COABE VAACE 2012 Conference April 10-13, 2012

The COABE has provide 2 scholarships of for our fellow Broad member to join the Conference on April 10-13, 2012. They are Elaine Randall and Wes Garvin and also going is Valueusa Executive Director Marty Finsterbusch.

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The sessions time: Elaine Randall
(10:45-12 noon)

Session I

Advocacy/Public Policy

Adult Learners as Advocates for Adult Education: Building a Successful Partnership between You and Adult Learners

When talking with funders and decision makers about your adult education program, adult learners can reach them in a way that practitioners cannot. Yet there is more to asking adult learners to be advocates for your program than just asking them to tell their personal stories. In this workshop we will learn by sharing our experiences, both successes & failures, to have a better insight of what works and to look at new solutions so practitioners and adult learners can work together with mutual understanding and respect.

The sessions time: Wes Garvin
(3:15-4:30)

Session III

Advocacy/Prof. DEV.
(Part 1 of 2)

How to Start and Support a learner Advocacy Council at Your Program

Adult Learner advocating for leadership development is the process
of involving Adult Learners in meaningful ways both in and beyond
the classroom. It is providing opportunities for Adult Learners to
demonstrate their talents, skills, and interests while continuing to
develop new skills. It is also about giving Adult Learners more
ownership of the programs they attend

Session IV
(4:45-6 pm)

Advocacy/Prof. Dev.
(Part 2 of 2)

How to Start and Support a Learner Advocacy Council at Your Program

The session time: Marty Finsterbusch
(1:45-3PM)

Sessions VI

Advocacy/Marketing

Adult Learner can be the Best Advocate for Your Program

Learn how your student can become better and stronger advocates for your program. You will learn what adults have accomplished in advocacy and help you support and plan student involvement in advocacy more effectively for the future.