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We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our journey - the unveiling of our brand-new identity for Pennsylvania Adult Education Resources: PAAER!
Earlier this month, we revamped our homepage and navigation menu, and we introduced a brand-new name and logo. The URL has also been simplified from paadultedresources.org to PAAER.org. We invite you to take a moment to explore the subtle yet significant changes we've made.
All your existing bookmarks leading to the paadultedresources.org webpage will remain functional. Technically, the PAAER.org web address acts as a redirect, seamlessly taking you to the familiar paadultedresources.org page. This means that all the web addresses you've used before will still be effective, whether you're conducting searches or using your bookmarks. Your online experience using the website remains uninterrupted!
Over the next few months, we'll be extending this fresh brand identity to our other resources and web pages, enhancing your overall experience. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
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Teaching Tips and Resources | |
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National Apprenticeship Week
November is a great month to help adult learners explore career pathway options. The entire month is National Career Awareness Month and from November 13-19, 2023, it is National Apprenticeship Week. The LINCS Career Pathways and Postsecondary Transitions group will provide resources and ideas around career exploration, career awareness, and equitable pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship practices starting on November 1, 2023. Chrissie Klinger with the Workforce Development System Liaison and Integrated Education and Training projects will send out resources to student support coordinators and hold special networking sessions which will be focused on career exploration and awareness and equitable access to employment and career pathway opportunities. You are also encouraged to contact Chrissie (cok5111@psu.edu) for customized technical assistance focused on aligning adult education programming to local career pathway options.
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60-Second Strategy Videos
Edutopia has developed over 30 videos over the years that break down effective classroom practices and strategies. Each video is under a minute. You can now find them all in one place, categorized by grade level. Check out the high school level videos for topics like Discussion Mapping, Fishbowl Discussions, and Professional Courtesy.
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When to Skim
Reading something deeply and closely is incredibly important, but being able to quickly skim material has its uses as well. When a student reads something by skimming, they quickly look for key points and try to pick up a summary of the material. This skill can be explicitly taught; not only how to skim, but when to skim. A recent Edutopia article, Guiding Students to Know When to Skim and When to Focus, addresses this instructional need with tips for students and teachers.
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Professional Development Opportunities | |
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Tutor Coordinator Networking and Updates
Any staff who work closely with volunteer tutors and/or classroom aides are invited to join a webinar at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023. The Professional Learning Opportunities project will host this webinar to discuss updates about tutor coordinator resources. There will also be opportunities to network with your peers across the state. Rachel Baron and Lynne Watson will facilitate this one-hour webinar. Join Zoom on November 9.
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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 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.
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Webinar: Generative AI for Open Education
World Education is partnering with UNESCO’s Global Learning House initiative for a Master Class on Generative AI for Open Education. CrowdED’s Jeff Goumas and Rachel Riggs will share key insights and resources that have come from the intersection of our artificial intelligence and open education initiatives. The Master Class takes place on November 3, 2023 at 7:00 a.m., and a recording will be shared with registrants. Register or learn more online.
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Conference Review: Post-Resettlement Programs in a Changing Landscape
In early October, Loretta Lininger, Workforce Development Specialist for the Workforce Development System Liaison Project, attended the Statewide Consultation: Post-Resettlement Programs in a Changing Landscape at Central Penn College, near Harrisburg, PA. The two-day session focused on challenges and opportunities for refugees and their families after their resettlement in the United States. Speakers from a variety of organizations around the state presented on services available for refugees and their families. Read more ...
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State and National Adult Education News | |
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PAACE Conference Proposals
If you would like to submit a presentation proposal for the 2024 Conference of the Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education (PAACE), you should do so before the deadline of November 15. Presenters will be notified of the status of their presentation by January 5, 2024. The conference will be held in Pittsburgh on April 14-16, 2024.
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COABE Google Scholarships Deadline is Friday
Through a unique partnership with Google, the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) will provide 500 Google Scholarships to the field of adult education. Anyone may apply (including teachers, administrators, and adult learners). The Google Scholarships cover a range of certifications for in-demand jobs with a median wage of $76,000 per year. These certifications help learners be more employable in industry sectors where there are currently more than two million openings for jobs that provide a family sustaining wage. Learners can complete one certification in three to six months at about 10 hours of time invested per week. Typically the cost is $49 per month, however through our unique partnership, there is no fee. Learn more about Google Certificates. Deadline to apply is Friday, October 27.
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Apply to Join the Innovation Research, and Improvement Group
ProLiteracy and the American Association of Adult and Continuing Education announce the Innovation, Research, and Improvement Group (IRIG), an opportunity for adult literacy education practitioners, including teachers, tutors, program coordinators, instructional leaders, program managers, etc. Six practitioners will be selected to participate in the IRIG based on a competitive application process. They will participate in six two-hour monthly online group meetings and six individualized coaching sessions as they develop and implement their research project. Participants will be supported by a mentor in facilitated meetings and one-on-one sessions to identify a problem of practice, adapt implications from research to address it, and carry out an action research project to understand and describe how these adaptations work in their own contexts. Participants will then receive assistance writing about and disseminating their findings through peer-reviewed journal articles or conference presentations. Participants will receive a $2,000 honorarium upon completion. Applications to participate are due November 17, 2023. Participant selection will be announced by December 8, 2023. IRIG meetings and coaching sessions will take place January through June, 2024. Final projects will be completed June through December, 2024.
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Nominations for the 2024 COABE National Awards
COABE offers eight national level awards, three incentive grants, and one scholarship opportunity for the field of adult education. Winners receive cash prizes and an all-expenses-paid trip to the COABE 2024 national conference in Nashville, TN! Both the nominator and the winner receive complimentary conference registration. Among others, the national awards include Outstanding Adult Learner, Teacher, Administrator, and State Innovation of the Year. The deadline for nomination/application is November 15, 2023.
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Upcoming State and National Conferences
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State and National Newsletters
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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.
Oct. 20 Oct. 6 Oct. 2
WorkforceGPS, Workforce3 One Features career pathways and workforce development information.
Oct. 24 Oct. 17 Oct. 10 Newsletter
COABE Connects, Digital Equity, Coalition On Adult Basic Education Features national information, resources, and initiatives for adult basic education.
Oct. 20 Oct. 3 Sept. 29
World Education/U.S. Features resources and information from World Education projects including EdTech Center News, The Change Agent, College for Adults, E-Learning, LINCS Region 1 Professional Development Center, National College Transition Network, and many others.
Oct. 25 Oct. 18 Oct. 11 Oct. 5 Oct. 4 September Newsletter
OCTAE Connection, US Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, & Adult Education Features news and resources for adult basic, career, and technical education
Oct. 20 Sept. 26
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