List members,
 Any of you on another list have probably seen this message from Jackie
Taylor already and I thought I had already forwarded it to our list, but
I went back through the our list archives and didn't find it there, so
I'm forwarding it now.  Please take the time to read at least the last
two sections of Jackie's post, "What Does the Future Hold?" and "AALPD
Membership Benefits" if you haven't already.  Then I hope you will renew
your membership or join anew!
Donna

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Hello Everyone! 
This January, the Association of Adult Literacy Professional Developers
(AALPD) invites you to join or renew membership with AALPD. So far, over
200 colleagues from 36 states, the District of Columbia, and three
countries have joined or renewed membership for 2007. 

Membership is free, and it only takes a moment to complete the short
form. To join or renew membership, please visit: 

http://www.aalpd.org/membership_form_withvoting.cfm 

Though you can join or renew membership at any time, we ask that you
renew your membership with AALPD each January. This helps us to maintain
accurate records of our membership, advocate effectively for
professional development, and provide members the best possible
services. We hope to establish strong representation from each state,
and we're posting regular updates to the Professional Development List
regarding the numbers who have joined or renewed thus far (state,
district, or country). 

Upon joining or renewing, you also have the opportunity to vote on the
2007 Slate of Officers, and to become more involved with the
organization if you choose. 

For more information, please see the AALPD Membership Drive announcement
below. 

Thanks so much! Best wishes, Jackie Taylor, Adult Literacy Professional
Development List Moderator, jataylor at utk.edu
<http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/assessment>  

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AALPD: Join or Renew Membership in January 2007 

http://www.aalpd.org/membership_form_withvoting.cfm 

AALPD is... 

AALPD is a national organization for professional developers with
leadership committed to advancing the field of adult literacy
professional development (http://www.aalpd.org/ ). AALPD is an affiliate
of COABE (Commission on Adult Basic Education) and is a member of the
National Coalition for Literacy. 

As a volunteer organization, AALPD: 

* hosts an annual PreConference at COABE and meets at other professional
development events; 

* co-sponsors the Adult Literacy Professional Development discussion
list in partnership with the National Institute for Literacy and hosts
formal discussion activities targeted to address list subscriber needs; 

* provides a Professional Development Registry of materials to which
anyone can find and contribute facilitator materials; 

* provides opportunities for members to become involved in key priority
areas identified by its membership; and 

* advocates for funding for professional development. 

Why should you join or renew membership? 

As we grow and expand, it helps us to have updated information about our
members in order to advocate effectively for professional development
and provide members with the best possible services. So, we are asking
everyone to renew their memberships by registering as an AALPD member
each year. 

Vote While You Join or Renew Membership 

While you are joining or renewing membership, you have the opportunity
to vote on the 2007 slate of AALPD officers (Chair, Vice-Chair and
Secretary-Treasurer). 

What Does the Future Hold? 

The field needs to offer a better, brighter future for teacher
professional development in adult literacy. To achieve this end, AALPD
is engaged in concerted, collaborative efforts to advance the field of
adult literacy professional development in several key areas. One goal
is the adoption of the AALPD PD Policy Recommendations at national,
state, and local levels that support the participation of practitioners
in professional development to help them be effective teachers, tutors,
counselors, and administrators. We advocate for more funding for
professional development, so that these recommendations can be more
fully implemented in programs and states. But we can do more. 

Many believe the future holds promise for programs and states that
specifically improve the working conditions necessary to deliver quality
educational services and to support teachers in their professional
growth and learning. As an organization for professional developers,
AALPD could increase efforts in areas that advance the quality of our
profession in new ways. We should all expect AALPD to take leadership in
new and exciting areas for 2007, and provide opportunities for greater
membership involvement. 

AALPD Membership Benefits: 

* Membership is free! 

* You can vote for AALPD officers and on special issues that arise (Only
AALPD members will be eligible to vote). 

* We will send you the latest information about upcoming trainings,
events and resources. 

* You can have input into the design of the COABE pre-conference session
next year (2008 in St. Louis). 

* You can choose to participate in advancing key priorities identified
by our members. 

* You can help to strengthen AALPD's voice in advocacy by demonstrating
a strong membership of concerned practitioners committed to professional
development. 

Thank you for joining or renewing your membership with AALPD. I look
forward to an active year ahead. 

For the AALPD Executive Board, 

Jackie Taylor, Adult Literacy Professional Development List Moderator,
jataylor at utk.edu <http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/assessment>  

Association of Adult Literacy Professional Developers
http://www.aalpd.org/

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