The following quotes are from adult educators who have participated in various CALPRO professional development opportunities.

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About CALPRO regional workshops, participants have said:

The most beneficial aspect from this session was all of the examples given during the workshops. As an ESL instructor I greatly appreciate the handouts for student work to incorporate work skills in the ESL classroom.

– Participant from Integrated and Contextualized Workforce Skills in the ESL Classroom

This dynamic, hands-on, informative workshop has provided useful resources and information for our adult schools and its teachers in preparation for the CAHSEE. The material provided at this workshop will be used for an inservice at our school.

Gesche Gengelbach
Simi Valley Adult School Career Institute

These classes have enhanced my life and my teaching career.

Amy Berger
GED Instructor
LAUSD

Thank you so much for a great seminar! It was very interesting, informative and immediately applicable to my classroom instruction. Additionally, it re-invigorated me as a teacher, for which I am truly grateful - I'm sure my students are, too!

Bonnie Cheeseman
Pasadena City College

About CALPRO’s Online Options in Professional Development, adult educators have said:

It was tremendously convenient to work on my own time.

- Participant from a facilitated asynchronous online course

I would recommend this training because it was informative, relevant, and practical. There were many useful resources provided, too.

- Participant from a facilitated online workshop in real time

I liked the convenience of having a training opportunity without having to travel.

- Participant from a facilitated online workshop in real time

About CALPRO’s Virtual Workroom for Multilevel ESL Instructors, adult educators have said:

What is wonderful is the way information is organized and presented. For first time or new to multilevel teachers, it's invaluable.

– Educator visiting Virtual Workroom for Multilevel ESL Instructors

Excellent training for all ESL teachers!

– Educator visiting Virtual Workroom for Multilevel ESL Instructors

Regarding the companion resource, the CALPRO Multilevel Electronic Community of Practice (E-CoP), an adult educator commented:

…Even though isolation is probably a common feeling among adult multilevel ESL teachers, we don't want to lose face by admitting it or even confiding in fellow teachers. This is how I feel, anyway. This is why this e-CoP and the Virtual Workroom work well to alleviate these feelings of frustration in the multilevel classroom. I am not a seasoned teacher. I have been in the teaching field for three years and I am 64 years old.

– Member of Multilevel ESL electronic Community of Practice

About the Leadership Institute for new adult school administrators, graduates have remarked:

The CALPRO Leadership Institute has been an outstanding experience. The high quality of research material and expertise that the Institute provided certainly has accelerated my growth as a new administrator.

Brian Head
Assistant Principal
Escondido Adult School

This was a great opportunity to develop and strengthen valuable leadership skills with strong emphasis on research combined with years of experience. The presentations from speakers were helpful. Yet one of the best parts was sharing and networking with other administrators.

Luba Kobzeff
Program Coordinator
Central Learning Adult School

Even after thirty plus years in adult education in various roles, [I found that] the CALPRO Leadership Institute opened my eyes to new aspects of leadership as it applies to our division of education.

Allison Pickering
Assistant Principal
Escondido Adult School

The CALPRO Adult Education Leadership Institute provided me with powerful practical tools to improve the functioning of our school and broadened my understanding of adult education.

Dale Hamad
Academic Vice-Principal
Granite Adult School
California State Prison, Sacramento

This is an excellent supplement to the Administrator credential program for new administrators. It gives you the adult education-specific information you don’t get from most K-12 oriented administrator credential programs. The sharing and networking you experience with other adult educators is invaluable.

Susie Passeggi
Assistant Director
Mount Diablo Adult Education

Attending my first session of the CALPRO Leadership Institute, I knew would prove to be beneficial. However, starting the Institute on Feb. 19, 2009, it became a vital source for survival. Being able to get current information from Debra Jones and hearing top notch presenters giving practical suggestions and best practice on Adult School Administration has helped me in the this difficult time. Additionally, and most importantly, it has given me hope to continue the fight.

Pam McMackin
Program Administrator
Bellflower USD Educational Options

About the Professional Learning Community (PLC) initiative, participants have said:

The most beneficial aspect from this Institute was [getting] feedback from other pioneers, presenters willing to evolve by the moment to structure effective learning opportunities.

- Participant from Professional Learning Community Initiative

The PLC concept [was] laid out so clearly and pleasantly, building every day on what we learned before. I also enjoyed the team work.

- Participant from Professional Learning Community Initiative

Thank you very much for all the presentations, thoughtful planning, and responsiveness to participants' requests.

- Participant from Professional Learning Community Initiative

Thank you for the opportunity to be in at the onset of the new direction with PLCs in adult ed. Thanks for the candid presentations.

- Participant from Professional Learning Community Initiative

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