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SUMMARY:C3
DESCRIPTION:C3 conference at the Wilderness Resort\nFebruary 2-4\, 2022
URL:https://mywtcs.wtcsystem.edu/event/c3/
LOCATION:Wilderness Resort\, 511 E Adams St\, Wisconsin Dells\, WI\, 53965\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyssa Layton":MAILTO:alyssa.layton@wtcsystem.edu
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SUMMARY:Virtual Common Ground Conference - Roundtable Discussion on Open Educational Resources (and Affordable Educational Resources) in Use in Wisconsin Adult Education Programs
DESCRIPTION:Roundtable Discussion on Open Educational Resources (and Affordable Educational Resources) in Use in Wisconsin Adult Education Programs\nOpen Educational Resources (OER) are teaching and learning resources (e.g.\, textbooks\, powerpoint slides\, activities\, assessments\, case studies\, etc.) that are openly licensed and free to use. These resources can be used in the classroom as is\, or modified as needed to best fit the learning outcomes of a course. Studies of student success have found that on average students in OER courses perform as well as or better than students in commercial textbook courses. Research also suggests that the adoption of open resources can help close student equity gaps. \nIn this facilitated roundtable discussion Wisconsin Adult Education teachers/tutors will share some highlights of what OER/AER resources they use and recommend. \nPresenters/Facilitators.: Hilary Barker and Mark Johnson\, WTCS
URL:https://mywtcs.wtcsystem.edu/event/virtual-common-ground-conference-roundtable-discussion-on-open-educational-resources-and-affordable-educational-resources-in-use-in-wisconsin-adult-education-programs/
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyssa Layton":MAILTO:alyssa.layton@wtcsystem.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211105T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012853
CREATED:20210929T201457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T194152Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Common Ground Conference - Strategies for Teaching Students Online and Face to Face at the Same Time
DESCRIPTION:Strategies for Teaching Students Online and Face to Face at the Same Time\nMany Adult Ed/ELL programs are designing options for teaching both virtual students and face-to-face students at the same time. What are some recommended tools and strategies that can make this approach successful? In this session participants will review some suggested practices and share ideas about seems to be working in their local programs. \nPresenters/Facilitators Mark Johnson\, WTCS\, Brian Skelton\, FVTC and Carl Roenz\, FVTC
URL:https://mywtcs.wtcsystem.edu/event/virtual-common-ground-conference-strategies-for-teaching-students-online-and-face-to-face-at-the-same-time/
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyssa Layton":MAILTO:alyssa.layton@wtcsystem.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012853
CREATED:20210929T201359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T201359Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Common Ground Conference - Use of the Eligible Training Provider List and Other Strategies to Enhance Integrated Education and Training
DESCRIPTION:Use of the Eligible Training Provider List and Other Strategies to Enhance Integrated Education and Training\nDuring this session\, attendees will be briefed on the use of the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) and other strategies to support the success of existing and/or future Integrated Education and Training (IET) programming. Additionally\, attendees will be invited to share and discuss their own strategies in continuously improving their IET programming. \nPresenter/Facilitator: Ben Konruff and Gesina Mentink –Bureau of Workforce Training\, Department of Workforce Development
URL:https://mywtcs.wtcsystem.edu/event/virtual-common-ground-conference-use-of-the-eligible-training-provider-list-and-other-strategies-to-enhance-integrated-education-and-training/
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyssa Layton":MAILTO:alyssa.layton@wtcsystem.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211102T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211102T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012853
CREATED:20210929T201303Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Common Ground Conference - Marketing/Recruitment Adult Education Services
DESCRIPTION:Marketing/Recruitment Adult Education Services\nDuring this session\, attendees will explore strategies and modes for marketing Adult Education services. The presenter will also review publicly available data sources\, such as the US Census\, and discuss how available data can be used to inform targeted recruitment efforts. Additionally\, attendees will be invited to share and discuss their own strategies for marketing/recruitment in their programs. \nPresenters: Ben Konruff\, WTCS
URL:https://mywtcs.wtcsystem.edu/event/virtual-common-ground-conference-marketing-recruitment-adult-education-services/
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyssa Layton":MAILTO:alyssa.layton@wtcsystem.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211029T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012853
CREATED:20210929T200950Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Common Ground Conference - Roundtable Discussion on Open Educational Resources (and Affordable Educational Resources) in Use in Wisconsin ELL Programs
DESCRIPTION:Roundtable Discussion on Open Educational Resources (and Affordable Educational Resources) in Use in Wisconsin ELL Programs\nOpen Educational Resources (OER) are teaching and learning resources (e.g.\, textbooks\, PowerPoint slides\, activities\, assessments\, case studies\, etc.) that are openly licensed and free to use. These resources can be adopted and used as is or modified as needed to best fit the learning outcomes of a course. Studies of student success have found that on average students in OER courses perform as well as or better than students in commercial textbook courses. Research also suggests that the adoption of open resources can help close student equity gaps. \nIn this facilitated roundtable discussion Wisconsin ELL teachers/tutors will share highlights of what OER/AER resources they use and recommend. \nPresenters: WTCS Staff and Shawn Jensen\, NWTC
URL:https://mywtcs.wtcsystem.edu/event/virtual-common-ground-conference-roundtable-discussion-on-open-educational-resources-and-affordable-educational-resources-in-use-in-wisconsin-ell-programs/
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyssa Layton":MAILTO:alyssa.layton@wtcsystem.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211022T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Common Ground Conference - GED and HSED  Updates
DESCRIPTION:GED and HSED Updates\nDuring this session attendees will receive updates re Wisconsin GED and HSED policies and outcomes. Updates will be provided re the Wisconsin Health and Civics tests\, proposed draft legislation regarding 17 year-olds and testing\, GED Accommodations\, a change in OnVue testing prices\, an update re Chief Examiner’s responsibilities\, etc. This session will be appropriate for staff working with the GED and HSED credentials as well as for chief examiners. \nPresenters: Sherry Holly\, DPI and Mark Johnson\, WTCS
URL:https://mywtcs.wtcsystem.edu/event/virtual-common-ground-conference-ged-and-hsed-updates/
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyssa Layton":MAILTO:alyssa.layton@wtcsystem.edu
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SUMMARY:Virtual Common Ground Conference - An Introduction to Accommodations for the GED Test
DESCRIPTION:An Introduction to Accommodations for the GED Test\nPearson VUE provides reasonable and appropriate accommodations to individuals with documented disabilities who demonstrate a need for accommodations while taking a GED test. In this introductory session the presenters will discuss the purpose of GED accommodations\, the types available\, and technical information re preparing documentation for candidates as part of their request for test accommodations. \nPresenters: Debbie Bergtholdt\, Accommodations Manager at Pearson Vue and Thomas Ross\, GED Testing Service
URL:https://mywtcs.wtcsystem.edu/event/virtual-common-ground-conference-an-introduction-to-accommodations-for-the-ged-test/
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyssa Layton":MAILTO:alyssa.layton@wtcsystem.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012853
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SUMMARY:Virtual Common Ground Conference - Welcome our new English Language Learner Education Director\, Cristina Parente
DESCRIPTION:Welcome our new English Language Learner Education Director\, Cristina Parente\nThe Wisconsin Technical College System is pleased to welcome Cristina Parente as the new English Language Learner Education Director. Please take some time to introduce yourself and get to know Cristina!
URL:https://mywtcs.wtcsystem.edu/event/virtual-common-ground-conference-welcome-our-new-english-language-learner-education-director-cristina-parente/
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyssa Layton":MAILTO:alyssa.layton@wtcsystem.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012853
CREATED:20210929T200503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T201036Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Common Ground Conference - Justice Involved- Lessons Learned: Second Chances
DESCRIPTION:Lessons Learned: Second Chances\nPresenters will work through the process of creating a college program within a correctional facility. From a theoretical approach (VERA)\, supportive policies/procedures (VERA/DOC)\, to challenges of recruitment-enrollment (Madison/DOC) we will cover the gambit of issues and take questions from those who want to know more. \nPresenters/Facilitators: Jamie Reinhart: Education and Training Program Liaison – Early College and Workforce Strategy- Madison Technical College\, Brian Walsh: Center for Sentencing and Corrections\, Senior Program Associate – Vera Institute of Justice\, Ben Jones: Education Director- Wisconsin D.O.C-Division of Adult Institutions
URL:https://mywtcs.wtcsystem.edu/event/virtual-common-ground-conference-justice-involved-lessons-learned-second-chances/
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyssa Layton":MAILTO:alyssa.layton@wtcsystem.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012853
CREATED:20210121T145851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T151037Z
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SUMMARY:IT Conference
DESCRIPTION:2021 Virtual IT Conference – Register Here\nMonday\, March 1\nFull Session: 11-11:45 am. WTCS – Priorities\, Innovations and Updates. Add to Calendar \nBreakout Session One: 12-3 pm. Software Development\, Web Development\, Simulation and Gaming. Add to Calendar \nTuesday\, March 2\nBreakout Session Two: 12-3 pm. Networking\, System Administration\, Cloud & Virtualization. Add to Calendar \nWednesday\, March 3\nBreakout Session Three: 12-3 pm. Computer Support. Add to Calendar \nThursday\, March 4\nBreakout Session Four: 9-11:30 am. Data. Add to Calendar \nBreakout Session Five: 12-3 pm. Security and Forensics. Add to Calendar
URL:https://mywtcs.wtcsystem.edu/event/2021-it-conference/2021-03-04/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Kavanaugh":MAILTO:sarah.kavanaugh@wtcsystem.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012853
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SUMMARY:IT Conference
DESCRIPTION:2021 Virtual IT Conference – Register Here\nMonday\, March 1\nFull Session: 11-11:45 am. WTCS – Priorities\, Innovations and Updates. Add to Calendar \nBreakout Session One: 12-3 pm. Software Development\, Web Development\, Simulation and Gaming. Add to Calendar \nTuesday\, March 2\nBreakout Session Two: 12-3 pm. Networking\, System Administration\, Cloud & Virtualization. Add to Calendar \nWednesday\, March 3\nBreakout Session Three: 12-3 pm. Computer Support. Add to Calendar \nThursday\, March 4\nBreakout Session Four: 9-11:30 am. Data. Add to Calendar \nBreakout Session Five: 12-3 pm. Security and Forensics. Add to Calendar
URL:https://mywtcs.wtcsystem.edu/event/2021-it-conference/2021-03-03/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Kavanaugh":MAILTO:sarah.kavanaugh@wtcsystem.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012853
CREATED:20210121T145851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T151037Z
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SUMMARY:IT Conference
DESCRIPTION:2021 Virtual IT Conference – Register Here\nMonday\, March 1\nFull Session: 11-11:45 am. WTCS – Priorities\, Innovations and Updates. Add to Calendar \nBreakout Session One: 12-3 pm. Software Development\, Web Development\, Simulation and Gaming. Add to Calendar \nTuesday\, March 2\nBreakout Session Two: 12-3 pm. Networking\, System Administration\, Cloud & Virtualization. Add to Calendar \nWednesday\, March 3\nBreakout Session Three: 12-3 pm. Computer Support. Add to Calendar \nThursday\, March 4\nBreakout Session Four: 9-11:30 am. Data. Add to Calendar \nBreakout Session Five: 12-3 pm. Security and Forensics. Add to Calendar
URL:https://mywtcs.wtcsystem.edu/event/2021-it-conference/2021-03-02/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Kavanaugh":MAILTO:sarah.kavanaugh@wtcsystem.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012853
CREATED:20210121T145851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T151037Z
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SUMMARY:IT Conference
DESCRIPTION:2021 Virtual IT Conference – Register Here\nMonday\, March 1\nFull Session: 11-11:45 am. WTCS – Priorities\, Innovations and Updates. Add to Calendar \nBreakout Session One: 12-3 pm. Software Development\, Web Development\, Simulation and Gaming. Add to Calendar \nTuesday\, March 2\nBreakout Session Two: 12-3 pm. Networking\, System Administration\, Cloud & Virtualization. Add to Calendar \nWednesday\, March 3\nBreakout Session Three: 12-3 pm. Computer Support. Add to Calendar \nThursday\, March 4\nBreakout Session Four: 9-11:30 am. Data. Add to Calendar \nBreakout Session Five: 12-3 pm. Security and Forensics. Add to Calendar
URL:https://mywtcs.wtcsystem.edu/event/2021-it-conference/2021-03-01/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Kavanaugh":MAILTO:sarah.kavanaugh@wtcsystem.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T012853
CREATED:20210121T153539Z
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SUMMARY:Health Science Deans SCM
DESCRIPTION:Health Science Deans System-Called Meeting\nFebruary 11\, 2021\nAgenda: \n\n10:00 am: C Hour discussion with Chrystal Seeley-Schreck\, AVP of Instruction\n10:45 am: Round table – what’s new at each district?\n11:30 am: WIDS update with Terri Johnson\n12:00 pm: Update on Systemwide Accreditation Team with Kelly Dries\, MATC\n12:15 pm: BREAK\n12:30 pm: Plan for Surg Tech one-year TD to two-year AD\n12:45 pm: Update on COVID-vaccinations\, Nursing Home student placement\, & other issues\n1:30 pm: Systemwide updates/PowerPoint\n2:15 pm: Next steps\, next meeting date\n2:30 pm: ADJOURN\n\nMicrosoft Teams meeting\nClick here to join the meeting \nOr call in (audio only) \n+1 608-665-1048\,\,283249504#   United States\, Madison \nPhone Conference ID: 283 249 504#
URL:https://mywtcs.wtcsystem.edu/event/health-science-deans-scm/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Loppnow":MAILTO:kathy.loppnow@wtcsystem.edu
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