Professional development contacts
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KYAE |
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Joyce Bullock, associate for professional development, may be contacted at (502) 573-5114 ext. 118 or by e-mail at joyce.bullock@ky.gov.
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ESL
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Assessment - TABE, OPT, BEST Literacy, BEST Plus, CASAS
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PD eHandbook
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Self-directed activities
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Workshop facilitator
Toni Quire, information specialist, may be contacted at (502) 573-5114 ext. 113 or by e-mail at toni.quire@ky.gov .
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PDtrack system questions
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PDtrack training
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Professional development partners |
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As a result of the Kentucky Adult Education Act of 2000 (Senate Bill 1), Kentucky's adult educators are served by a professional development partnership that is guided by goals set by the Council on Postsecondary Education.
Other agencies providing professional development work under the oversight of Kentucky Adult Education and is responsible for a clearly defined portion of this system, as follows:
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Adult Education Academy for Professional Development |
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 The Adult Education Academy for Professional Development  , housed at Morehead State University, focuses on the professional development of local ABE programs.
Presentation modes will vary to stimulate and sustain interest; program activities will involve pair work and small/large group work. Questions, suggestions, comments and other input are strongly encouraged throughout the sessions. Please refer to PDtrack for titles, dates and regional locations.
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Collaborative Center for Literacy Development |
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Collaborative Center for Literacy Development The mission of the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development is to promote literacy and address the diverse needs of all learners through research and professional development.
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The Kentucky Institute for Family Literacy |
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 KIFL was launched in 2000 to expand and improve Kentucky’s family literacy programs by providing professional development, technical assistance, curriculum resources, an awareness campaign and coordination among partner agencies. Housed at the National Center for Family Literacy, KIFL supports both KYAE-funded family literacy programs and federally-funded Even Start programs.
KIFL also maintains a Family Literacy Resource Center for all Kentucky literacy educators. This 2,500-volume library includes recent materials in adult literacy, children’s reading, parenting, learning disabilities, working with families in poverty, grant writing and other topics. Many books include classroom activities for teachers of adult and children’s reading.
The Family Literacy Resource Center collection can be searched online and books can be ordered online or by phone. Up to three books at a time will be mailed to literacy educators for a one month period at no charge.
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Kentucky Virtual Adult Education |
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 KYVAE provides adult students and adult educators access to literacy information, curriculum, resources and services in an easy-to use and motivational format.
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