ADULT LEVEL WORKSHOP: Transitioning Adult Students from the ESL Classroom: Successful Strategies & Model Practices
Convention Center 204
Panelists:
Dr. Barbara Pongsrikul, Associate Professor ESL & CBET Coordinator, San Diego Community College Continuing Education Program
Mary Selseleh, Instructor, Charles A. Jones Skills & Business Education Center
Jeanie Lundbom, Instructor, Mt. Diablo Adult Education, Concord, CA
Moderator:
G. Vittoria Abbate-Maghsoudi, CATESOL Adult Level Chair 2007-2008 & Vice Principal, Mt. Diablo Adult Education
This workshop features a panel of experienced practitioners who will offer insight into successful strategies and model practices to help adult students transition from the ESL classroom into the workforce as well as into career, technical, adult basic education, high school and community college programs. The panel will also present emerging best practices that support adult students learn how to become engaged in their children’s education and schools. Panelists will look at developing programs that meet the specific needs and goals of adult ESL students, ensuring relevance and successful student outcomes.