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:
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PA CASAS Training Paper-Based for practitioners who will administer paper-based CASAS tests.
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PA CASAS Training eTests for practitioners who will administer CASAS eTests.
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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 coming soon: 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.
Friday Lunchtime Webinar Resources
The Professional Development System will resume offering Friday Lunchtime Webinars most Fridays at noon beginning in September. More information about this year's topics and webinar dates will follow. To review the recordings and resources shared in the 2020-21 program year, enroll in Friday Lunchtime Webinar Resources in the course catalog.
