Below, you will find a list of upcoming offerings that are now available for enrollment in the PD Portal. For more information about any of these opportunities, please visit the PD Portal, open the course catalog, and review the syllabus.

Introduction to eData for Family Literacy

Starts September 15; enroll by September 13.

Family Literacy Community of Practice 

September 16, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

The Professional Learning Opportunities Project is excited to extend an invitation to a Family Literacy Community of Practice. This quarterly, virtual gathering is designed for practitioners who want to learn from one another, strengthen program quality across components, and enhance integrated services for families. Each session will blend practical strategies with collaborative problem solving. This is a space for shared wisdom, fresh ideas, and meaningful connection, and your voice will make it stronger. These sessions will not be recorded, but you may reach out to Dyan Schauer at dschauer@tiu11.org or Lori McMonigal at lmcmonigal@tiu11.org for resources shared during the meetings. 

Evidence-Based Reading Strategies Statewide Peer Sharing Webinar

Friday, September 18, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Facilitator: Jonathan Edwards (jedwards@tiu11.org) 

Instructors who have completed the Evidence-Based Reading Strategies course are invited to attend this webinar with colleagues from around the state to share ideas about evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI) and diagnostic assessment. Topics will include effective tools and resources, the impact of EBRI on program data, sustaining EBRI, and more. Please join us for this opportunity to support one another in sustaining EBRI across the state.  

English as a Second Language (ESL) Foundations: Classroom Applications for Language Instruction Principles and Theories

Starts September 21; enroll by September 18.

Early Learning Accomplishment Profile (E-LAP) and Learning Accomplishment Profile - 3rd Edition (LAP-3) Assessment Implementation 

Starts September 25; enroll through October 2.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Community of Practice

September 30, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Join the ESL Community of Practice for a collaborative discussion focused on supporting English language learners as they transition to postsecondary education, employment, or ABE classes. Explore resources and professional development opportunities designed to help practitioners strengthen instruction and prepare learners with the skills they need to successfully take their next steps. Connect with colleagues, share ideas, and discover supports you can bring back to your program.

Student Support Coordinator Independent Study NEW

This professional development activity will provide student support coordinators (SSCs) or an agency team with research-based resources focused on effectively engaging and retaining learners in adult education programs while supporting learners in achieving their educational and career goals. As a job-embedded activity, SSCs will implement at least one student support strategy, collect qualitative and quantitative data during implementation, and reflect on its impact on adult learners. Participants will create a presentation to share their findings with other SSCs as a culminating activity. Following the presentation, each participant will meet one-on-one with the course facilitator. Participants can complete work at their own schedule and pace to meet the assignment deadlines within 90 days of enrollment.



College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) Foundations

Part 1 - Math NEW

Starts October 5; enroll by October 2. 

Previously titled CCRS Foundations- Math, CCRS Foundations Part 1- Math is one option for the first part of the newly revised CCRS staff induction course. This is an asynchronous course with three mandatory synchronous webinars. Participants will be introduced to the mathematic strand of the College and Career Readiness Standards, the key shifts in the standards, the Standards for Mathematical Practice, and tools that support utilizing the key shifts and math practices in lesson planning and teaching.

College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) Foundations

Part 1 - English Language Arts (ELA) NEW

Starts October 9; enroll by October 5.

Previously titled CCRS Foundations- ELA, CCRS Foundations Part 1- ELA is one option for the first part of the newly revised CCRS staff induction course. This is an asynchronous course with three mandatory synchronous webinars. Participants will be introduced to the English Language Arts / Literacy strands of the College and Career Readiness Standards, the key shifts in the standards, and tools that support utilizing the key shifts in lesson planning and teaching.

Introduction to eData for Adult Education

Starts October 6; enroll by October 5. 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Community of Practice

October 8, 2:00-3:30 p.m.

What basic principles do teachers, instructors, and administrators need to know to use artificial intelligence effectively for learning, instruction, and leadership? Join the Digital Literacy Distance Education (DLDE) team and peers across the state during the next AI Community of Practice meeting to explore this topic through large-group discussions and targeted, activity-driven breakout rooms. 

Introduction to eData for Family Literacy

Starts October 13; enroll by October 12.

Using and Scoring the Adult-Child Interactive Reading Inventory (ACIRI)

Starts October 14; enroll through October 20.

Family Literacy Foundations 

Starts October 19; enroll by October 14.

BEST Plus 3.0 Test Administrator Training

Starts October 20; enroll by October 16.



BEST Literacy 2.0 Test Administrator Training

Starts November 2; enroll by October 30. 

Introduction to eData for Adult Education

Starts November 2; enroll by October 30. 

Adult Basic Education (ABE)/High School Equivalency (HSE) Community of Practice

November 4, 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Join us for the launch of a new networking opportunity for ABE/HSE instructors (staff or volunteer) and anyone who works closely with adult learners studying for the HSE tests. Sessions will feature discussions on instructional resources, assessment and testing updates, and evidence-based instructional routines that support adult learners. Participants are encouraged to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from one another in a supportive environment. These sessions will not be recorded, but you may reach out to Amanda Ruth at aruth@tiu11.org for resources shared during the meeting.

Meetings will be the first Wednesday of every other month from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Our dates for this program year are: November 4, 2026 and January 6, March 3, and May 5, 2027.

Introduction to eData for Family Literacy

Starts November 9; enroll by November 6.



Networking Opportunities



Workforce Wednesday Networking Sessions

Weekly sessions occur for adult education program administrators every Wednesday from 12:30 until 1:00 p.m. Each week, the session will focus on a different workforce-related topic, with occasional guest speakers joining to share their insights and expertise. Administrators can use this link to join the weekly sessions.

Reentry Community of Practice

Meetings occur for adult education practitioners and partners on the last Friday of each month from 8:00 until 9:00 a.m. The purpose of this CoP is to share information and resources to help adult education programs and their partners effectively serve individuals in both correctional and community settings. Email Chrissie Klinger at cok5111@psu.edu if you would like to join these meetings.

Student Support Coordinator Networking

Check the SSC PD Resources space in the PD Portal for days, times, and Zoom links for networking sessions.

Open Office Hours

Integrated Education and Training (IET) Office Hours are available by emailing Chrissie at cok5111@psu.edu. One-on-one meetings with the IET project are for any adult education practitioner who wants to explore new resources that are available for IET and pre-apprenticeships. Whether you are currently involved with IET or just want to learn more, feel free to use this time to ask questions, share ideas, and receive a walk-through of the new resources.



View the PD Portal catalog to register for these on-demand courses.

Building Your Digital Skills

This 6.5-hour course will help participants strengthen digital skills that are important for their role.

Goal-Setting Basics with English Language Learners

This course is for any adult education practitioner who wants to learn more about supporting English language learners (ELLs) with developing academic and career goals. Participants will have the opportunity to build upon their knowledge of effective goal setting with adult learners by exploring strategies that help ELLs identify their goals even when they have limited English proficiency. Note: This course does have a waitlist in the PD Portal, but the current wait is less than two weeks. If you have any questions about the course or need a specific start and end date, please contact Alexis Vang at amv6178@psu.edu.

Google Applied Digital Skills

Choose from over 100 lessons that can help participants enhance their use of Google tools in their practice and improve digital literacy skills. Participants will have 45 days from enrolling to complete their chosen lesson, apply something they learned, and reflect on how their new skills impact their practice. Enroll at anytime.

Google Certified Educator Level 1

Prepare for the Google Certified Educator Level 1 exam while broadening your capabilities with Google applications in this 15-week course.

Improving Your Agency's Data Quality and Processes

This course supports agency work in improving data quality. Participants can take this course individually, but agencies are encouraged to have a team take the course together. An agency team should include a leader who can enact change at the agency and one person who is familiar with the agency’s data processes. During the course, participants will map their agency’s input and output data, identify areas for improvement, and develop an action plan.

Improving Real-Time Remote Instruction

This professional learning opportunity supports adult educators in improving the quality of their real-time remote instruction (i.e., live online classes taught through platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet). Through activities that emphasize intentional lesson planning, facilitator feedback, and thoughtful selection of digital tools, participants will strengthen their technical fluency and instructional decision-making. Participants must currently be teaching a real-time remote class or be able to substitute for another instructor, as the final assignment requires teaching a 60-minute live online lesson that will be observed by the course facilitator.

Integrated Education and Training (IET) Development Series

Video Playlist NEW

Twelve informative, short videos designed to help programs learn more about developing an IET program are available on YouTube. Contact Chrissie Klinger at cok5111@psu.edu if you are interested in accelerated learning programming (IET, pre-apprenticeship, bridge) technical assistance.

Integrated Education and Training (IET) Statewide and Regional Resources

Integrated Education and Training (IET) in Pennsylvania can continue to grow through collaboration with partners. This area of the PD Portal includes the approved statewide Commercial Driver’s License IET, the IET Development Series Video Playlist, and other resources that can help your program explore or begin to develop an IET. Please contact Chrissie Klinger at cok5111@psu.edu if you would like to be added to the Regional and Statewide IET Resources.

Introduction to Workforce Preparation Skills

In this 4.5-hour course, participants will learn about the Transferrable and Digital Literacy Skills (part of the PA Foundation Skills) and work with a student to identify skills they need to reach their employment goal.

Motivating Adult Learners to Persist

Complete the course on the LINCS website and upload your certificate of completion to the PD Portal within 30 days of enrollment for professional development credit.

New Administrator Training - Recently updated

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 your ProLO consultant. Contact information can be found on the Agency Consultants page of the PAAER website.

Staff Induction Verification Course

New staff members who are participating in the staff induction process can enroll in this course after they have completed the required activities. Administrators can review the staff induction process by downloading the 2026-2027 Staff Induction Implementation Guide, which is located on the Administrator Resources page of the PA Adult Education Resources website.

Supporting Adult Learner Transition to Employment 

This online course is intended for adult education student support coordinators/coaches or instructors who provide support services to students with a goal of transitioning to employment. Participants will use their workforce development area local plan and workforce partner resources to help adult learners explore and pursue employment that aligns to local career pathway initiatives. For the culminating activity, participants will develop one new relationship with an external agency that will support student transitions to employment.

Supporting Adult Learner Transition to Postsecondary Education

This online course is intended for adult education staff (student support coordinators, career coaches, case managers, or instructors that also serve as student support coordinators) who provide support services to students with a goal of transitioning to postsecondary education or training programs. Participants will explore how motivational interviewing, different career-advising styles, and appropriate partnerships can be used to help adults become college and career ready. For the culminating activity, participants will develop a plan for how they will build relationships with partners and use resources to support adult learners in becoming college and career ready.

Student Support Coordinator Independent Study NEW

This professional development activity will provide student support coordinators (SSCs) or an agency team with research-based resources focused on effectively engaging and retaining learners in adult education programs while supporting learners in achieving their educational and career goals. As a job-embedded activity, SSCs will implement at least one student support strategy, collect qualitative and quantitative data during implementation, and reflect on its impact on adult learners. Participants will create a presentation to share their findings with other SSCs as a culminating activity. Following the presentation, each participant will meet one-on-one with the course facilitator. Participants can complete work at their own schedule and pace to meet the assignment deadlines within 90 days of enrollment.

Teaching with Generative AI

Complete a self-paced course, Teaching with Generative AI, on the World Education eLearning site, then upload your proof of completion to the PA Adult Education Resources PD Portal to earn professional development credit. Enroll anytime and have 30 days to complete the course.

Teaching With Illustrative Mathematics® Lessons

Learn how to find illustrative math lessons that meet learners' needs and College and Career Readiness Standards levels. With support from a coach, teach and reflect on at least five lessons with learners. Enroll anytime and have 10 weeks to complete the course.

Trauma-Informed Instructional Practices for Adult Educators

Learn about the importance of trauma-informed instruction, how trauma-informed instruction supports standards-aligned instruction and skill gains, and how it relates to equity in programs. Enroll anytime and have 45 days to complete the course.

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning: Learning that Works for All

Learn about the core UDL principles and consider ways to apply them to your practice to increase engagement and accessibility with students or other staff members.

Universal Design for Learning: It All Starts with a Goal 

Examine various goal-setting techniques participants can use to create their own goals or help others establish and monitor meaningful and attainable goals.

Universal Design for Learning: Making Math Matter

Studying math can produce strong emotions, as many individuals feel they suffer from math anxiety, which hinders their ability to learn. This course will explore math anxiety, how it is often displayed, and the best practices to reduce it.

Universal Design for Learning: Making Reading and Writing Matter

Reflect on and develop new strategies for teaching literacy in adult education classrooms, with an emphasis placed on the importance of making literacy content relevant for all students.

View the PD Portal catalog to register for these on-demand courses.

PA CASAS Initial Certification Training

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

PA TABE Initial Certification 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 CASAS Remote Test Administration Certification
• PA TABE Remote Test Administration Certification

View the PD Portal catalog to register for these on-demand modules.

Staff Induction Modules

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.

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.

• CCRS Key Shifts for English Language Arts
• CCRS Standards for Mathematical Practice
• CCRS Key Shifts for Mathematics
• English Language Proficiency Standards Overview
• Introduction to Integrated Education and Training (IET)

Tutor Training Modules

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.

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. Webinars for program year 2026-27 will begin in September 2026.

Program PD Team

Program PD Teams include administrators, in-house professional development specialists (IHPDS), digital literacy specialists, and data quality specialists. Program PD Team members can enroll in the Program PD Team course in the PD Portal to access essential tools and resources related to professional development at their agency.

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. Participants will gain access to resources, including the Student Support Coordinator Hub and networking events.

Tutor Coordinator Resource Hub

This hub contains documents and resources to support tutor coordinators. Any staff who train or work closely with volunteer tutors or classroom aides can enroll in this space in the PD Portal to access the resources.

Staff Training

Partnering and collaborating with our workforce development partners is critical for successfully supporting our adult learners’ transition to postsecondary and the workforce. These online, on-demand trainings take about an hour and will help you learn more about how to collaborate with our partners. They’re perfect for new staff, as well as for current staff who want to learn how they can better collaborate with workforce development partners. 

• Introduction to the PA CareerLink® System Referrals and Best Practices 
• Collaborating for Success: A Shared Customer-Centered Approach to Service Delivery 
• Trauma-Informed Service Delivery to Support Customer Goals: This one-hour online training will provide an overview of trauma, share best practices for trauma-informed service delivery, and review how you can support trauma-informed service delivery with partners.

Customized face-to-face cross trainings for WIOA core partners that complement the online courses are available upon request by contacting Loretta Lininger at lml160@psu.edu.

Visit the PA Adult Education Resources (PAAER) website to access resources to support your work.