MACAE Conference Highlights: Advocacy, Education, and Networking

MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF
COMMUNITY AND ADULT
EDUCATION
FIRST TIME ATTENDEE RECEPTION 
LETS GET PUMPED UP FOR THIS CONFERENCE
WELCOME TO THE MACAE CONFERENCE
YOUR MACAE COMMITTEES
Professional Development Membership Services Emerging Leaders
Develop financial resources that support MACAE mission and strengthen Community and Adult Education
programs statewide through advocacy, collaboration, data collection and the legislative process
Advocacy and Legislative Leadership
Develop financial resources that support MACAE mission and strengthen Community and Adult Education
programs statewide through advocacy, collaboration, data collection and the legislative process.
Networking
To support and encourage MACAE to collaborate with other organizations to broaden our base and increase
resources for practitioners. Identify best practices and program and communicate with members statewide.
MAJOR TOPICS OF ADULT EDUCATION FROM THE
STATE
State Address from Sean Lively our State Director
 
 Insights from our State Director and the goals that our State is
moving towards
WIOA-The Major Federal Adult Education Grant
 
If you don’t know what those 4 letters stand for don’t miss this
session
MACAE ADVOCACY
MACAE Mentorships
You don’t need to blaze the trail and climb the mountain alone. Our mentor program can help guide you on the path.
COABE What do those initials stand for???
 
MACAE
 is Michigan’s largest Advocacy organization for Adult Education. If you have an interest in
Adult Education, Early Childhood or Enrichment come learn what the hot topics are!
AND ON THE SECOND DAY
Alternative Education
Flexible Learning Options
and MDE’s –Top 10
Michigan’s Alternative
Accountability System
Utilizing Improved
Edgenuity Features to
Improve Online Learning
for all Students
Adult Education
ABE Instructional
Strategies
Section 107 Changes
“Filling the Cracks”
reducing barriers
through partnerships
MAERS Update
Michigan GED State
Update
Partnering for Success:
Michigan Works!
Working with Adult
Education Providers
Burlington English
Career Pathways - Your
WIOA Solution
Community Education
Technology Taking
“CARE
Answering the Cry for
Help
Emerging Trends of
Substance Abuse
Designing Instructor
Handbooks for New
Teachers
The LERN Staffing
Model, What is it?
NO WAY-WHAT THERE’S MORE
ONE MORE DAY
Life is Good and Easier
Using Budget Templates
Implementing the College
Career Readiness Standards
(CCRS)
Michigan High School
Equivalency
Integrating a Career
Pathways Model
What’s New With TABE
11/12 and An Introduction
To the TASC Test
Implementing the College
Career Readiness Standards
(CCRS)
High Quality Credentialing
Young People Driving
Campaign Conversations
A Workforce Readiness
Symposium
Community Education
Social Media Tools &
Web-Based Programs
High Quality
Credentialing
Family Literacy Night
What’s Hot in
Enrichment and Life
Long Learning
ADVOCACY PLATFORM
MACAE’S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A COHESIVE FRAMEWORK FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION
THROUGH COLLABORATION AND GUIDANCE AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL. IN ORDER
TO ACHIEVE THAT MISSION, MACAE ADVOCATES FOR THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION PLATFORMS:
Early Care and Education
Alternative Education
Adult Education
Enrichment, Recreation, and Before/After School Programs
THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF MACAE ON THE
COMMUNITY
Increases the educational outcomes of children
There is a direct relationship between a parents educational level to that
of their children. The higher the educational level of the parent the higher
level will be found in their children.
Increases the involvement of parents in their child’s education.
Low level learners are not typically involved with their child’s school or
parent meetings.
THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF ADULT EDUCATION ON THE
COMMUNITY
Increases in employability skill
Increase in employability and citizenship of English as a Secondary Language adults.
Increased efficiency through collaboration with other adult services
Increase in federal funding for adult education as we have matching funds coming to the State to
support adult education.
THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF MACAE ON THE
COMMUNITY
Increases the educational outcomes of children
There is a direct relationship between a parents educational level to that of their children. The higher the
educational level of the parent the higher level will be found in their children.
Increases the involvement of parents in their child’s education.
Low level learners are not typically involved with their child’s school or parent meetings.
WHERE DOES ADULT EDUCATION DECREASE COST FOR
THE STATE?
Decrease in cost for remediation for adults wanting to attend college
Decrease incarnation
Decrease dependence on seasonal jobs.
Decrease cost of unemployment
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORMS
Early Care and Education
Research confirms that the most formative years
of brain development occurs in a child’s first
three to five years. Children who participate in
high quality early childhood programs are more
likely to succeed in school and be contributing
members of society later in life. The best
investment we can make is to ensure every child
in Michigan gets off to a healthy, safe and
enriching start
Maintain Early Childhood Programs, such as the Great
Start Readiness Program (GSRP) at its current funding
level.
Provide accessible, affordable, high-quality, licensed
early childhood preschool programs for all 3-5 year
olds in Michigan.
Fund early intervention services for 0-3 year olds in
their natural environment (their homes) where Parent
Educators (nurses, social workers, home teachers) are
able to “infuse” information to parents and improve
outcomes.
Fund research based professional development that is
required for all early care and education providers in
licensed care, to universally improve the quality and
practices across Michigan for all of our children.
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
Michigan’s alternative education programs are
capable, effective and efficient. We provide a
needed service to the most difficult to serve to
ensure that they are not left behind. We
recognize the need for high academic
achievement. However, we continue to advocate
for flexibility in the access and delivery for
students who need alternative ways to achieve
and succeed. Alternative Education programs
provide this opportunity for thousands of
students across the state, ensuring that the rigor
of our curriculum is achieved with student
engagement, determination, and preparation
for their next steps in learning and career
pathways
Maintain, expand and support Alternative
Education programs and options for students
throughout the state.
Allow additional standard assessment tools to
demonstrate academic growth for reporting
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).
Look at longitudinal data to account for student
progress; instead of just the measures recorded
at the last school attended.
Meet Michigan High School Requirements by
networking with local districts, local resources
and state-approved programs, utilizing
alternative education pathways
ADULT EDUCATION
An estimated 1.7 million Michigan adults fall below a
ninth grade level for reading and math, disqualifying
them from access to post-secondary education and job
training. For these adults to be self-supporting, they
must first have access to community-based adult
education, literacy and ESL programs. Over the past 20
years, Michigan has continued to cut funding for
programs that serve this population, while the need
has skyrocketed due to fewer low-skilled, high paying
manufacturing jobs and the increasing demand for a
highly skilled workforce.
Continue funding for K-12 Adult Education programs under Section 107 of
the K-12 School Aid Bill. These funds should continue to be explicitly
designated for 
community-based K-12 programs
 that serve adult
learners who fall below ninth-grade reading level.
Direct federal adult education funding toward those adults who struggle
the most. While MACAE fully supports lifelong opportunities for all, if
adult learners who struggle the most do not have access to community-
based adult education in order to qualify for post-secondary programs,
they will continue to weigh down the State budget through social services
and incarceration for generations to come.
To encourage more collaboration between community-based K-12 adult
education, literacy and ESL programs with post-secondary education and
job training programs, provide incentive grants that enable local
communities to design innovative partnerships that best suit the needs of
the community and local economy.
Caps limiting the number of FTEs per district that adult education
programs had back in the 1990s have not been adjusted for nearly 20
years, while Michigan’s economy and needs have changed dramatically.
The caps need to be adjusted to reflect today’s reality.
Align adult education exit guidelines with post-secondary and job training
entry-level
guidelines and adopt common assessment tools so that adult learners
can more easily transition from one level to the next
ENRICHMENT, RECREATION, AND BEFORE/AFTER
SCHOOL PROGRAM
Strong, viable communities offer local residents
an opportunity to pursue lifelong learning,
recreation, health and exercise in a safe, clean,
accessible environment. Community schools that
make facilities available for enrichment,
recreation and before/after school programs
provide a tremendous service and taxpayer
value to area residents.
Support “Full-Service Community Schools,” which
includes incentives for all school districts to offer
year-round community education programming.
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  1. MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY AND ADULT EDUCATION FIRST TIME ATTENDEE RECEPTION LETS GET PUMPED UP FOR THIS CONFERENCE

  2. WELCOME TO THE MACAE CONFERENCE Vice President/Region 4: Mary Murphy Region 2: Heidi Palatka Treasurer/At Large: Tammy Brown Region 3: Brenda Baker Region 5: Connie Cox Past President: Jeff McNeal President: Bob Steeh Region 1: Bill Henry Region 6: Linda Cianferra Advocacy Chairman: Oogie LaMar Networking Chairman: Karyn Goven Professional Development: Melisa Akers At Large: Brenn Fricano At Large: Kelly Vella

  3. YOUR MACAE COMMITTEES Professional Development Membership Services Emerging Leaders Develop financial resources that support MACAE mission and strengthen Community and Adult Education programs statewide through advocacy, collaboration, data collection and the legislative process Advocacy and Legislative Leadership Develop financial resources that support MACAE mission and strengthen Community and Adult Education programs statewide through advocacy, collaboration, data collection and the legislative process. Networking To support and encourage MACAE to collaborate with other organizations to broaden our base and increase resources for practitioners. Identify best practices and program and communicate with members statewide.

  4. MAJOR TOPICS OF ADULT EDUCATION FROM THE STATE State Address from Sean Lively our State Director Insights from our State Director and the goals that our State is moving towards WIOA-The Major Federal Adult Education Grant If you don t know what those 4 letters stand for don t miss this session

  5. MACAE ADVOCACY MACAE is Michigan s largest Advocacy organization for Adult Education. If you have an interest in Adult Education, Early Childhood or Enrichment come learn what the hot topics are! MACAE Mentorships You don t need to blaze the trail and climb the mountain alone. Our mentor program can help guide you on the path. COABE What do those initials stand for???

  6. AND ON THE SECOND DAY Alternative Education Adult Education Community Education ABE Instructional Strategies Flexible Learning Options and MDE s Top 10 Technology Taking CARE Section 107 Changes Michigan s Alternative Accountability System Answering the Cry for Help Filling the Cracks reducing barriers through partnerships Utilizing Improved Edgenuity Features to Improve Online Learning for all Students Emerging Trends of Substance Abuse MAERS Update Michigan GED State Update Designing Instructor Handbooks for New Teachers Partnering for Success: Michigan Works! Working with Adult Education Providers The LERN Staffing Model, What is it? Burlington English Career Pathways - Your WIOA Solution

  7. NO WAY-WHAT THERES MORE ONE MORE DAY Community Education Implementing the College Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) Life is Good and Easier Using Budget Templates Social Media Tools & Web-Based Programs Implementing the College Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) High Quality Credentialing High Quality Credentialing Young People Driving Campaign Conversations Michigan High School Equivalency Family Literacy Night A Workforce Readiness Symposium What s Hot in Enrichment and Life Long Learning Integrating a Career Pathways Model What s New With TABE 11/12 and An Introduction To the TASC Test

  8. ADVOCACY PLATFORM MACAE S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A COHESIVE FRAMEWORK FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION THROUGH COLLABORATION AND GUIDANCE AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL. IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THAT MISSION, MACAE ADVOCATES FOR THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION PLATFORMS: Early Care and Education Alternative Education Adult Education Enrichment, Recreation, and Before/After School Programs

  9. THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF MACAE ON THE COMMUNITY Increases the educational outcomes of children There is a direct relationship between a parents educational level to that of their children. The higher the educational level of the parent the higher level will be found in their children. Increases the involvement of parents in their child s education. Low level learners are not typically involved with their child s school or parent meetings.

  10. THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF ADULT EDUCATION ON THE COMMUNITY Increases in employability skill Increase in employability and citizenship of English as a Secondary Language adults. Increased efficiency through collaboration with other adult services Increase in federal funding for adult education as we have matching funds coming to the State to support adult education.

  11. THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF MACAE ON THE COMMUNITY Increases the educational outcomes of children There is a direct relationship between a parents educational level to that of their children. The higher the educational level of the parent the higher level will be found in their children. Increases the involvement of parents in their child s education. Low level learners are not typically involved with their child s school or parent meetings.

  12. WHERE DOES ADULT EDUCATION DECREASE COST FOR THE STATE? Decrease in cost for remediation for adults wanting to attend college Decrease incarnation Decrease dependence on seasonal jobs. Decrease cost of unemployment

  13. LEGISLATIVE PLATFORMS Maintain Early Childhood Programs, such as the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) at its current funding level. Early Care and Education Research confirms that the most formative years of brain development occurs in a child s first three to five years. Children who participate in high quality early childhood programs are more likely to succeed in school and be contributing members of society later in life. The best investment we can make is to ensure every child in Michigan gets off to a healthy, safe and enriching start Provide accessible, affordable, high-quality, licensed early childhood preschool programs for all 3-5 year olds in Michigan. Fund early intervention services for 0-3 year olds in their natural environment (their homes) where Parent Educators (nurses, social workers, home teachers) are able to infuse information to parents and improve outcomes. Fund research based professional development that is required for all early care and education providers in licensed care, to universally improve the quality and practices across Michigan for all of our children.

  14. ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION Maintain, expand and support Alternative Education programs and options for students throughout the state. Michigan s alternative education programs are capable, effective and efficient. We provide a needed service to the most difficult to serve to ensure that they are not left behind. We recognize the need for high academic achievement. However, we continue to advocate for flexibility in the access and delivery for students who need alternative ways to achieve and succeed. Alternative Education programs provide this opportunity for thousands of students across the state, ensuring that the rigor of our curriculum is achieved with student engagement, determination, and preparation for their next steps in learning and career pathways Allow additional standard assessment tools to demonstrate academic growth for reporting Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Look at longitudinal data to account for student progress; instead of just the measures recorded at the last school attended. Meet Michigan High School Requirements by networking with local districts, local resources and state-approved programs, utilizing alternative education pathways

  15. ADULT EDUCATION Continue funding for K-12 Adult Education programs under Section 107 of the K-12 School Aid Bill. These funds should continue to be explicitly designated for community-based K-12 programs that serve adult learners who fall below ninth-grade reading level. An estimated 1.7 million Michigan adults fall below a ninth grade level for reading and math, disqualifying them from access to post-secondary education and job training. For these adults to be self-supporting, they must first have access to community-based adult education, literacy and ESL programs. Over the past 20 years, Michigan has continued to cut funding for programs that serve this population, while the need has skyrocketed due to fewer low-skilled, high paying manufacturing jobs and the increasing demand for a highly skilled workforce. Direct federal adult education funding toward those adults who struggle the most. While MACAE fully supports lifelong opportunities for all, if adult learners who struggle the most do not have access to community- based adult education in order to qualify for post-secondary programs, they will continue to weigh down the State budget through social services and incarceration for generations to come. To encourage more collaboration between community-based K-12 adult education, literacy and ESL programs with post-secondary education and job training programs, provide incentive grants that enable local communities to design innovative partnerships that best suit the needs of the community and local economy. Caps limiting the number of FTEs per district that adult education programs had back in the 1990s have not been adjusted for nearly 20 years, while Michigan s economy and needs have changed dramatically. The caps need to be adjusted to reflect today s reality. Align adult education exit guidelines with post-secondary and job training entry-level guidelines and adopt common assessment tools so that adult learners can more easily transition from one level to the next

  16. ENRICHMENT, RECREATION, AND BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Strong, viable communities offer local residents an opportunity to pursue lifelong learning, recreation, health and exercise in a safe, clean, accessible environment. Community schools that make facilities available for enrichment, recreation and before/after school programs provide a tremendous service and taxpayer value to area residents. Support Full-Service Community Schools, which includes incentives for all school districts to offer year-round community education programming.

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