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As adult educators look to stretch budgets, we wanted to make everyone aware of several approved and free supplemental distance learning resources. These resources allow students to work asynchronously to reinforce what they learn in class while having those hours tracked and reported as supplemental distance learning in eData. You can find them on the Approved Distance Learning Curriculum section of the PAAER website.
This page contains over 140 approved resources and a series of filters you can use to find what works for you. Viewed on a computer, the filters are listed on the right-hand side. On a cell phone, you will scroll to the bottom of the page to find the filters. The last filter listed is "Cost." When you select "Free," you will see only the resources that have no cost to use. Click on a specific resource, and you will have the option of seeing its summary to learn more about its subjects, levels, reports, interface, and more.
If you would like help finding, choosing, or implementing supplemental distance learning resources, please contact the Digital Literacy & Distance Education Project by emailing Bethany Lezanic at blezanic@tiu11.org.
| | TEACHING TIPS & RESOURCES |
Classroom Furniture and Arrangement
Adult education teachers and tutors don't always have much control over their classrooms. Space is often shared or may be unreliable or even unpredictable but the Edutopia article, Why My Classroom Furniture Never Stays Still for Long, can still share some ideas that you can use. The author's point is that shifting the seating in a classroom signals a shift in thinking for the students. Perhaps you can learn from the example classroom setups or maybe you can translate those ideas into your own situation. Either way, the idea rings true that the priority for any classroom should be the best way to facilitate the learning for the students.
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES | |
Upcoming July-September 2025 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.
| | STATE AND NATIONAL ADULT EDUCATION NEWS | |
Correctional Education Association International Conference and Training Event
The 79th CEA International Conference and Training Event will take place from August 10–13, 2025, at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square. This annual gathering serves as a premier professional development opportunity for educators, administrators, and stakeholders dedicated to advancing education within correctional settings. This year’s conference will feature a robust lineup of workshops, keynote presentations, and networking sessions designed to provide attendees with innovative strategies, research-based practices, and collaborative opportunities to enhance educational programming. Register online for the conference today.
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Families Learning Conference Schedule
You can begin planning your own agenda for the 2025 Families Learning Conference, held in Charlotte, NC, November 2-5, 2025. The conference schedule has been shared on the conference website, and it offers over 80 workshops and sessions with over 100 speakers. Throughout the four days of this conference, you can explore innovative thinkers and ideas to enhance your family literacy practice.
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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.
| | PA ADULT EDUCATION RESOURCES | | |
Visit PAAER.org for the latest PA adult education news and resources. Recent additions to the site include:
| | UPCOMING STATE & NATIONAL CONFERENCES | |
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GED Conference - August 4-6, 2025, Chicago, IL - In-person
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CEA International Conference and Training Event - August 10-13, 2025, Pittsburgh, PA - In-person
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NCFL Families Learning Conference - November 2-5, 2025, Charlotte, NC - In-person
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COABE National Conference - April 12-15, 2026, Indianapolis, IN - In-person and virtual
| | STATE & NATIONAL NEWSLETTERS | | |
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.
COABE Connects, Digital Equity, Coalition on Adult Basic Education
Features national information, resources, and initiatives for adult basic education.
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