Return-Path: <nifl-aalpd@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id hAOKnYm28875; Mon, 24 Nov 2003 15:49:34 -0500 (EST) Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 15:49:34 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <3FC26EC0.768890EB@udel.edu> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-aalpd@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-aalpd@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-aalpd@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Cynthia E. Shermeyer" <cesherm@UDel.Edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-aalpd@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-AALPD:834] Re: Collaborative PD X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.77 [en]C-CCK-MCD (Windows NT 5.0; U) Status: O Content-Length: 3008 Lines: 65 I certainly feel adult ed should be included or at least make the decision concerning attendance at appropriate PD sessions in the K12 realm. I have often wandered into a K12 presentation at the International Reading Association Convention because it could apply to my situation and/or unfortunately not much is offered for adult ed there (not for lack of willingness and great adult ed folks in the group). Here in Delaware, we had a few PD sessions that were well attended by both systems. The Delaware Coalition for Literacy is a nonprofit with one of its goals being to help provide PD for all involved in literacy efforts. What we did with success is choose a few workshops around a very hot need - ESOL - and brought in professionals who conducted general overview topics - things that could span all situations. Examples are - cultural awareness, Teaching the ESOL learner, and immigration issues/ the immigrant child. For us - we were blessed with presenters who could work both audiences and provide connection. Having a group other than a district offer the PD helped - no one felt they could not attend, and being a small state where we all know each other and who to contact helped also. Having DCL trying to unite both sides helps to bring adult ed out from under the table to being a player at the table! Happy Thanksgiving all, Cindy Shermeyer jataylor wrote: > > The following is a cross-post from the AAACE-NLA list that I think is > appropriate here, and that you may find of interest. What do you think about > adult literacy practitioners attending "relevant" K-12 PD? Are there any > programs or states that already do this? If so, how does it work in your > area? > > Do any of you have suggestions that you would like to share here for Debbie? > I would be happy to pass them along. > > Thanks, > Jackie > > ----Original Message----- > From: Debbie Yoho [dwyoho@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 1:38 > PM > To: david@collings.com > Subject: RE: adult ed K-12 links on aaace list > > For some time I have pondered the value of actively fostering > collaborations and dialog between the K-12 systems and adult ed, as have > many in our field. Even in places where both programs are run by the > same > school district, there is little contact between the two. > > One place where a start might be made is to request that adult ed > teachers be allowed to attend inservice sessions designed for high > school teachers that seem relevant. As district employees, they can > hardly be barred! But first the adult ed teachers need to have the > attitude that they can and should both share their knowledge in such > sessions as well as seek out input from the high school people. > > Any other ideas? > Best, Debbie > > Deborah W. Yoho > Co-moderator, NIFL-Health Listserv > President, SC Adult Literacy Educators > Executive Director, Greater Columbia Literacy Council > 2728 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205 > 803-765-2555 Fax 803-779-8417 dwyoho@earthlink.net
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