IPDAE - Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators

April 2026 - Scheduled Events

Below are 4 scheduled events for the month of April.
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DATE	DESCRIPTION
22 Apr	Webinar - Teaching IETs Online with Intention: Support, Structure and Engagement Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026	Webinar - Teaching IETs Online with Intention: Support, Structure and Engagement Event Details: Teaching IETs online requires intentional design, strong student support, and purposeful engagement. This session explores effective strategies for synchronous online IET instruction, highlighting key differences from in-person teaching and practical ways to support and engage students. Participants will leave with tools and resources they can use immediately in their live online classes. Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to identify key differences between in-person and synchronous online IET instruction. Participants will apply student support strategies to synchronous online IET classes. Participants will use practical tools and resources to enhance engagement and support in live online IET instruction. Date: April 22, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET) Note: Please use your IPDAE Portal Account Email Address when registering so it is reflected in your Activity History. Register Here
22 Apr	Workshop - IET Site Visit and Learning Walks (Bay) - Welding, HVAC Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 Please Register for this event.	Workshop - IET Site Visit and Learning Walks (Bay) - Welding, HVAC Event Details: The IET Site Visit and Learning Walks provide a valuable opportunity to gain fresh insights by observing effective practices in action. These visits are designed to: Offer a firsthand look at how IET programs operate to support student progression into and beyond the program. Highlight the support services that empower students to achieve their learning objectives. Share updates from the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) to ensure alignment with state initiatives and goals. Discover strategies to enhance your own programs by exploring proven approaches from established IET implementations. Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (8:30am - 2:00pm CT) Location: Tom P. Haney Technical College 3016 Hwy. 77 Panama City, FL 32405 Building 3, Room 215 Agenda: View Event Agenda
24 Apr	Workshop - Teaching for Understanding: Practical ESOL Strategies for Correctional Classrooms (Region 1) Friday, Apr 24, 2026 Event Registration is CLOSED.	Workshop - Teaching for Understanding: Practical ESOL Strategies for Correctional Classrooms (Region 1) Event Details: This interactive, in-person professional-learning workshop is designed to strengthen instructional practice for educators serving English language learners in correctional settings. Open to all educators supporting English language learners, the workshop emphasizes low-tech, high-impact instructional strategies that can be implemented immediately. Participants will engage in hands-on activities focused on comprehension, vocabulary development, differentiation, and student engagement, with a specific focus on meeting the needs of mixed-level classrooms within the realities of correctional environments. Date: Friday, April 24, 2026 (9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. CT) PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS IN CENTRAL TIME. Location: Northwest Florida Reception Center Martin Lake Trace Chipley, FL 32428 Contact: Karen Hutchinson Karen.hutchinson@fdc.myflorida.com Agenda: View Event Agenda Event Registration is CLOSED.
29 Apr	Workshop - Teaching for Understanding: Practical ESOL Strategies for Correctional Classrooms (Region 4 North) Wednesday, Apr 29, 2026 Please Register for this event.	Workshop - Teaching for Understanding: Practical ESOL Strategies for Correctional Classrooms (Region 4 North) Event Details: This interactive, in-person professional-learning workshop is designed to strengthen instructional practice for educators serving English language learners in correctional settings. Open to all educators supporting English language learners, the workshop emphasizes low-tech, high-impact instructional strategies that can be implemented immediately. Participants will engage in hands-on activities focused on comprehension, vocabulary development, differentiation, and student engagement, with a specific focus on meeting the needs of mixed-level classrooms within the realities of correctional environments. Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. ET) Location: Indian River State College 3209 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34981 V-334 (Kight Center) Contact: Cheryl Mason cheryl.mason@fdc.myflorida.com Agenda: View Event Agenda

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