Participate and share: Poster 
The purpose of this presentation is to educate participants on the critical role of adult education programs and provide strategies for collaborating to support adult learners and the whole learner. From birth to adulthood. The objectives are for participants to:
- Gain an understanding of key services and offerings of adult education centers, including programs offered like high school equivalency, workforce training, digital literacy skills, and more.
- Learn innovative models and best practices from California and Texas for partnering with adult education leaders.
- Identify opportunities in participant local communities to refer families to and collaborate with adult education programs.
- Make connections with adult education providers in their state/region to start building partnerships.
This addresses the challenge that many adult learners lack access to academic and workforce skills training. We will highlight technology interventions used in adult programs, like digital literacy initiatives. Participants will come away with models and strategies to support equitable access to lifelong learning opportunities.
Outline:
- Introduction to presenters and Adult Education (15 mins)
- Overview of key services, offerings, and learner populations
- Technology interventions and digital literacy
- Innovative Models (15 mins)
- education partnerships in CA
-education programs in TX
- Building Connections (15 mins)
- Referral processes and shared resources
- Engaging adult learners through outreach
- Facilitated Discussion (10 mins)
- Reflection and idea sharing for local partnerships
- Resources and Q&A (5 mins)
Websites:
- LINCS - https://lincs.ed.gov
- Coalition on Adult Basic Education - https://www.coabe.org
Experts:
- David Rosen, Ed.D. - Expert in adult literacy and learning
- Sunil Gupta, Ed.D. - Leader in adult education policy and equity
Publications:
"Adult Education - Overview" (National Conference of State Legislatures, 2020)
"Partnerships for Learning: Promising Practices in Integrating Adult Basic Education into Career Pathways" (LINCS, 2018)
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