In CALPRO Webinars a subject expert delivers a presentation and engages the audience in a question and answer period afterwards. Typically 60 to 90 minutes in length, the Webinars are tailored for specific audiences and provide access to professional development on a wide range of current and emerging priority topics.

In 2011–12, CALPRO will offer four separate series of Webinars. To register for upcoming Webinars and obtain additional details, visit the CALPRO Event Calendar.

Administrators Forum

The Administrators Forum provides adult school administrators with just-in-time professional development on a variety of subjects. Previous presenters have included Cyndi Parulan-Colfer, Associate Superintendent at Hacienda-La Puente Adult Education; Brigitte Marshall, Director of Adult Education, Oakland Adult School; and Alma McGee, Robin Carvajal, and Donna Price of San Diego Community College District Continuing Education. These experts have addressed topics such as Managing Relationships with Your District and Community, Strategic Planning for a Sustainable Adult Education Program, and The I-BEST Model for Transition to Work.

In 2011–12, Administrators Forum Webinars will occur four times a year. Past Webinars are archived in the Video Library. To register for upcoming Webinars, visit the CALPRO Event Calendar.

Instructors Forum

Beginning in Fall 2010, CALPRO launched its Instructors Forum to highlight exemplary instructional strategies. Presenters include seasoned teachers with demonstrated expertise in the instructional strategies being addressed. Recent topics have included contextualizing workforce skills in the ESL and ABE/ASE classroom, respectively, as well as evidenced-based reading instruction and teaching students with learning disabilities.

In 2011–12, Instructor Forum Webinars will occur four times a year. Past Webinars are archived in the Video Library. To register for upcoming Webinars, visit the CALPRO Event Calendar.

Adult Education Research Webinar Series

Beginning in Fall 2010, CALPRO launched another new online service, the Adult Education Research Webinar Series. Researchers lead these Webinars on topics relevant to adult educators, such as transitioning English language learners.

In 2011–12, Adult Education Research Webinars will occur four times a year. Past Webinars are archived in the Video Library. To register for upcoming Webinars, visit the CALPRO Event Calendar.

Electronic Community of Practice Webinars

In 2011–12, CALPRO's electronic Community of Practice (e-CoP) will sponsor Webinars on current and emerging priority topics. These Webinars are open to both current and prospective e-CoP members.

To register for upcoming Webinars and obtain additional details, visit the CALPRO Event Calendar.

System Requirements

To join these online trainings, participants need:

  • A computer with high-speed Internet access (DSL, cable, T-1, etc.)
  • Speakers (or a headset) to hear the facilitator
  • Optional: A microphone connected to your computer or a headset allows you to speak and be heard, but is not required. Participants without a microphone can type comments and ask questions at any time.
Schedule and Registration

For more information, check the CALPRO Event Calendar or sign up to receive e-mail alerts about new Webinar events, using our RSS Feed.