US Dept of Ed Asking for Input from Adult Educators

Our work to save, renew and rebuild Adult Education has taught us an important lesson:

Our voice matters.

Now the US Department of Education is asking for input from adult educators.

This is a great opportunity for those of us who work in Adult Educator to share our wisdom and knowledge.

Adult Learners need to be heard, also.  As I come across opportunities for that, I will share them.

In the meantime, if you are an Adult Educator, please check out the following:

Hit the "read more" link to check it out.

Join the U.S. Department of Education, American Institutes for Research, and adult education advocates for a free webinar on March 13, from 1:00pm-3:00pm ET.  - 4 to 6 pm California Time.

With the recent release of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD ) Program for International Assessment of Adult Competencies, (PIAAC ) demonstrating the direct relationship between skills and economic security, health, and educational advancement, there is even more urgency to address the needs of low-skilled learners and equip the teaching workforce to help such students achieve their academic and economic goals.

The Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) launched a national engagement effort on November 20 (see archived announcement ) to explore ways to increase our national capacity to improve the foundation skills of adults in the United States.

OCTAE is particularly interested in engaging with adult educators to solicit their input into a forthcoming national action plan.

This webinar will be an opportunity to receive a briefing on the PIAAC data, the OECD's special report on America's low-skilled population, Time for the U.S. to Reskill?, and engage in a focused discussion about the issues facing adult education.

To prepare for the webinar, see the Consultation Paper , which provides background on the skills issue and the framework for the national action plan. The discussion will continue online in various groups within the LINCS Community of Practice .  Stay tuned to LINCS for updates.

Join the U.S. Department of Education, American Institutes for Research, and adult education advocates for a free webinar on Thursday, March 13, from 1:00pm-3:00pm ET.

Hit this link for info and to register.