UPCOMING COURSES IN THE PD PORTAL

Below you will find a list of upcoming courses that are 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.

• Administrators, IHPDSs, and Tutor Coordinators can request accounts for staff and volunteers.
• Download the PD Portal User Guide, which includes directions for logging in, viewing course descriptions, and enrolling.
• Visit the PD Portal FAQ page for help using the PD Portal.
• To view a list of offerings for the 2023-24 program year, download the 2023-24 Professional Learning Opportunities Course Schedule.

Are you or your staff looking for a way to build digital literacy skills that will help enhance your work practices? Google’s Applied Digital Skills is an online, project-based learning curriculum where participants watch videos with step-by-step instructions on how to build digital projects using Google apps. Over 200 asynchronous Google Applied Digital Skills lessons are now available on-demand in the PD Portal.

Interested staff can search and view the Google Applied Digital Skills lessons. Lessons can be filtered by audience, digital tool, topic, and type. To receive PD credit for these lessons, participants must register for the course in the PD Portal, complete their pre-approved Google Applied Digital Skills lesson, apply what they learned in their practice, and complete a reflection worksheet. The number of PD hours awarded will vary but will range from 2.5 hrs to 10.5 hrs depending on the lesson selected. Please contact Chuck Klinger, cklinger@tiu11.org, with any questions.

eData Courses

Enroll by April 18.

• Introduction to eData for Adult Education starts April 22.
• Introduction to eData for Family Literacy starts April 29. Please note that participants who are new to the eData system should also register for Introduction to eData for Adult Education.

Supporting Adult Learner Transition to Employment

Starts April 22. Enroll by April 18.

New: Asset-Based and Inclusive Practices for the Adult Education Classroom

Starts April 29. Enroll by April 26.

Working with English Language Learners: The Role of Formative Assessment

Starts May 6. Enroll by May 3.

Additional Offering: BEST Plus 2.0 Test Administrator Training

Starts June 24. Enroll by June 21.

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

New: Google Applied Digital Skills

Enroll anytime and choose which Google Applied Digital Skill lesson you'd like to complete.

Improving Your Agency's Data Quality and Processes

Enroll anytime and have 60 days from the enrollment date to complete the course.

Introduction to Workforce Preparation Skills

Enroll anytime and have 30 days to complete the course.

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

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.

Staff Induction Verification Course

New staff members who are participating in the staff induction process enroll in this course after they have completed the required activities. Administrators can review the staff induction process by downloading the 2023-24 Staff Induction Implementation Guide.

Teaching With Illustrative Mathematics® Lessons

Enroll anytime and have 10 weeks to complete the course.

Trauma-Informed Instructional Practices for Adult Educators

Enroll anytime and have 45 days to complete the course.

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

PA CASAS Training

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

PA TABE 11&12 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 BEST Plus Remote Test Administration Certification
• PA CASAS Remote Test Administration Certification
• PA TABE 11&12 Remote Test Administration Certification

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

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.

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.

Program PD Team

Administrators, in-house professional development specialists, and digital literacy specialists 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 course catalog. 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 course catalog to access the resources.

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