California Adult Literacy Professional Development Project

Author: Amy R. TrawickProduced by the American Institutes for Research through a contract with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) of the U.S. Department of Education, May 2018.This 2018 report supplements the previously published Using the PIACC Literacy Framework to Guide Instruction: An Introduction for Adult Educators and provides literacy instructors ways to implement contextualized reading instruction to a population with varied needs and educational backgrounds. By connecting real-world reading tasks and standards-based instruction, this report provides resources for teachers to consider when planning a contextualized reading curriculum. The supplemental report is based on data originally released by the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIACC) in September 2016 and was produced by the American Institutes for Research through a contract with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) of the U.S. Department of Education.

Authors: Martha Bigelow and Robin Lovrien Schwarz, September 2010Produced by Literacy Information and Communication System/National Institute for LiteracyThis paper reviews a variety of research, including that on language acquisition, literacy development in adults and children, cognition and brain functioning, adult education, and professional development.

Author: Karin Martinson, Abt Associates, Inc., September 2010This paper explores the importance of employer-program partnerships for improving economic outcomes for both low-skill workers and businesses. It identifies the fac¬tors that have hindered the growth of these partnerships as well as promising approaches to building further partnerships.

The Career Technical Education (CTE) Model Curriculum Standards are designed to assist California districts and schools in developing high-quality curriculum and instruction to help ensure that students are career and college ready and to prepare them for future careers. The model standards were created with assistance from more than 300 representatives from business, industry, postsecondary, and secondary education and were reviewed by approximately 1,000 individuals, including members of the general public. The standards are rigorous, evidence-based, relevant, and reasonable in scope. They offer clear guidelines for course content development and expectations for student achievement.

Join us for an insightful webinar showcasing the integrated healthcare curriculum and instruction presented by two California adult education agencies. We are featuring the Pharmacy Clerk Pathway at Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center and the Phlebotomy Pathway at Saddleback College. Our panel of practitioners will share effective instructional practices and examples of healthcare contextualization. Learn how these programs are designed to support adult English language learners in achieving their healthcare career goals through coordinated efforts.Join us to discover practical strategies for enhancing healthcare pathways in your own programs! 

In today's world, media literacy is an essential skill for adults to participate in academic, professional, and community activities. This webinar will explore the importance of media literacy in adult education, providing practical tools and strategies to help learners critically evaluate media sources, understand the impact of media on society, and navigate the digital landscape with confidence. Participants will gain insights into fostering critical thinking and media analysis skills among adult learners, empowering them to become informed and engaged community members.

This 60-minute webinar will provide guidance and support to California adult education administrators and leaders on IET and IELCE policy, planning and practice. The webinar will feature:Dr. Carolyn Zachry and Dr. Cory Rayala from CDE introduce the session and provide CDE policy updates.CALPRO IET Subject Matter Experts Amy Dalsimer and Sudie Whalen discuss IET Integrated Syllabus, instruction and program based assessment.  Lori Howard from CASAS discusses how the new CDE IET Policy is reflected in the IELCE report and Plan.