Return-Path: <nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id f3UGOHf00236; Mon, 30 Apr 2001 12:24:17 -0400 (EDT) Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2001 12:24:17 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <a0501040bb7133afc8866@[146.186.96.52]> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "H. A. C. Watson" <haw6@psu.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-WORKPLACE:159] Thursday Note 4/26/2001 X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="============_-1223474736==_ma============" Status: O Content-Length: 9496 Lines: 188 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" From the Desk of Ronald S. Pugsley, Director, DAEL Office of Vocational and Adult Education Editor: Sarah Newcomb Production: Rose Tilghman April 26, 2001 __________________________________ Subcommittee Supports Importance of Adult and Voc. Ed Deputy Assistant Secretary Rob Muller received a warm welcome from the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education during his FY 2002 budget testimony April 26. Rep. Ralph Regula (R-OH) is the new chair. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy (D-RI) also new to the Subcommittee, said he intends to be "a big supporter of adult education" and noted the importance of family literacy as a "two-fer," producing results for adults and children. Rep. Don Sherwood (R-PA) expressed strong support for tech-prep funding. Rep. John E. Peterson (R-PA) indicated his interest in adding funding for vocational education and to request help for schools in paying for high technology equipment in classrooms. Members said they are eager to meet with Assistant Secretary designate D'Amico as soon as is appropriate. Contact jon.weintraub@ed.gov Flooding Impacts IA, MN Programs Mississippi River flooding has closed Davenport's Career Assistance Center serving 500-600 adult learners, reports State Director John Hartwig. Aware of the potential for flooding, Eastern Iowa Community College District, which operates the multicultural program, has made arrangements for students to be served in other locations. The showcase Center may be closed for up to three weeks. Meanwhile, recent Minnesota flooding along the Red River bordering North and South Dakota has put many adult learners on sandbag shifts and kept others from being able to get to their learning centers, says State Director Barry Shaffer. The flooding of the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers also has had a smaller effect on metro programs. This year's weather follows a devastating tornado in Minnesota in the same area near the South Dakota border. Last year the tornado involved a large number of adult learners in clean-up activities. Contact john.hartwig@ed.state.ia.us or barry.shaffer@state.mn.us Free Teleconference On Instructional Technology Learn to use current technologies in innovative ways that help adults learn. Join PBS/LiteracyLink's May 3 teleconference, Reaching Adult Learners in New Ways. The free session is targeted to teachers, program administrators and state administrators who are involved in ABE, ASE and ESL activities. Panelists include OTAN's John Fleischman, PA's State Director Cheryl Keenan, PBS' Noreen Lopez and Kit Bieschke-Baker of Virginia's Adult Learning Resource Center. Call 1-800/257-2578 or contact als@pbs.org Fulbright Teachers/ Administrators Sought For Work Abroad The US Department of State's Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange is seeking US administrators and teachers at K-12 schools, two-year colleges, and universities interested in working abroad during the 2002-2003 academic year. Their work would promote mutual understanding between citizens of the US and other countries. Applications are due October 15. Check out the requirements at <http://www.ilw.com/lawyers/immigdaily/dos_news/2001,0417-Fulbright.shtm>http://www.ilw.com/lawyers/immigdaily/dos_news/2001,0417-Fulbright.shtm ____________________________________________________________________ A Fact Sheet from the Division of Adult Education and Literacy Office of Vocational and Adult Education OVAE Homepage <http://www.ed.gov/offices/OVAE/>http://www.ed.gov/offices/OVAE/
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