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Content Training

People of all ages learn in different ways. They are interested in different things, and they have succeeded in life by developing strengths that are unique to their presence on earth. Training in any content area must respond to the identities of those acquiring the new skill. We excel in being able to identify your need and taylor a response.

We provide on-site, online, video conferencing, webconferencing and other forms of interactive training to bring people together to find their way of approaching challenges. Popular topics for which we have developed curricula include the following:

	Academic Skills in Occupational Environments (beginning to intermediate readers)
	Basic Life Skills ( beginning to intermediate readers)
	Pre-GED and GED Prep
	Portuguese and Spanish
	Computer Training
	English as a Second Language
	Grant Writing

Teacher Training

Teachers benefit from interaction with each other and with course content, as well as with the instructor. We enjoy sharing best practices on the implementation of content through a variety of means: onsite sessions, online interaction (assignments and discussions), and phone conferencing and support. Popular training sessions have covered the following topics:

	Cultural Influences on Learning
	Early Literacy Development
	Best Practices in Delivering Live Video Instruction
	Best Practices in Delivering Online and Blended Instruction
	Hybrid Instruction using Web 2.0 tools
	Diversity in Learning and Instruction
	Student-Centered Instruction and Intake in Adult Ed Programs
	Basic Grant-Writing Tips
	ESL Tips and Suggestions
	Lesson Planning with or without Technology
	Integrating Students into Learning
	Applying Multiple Intelligences with Learners
	Teaching the Learning Disabled Adult
	Teaching with WebQuests
	Technology as an Ideal Classroom Tool
	MS Office Applications for Educators
	Performance Assessment through Rubrics
	Hooking Adult Learners
	Project-Based Learning and Assessment
	Identifying and Expanding Your Cultural Habits and Values
	Projects using MS Office and Other Applications
	Creating WebQuests
	Developing Functional Literacy among Children and Adults

Some of our workshop agendas and handouts are available to you at no charge as long as you credit the source. To access a long list of resources developed by Leecy wise, visit the Colorado Hybrid Initiative (CHI)wiki at http://chiresources.pbworks.com.

Curriculum Development

We create curriculum, courses, or instructional segments to meet the learning preferences of specific populations. We believe in designing content that is culturally sensitive, and that engages multiple intelligences and learning styles.

Recent Curriculum

	Managing Money - an interactive, four-part package, written at the 4th-grade reading level , with accompanying audio (for Ute Mt Ute tribe)
	Culture and The Workplace - an interactive, two-part package, written at the 4th-grade reading level, with accompanying audio (for Ute Mt Ute tribe)
	Transition into College - a 16-week, online course, written at the 8th-grade reading level for adults preparing to enter college.
	Gear Up for Life (Wise & Lara) - a pre-GED content-based series, written betwee the 5th-7th grade reading level, with academic skills embedded into content areas. Interactive DVD series.
	Independent Learning Project - a pre-GED curriculum for individuals on parole and probation, used with handheld computers
	Facilitating Live Video Interaction - a 2-graduate-credit course for adult education teachers

Online courses can be developed for graduate credit through Adams State University. Undergraduate credit and continuing education credits can be arranged at your request.. 

Website Creation and Maintenance

We provide basic training on Website design and also create and maintain sites for others. We are educators. We are not into "bells and whistles" but into clarity and quick access. Check out some of our sites:

	http://www.coloradoadulted.org
	http://www.grantswithlearn.com
	http://www.raymondwlodkowski.com
	http://www.fourcornerslearning.org

If you like our style, we'll design and maintain your site.

Grant Writing

We offer access to grant resources and online tutorials. We are are also grant writers for those who have a clear vision and know what they want from funding.

Cost (Graduate Tuition fees are paid separately to the Credit institution)

• Onsite Workshops/Training: Half-day $550 or Full-day- $950 plus expenses

• Online Workshops, Courses and Training: Costs vary depending on the platform and interaction required. For example, one credit-hour equivalent of online instruction with a maximum of 15 students, $650. We submit courses for graduate credit fhrough Adams State University.

• Website Creation: Basic Site -$210 (3-5 pages with graphics and text); Hosting and Simple Maintenance or Updates - $7.50/month

• Curriculum development and other services - $75/hour

• We have access to facilities for small-group retreats in the Four Corners region of Colorado.

Learning is invisible. If you want to observe it, watch its effects; just don't limit where you look. (LW)