For additional listings, check out the Event Listings and click on "Program Support" or any of our priority areas any time.

PSPDC offers individual and program-based coaching for staff in any role looking to grow and strengthen their practice in any of our key priority areas, which include educational leadership and program management, advising, career pathways, digital literacy, and ADA coordination. We also offer individual coaching and support for those looking to acquire a professional ABE license. If interested, please submit a Contact Us request.

All PD offerings are online and facilitated unless indicated otherwise.

LACES

LACES Barriers to Employment 

LiteracyPro's Shannon Stangis will facilitate this LACES session. This webinar will review ways to monitor Barriers to Employment numbers being reported for your agency.

• Oct. 11 |  11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Ed Leadership & Program Management

Continuous Improvement Planning (Online Blended)

Imagine your program in a year, or even five. What will be new or different? What will you have achieved together, and how will you have gotten there? What new insights will you have gained? How will this benefit your students?

Continuous improvement planning is a unique opportunity to bring together students, staff, and partners to set a shared vision and chart a course for strengthening your program and student outcomes. This course guides you through the process, offering collaborative and data-driven strategies and tools for evaluating your program, setting purposeful and achievable goals, and reflecting on process and outcomes. 

• Oct. 11 |  9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Oct. 25 |  9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Nov. 15 |  9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Dec. 20 |  9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

New Directors’ Meet & Greet with SABES (Online Facilitated)

For new directors or veteran directors of newly funded adult education programs, the first few months and years can be a unique challenge as you learn how to do your job, while also leading and supporting everyone around you. If you’re wondering where to begin or are looking for resources and colleagues to support you, join us for this Meet & Greet with SABES.

• Oct. 18, 2024  |  10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Digital Literacy

Newsela Certified Educator Program (Self-Paced Modules)

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

• Oct. 8, 2024  |  8:00 a.m. (Self-paced course opens)

New to EnGen! 

Are you new to EnGen? Are you using it for the first time? Attend this session to explore the Learner Platform and the Administrative Portal.

• Oct. 9 |  10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Using the Teacher Toolkit and Other Available KET Resources

This training will feature a review of KET FastForward’s Teacher Toolkit. Participants will dive into free teacher resources designed to enhance instructional practices by providing supplemental lessons and support documents. Educators will gain resources to foster successful GED Prep learning environments, leading to improved student engagement and outcomes.

• Oct. 16 |  9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.