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 j3RKIQG19269; Wed, 27 Apr 2005 16:18:26 -0400 (EDT) Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 16:18:26 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <007101c54b65$b0700a80$9502a8c0@Pixie> 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: "Pixie Hankinson" <mphankinson@vtadultlearning.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-aalpd@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-AALPD:2116] Re: How do programs get involved? X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 1423 Lines: 25 In Vermont the initial contact from VALUE was made to the State Director who in turn contacted the provider organiztions. I believe that was in 1996 when VALUE was just starting. Vermont Adult Learning, at that time one of four providers of adult education and literacy services in the state, was very interested and sent two adult learners to their first meeting in Texas. We had some financial assistance from the Department of education and fundraised the balance. Upon their return, those two students proved themselves to be exceptional student leaders by advocating in the legislature, initiating a very successful student support group, developing and imlementing effective fundraisers, and hosting statewide learner picnics, etc. Both developed student advisory boards in their respective regions, served on the statewide student advisory board, and served on the Board of Trustees of Vermont Adult Learning. At that time, Vermont Adult Learning (VAL) became a member of VALUE and has sent adult learners to all of their national meetings and hosted a training in Vermont last Fall. Student and staff participation in VALUE trainings has been supported by professional development dollars for the last several years. Participation therefore requires a commitment of time and energy from students and staff following the training. Pixie Hankinson Executive Director Vermont Adult Learning
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