For details on the conference. Including the schedule, please go to the HECC website ABS Conference web page here:
Point of View Tracks
High School Equivalency Programs:
- Innovative approaches to GED® Test and other equivalency programs.
- Integrating technology in high school equivalency education.
- Preparing learners for post-secondary education and careers.
Cultural Competency and Inclusion:
- Understanding and addressing the needs of immigrant and first-generation students.
- Strategies for teaching in multicultural classrooms.
- Incorporating cultural sensitivity in curriculum design.
Learning Differences and Special Needs:
- Teaching strategies for students with dyslexia.
- Supporting learners with various disabilities.
- Creating inclusive lesson plans and materials.
Trauma-Informed Education:
- Recognizing and addressing trauma in adult learners.
- Building a supportive learning environment.
- Techniques for trauma-informed teaching.
Education for Adults in Custody and Formerly Incarcerated Individuals:
- Best practices for teaching incarcerated learners.
- Reintegration and education: challenges and solutions.
- Programs and partnerships to support reentry.
Economic Diversity in Education:
- Addressing the needs of learners from poverty-stricken backgrounds.
- Engaging affluent students in adult basic skills programs.
- Bridging the gap: strategies for mixed-income classrooms.
Urban and Rural Education:
- Unique challenges of teaching in rural areas.
- Adapting programs for urban environments.
- Leveraging community resources in different settings.
Professional Development for Educators:
- Effective teaching strategies and classroom management.
- Continuing education and certification opportunities.
- Self-care and burnout prevention for educators.
Technology and Innovation in Adult Education:
- Utilizing digital tools and resources for adult learners.
- Online and blended learning models.
- Future trends in adult education technology.
English as a Second Language : ESL/ESOL/Spanish GED:
- Effective ESL teaching strategies and practices.
- Language acquisition and literacy improvement.
- Community resources and support for ESL learners.