Introduction to ASE

Adult Secondary Education

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Introduction to ASE Classes

at Waubonsee

Day 1

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Welcome to Class!

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Module One

Agenda

Waubonsee Student Handbook Parking and childcare Registration forms Program information Emergency procedures Tour of the Aurora Campus

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Waubonsee Student Handbook

Free to all students Information about WCC WCC hours: page 8 Childcare information: page 48 Code of Student Conduct: page 82 Parking map: page 133

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Child Care Center

Located in room 140 on the first floor Available mornings only $3.75 per hour per child Two-hour minimum per day $20 registration fee per semester Children are NOT allowed in classes

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Parking

FREE parking is available in Lot W

Get your parking permit from Security at the front desk (in the lobby outside of room 110) or from Campus Reception in room 110.

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Registration Forms and Activity Record

SIRS form Student Progress Record Daily Record Sheet

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SIRS form

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SS # ______-______-__________ X number: ______________________ Instructor Name: _________________________________Date: _____________ Last Name: __________________________________ First Name: _____________________________ Middle Name (not initial): _____________________ Birth Date: _______/_______/____________ Separation Document Recd.? _______ Initial

Street Address : ________________________________________________City: _____________________________ Zip Code: ________________

Email: _________________________________ Home Phone: (______) ______-__________ Work Phone: (______) ______-__________

Cellular Phone: (______) ______-__________ Emergency Contact Last Name: _______________________ First Name: _____________________

Phone: (______) ______-___________ Relationship: ____________________

Education Previous school type: U.S. school Non-US school Date when last enrolled (mm/yyyy):_______/__________

Education completed: Grade _____ HS Diploma or alternative GED Some college, no degree College or professional degree None

Last School Attended:_______________________________________ Location:____________________________

Currently have U.S. GED? Yes No Currently have U.S. High School Diploma? Yes No Occupation: ____________________________

Adult Education Instructor Other Instructor Employer Community Organization Career Center/WIA office TV, Radio, Newspaper, Internet Flyer or Poster Friend or Relative Other ____________________________

Participating in:

How did you hear about this program? Disabled (OPTIONAL response) Physical Impairment Mental Impairment Learning Impairment Multiple Disabilities Not disabled ************************************************************ Live in Rural Area Live in Urban Area with High Unemployment Neither ************************************************************ Employed Full-Time Employed Part-Time Unemployed or Not in Labor Force ************************************************************ Public Aid Case #_____________________________

ICCB Family Literacy ICCB Workplace Literacy ICCB Volunteer Literacy Work-based Learner Project Program for the Homeless Correctional Facility Community Correctional Program Other Institutional Setting

Status

If employed, hours worked per week: _________

Is English your second language? No Yes Native language: ______________________ Are you Hispanic or Latino? Yes No

Are you from one or more of the following racial groups? (Select ALL that apply required if not Hispanic or Latino):

Amer. Indian/Alaskan Native Asian Black/African American Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander White

Please identify your primary racial/ethnic group? (Select ONE.)

Amer. Indian/Alaskan Native Asian Black/African American Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander White Hispanic/Latino

Gender: Male Female Marital Status: Single Married Divorced Widowed

Country of Origin: _____________________________

OPTIONAL: Number of dependent children: ______ Number of other dependents: _______ Yearly household income: _____________ Low Income Veteran Dislocated Worker Single parent Displaced Homemaker

ICCB Adult Education Student Intake Report (SIRS)

SS # ______-______-__________ X number: ______________________ Instructor Name: _________________________________Date: _____________

Last Name: __________________________________ First Name: _____________________________ Middle Name (not initial): _____________________

(Gender: Male Female Marital Status: Single Married Divorced WidowedCountry of Origin: _____________________________)

Birth Date: _______/_______/____________

Separation Document Recd.? _______

Initial

(Is English your second language? No Yes Native language: ______________________ Are you Hispanic or Latino? Yes No Are you from one or more of the following racial groups? (Select ALL that apply required if not Hispanic or Latino): Amer. Indian/Alaskan Native Asian Black/African American Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander WhitePlease identify your primary racial/ethnic group? (Select ONE.) Amer. Indian/Alaskan Native Asian Black/African American Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander White Hispanic/Latino Hispanic/Latino Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian White Other)

Street Address : ________________________________________________City: _____________________________ Zip Code: ________________

Email: _________________________________ Home Phone: (______) ______-__________ Work Phone: (______) ______-__________

Cellular Phone: (______) ______-__________ Emergency Contact Last Name: _______________________ First Name: _____________________

Phone: (______) ______-___________ Relationship: ____________________

Education

Previous school type: U.S. school Non-US school Date when last enrolled (mm/yyyy):_______/__________

Education completed: Grade _____ HS Diploma or alternative GED Some college, no degree College or professional degree None

Last School Attended:_______________________________________ Location:____________________________

(How did you hear about this program?) (Participating in:) (Status)Currently have U.S. GED? Yes No Currently have U.S. High School Diploma? Yes No Occupation: ____________________________

(Adult Education InstructorOther InstructorEmployerCommunity OrganizationCareer Center/WIA officeTV, Radio, Newspaper, InternetFlyer or PosterFriend or RelativeOther ____________________________) (ICCB Family LiteracyICCB Workplace LiteracyICCB Volunteer Literacy Work-based Learner ProjectProgram for the HomelessCorrectional FacilityCommunity Correctional ProgramOther Institutional Setting) (Disabled (OPTIONAL response)Physical Impairment Mental ImpairmentLearning Impairment Multiple DisabilitiesNot disabled ************************************************************Live in Rural AreaLive in Urban Area with High UnemploymentNeither************************************************************Employed Full-TimeEmployed Part-TimeUnemployed or Not in Labor Force************************************************************Public Aid Case #_____________________________)

(If employed, hoursworked per week: _________)

(OPTIONAL: Number of dependent children: ______ Number of other dependents: _______ Yearly household income: _____________Low Income Veteran Dislocated Worker Single parent Displaced Homemaker)

PRE-TEST SCORES

Date __________

Test

Form &

Raw

Scale

GLE

Level

Score

Score

(TABE)

CASAS

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TABE-R

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TABE-M

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A:

(Math)

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C:

(CLASS ASSIGNMENT for (circle one):Fall-1 Fall-2 Spring-1 Spring-2 Summer-1 Summer-2 Ticket Number (Including the 3-letter prefix) ________________________________ Date of Enrollment (mm/dd/yyyy): ___________________)

Student Goals

Please write #1 on the line next to your primary goal (required) and #2 next to your secondary goal (optional).

Primary or Secondary

Goal

Date Set

Date Achieved

1. Obtain a job

2. Retain current job

3. Improve current job

4. Earn a GED/Secondary Education

5. Enter post-secondary education or job training

6. Improve basic literacy skills

7. Improve English language skills

8. Obtain citizenship skills

9. Achieve a work-based goal

10. Other personal goal: ________________________

Student Signature: Date:

Instructor/Intake Signature: Date:

SIRS form (back)

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Student Goals

Please write #1 on the line next to your primary goal (required) and #2 next to your secondary goal (optional).

Student Signature: Date: Instructor/Intake Signature: Date:

PRE-TEST SCORES Date __________

Test Form & Raw Scale GLE

Level Score Score (TABE)

CASAS / TABE-R / TABE-M / A: (Math) / C:

Primary or Secondary

Goal

Date Set

Date Achieved

1. Obtain a job 2. Retain current job

3. Improve current job 4. Earn a GED/Secondary Education 5. Enter post-secondary education or job training 6. Improve basic literacy skills 7. Improve English language skills 8. Obtain citizenship skills 9. Achieve a work-based goal

10. Other personal goal: ________________________

CLASS ASSIGNMENT for (circle one):

Fall-1 Fall-2 Spring-1 Spring-2 Summer-1 Summer-2 Ticket Number (Including the 3-letter prefix)

________________________________ Date of Enrollment (mm/dd/yyyy): ___________________

PRE-TEST SCORES

Date __________

Test

Form &

Raw

Scale

GLE

Level

Score

Score

(TABE)

CASAS

/

TABE-R

/

TABE-M

/

A:

(Math)

/

C:

(CLASS ASSIGNMENT for (circle one):Fall-1 Fall-2 Spring-1 Spring-2 Summer-1 Summer-2 Ticket Number (Including the 3-letter prefix) ________________________________ Date of Enrollment (mm/dd/yyyy): ___________________)

Student Goals

Please write #1 on the line next to your primary goal (required) and #2 next to your secondary goal (optional).

Primary or Secondary

Goal

Date Set

Date Achieved

1. Obtain a job

2. Retain current job

3. Improve current job

4. Earn a GED/Secondary Education

5. Enter post-secondary education or job training

6. Improve basic literacy skills

7. Improve English language skills

8. Obtain citizenship skills

9. Achieve a work-based goal

10. Other personal goal: ________________________

Student Signature: Date:

Instructor/Intake Signature: Date:

Progress Record

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Daily Activity Record

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Program Overview

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Preparation for the GED exams or other High School Equivalency test

Academic Transition program HSE certificate to College

Career Transition programs (HSE with career training) Health Care Bridge Manufacturing Bridge

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Classes

GED Exam Subjects Four subject areas are covered, in

separate tests: Math Language Arts Science Social Studies Extended Response writing is required on all tests except math.

A Constitution Test is required in Illinois

Covers the state and federal governments How to properly display the flag, etc.

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Computer Practice

Your class will meet in a computer classroom at least once each week.

You are also able to use the Adult Ed Computer Center on your own time.

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Class Materials

Class books and materials will be provided

Students should bring Paper or a notebook Pencils and pens Folder

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Emergency Procedures

Snow or other emergency closings Visit www.waubonsee.edu Call (630) 801-7900 Listen to local TV or radio stations

Fire exits Tornado shelters

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http://www.waubonsee.edu/

Aurora Campus Tour 4th floor

Room 457 (department clerks) AECC (Computer Lab) Restrooms Adult Education Resource Room (Room 415) Lounge / Elevators / Vending

1st floor Front Desk and Security Child Care Center Bookstore Counseling / Registration Caf Library

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In the Classroom

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Module Two

Agenda

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Mission Statement Expectations Student Contract Syllabus Attendance American Academic Culture Learning Styles

Mission Statement

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The mission of the Adult Education program is to provide adult learners with opportunities to acquire and develop the academic and life skills necessary to participate as productive workers, family members, and citizens, and to succeed in post-secondary education.

What does that mean?

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The Adult Education program is your partner.

Do your best on your TABE tests. The results will determine which classes you are placed in.

Your success is our success!

Expectations

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Teachers expect students to come to class: On time, every day Prepared to learn With a positive attitude Respectful of the teacher and

classmates Students expect teachers to:

Provide activities and instruction in a positive learning environment.

Be patient Answer questions

Class Evaluations

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Student Contract

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1. Come to class on time with necessary materials.

2. Food and drinks in the classroom need teacher approval.

3. Participate in all classroom activities.

4. Always respect my teacher and other students.

Student Contract (continued)

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5. Weapons and drugs are not allowed in any Waubonsee building. Security will be called. (Code of Student Conduct, WCC Student Handbook p. 77)

6. Turn off cell phones. 7. Contact my teacher or the ESL office

when I cannot go to class. 8. TABE post-tests are required. 9. Children are not allowed in the

classroom. 10. Disruptive students will be asked to

leave the class.

Syllabus

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Teacher and school information Class information Goals and Objectives Method of evaluation Schedule

Attendance

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Students must attend the first class meeting to be enrolled.

Students must be in class on time. Students should attend every day. If a student is absent more than two

days in a session, he or she will be dropped from the class.

Student attendance affects funding for Adult Ed programs.

American Academic Culture

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Classroom gestures Raise your hand to speak Pointing Personal space

Asking questions

Tests Completed individually No cheating (from other students or from

your book) If you dont understand, ask your teacher

Learning Styles

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Three basic learning preferences Visual (pictures, reading, images) Auditory (listening, sounds, music) Physical (movement, action)

Social or Solitary? Working in pairs or groups Working alone

Daily Record Sheet

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Whats Next?

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Thank you for coming today to this Introduction to ASE class.

Remember, you must also attend the next class meeting in order to complete

this class and receive your next assignment.

Introduction to ASE

Day 2

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Working Together

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Module Three

Agenda

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Faces of Waubonsee Computers Support services Transitions

Faces of Waubonsee

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Jeri Dixon, Dean for Adult Education

Picture!

Responsible for Adult Education Division

Represents Waubonsee to funding agencies

Complies with federal and state regulations

Faces of Waubonsee

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Gale Holladay-Baxter, Adult Ed Data and Compliance Manager

Responsible for student testing

Responsible for student enrollment

Helps students with disabilities get services

Faces of Waubonsee

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Michaela McDaid, Adult Education Faculty Manager

Hires, trains, and supervises teachers

Provides faculty with curriculum for classes

Schedules classes

Faces of Waubonsee

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Esmeralda Chavez-Hernandez Cristhian Retiz Adult Ed Administrative Assistants

Conduct Information Sessions Answer program questions Assist students Help with placement tests

Office 457 Aurora Campus

Support Services

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Elsie Mills Volunteer Tutor Coordinator Room 415 (630) 801-7900 ext. 4221

Nancy Horton Adult Ed Computer Center Supervisor Room 454 (630) 801-7900 ext. 4128

Computers

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Classroom Room 452 and 455 Computer instruction with teacher Android Tablets Enrichment i-Pathways

Open Computer Lab Room 454 Hours Drop-in / individual work GED exam prep computer programs Keyboarding and technology skills

Volunteer Tutors

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Supplemental Learning Groups Grammar Writing Math

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Frequently Asked Question What is the most important thing

I can do to help me get my GED credential?

Earning your GED Certificate

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Score at least 150 on each of the four tests. (600 total points to pass.)

Pass the IL Constitution test. Certificate will be sent by mail from the

County Regional Education Office (ROE)

Waubonsee holds a Graduation Ceremony for students who earn their GED certificate every May.

Earning a GED Certificate in Kane County

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Certificate will be sent by mail or can be picked up from the county Regional Education Office shortly after the results of your last test are received.

Frequently Asked Questions

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When should I take my GED

exams? Should I take the practice tests

first?

Student Success

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Module Four

Agenda

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Goals Success strategies Barriers to success Wellness Time management

Know Your Goal

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Earn a GED certificate Post-secondary education Obtain a job Retain/improve current job Other: _____________

The Road to Success

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Attend class and take notes Participate in class and do homework

outside of class Ask questions Learn new study skills Attend supplemental classes/groups Use the AECC Form study groups Study or practice every day Use a dictionary

Barriers to Success

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Family problems/responsibilities Employment Health Transportation

What should you do if you cant work around one or more of the challenges?

Wellness

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Diet Sleep Attitude Environment

Time Management

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Come to class on time Plan time for travel and parking

Make time to study Concentrate on your homework Take breaks

Is This The Right Time For You to Take Class?

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Whats Next?

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Getting your class assignment Books and materials Complete the daily activity log Certificate of Completion for

Introduction to ASE class

Continuing on at WCC

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Thank you for coming to this Introduction to ASE class.

Enjoy your learning experience at Waubonsee!

Questions?

Introductionto ASEAdult Secondary EducationIntroduction to ASE Classes at Waubonsee Day 1Welcome to Class!AgendaWaubonsee Student HandbookChild Care CenterParkingSlide Number 8Registration Forms and Activity RecordSIRS formSIRS form (back)Progress RecordDaily Activity RecordProgram OverviewSlide Number 15GED Exam SubjectsComputer PracticeClass MaterialsEmergency ProceduresAurora Campus TourIn the ClassroomAgendaMission StatementWhat does that mean?ExpectationsClass EvaluationsStudent ContractStudent Contract (continued)SyllabusAttendanceAmerican Academic CultureLearning StylesDaily Record SheetWhats Next?Introduction to ASEDay 2Working TogetherAgendaFaces of WaubonseeFaces of WaubonseeFaces of WaubonseeFaces of WaubonseeSupport ServicesComputersVolunteer TutorsSlide Number 45Earning your GED CertificateEarning a GED Certificate in Kane CountyFrequently Asked QuestionsStudentSuccessAgendaKnow Your GoalThe Road to SuccessBarriers to SuccessWellnessTime ManagementIs This The Right Time For You to Take Class?Whats Next?Continuing on at WCCSlide Number 59