Statewide Release

September-November Professional Learning Opportunities
Professional Learning for Adult Education & Family Literacy Staff

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.

  • Download the PD Portal User Guide which includes directions for logging in, viewing course descriptions, and enrolling.
  • Visit the PD Portal FAQ page for answers to questions about enrollment, navigating and completing courses, and tech support.
New Administrator Training Scheduled

New Administrator Training is scheduled to begin on September 28. This online course provides important information for new adult education program administrators. The training includes 10 live webinar meetings and runs through December 18. To enroll in the course, please email Joy Zamierowski at jzamierowski@tiu11.org.
Online Course Beginning in September

Tutor Coordinator Basics - starts September 30, enroll by September 28.
Online Courses Beginning in October

BEST Literacy Implementation Training - enroll within first seven days of October and complete by October 31.

New: CCRS Foundations - ELA Lesson Planning - starts October 1, enroll by September 29.

New: CCRS Observation and Aggregation of Data - starts October 5, enroll by October 1. This course is designed for administrators, IHPDSs, and lead teachers who are well versed in the CCRS and key advances in math and ELA, and who want to improve overall CCRS alignment within their agencies.

Supporting Adult Learner Transition: The Role of the Student Support Coordinator - starts October 12, enroll by October 12.

Student Support Coordinator Basics - starts October 13, enroll by October 9.

Now Online: BEST Plus 2.0 Test Administrator Training - starts October 14, enroll by October 13.

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

Family Literacy Foundations - starts October 21, enroll by October 21.

eData Courses - enroll by October 9.
  • Introduction to eData v2 for Adult Education - starts October 13.
  • Introduction to eData v2 for Family Literacy - starts October 20. Please note that participants who are new to the eData system should also register for Introduction to eData v2 for Adult Education.
Online Courses Beginning in November

Teaching Emergent Readers in an ESL Classroom - starts November 1, enroll by October 30. Prior to participating in this course, participants need either to have completed the ESL Basics course or to have a certificate or degree in TESOL or a related field.

eData Courses - enroll by November 6.
  • Introduction to eData v2 for Adult Education - starts November 10.
  • Introduction to eData v2 for Family Literacy - starts November 17. 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. Please note that the Staff Induction Verification Form has been updated for the 2020-21 program year.

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.

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: 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.