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Creating Career Pathways for Adult Education “Charting NEW DIRECTIONS In Adult Education

Explore the shifting landscape of adult education, from Bridge Programs to strategic plans and curriculum alignment, paving the way for economic self-sufficiency through innovative teaching methods and professional development.

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Creating Career Pathways for Adult Education “Charting NEW DIRECTIONS In Adult Education

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  1. Creating Career Pathways for Adult Education“Charting NEW DIRECTIONS In Adult Education Jennifer K. Foster Illinois Community College Board Senior Director for Adult Education and Family Literacy/GED Administration

  2. How did Adult Education Get Started • Shifting Gears Initiative • Bridge Programs • 26 Active Bridges • Curricula Development • Alignment Activities • Accelerating Opportunity • Strategic Plan for Adult Education • Adult Education Advisory Council • Curricula • Assessment • Data, Research and Accountability • Alignment of Illinois Adult Education Standards

  3. Strategic Plan Guiding Principles • Responsiveness • Collaboration • Innovation • Alignment • Contextualization • Accountability • Evidence Based Teaching and Learning • Professional Development

  4. Adult Education Vision • We envision Adult Education as the foundation of a career pathways system that prepares adult learners for economic self sufficiency.

  5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS • Assessment, Curricula and Instruction • Support Services • High Quality Teaching and Professional Development • Partnerships • Research, Data, and Accountability • Program Design

  6. Curriculum Alignment • Common Core and College Readiness • Twenty Adult Educators • Reading • Writing Team • Math Team • Reviewed by Experts • Finalized – July 2012 • Curriculum Institutes in the Fall • Technology Skills • Essential Knowledge & Skills • Evidenced Based Reading

  7. FY13 Priorities • Focus on Evidence Based Reading Instruction • Align Courses and Curriculum with ABE/ESL Content Standards • Expand Bridge Programs and I-CAPS/Accelerating Opportunity Programs • Conduct Research in Adult Education • Professional Development and Training • Improve Data Outcomes

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