Professional Learning

Resources and tools to guide new adult education instructors as well as seasoned practitioners looking for updated strategies.

 

Tutor Training for Basic Literacy or ESL

Cost: Prices listed on individual courses | Free for ProLiteracy Members

  • Train new tutors any time with our online courses.
  • Provides new instructors with a fundamental understanding of adult learners and what motivates them.
  • Basic Literacy Tutor Training covers lesson planning, assessments, goal setting, vocabulary, fluency, reading, and writing.
  • ESL Tutor Training covers lesson planning, pronunciation, grammar, assessments, goal setting, reading, and writing.
  • Basic Literacy and ESL Toolkits are available to conduct in-person group training at your program.

Teacher Training Plus 

Cost: Free

  • Ongoing training for existing instructors of Basic Literacy, English Language Learning, Workforce Literacy, and High School Equivalency.
  • Expert-led webinars introduce research-based strategies
  • Small group coaching sessions after each webinar provide personalized support.
  • Participants learn strategies for working with diverse learners in multi-level settings.
  • Skills can be adapted to in-person and online learning environments.

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Teacher Training Plus is generously funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.