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Since 2022, the PA Adult Ed Resources website has had two features that can help you find resources to meet the needs of your students. New resources have recently been added to both databases.
The Lesson Bank contains the dozens of teacher-sourced lessons, all fully searchable. This year the new Math Curriculum units were added to the lesson bank along with 18 Teaching Skills That Matter lessons, which are grouped by topics of health literacy, financial literacy, digital literacy, and civics education. The database of lessons can be filtered by class type (asynchronous, classroom, HyFlex, or remote real-time), lesson format (online, print, or fully mobile-phone-compatible), academic subject, or specific skills. You can also search by NRS, CCRS, or ELPS level, or any of a long list of standards. This collection is continuously growing as more lessons are submitted and collected.
The Approved Supplemental Distance Learning Curriculum search contains over 100 established curricula that we have vetted for quality. If you need to find a curriculum for your distance learning students, this search can help you. You can filter the collection by format, subject, or NRS level. Search results update in real time on your screen as you narrow your selection. Find your next distance learning curriculum.
If you would like to submit a curriculum to add to the curriculum search, visit our Distance Learning page and click on the Submit DL Curriculum button. To add a resource to the Lesson Bank, submit it for approval using our Submit page.
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Teaching Tips and Resources | |
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Open Prompt Book from CampGPT
Do you want to know how adult educators are using generative AI-enabled chatbots like ChatGPT? World Education has compiled the prompts that were written and shared in CampGPT, one of World Education’s AI initiatives, into an Open Prompt Book. In this prompt book, you’ll find insightful quotes from educators, interesting use scenarios, and even “open” prompts that you can try out in ChatGPT or Bard.
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Digital Access and Resilience in Texas (DART)
A new solution is available for ESL programs that aim to build their learners’ foundational digital literacy and English skills. The Digital Access and Resilience in Texas (DART) curriculum is a free 20-lesson resource that contextualizes beginning English skills within foundational digital literacy tasks such as keyboarding, password creation, and computer navigation. The curriculum is designed to supplement existing ESL classes for NRS levels 1-3 and, when used as a whole, concludes with learners creating and accessing their own Gmail accounts. Visit the DART website to download lessons and learn more about the curriculum. Contact the Digital Literacy and Distance Education project at swhitesel@tiu11.org if you have questions about the DART curriculum.
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Professional Development Opportunities | |
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Webinar: Differentiating Instruction
On Thursday, November 30, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Burlington English will host a webinar titled Differentiating Instruction: How to Facilitate Mixed-Ability ESL Classes. Attendees will discuss strategies for teaching a classroom of mixed-ability learners using fundamentals of differentiated instruction. Drawing from Carol Ann Tomlinson's seminal research on the subject, attendees will learn how to use flexible group configurations to tailor instruction to the unique needs of their students. Register online.
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Professional Learning for Adult Education and Family Literacy Staff
Staff at PDE-funded adult education and family literacy agencies can view a list of upcoming courses 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.
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State and National Adult Education News | |
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New Workforce Development System Liaison Staff Member
The Workforce Development System Liaison (WDSL) project at the Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy (Penn State) would like to introduce our newest team member, Alexis Vang. Alexis is a Pennsylvania native who was born in Central Pennsylvania and lived in Philadelphia for six years. She holds a bachelor's in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and a master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Over the last nine years, she has worked in adult education in urban, suburban, and virtual educational settings, both in and outside of the United States. Each position has provided her opportunities to help others meet their potential and achieve their educational and career goals. As a child of two refugees from the Vietnam War, she also has a strong passion to support diversity, equity, and inclusion within adult education and beyond. In her new role as a workforce development specialist with the WDSL project, Alexis will share her expertise in with career counseling, supporting English language learners, and working collaboratively with partners to provide training and technical assistance to student support coordinators across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Alexis will be participating in upcoming Friday Lunchtime Webinars, networking sessions, and student support coordinator courses in the PD Portal. You can reach Alexis at amv6178@psu.edu.
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PAACE Conference Proposals
If you would like to submit a presentation proposal for the 2024 conference of the Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education (PAACE), you should do so before the deadline of November 30. Presenters will be notified of the status of their presentation by January 5, 2024. The conference will be held in Pittsburgh on April 14-16, 2024.
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Register for the 2024 COABE National Conference
The 2024 hybrid COABE National Conference remains the leading professional development event of the year for the entire field of adult education! This year, held at the elegant Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN, attendees will have access to over 400 sessions, networking events, and over 100 vendor booths. Virtual sessions will be available for up to six months after the event goes live. Learn more online.
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PA Adult Education Resources | |
Upcoming State and National Conferences
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State and National Newsletters
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State and national organizations' newsletters are listed below and may be of interest to you. To receive the most recent editions by email, please subscribe directly to the newsletter.
Families Learning, News of the Week, National Center for Families Learning
Features information and resources for family literacy, early childhood education, and parent education.
Nov. 17 Nov. 3 Nov. 1
PA Association for Adult Continuing Education Features information for adult education partners for advocacy, networking, and professional development
November Newsletter
WorkforceGPS, Workforce3 One Features career pathways and workforce development information.
Nov. 14 November Newsletter Nov. 7 Oct. 31
COABE Connects, Digital Equity, Coalition On Adult Basic Education Features national information, resources, and initiatives for adult basic education.
Nov. 10 Nov. 3 Oct. 27
World Education/U.S. Features resources and information from World Education projects including EdTech Center News, The Change Agent, College for Adults, E-Learning, LINCS Region 1 Professional Development Center, National College Transition Network, and many others.
Nov. 15 Nov. 8 Nov. 1 October Newsletter
OCTAE Connection, US Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, & Adult Education Features news and resources for adult basic, career, and technical education
Nov. 8 Oct. 27
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