Webinars
COABE is pleased to offer a series of professional development webinars which are led by presenters that have received excellent ratings from workshop participants at our national COABE conferences. COABE professional development webinars are generously sponsored by our many leading partners in the field.
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“Today’s webinar presenter was very knowledgeable and conveyed her thoughts in a very easy and enjoyable way. You could tell she really enjoys her students and teaching! Thank you for bringing this programming to us!”
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Upcoming Webinars
Teaching Soft Skills to Literacy Level and Beginning English Language Learners
Thursday, July 30, 2026 | 2PM ET
Presenter: Andrea Echelberger
Abstract:
There's a lot of talk about the importance that employers place on workplace soft skills: clear and effective communication, critical thinking, and self-management. The question for beginning EL teachers is how to explicitly teach these skills. This webinar will introduce the concept of soft skills in the classroom, provide concrete language and activities for discussing and practicing them with learners, and language that learners can use in job interviews to share their abilities.
Know Before You Go: What to Expect at Flood the Hill
Monday, August 31, 2026 | 2PM ET
Presenters: Sharon Bonney, Shaketta Thomas, Jamie Trujillo, Elyse Wasch, and Erin Vobornik
Abstract:
Heading to Flood the Hill? Join this Know Before You Go webinar to make sure you’re fully prepared for the experience ahead. We’ll cover event expectations, travel and packing tips, important logistics, and the pre-work assignment you’ll complete before arriving for the on-site training on September 16. Whether this is your first advocacy event or you’re a returning participant, this session will help you arrive informed, prepared, and ready to advocate.
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Webinar Archives
Application of Lincoln Tech's Early College HS Program amongst Alternative and Adult Education Programs
June 26, 2026
Nicholaus Sutherland
Total Transcript, Real Outcomes: Redefining High School Equivalency for Career Pathway Success
June 15, 2026
Bronwyn Robertson and Beth Little
Innovative Partnerships: Adult Basic Education and Workforce Development Boards
May 14, 2026
Robert Moore, Michelle Ellis, Chris Harmon, and Rob King
Building the Talent Pipeline: Adult Education’s Role in Apprenticeship Success
April 29, 2026
Patrick Brown, Karyn Goven, and Sharon Bonney
Solving Teacher Shortages with Apprenticeship Models
April 28, 2026
Gina Zuberbier, Robert McGough, r. Aleesia Johnson, Kristi Kirschner, Mallory Dwinal-Palisch
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