Burlington’s Podcast Series –
Rise to the Challenge
Real-life success stories and best practices from programs nationwide for overcoming challenges in adult English learning. Each short episode delivers actionable insights, perfect for busy educators and administrators.
Tune in for practical teaching strategies, classroom management tips, lesson planning ideas, and more!
Boosting Program Success Through Student Intake and Retention
Listen to BurlingtonEnglish Representative Bethany Macarus interview Kathleen Farrell, Director of Adult Education at New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, New Mexico, as they discuss how her team is increasing their overall Adult Ed program success by focusing on student intake and retention in their High School Equivalency program.
Teaching Transferable Soft Skills in Adult Education
In this episode, BurlingtonEnglish Representative April Lawton sits down with Rachel Gasselling, Program Director of Adult Education at Western Nebraska Community College. Listen to how Rachel and her team rise to the challenge of teaching students the transferable soft skills they need to be successful in today’s academic and workplace settings.
Intervention Strategies that Work in Adult Education
In this episode, BurlingtonEnglish Representative Kim Wanner interviews Dana Carter, Principal at Yucaipa Adult School in Yucaipa, California. Dana shares how he and his team use student-centered intervention strategies that lead to long-term success for their students.
Maintaining Instructional Fidelity in Diverse ESL Programs
Burlington English Representative Barry Nitzberg speaks with Dr. Lia Festenstein from the Office of Adult and Career Education Services in Rochester, New York, about her program's challenge in maintaining instructional fidelity while meeting the diverse needs of English Learners.
