2011+Winter+College+Readiness+Retreat

Dumas Bay Centre, Federal Way The college readiness retreats are designed for faculty who teach pre-college (Adult Basic Education or Developmental Education) courses. A detailed agenda is posted on the [|Assessment, Teaching and Learning pages.]
 * [|COLLEGE READINESS RETREATS] **
 * February 10-11, 2011 **

[|Reading Apprenticeship Teachers and supporters]- Michele Lesmeister, Renton Technical College led a workshop for RATs. MLesmeister@RTC.edu From the RTC RATs website: Many students struggle with reading - either they don't comprehend what they've read, can't recall the information read, or avoid reading it altogether. WestEd's Reading Apprenticeship® (**RA**) is a research-based framework for content area literacy instruction.  RA is used to empower students to become skilled readers and improve their reading comprehension skills, particularly in content/program-related areas. [|Read more...] CASAS, COMPASS pre-and post-scores, student exit interviews and surveys, and retention rates all show significant gains in reading skills.  **RATs data** can be found here: [|www.rtc-rats.org]

 [|Teaching Adults to Read with Reading Apprenticeship] by Michele Benjamin Lesmeister.  WestEd Strategic Literacy Initiative: []

Additional RATs resourses can be found here: [] Teacher Created Resources: [] Ed Helper: [] Marshall Adult Education: [] My Lucy Friend Who Smells Like Corn : [] // What are you reading? //
 * What's happening around the state with precollege education? **
 * College teams responded to the following questions: **
 * // What is your program focusing on this year?  //
 * // What are one or two especially effective strategies?  //
 * // What is one challenge?:  //

Focus - 1) beefing up math skills; 2) writing skills; 3) college prep skills - expectations Effective strategies - 1) workshop-expectations; 2) grades on ANGEL - for college prep class Challenges - 1) working w/college-space/computers/communication; 2) attendance
 * Spokane CC: **

Focus - Moving students trhough transitional programs at a faster pace Effective Strategies - Math reform, I-Trans Challenge - Time! time to plan...time to teach it all...
 * Lower Columbia: **

Focus - Creating a transparent pathway from ABE to program coursework; Integrating web-enhanced learning and teaching. Strategies - Challenges -
 * Bellingham Tech: **
 * Computer skills: web walk through and tutorials to alleviate confusion.
 * Pedagogical strategies:
 * break content and skills into digestable pieces
 * contextualized, project-based learning
 * high expectations of ABE
 * adaptability
 * prepare students to become autonomous learners (On Course)
 * Students without computers and without experience
 * Collaboration time between faculty

Focus: Tipping Point (one year college persistence) Strategies: Challenges: Student financial needs, retention, ...
 * Pierce College: **
 * 1)  one-on-one contact
 * 2)  career exploration using college resources

**Big Bend:** Focus: This year our program is focusing on providing individualized instruction and/or support in an ECE on-line I-BEST model. We will utilize campus and community resources,i.e. tutoring, S.I. support, Financial Aid, ABE, SSS, math, reading, and writing. We are also stiving to achieve student CASAS level gains in reading and writing. We are also focusing on student retention. Strategies: One strategy that we are implementing is to provide ampel accessiblity to the I-BEST instructor while building a positive rapport thus creating an open line of communication. Challenge: One of the challenges is the lack of resources for an I-BEST on-line model since it is NEW!.

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 * Yakima Valley: **

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 * Bellevue: **


 * Highline: **

Focus;:Revamped shortened curriculum withan application focusd Strategies; Mastery tests in all precollege math classes (80% to pass, no partial credit), computer aided skill practice, classroom focused on applications: Challenge: Large amount of adjucts teaching and high turnover of adjuncts:


 * Edmonds: **

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 * Olympic College: **

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 * Grays Harbor: **

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 * Seattle District **

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 * Centralia: **
 * Seamless transitions: Basic Skills- Dved - College
 * Mandatory placement for writing (math in the future???)
 * Enhanced Basic Skills Angel classroom
 * Tighten ABE/ESL structure - attendance, homework, content, etc
 * Looked at curriculum requirements for the level above for seamless transition
 * Include reading/writng in all subjects, even math
 * Context-based instruction using small groups,and collaborative learning
 * Multiple access to programs (Basic Skills, WorkForce, DVED, WorkSource, Counselors, etc.)
 * "Silo" effect (Your students...) Departments need more integration


 * Clover Park Tech: **
 * Everett: **