COURSES & LEARNING

Upcoming Webinars

Join thought leaders from the field at our upcoming webinars.

Our free webinars offer you tips and actionable insight from experts to help you effectively support adult learners. 

Webinars are designed and hosted by educators, staff, and researchers in the adult literacy field who bring their expertise and experience to help you advance your work with students. Sign up for one of our upcoming webinars today! Find past webinar recordings on our Courses & Learning page.

September 4

From ESL to Employment: The Impact of Career-Aligned English Instruction

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET

Join us for a dynamic webinar featuring EnGen, New Readers Press, and visionary educators who are reshaping adult ESL. Discover how career-aligned English instruction empowers learners, supports educators, and strengthens communities. You’ll leave with actionable strategies to elevate your program and drive real outcomes.

September 9

Teacher Training Plus: Choosing Effective Assessments for Adult ELL Programs

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

In this session, we’ll explore how to select the right assessments to both place students at the appropriate level and track their progress. We will focus on speaking assessments and reading assessments, providing you with practical strategies to measure proficiency accurately. Whether you’re looking to improve your placement process or better assess student growth, this webinar will provide valuable insights and actionable tips for enhancing your adult ELL program.

September 15

AEFL Week: Understanding the Adult Education Landscape and Pathways to Program Growth

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

Adult education is constantly evolving, and so are its challenges and opportunities. In this webinar, we will discuss the different types of programs and how they are funded, who they serve, and why it matters. Participants will gain insights into how these elements fit together to form the broader adult education landscape and walk away with a clear picture of where their program fits in. Using this knowledge, attendees will craft a practical plan for driving program improvement, growth, and impact that can be launched during Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.

September 23

Teacher Training Plus: Setting a Purpose for Reading

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Reading is more than just decoding words; it’s an active, purposeful engagement with text. This comprehensive webinar delves into the profound impact of establishing a clear reading purpose that fosters deeper comprehension and promotes meaningful interaction between the reader and the material. We’ll explore how connecting discrete reading assignments to overarching personal and academic goals significantly enhances learner motivation, persistence, and overall achievement. 

Todd Evans

Our professional development resources help program managers, instructors, trainers, and others build the capacity and quality of adult education programs. Our tools can help your adult literacy programs strengthen skills and learn new strategies to improve student outcomes in reading, writing, and financial literacy.

Todd Evans, Senior Director of Programs

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