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ABE Orientation/Counseling

ABE Orientation/Counseling. A Special Population = A Special Set of Procedures. AGENDA. Welcome Introductions General ABE Climate Importance of Orientation and Counseling Approaches that have worked at NVAE What can work for your ABE Program?.

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ABE Orientation/Counseling

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  1. ABE Orientation/Counseling A Special Population = A Special Set of Procedures

  2. AGENDA • Welcome • Introductions • General ABE Climate • Importance of Orientation and Counseling • Approaches that have worked at NVAE • What can work for your ABE Program?

  3. What Does Adult Education Already Know? • ABE students have had “unique” educational experiences • ABE students often have little confidence in their academic abilities • ABE students have trouble with persistence • ABE students are often academically under-skilled • ABE students usually have poor study skills, but • ABE STUDENTS ARE DESPERATE TO LEARN!

  4. What Do ABE Students Need? • An educational environment that is committed to teaching them • An instructor who is committed, qualified and who demonstrates that he/she is dedicated to improving the student’s skill level • Up-dated, researched-based materials and instructional strategies that give the students the best chance to be successful • A carefully structured Educational Plan that will encourage, monitor, and challenge the student’s educational progress

  5. Nuts and Bolts of the Procedure • A positive introduction to the new educational environment • Reliable pre-and post-testing to accurately determine skill levels in reading, math, and writing • Detailed counseling sessions to explain and outline an educational plan • Appropriate student placement

  6. Pair and Share • Share one “nagging” problem in the ABE Program that is specifically related to counseling or orientation • Report back to group

  7. What Has Worked at Napa Valley Adult Education(NVAE) • Orientation • Testing • Counseling • Goal Setting • Program Evaluation

  8. Orientation2-Hours • Welcome to the facility by ABE/Supervisor • Information about the types of programs available • Completion of a Student Individualized Education and Career Plan • Pre-test in reading and math • Scheduling of counseling appointments • Questions and Answers

  9. Testing • CASAS Pre-tests in Reading and Math • Regularly Scheduled CASAS Post-tests in Reading and Math • Regular Check-Ups in Math, Reading and Writing Skills • Discussion of Test Results

  10. Keys to Counseling • Student must be kept aware of the facts • Students must participate in the decision making • Students must set realistic goals • Students must have immediate access to counseling • Students need to have frequent and concrete feedback of their progress

  11. Types of Counseling • Academic • Motivational • Career • Check-Up • Goal

  12. Goal Setting • Long-Term Academic Goal(s) • Short-Term Academic Goal(s) • Weekly Individual Classroom Goal(s) • Shared Class Goal(s)

  13. Program Evaluation • Improvement of student skills • Improvement in student test scores • Attainment of student goals • Student assessment of program and progress • Increased student persistence

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