Long Island Regional Adult Education Network
(LI-RAEN)
Calendar of Events, Spring 2005 Revised
BEST Plus Test Administrator TrainingDATE: Tuesday, March 29 and Friday, April 1, 2005
TIME: 3:30 – 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Nassau BOCES, Carle Place Adult Learning Center, 234 Glen Cove Road, Carle Place, NY
PRESENTER: Susan Shiloni, BEST Plus Regional Trainer
Description: The BEST Plus is an individually administered face-to-face oral interview designed to assess the English language proficiency of adult English language learners. It assesses interpersonal conversational communication using everyday English. The BEST Plus Training Workshop prepares participants to administer and score the test by providing an overview of the development and purpose of the test, opportunities to practice delivery and scoring, and clarification of administration and scoring issues. Participants will recognize the importance of assessing oral language proficiency and be able to administer and score the test and interpret BEST Plus scores. Pre-registration is required. You may register online at or via fax at 631-293-3151.
BEST Plus Test Administrator Training
DATE: Thursdays, April 7 and 14, 2005
TIME: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Smithtown Adult Basic Education, 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787
PRESENTER: Lorrie Gordon, BEST Plus Regional Trainer
Description: The BEST Plus is an individually administered face-to-face oral interview designed to assess the English language proficiency of adult English language learners. It assesses interpersonal conversational communication using everyday English. The BEST Plus Training Workshop prepares participants to administer and score the test by providing an overview of the development and purpose of the test, opportunities to practice delivery and scoring, and clarification of administration and scoring issues. Participants will recognize the importance of assessing oral language proficiency and be able to administer and score the test and interpret BEST Plus scores. Pre-registration is required. You may register online at or via fax at 631-293-3151.
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ALIES Data Entry – New Format
DATE: Friday, April 15, 2005
TIME: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
LOCATION: SCCC, Sally Ann Slacke Building (Building A), Room 118A, Brentwood, NY 11717
PRESENTER: Don Campbell, Barbara DeFina, ALIES Regional Trainers
Description: This newly formatted one-day training provides a comprehensive introduction to the ALIES data entry process. Highlights include: Navigation of ALIES data entry screens, Upgrading ALIES and Backing up data, Inputting students, classes and instructors, and Updating outcomes, tests and contact hours. Audience: New data entry users as well as those who need a refresher. Pre-registration is required. You may register online at or via fax at 631-293-3151.
ALIES Management Reports
DATE: Friday, April 29, 2005
TIME: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
LOCATION: SCCC, Sally Ann Slacke Building (Building A), Room 118A, Brentwood, NY 11717
PRESENTER: Don Campbell, Barbara DeFina, ALIES Regional Tainers
Description: A hands-on exploration of the ALIES reports with a focus on using ALIES data for program management. Exciting new reports from ALIES Release 5.3 will be featured such as the ability to disaggregate NRS data for program improvement. Highlights include: Data Management Reports for Turnaround Documents and Mailing Labels. Audience: Experienced ALIES users. Pre-registration is required. You may register online at or via fax at 631-293-3151.
Grant Writing Workshop
DATE: Thursday, April 21, 2005
TIME: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
LOCATION: Hilton Long Island, Huntington, NY
PRESENTER: Debra Taylor, Director of Foundation Relations, St. John’s University
Description: Whether an experienced grant writer hoping to brush up on skills, or no experience with grant writing, this workshop will teach the fundamentals of grant writing and securing funding. This course will give the participant the basic elements of grant writing; which will enable them to identify potential funding sources and develop the skills they need to create a potentially effective grant proposal. The participant will learn how to research and write proposals including: how to identify grant writing terms; how to identify potential sources of funding and grants information; the difference between governmental agencies, foundation and corporate proposals; how to initially approach a funder; the essential components of a grant proposal package. Pre-registration is required. You may register online at or via fax at 631-293-3151.
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Long Island Adult Learning Conference 2005
DATE: Saturday, April 9, 2005TIME: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Melville Marriott Hotel, Melville, NY
A Morning of Professional Development for:
Adult Educators ~ Adult Education Administrators ~ Literacy Teachers and Coordinators ~ Human Resource Specialists ~ Career Development Specialists ~ Vocational Training Instructors ~ Literacy Volunteers ~ Community Educators ~ Representatives of Business, Industry, Government, and Community
Look for registration form now available at Or contact Marcia Mulé, Long Beach Public Schools, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, NY 11561, 616-897-2111 Tel, 516-897-2110 Fax.
NYACCE 54th Annual Conference 2005
DATE: May 15, 16, 17, 2005 (Sunday – Tuesday)
LOCATION: Prime Hotel & Conference Center, Saratoga Springs, NY
The New York Association for Continuing and Community Education (NYACCE) is holding its 54nrdAnnual Conference at the Prime Hotel & Conference Center, Saratoga Springs, NY on Sunday, May 15 through Tuesday, May 17, 2005. NYACCE is a statewide association providing information, services and support to professionals serving the needs of adult learners. Conference information can be obtained from the NYACCE website at
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