Newsletter | December 2024 | |
Edutopia's 2024 in Review | |
The editors of Edutopia have reviewed their most read, watched, or engaged-with content from the past year and have compiled a review article. Topics range from artificial intelligence in the classroom, helping students manage their emotions, cell phones in the classroom, and teacher bathroom breaks! Though Edutopia is K-12-focused, many of the topics and insights apply to adult education as well. You can also read Edutopia's 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2024, which includes information from research on attentiveness in the classroom, the effects of peer pressure, and a reversal of mental health trends in America, among other topics. | |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES | |
Webinar: CareerOneStop for New Americans
Immigrants, refugees, and other new Americans face unique and varied barriers to employment. Learn how to leverage the CareerOneStop website and its new section for New Americans to help your customers who are new to the U.S. find quality employment. This webinar walks you through tools and curriculum to explore career options, gain skills, and apply for jobs. Presenters also offer tips to help these customers find additional support they may need to achieve their employment goals. This webinar will be on January 14, 2025, 2:00-3:00 p.m. You can 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 view 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 | |
PAACE Presentation Proposals
The Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education (PAACE) is looking for proposals for conference sessions at this year's conference, April 27-29, 2025, at The Penn Stater. The conference team wants you, the true experts in the field, to present on the great work you are doing across the state. Presenters who are chosen will receive a discount for their registration. Apply online. The deadline for applications is January 17, 2025. Email paaceadulted@gmail.com with any questions.
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COABE 2025 Conference Registration
Registration is open for the 2025 National Conference of the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE), set for March 30-April 2, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Register now to have access to over 400 sessions, networking events, and over 100 vendor booths.
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Student Mini Grants for COABE 2025 Conference
The Dollar General Foundation is offering 100 Students as Leaders Mini Grants to support adult learners' participation in the 2nd Annual Students as Leaders Summit, part of the 2025 COABE National Conference in Dallas, TX. This unique opportunity will help learners develop leadership skills, connect with peers, and share their journeys. Selected students will receive up to $800 of travel and lodging reimbursed to attend the Students as Leaders Summit on Monday, March 31, and the COABE Ambassador Training on Tuesday, April 1, at the conference. Leading up to the event, mini grant awardees will join an online networking community to meet others who will be attending in person. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To be eligible for the Students as Leaders Mini Grant, applicants must be current adult learners who are enrolled in an adult education program: adult basic education (ABE), adult secondary education (ASE), high school equivalency (HSE), English as a second language (ESL), digital skills, and workforce readiness skills delivered by a COABE-affiliated local program. Learn more about this opportunity.
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The job postings below are for adult basic education programs funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and, at least in part, by WIOA Title II funds. You can also find the postings on the PAAER website. To post a job, please email the job advertisement to mjmanfred@tiu11.org.
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PA ADULT EDUCATION RESOURCES | |
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Visit PAAER.org for the latest PA adult education news and resources. Recent additions to the site include:
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UPCOMING STATE & NATIONAL CONFERENCES | |
STATE & 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.
PA Association for Adult Continuing Education
Features information for adult education partners for advocacy, networking, and professional development.
Families Learning, News of the Week, National Center for Families Learning
Features information and resources for family literacy, early childhood education, and parent education.
Dec. 13 | Dec. 4
COABE Connects, Digital Equity, Coalition on Adult Basic Education
Features national information, resources, and initiatives for adult basic education.
Dec. 13 | Dec. 6
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.
Dec. 4 | Nov. 26
OCTAE Connection, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, & Adult Education
Features news and resources for adult basic, career, and technical education.
December OCTAE Connections
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