WI IET Basic Design Camp: Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education ( IELCE) Edition
WI IET Basic Design Camp: Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) Edition
Training Dates: January 29th, 2024- April 8th, 2024
Design Camp Objectives:
Guidance for local providers to develop, design, and implement IETs using IELCE activities and programs for English language learners.
Content will be reviewed but not repeated from the Fall 2023 WI IET Basic Design Camp. Content for these sessions are taken from the Enhancing Access for Refugees and New American project.
Format: 15 minute presentation followed by activities and interactive discussions.
Who can attend?
Open to any interested provider. We highly recommend that at least 1 person from each organization attend each session to ensure consistency. Local providers are welcome to invite staff to the sessions.
If you have not received an invitation to this training, please contact Cristina Parente.
WTCS IET Design Camp: IELCE Edition Schedule
Check back here each week for resources and recordings.
Session #1: Using Bridge Strategies to Connect IELCE Activities to IET, January 29th, 9:00-9:45 AM
Topics: Understand difference between IELCE activities( district funded or AEFLA Section 231) and IELCE programs ( AEFLA section 243)
Regardless of funding stream, explore other state models to bridge English language learners to IETs, post-secondary, and employment.
Share WI bridge models for ELs.
Resources
Using Bridge Strategies to Connect IELCE Activities to IET recording
WI Bridge Programs for ELs jam board – please continue to add resources
Enhancing Access for Refugees and New Americans Spotlight- Using Bridge Strategies to Connect IELCE Activities to IET.
IELCE Civics video – watch to see how other programs have contextualized civics content for specific occupations
Session # 2 : IELCE IET Design Camp- Research and Assess, February 12th, 9:00 am- 9:45 am
Enhancing Access for Refugees and New Americans Project information
Advising Students with Foreign Credentials Infographic– scroll to the bottom
Immigrant Integration and Adult Education Video scroll to the bottom
Session #2 Recording
Session #4 Designing a Single Set of Learning Objectives for IETs that serve English learners
Wisconsin IET Design Camp IELCE Edition SSLOs
Video on Contextualizing Civics Content
Session #5 The Role of Navigators in IELCE/IET Programs
Wisconsin Design Camp IELCE. IET Navigators
The Role of Navigators in IELCE/ IET Career Pathways Spotlight– Enhancing Access for Refugees and New Americans Project
Teaching the Skills That Matter
World Education Services. WES Advisor E-Guides. These e-guides provide tips and advice for advising international learners and skilled immigrants in 10 fields.
World Education – Advising Students with Foreign Degrees and Credentials
Workforce Strategies Initiative at the Aspen Institute- A Resource Guide for College Navigators or Those Interested in Starting a Navigator Program
Finding True North- Role of the Navigator Training. Free, self-paced online course from World Education that introduces the core
functions and competencies of navigators.
WI IET Basic Design Boot Camp
Training Dates: Sept 11, 2023- November 6th, 2023 (past)
Design Camp Objectives:
Guidance for local providers to develop, design, implement and assess IET programs.
Fall 2023 WTCS IET Design Camp Resources
WI IET Design Camp Series Evaluation
Session #1: IET Fundamentals,
Topics: Understand the WIOA and Wisconsin requirements for IET programs supported by state/federal funds.
Activities and Resources:
- Wisconsin Integrated Education And Training Planning Tool 1
- Wisconsin IET Design Camp LS 1
- Session #1 Recording
- Session #1 Feedback Form
- Is It IET Scenario WI IET Design Camp LS 1
Session #2: Research & Assess IET Needs,
Topics: Understand approaches to assess local needs for IET programs.
Activities and Resources:
Session #3: Establish an IET Foundation,
Topics: Understand approaches to designing an IET program that addresses the needs of the workforce and adult learners.
Activities and Resources:
Session #4: Design an IET Program Structure,
Topics: Understand key structural IET components (funding, partner collaboration, learner supports, etc.) to strengthen programming.
Activities and Resources:
- IN Employer MOU Example
- IET Partnership WI IET Design Camp LS 4
- Wisconsin IET Design Camp Session #4 (1) (1)
- Session #4 Recording
Session #4 The Learner Experience,
Topics: Understand considerations for the IET learner experience (pre-enrollment, intake, participation, and transition to education/employment) and integrate them within IET.
Activities and Resources:
Session #6: Design an IET Program Evaluation Plan,
Topics: Understand design approaches to evaluating and improving IET programs.
Activities and Resources:
Session #7: Developing a Single Set of Learning Objectives (SSLOs) for IET,
Topics: Understand how to develop SSLOs to guide your IET curriculum.
Activities and Resources:
Session #8: Delivering IET Instruction,
Topics: Understand considerations for delivering IET programming.
Activities and Resources:
Session #9: Evaluate & Improve IET,
Topics: Understand approaches to implementing and working an IET program evaluation.
Activities and Resources: