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Introduction to Motivational Interviewing: Using Compassionate Conversations to Guide People Toward Growth and Change

by | Mar 28, 2025 | 2025 First Literacy Workshops, Resources, Social Emotional Learning, Student Engagement

Presenter: Sara Schieffelin, LICSW Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based, person-centered method for fostering change and growth and is applicable across a broad range of helping professions. MI is defined as “a particular way of talking with people...

Talk with Me Toolkits: Digital Resources for Parents in Adult Education Programs

by | Mar 14, 2025 | 2025 First Literacy Workshops, Adult Basic Education (ABE), Digital Literacy, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Resources

Presenters: Carol Clymer and Beth McLean  Smithsonian Institution’s free, online Talk with Me Toolkits can be used in family literacy and adult education programs. The Toolkits allow access to world-renowned artifacts from the Smithsonian’s digital collection and...

Preserving Your Most Precious Resource: Best Practices in ESOL Teacher Retention

by | Feb 7, 2025 | 2025 First Literacy Workshops, Adult Basic Education (ABE), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Resources, Volunteers

Presenter: Anna DeNicolo One of the biggest challenges ESOL program administrators face is retaining teachers session after session. Teacher turnover can negatively impact learners, staff, and program funding. What can program administrators do to encourage ESOL...

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