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This video shows how to administer the Diagnostic Assessment of Reading (DAR) to a non-native English speaking student in order to determine if this student is eligible for the STAR class and also to determine the appropriate instructional level for alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary, and…
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In this video, Joan Schottenfeld is the teacher and she is joined by her students from the Boston Centers for Youth and Families/Perkins Adult Learning Program. Joan demonstrates on how to teach comprehension using the summarizing strategy, Topic and Main point.
Joan uses explicit instruction by…
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The STAR Vocabulary Lesson video demonstrates on how to teach vocabulary to a STAR class using explicit instruction.
Joan Schottenfeld is the teacher and also is a certified STAR trainer. She is joined in this video by her students from the Boston Centers for Youth and Families/Perkins Adult…
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This website describes the strategies used and the results observed by the 18 programs doing action research through the New England Learner Persistence Project. The site describes the six drivers of persistence, which were gleaned from the project, and provides program self-assessment tools for…
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O*Net Online is a tool for career exploration and job analysis. It is a searchable data base with detailed descriptions of hundreds of occupations, providing students and job seekers with crucial information for career planning. The tool is also available in Spanish.
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The Occupational Outlook Handbook lists resources for job seekers on employment, salaries, 10-year outlook projections, and opportunities for advancement.
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The mission of the National College Transition Network (NCTN) is to strengthen policy and practice related to college and career readiness for adult learners. The Promising Practices and Publications sections provide resources and tools for designing programs to support adult learners’ transitions…
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The National Career Development Association (NCDA) is a professional association for career development professionals (e.g., career counselors, career coaches) working in a variety of settings (such as private practices, schools, and career centers). The website includes a collection of free…
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The Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP) is a statewide association that provides a variety of services, such as fuel assistance, Head Start, and emergency food assistance, through its Community Action Agencies. Use this website to find a Community Action Agency near you.
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Some Massachusetts colleges have Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) that provide counseling and information on college admissions to qualified adults (English language learners, first generation to go to college, and underrepresented groups in postsecondary education) who want to enter or…
