PD Colleagues:

Do you want to be part of creating the best PD system for adult education 
possible?  If your answer is yes, read on...

As you probably have heard, the 2008 COABE Conference registration is 
available online:  <http://www.coabeconference.org/form.html>

And if you have been inspired by the recent discussion on this e-list about 
PD standards - you will definitely want to register for the preconference 
sponsored by the AALPD entitled:

Building a Professional Development System: Integrating Policies, Standards 
& Technology

Preconference description:  Participants will expand on a shared vision for 
AALPD's role in professional development (PD) by building on AALPD 
visioning discussions, exploring Professional Development Quality 
Standards; collaborating with the Adult Literacy Technology Network (ALTN) 
in using technology that supports standards-based professional development, 
and strategically planning for AALPD's future in moving the vision forward.

During this full-day preconference participants will:
1.  Get an overview of national PD initiatives in adult ed.
2.  Discuss a vision for building a PD system framed by policies and 
standards.
3.  Discuss strategies for implementing PD standards.
4.  Become familiar with various technology formats that can support PD 
delivery (this done in collaboration with the Adult Literacy Technology 
Network - ALTN).
5.  Assist AALPD in planning the future of PD in our field.

You won't want to miss this exciting, jam-packed preconference session - 
it's a bargain at any price!  Limited availability - so register today! 
<http://www.coabeconference.org/form.html>

Happy Holidays!  :)

Jeffrey A. Fantine
Director, Literacy Center
College of Education
Ohio University
340 McCracken Hall
Athens, OH  45701
800-753-1519
Fax: 740-593-2834
www.ohio.edu/literacy

“You must be the change you want to see in the world.” - Mahatma Gandhi
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