Statewide Release

October-December Professional Learning Opportunities
Below you will find a list of upcoming courses that are now available for enrollment in the PD Portal. For more information about any of these courses, please visit the PD Portal, open the course catalog, and review the syllabus. If you are interested in enrolling in a course, please consult with your in-house professional development specialist (IHPDS) to determine if the course meets your professional learning goals.

Courses Beginning in November

eData Courses - enroll by November 3.
  • Introduction to eData v2 for Adult Education - starts November 7.
  • Introduction to eData v2 for Family Literacy - starts November 14. Please note that participants who are new to the eData system should also register for Introduction to eData v2 for Adult Education.
Courses Beginning in December

eData Courses - enroll by December 2.
  • Introduction to eData v2 for Adult Education - starts December 6.
  • Introduction to eData v2 for Family Literacy - starts December 13. Please note that participants who are new to the eData system should also register for Introduction to eData v2 for Adult Education.
Offered on Demand

PA CASAS Training
Enroll anytime and have 45 days from the enrollment date to complete the course.

PA TABE 11&12 Training
Enroll anytime and have 45 days from the enrollment date to complete the course.

Remote Test Administration Certification
Enroll anytime and have 45 days from the enrollment date to complete the course.
  • PA BEST Plus 2.0 Remote Test Administration Certification
  • PA CASAS Remote Test Administration Certification
  • PA TABE 11&12 Remote Test Administration Certification

Staff Induction Verification Course
New staff members who are participating in the staff induction process enroll in this course after they have completed the required activities.

Staff Induction Module Courses
This series of modules is designed for new agency staff members as part of a customizable onboarding process. Existing staff may also choose to complete these modules at any time. New module: Using the Adult Education Teacher Competencies

On-Demand Modules
On-demand modules are offered in the PD Portal to provide participants with flexible learning opportunities on a variety of topics. Please note that these on-demand modules are not part of the series of modules designed for staff induction.

Tutor Training Module Courses
These modules cover the foundational skills needed by volunteers working in adult education programs. The nine modules serve as a component of volunteer tutor and classroom aide training and can be completed at any time.

New Administrator Training
This online course provides important information for new adult education program administrators and will be available to new administrators as needed throughout the program year. To enroll in the course, please email Callie Hazan at chazan@tiu11.org.
Resources in the PD Portal

Program PD Team
Administrators, in-house professional specialists, and digital literacy specialists enroll in the Program PD Team course in the PD Portal to access essential tools and resources related to professional development at their agency.

Friday Lunchtime Webinar Resources
The Professional Development System offers Friday Lunchtime Webinars most Fridays at noon. Enroll in Friday Lunchtime Webinar Resources in the course catalog to access the complete schedule of webinars, the webinar link, presentation slides, and recordings.

Student Support Coordinator Professional Development Resources
Any adult education staff person who provides student support services can enroll in this space in the PD Portal course catalog. Participants will gain access to resources, including the Student Support Coordinator Hub, Networking Events, and the link to Open Office Hours provided by the Workforce Development System Liaison Project.

Volunteer Tutor and Classroom Aide Webinar Series
Webinars for tutors and classroom aides are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Topics relate to student goals, academic subjects, technology, and general teaching skills. To access the webinar link, the schedule of upcoming webinars, recordings, and resources shared by the presenters, enroll in the Volunteer Tutor and Classroom Aide Webinar Series in the PD Portal catalog.