Introduction to Counseling in Adult Basic Education (Bos.)
March 6, 2008 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- ALRI/Boston SABES at UMass Boston, Wheatley Building, 4th Floor, Room 167
- 100 Morrissey Blvd.
- Dorchester, MA 02125
Description:
This 4-hour workshop will introduce ABE program counselors to the basic elements and processes of working with and assisting adult learners in ABE programs to meet their goals. This workshop is also appropriate for ABE teachers, job developers and other program staff who are involved with supporting students in their classes and programs.
Indicators of Program Quality:
IPQ3 - Student support services
Learning Objectives:
As a result of the workshop, participants will be able to:
• Understand the role of the counselor/student support facilitator (SSF) in the ABE program
• Identify qualities of effective educational counselors/SSFs and counseling
• Learn about some strategies counselors/SSFs can use with adult learners
• Develop an action plan to improve effectiveness
Registration Deadline:
Presenters
Patricia A. Pestana, Case Manager at JFYNetWorks in Boston.