Statewide Release

October-December Professional Learning Opportunities
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. 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.

New: Volunteer Tutor and Classroom Aide Webinar Series

Beginning on November 9, webinars for tutors and classroom aides will be held on the second Tuesday of each month from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. This series of live webinars will provide tutors and classroom aides access to experts from across the state, including teachers, program staff, and other volunteers. Topics will relate to student goals, academic subjects, technology, and general teaching skills. To access the webinar link, the schedule of upcoming webinars, recordings, and resources shared by the presenters, enroll in the Volunteer Tutor and Classroom Aide Webinar Series in the PD Portal catalog. Tutor coordinators will be emailed a flyer with the webinar link, dates, and topics for upcoming months in mid-October. If you have any questions or suggestions about this series of webinars, please contact Rachel Baron at rbaron@tiu11.org.
Courses Beginning in October

Using and Scoring ACIRI - course runs October 15 - November 15; enroll by October 22 to complete the course by November 15.

BEST Plus 2.0 Test Administrator Training - starts October 27, enroll by October 22.
Courses Beginning in November

eData Courses - enroll by November 5.
  • Introduction to eData v2 for Adult Education - starts November 9.
  • Introduction to eData v2 for Family Literacy - starts November 16. Please note that participants who are new to the eData system should also register for Introduction to eData v2 for Adult Education.
Courses Beginning in December

eData Courses - enroll by December 2.
  • Introduction to eData v2 for Adult Education - starts December 6.
  • Introduction to eData v2 for Family Literacy - starts December 13. Please note that participants who are new to the eData system should also register for Introduction to eData v2 for Adult Education.
Offered on Demand

Introduction to the Foundation Skills Framework
Enroll anytime and have 30 days from the enrollment date to complete the course.

PA CASAS Training Courses - Observations Delayed
Enroll anytime and have 30 days from the enrollment date to complete the course.
Choose from three course options:
  • PA CASAS Training Paper-Based for practitioners who will administer paper-based CASAS tests.
  • PA CASAS Training eTests for practitioners who will administer CASAS eTests.
  • PA CASAS Training Paper-Based and eTests for practitioners who will administer both paper-based CASAS tests and eTests.
Please note: The full 45-day PA CASAS Training requires participants to complete a final assignment: three administrations of the CASAS assessment performed under the observation of a trained peer and signed off by the agency administrator or IHPDS. This requirement has been temporarily waived due to COVID-19. Participants will complete all other activities in these courses and be asked to complete a test administration/ observation assignment at a later date.

PA TABE 11&12 Training - Observations Delayed
Enroll anytime and have 30 days from the enrollment date to complete the course.
Please note: The full 45-day PA TABE 11&12 Training requires participants to complete a final assignment: three administrations of the TABE 11&12 assessment performed under the observation of a trained peer and signed off by the agency administrator or IHPDS. This requirement has been temporarily waived due to COVID-19. Participants will complete all other activities in this course and be asked to complete a test administration/observation assignment at a later date.

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.

Staff Induction Module Courses
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.
New module: English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) Overview

Tutor Training Module Courses
These modules cover the foundational skills needed by volunteers working in adult education programs. The eight modules serve as a component of volunteer tutor and classroom aide training and can be completed at any time.
New module coming soon: Learning Differences

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.

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 the link to Open Office Hours for Student Support Coordinators, provided by the Workforce Development System Liaison Project.