New Adult Education Flyer Available to Share with Partners

Adult education is an important partner in the workforce development system, but not all organizations are familiar with adult education programs. The Workforce Development System Liaison (WDSL) Project and Communications Project developed a new one-page flyer, "Adult Education Strengthens Workforce Development in Pennsylvania" which can be shared with partners so they can learn more about your program's services and how to work together to support learners with achieving their education and career goals. This flyer provides a brief overview of the services available through adult education funding and how they support the PA Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Combined State Plan. 

Below are some suggestions for how local programs might want to share the flyer:

• Share with your local workforce development board members at the next public meeting or during your annual report to the board. Pair the flyer with a success story of a WIOA co-enrolled participant who entered training or obtained employment.
• Share with new PA CareerLink^® staff members and business service team members. Talk with business services team members to clarify what employer services your adult education program may be able to support, including incumbent worker training.
• Share with your local, state, and federal representatives, along with a success story of an adult learner who obtained employment because of participation in adult education programming.
• Share with your local agency board members and students and encourage them to share with others, including sharing it on social media.

The WDSL Project will share the flyer with all state workforce development board committee members.

For additional technical assistance with using this flyer or working with partners within the workforce development system, contact Loretta Lininger at lml160@psu.edu. 

The flyer is also available for download from the PAAER website on the Administrator Resources, WIOA, IET, and Workforce Regional Planning pages.

Webinar: CareerOneStop for Ex-Offender Job Seekers

People with a criminal record may face barriers to employment. Learn how to use the CareerOneStop website, and its portal for Justice-Impacted Job Seekers, to help your customers. WorkforceGPS will host a webinar on September 25, 2:00-3:30 p.m., titled "CareerOneStop for Ex-Offender Job Seekers." This webinar walks you through tools and curricula that address barriers, and it provides the foundation for a successful job search. Presenters also offer resources to help customers explore career options, build a long-term future with training and credentials, and locate the support they may need for their reentry process. You can register online.

Webinar: TABE and TABE CLAS-E - Using the Reports and Resources to Support Gains

Join Data Recognition Corporation for a webinar to discuss TABE and TABE CLAS-E on October 14, 12:00 p.m. (Note: TABE CLAS -E is not an approved assessment for adult learners participating in Title II adult education services funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.) The webinar will review integrating the new Instructional Strategies to Support ELL Measurable Gains resource, interpreting scores and data points for TABE and CLAS-E, and best practices for posttesting. You can register in advance or if you are unable to attend, you can get more information about TABE by visiting www.tabetest.com.

Virtual CareerLink® 101 Session

The CareerLink® 101 (CL101) learning opportunity is designed for any workforce development professional that is part of the PA CareerLink® system, no matter your role. Even if you attended a CL101 class in the past, you would still benefit from attending Virtual CL101, and you are invited! This live session will be held 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on November 18. Supervisors can register their staff, or attendees can register on their own after consulting with their supervisor. After the registration for this session closes on October 14, 2025, you will receive a confirmation email that will include the CL101 Participant Guide and the Microsoft Teams invitation you'll need to log into the session. 

Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: September 14-20

Governor Josh Shapiro has issued a proclamation recognizing September 14-20 as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. The proclamation highlights the hard work and commitment of the staff in adult education and family literacy programs in the Commonwealth, and the determination, persistence, and success of the students in our programs.

Upcoming 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.

Call for Articles: Spring 2026 Edition of the COABE Journal

The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) is looking for article submissions for the Spring 2026 edition of the COABE Journal. The topic for this edition will be financial literacy. Learn the details of this theme and how to submit an article manuscript in COABE's official call for articles.

Pre-Conference Seminars for Families Learning Conference

The National Center for Families Learning's (NCFL) 2025 Families Learning Conference will be held November 2-5, in Charlotte, NC. On Sunday, November 2, there will be pre-conference seminars. These extra seminars are a way for you to maximize your conference experience with exclusive access to cutting-edge research and proven strategies. There is an additional registration cost of $89 or $75 for those registered for a three-day or one-day registration pass.

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. 

• Adult Evening ESL Instructor - Vita Education Services

Visit PAAER.org for the latest PA adult education news and resources. Recent additions to the site include:

• Adult Education Strengthens Workforce
• 2025-2026 eData Instructional Manual and Glossary
• GED® Tests and HiSET® Exams Available to Pennsylvanians for Free

• NCFL Families Learning Conference - November 2-5, 2025, Charlotte, NC - In-person
• ApprenticeshipPA - November 13-14, 2025, Pittsburgh, PA - In-person
• TESOL Virtual Convention - November 21-22, 2025, Online
• COABE National Conference - April 12-15, 2026, Indianapolis, IN - In-person and virtual
• PAACE Conference - April 27-28, 2026, State College, PA - In-person

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. 

CEA National News & Notes

Features news and national information from the Correctional Education Association.

September 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.

Sept. 5 | Sept. 2

COABE Connects, Digital Equity, Coalition on Adult Basic Education

Features national information, resources, and initiatives for adult basic education.

Sept. 12 | Sept. 5 | Aug. 29