This section highlights partner PD organizations and events, such as professional association conferences or U.S. Department of Education initiatives. 

COABE

COABE offers valuable resources such as conferences that bring together adult educators from around the world; free professional training (including eCornell certificates and IBM badges); and tools for teaching and learning. COABE also is a powerful voice for adult education nationwide. Visit the Resources page for links to webinars, podcasts, COABE Journal, and more. 


LINCS Professional Development

"As a resource gathering and professional development dissemination system, LINCS provides adult education practitioners with numerous ways to engage in personal and collaborative professional development activities. All LINCS materials and activities are created using evidence-based research and aim to help practitioners design and deliver high-quality educational opportunities to adult learners."

Join Community Events, including webinars and online discussions, by signing up for a LINCS account.


EdTech Center @ World Education

The EdTech Center @ World Education works to advance digital equity and enable everyone to thrive as learners, workers, and family and community members in the digital world. We support organizations to leverage technology to increase the reach and impact of education and social impact initiatives. Resources include an EdTech Strategy Integration Toolkit, Resource Evaluation Guide, and a Digital Skills Library. See the Events page for upcoming events.

Partner Resources and Events : Upcoming Events

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Newsela Certified Educator Program (Self-Paced)

This three-session, self-paced course is an introduction to the foundations of Newsela.

09/21/2026
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Discovering Newsela Content and Features (Self-Paced)

In this self-paced course, you will explore the Newsela content most relevant to your subject area and students. You will...

09/25/2026

From Prompt to Progress: Teaching Writing with EnGen’s Writing Helper (Online Facilitated)

Discover how to use EnGen to empower learners to become more confident writers through personalized practice, instant feedback, and actionable...

Partner Resources and Events : Resources, Research and Curriculum

Resource

View the recorded webinar linked below to learn about strategies and examples of self-care and collective care. This webinar also provides ample time...