apply, please visit the LAC Academy website for more information and to download the application. For LAC Academy inquiries, Please contact the Dean, Marilyn J. Rymniak: marilynr@lacnyc.org or 212-803-3322
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and curriculum design in health literacy, family literacy, civics education, digital literacy, and the incorporation of language and basic skills development into occupational education courses.
Adult Literacy Education Core Curriculum (ALECC)
Recognized as a national leader in adult education, the LAC provides a variety of fee-based services in addition to its Academy Certificate Programs: n Custom-designed, contextualized workplace and
special-target curricula for ESOL, ABE, HSE, and occupational training programs, as well as assistance preparing materials and publications n Data services, including customized data system
Since 1983, the LAC has been working to expand and strengthen the Adult Basic Education, English for Speakers of Other Languages, and High School Equivalency programs that serve New York’s most educationally disadvantaged and economically marginalized adults. Our staff has spent years in the field witnessing the power of adult literacy education to transform lives. Our expertise includes programming
design, professional development on managing and analyzing data, and consulting in using data to guide programmatic decision-making n Educational consulting to improve the
overall quality of program offerings or to help organizations develop new adult education programs n On-site, customized LAC certificate programs
and staff development workshops
ALECC Module #1
Early-In-Service or Pre-Service Institute
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