1. Creative Workplace Learning Adult Diploma Program

2. AGENDA Introduction to CWL�s Adult Diploma Program The ADP Difference Significance of the ADP Sample Student Portfolios Support for the ADP

3. ADP: An Introduction What is the Adult Diploma Program? An alternative program for adults who have never completed high school Twelve courses of study bound together by the central theme of ongoing skill development applied to portfolio projects Each class meets 4 hours per week for 5 weeks�a total of 20 hours of instruction

4. The CWL ADP Curriculum Language Arts reading comprehension and introduction to novels writing improvement Mathematics Whole numbers, decimals, fractions and percents Measurements and algebraic formulas US History Colonial Era to the American Revolution and Civil War WWI & WWII, 20st Century Issues Science Physical Sciences Biological Sciences Life Employment Workshop Skills and Interest Assessment and Analysis , "Where I've Been" Career Planning "Where I Plan to Go" Information Technology Literacy Keyboarding, Windows, MS Word, Internet Excel, PowerPoint, Access

5. Four Features of the ADP Workplace Integration Links the students� academic studies with their work experience Academic Fundamentals A solid course of study resulting in a real high school diploma Information Technology integrates instruction in Microsoft Office applications software with the development of organizational, communications, mathematical and design skills Support Services Diploma consultant on site for case management and administrative assistance

6. What is the ADP Difference? The ADP offers accredited high school diplomas ADP participants are often employed and attend classes at their workplace ADP participants often attend classes at housing developments near their homes The LEW: Life Employment Skills Workshop (career planning) Through the LEW students have the opportunity to reflect on their prior learning gained in non-traditional settings. This course explores the skills necessary to become a more productive and promotable employee. Self-assessments and paths to career advancement are emphasized. Work on writing resumes, investigatingparticular occupatins and writing letters of application. The final product is a 3-5 page paper answering: Where am I? Where am I going? Also, practice giving oral presentations and interviewing for jobs.Through the LEW students have the opportunity to reflect on their prior learning gained in non-traditional settings. This course explores the skills necessary to become a more productive and promotable employee. Self-assessments and paths to career advancement are emphasized. Work on writing resumes, investigatingparticular occupatins and writing letters of application. The final product is a 3-5 page paper answering: Where am I? Where am I going? Also, practice giving oral presentations and interviewing for jobs.

7. Who are ideal ADP participants? Adults who need a high school diploma Adult immigrants who speak and read English but lack confidence in their abilities Adults who desire to enroll in higher education Adults who want to advance in their careers

8. Samples from a Portfolio Project:  Life Employment Workshop, Assignment Evaluation