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.

Effective reading and writing skills are fundamental to personal and professional success. This webinar will focus on effective strategies for teaching reading and writing to adult learners. Participants will explore evidence-based practices, engaging instructional techniques, and resources that can be used to enhance literacy skills. The session will cover approaches to address diverse learning needs, promote lifelong learning, and support adults in achieving their literacy goals.

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.

Effective reading and writing skills are fundamental to personal and professional success. This webinar focuses on effective strategies for teaching reading and writing to adult learners. Participants explore evidence-based practices, engaging instructional techniques, and resources that can be used to enhance literacy skills. The session covers approaches to address diverse learning needs, promote lifelong learning, and support adults in achieving their literacy goals.Session date: April 8, 2025Facilitator: Kristi Reyes

Session 1 at Fremont Adult and Continuing EducationWhat are “Communities of Practice”?Communities of Practice are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and strive to learn how to do it better as they interact regularly.1 To provide opportunities for California adult educators to interact regularly and to engage in sustained professional development, CALPRO is offering professional development in a Community of Practice format that includes online interaction along with two face-to-face sessions.What is a pilot?This Community of Practice is complete and ready for participants, but before offering it statewide, we are field-testing the content, design, and the online activities as a pilot. Throughout the pilot, participants will be asked for feedback. This feedback will be used to improve the delivery of future trainings.What are the benefits of participating in this CoP Pilot?More in-depth engagement with training content;Opportunity for “early adoption” of best practices;Opportunity to interact with fellow educators and the trained facilitator synchronously and asynchronously to share practical experiences and problem solve;Collegial support for thinking about program and curriculum changes;Contribution to the development of an enriched statewide professional development experience for adult educators in California.

Hosted by San Joaquin Adult Education Consortium How can you prepare your learners to succeed in the workforce? Find out what employers say are essential skills for today's workforce. This 2-hour session shows you how to integrate transferable skills seamlessly in the adult education classroom. It also offers examples of contextualizing instruction by using workplace activities and forms.Registration Information:This training is offered as part of the professional development day for the San Joaquin adult education consortium. Event registration through the consortium may be required. For more information, visit https://www.sjadulted.org/