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On-Demand and Scheduled Professional Development

The Professional Development System (PDS) provides on-demand as well as scheduled professional development opportunities through this website and PA Adult Education Resources PD Portal. You can learn more about the on-demand and scheduled professional development activities under these categories.

Assessment

You can enroll in the following courses in the PA Adult Education Resources PD Portal. Please view the course catalog for availability.

  • BEST Literacy Implementation Training
  • BEST Plus 2.0 Test Administrator Training
  • BEST 2.0 Scoring Refresher
  • Early Learning Accomplishment Profile (E-LAP) and Learning Accomplishment Profile – 3rd Revision (LAP-3) Assessment Implementation
  • PA CASAS Training
  • PA TABE 11 & 12 Training
  • Using and Scoring ACIRI

 

These on-demand job aids for early childhood education assessment are available on demand by clicking on the title.

 

College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS)

CCRS Overview

Estimated time: 60 minutes each. These modules provide an overview of the CCRS for English Language Arts and Mathematics. Please enroll in these same modules in the PA Adult Education Resources PD Portal if you wish to receive credit toward the Staff Induction process.

CCRS Key Instructional Shifts

Estimated time: 60 minutes each. These modules explain each key shift as well as illustrate how they apply to the classroom.

CCR Standards for Mathematical Practice

Estimated time: 60 minutes. This module will introduce the CCR Standards for Mathematical Practice and explain how they support students in learning and applying math. 

CCRS Introduction

Estimated Time: 15 minutes. This brief module provides a concise overview of the standards and introduces concepts discussed more in-depth in the modules listed below.

Using the CCRS ELA Resource Alignment Tool and Key Shifts

Estimated time:  30 minutes each, plus time to review the resource and use the tools – These modules will walk participants through the process of determining how well an English Language Arts (ELA) resource aligns to the standards. Using ELA Tool 1, participants will learn about each key shift and how to evaluate a resource.

 

Revising and Improving ELA Resources and Lessons

Estimated time:  30 minutes, plus time to review the resource and use the tools – This module will walk participants through the process of revising a lesson to ensure that it addresses skills from the College and Career Readiness Standards.  This process can be used with lessons developed by a publisher or teacher-created lessons.

Using the CCRS Math Resource Alignment Tool and the Key Shifts

Estimated time: 30 minutes each, plus time to review the resource and use the tools – In module 1, participants will learn more about the key shifts and math practices. In module 2, participants will deepen their understanding of the standards by determining how well a resource aligns with the key shifts and incorporates math practices.

Revising and Improving Math Resources and Lessons

Estimated time: 30 minutes, plus time to review the resource and use the tools – This module will walk participants through two tools that can be used to ensure that math lessons address skills from College and Career Readiness Standards. This process can be used with lessons developed by publishers or teacher-created lessons.

Focusing on Assignments and Student Work

Estimated time: 30 minutes for each content area, plus time to review the resource and use the tools – This module will walk participants through the student work protocol, which is a process that can be used by teachers to identify areas for improving an assignment based on student work. After a brief overview, participants can choose to view the student work protocol for math and/or English Language Arts.

 

 

Distance Learning Webinars

Webinar Recordings

eData v2

To set up the database template, view the short on-demand online module. For additional information, contact eData Tech Support at 1-877-857-8869 or eDataTechSupport@psu.edu.

NRS Data Use

NRS Data Use On-demand Module

  • National Reporting System (NRS) Data Use Module – on-demand module
  • This handout accompanies the module and describes how to write data policy.
Staff Induction Modules

Staff Induction Modules are a series of modules for new agency staff members as part of a customizable onboarding process. Agency administrators and the in-house professional development specialist can work with new staff members to identify appropriate modules to build job-specific knowledge. These modules are designed to supplement, not replace, agencies’ own onboarding procedures. Please enroll in staff induction modules through the PA Adult Education Resources PD Portal.

  • College and Career Readiness Standards Overview – English Language Arts (ELA) 
  • College and Career Readiness Standards Overview – Math
  • Exploring Adult Education Resources
  • Family Literacy Overview
  • Introduction to Digital Literacy
  • Introduction to Standards-Aligned Lesson Planning
  • Introduction to Distance Learning
  • Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language
  • Introduction to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
  • Quality Data Flow: Processes and Roles
  • Student Intake and Orientation Overview
  • Student Support Services Overview
  • Teaching Adult Learners
  • Using Assessment to Inform Instruction
  • Using Assessments to Determine Measurable Skill Gains
  • Using the Adult Education Teacher Competencies
  • Using the Classroom Toolkit
  • Working in a Professional Learning Community
  • Writing Lesson Objectives

 

Tutor Modules

The online tutor training modules are available to support the training of volunteer tutors and classroom aides by introducing the foundational skills needed when working with adult learners. The online tutor training modules are listed below. Each module will take approximately one hour to complete and can be accessed at any time and as often as needed in the PA Adult Education Resources PD Portal.

  • Tutoring Routines
  • Teaching Adults
  • Teaching Adult Basic Education
  • Teaching English as a Second Language
  • Lesson Planning
  • Using Textbooks and Authentic Materials
  • Preparing Students for the High School Equivalency Exams
  • Teaching Strategies
  • Learning Differences
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

The resources from the National Reporting System (NRS) provide information for agencies on implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

Workforce

Professional development opportunities support programs to provide workforce preparation and readiness activities in the adult education classroom. Visit the PA Adult Education Resources PD Portal to learn more about the available offerings and enroll. 

  • Introduction to the Foundation Skills Framework
  • Using Labor Market Data Analysis for Program Planning

 

PDS Professional Learning Opportunities Schedule

PDS Professional Learning Opportunities Schedule

View a full listing of professional learning opportunities that are scheduled this program year.

View the PD Schedule