Adult Education Programs and Services in Central WIA Coalition
Explore adult education programs and services offered by the Central WIA Adult Education Coalition. From digital literacy to family literacy and meeting the needs of adult learners in various settings, there are diverse opportunities for learning and development. Stay informed about the latest initiatives and resources available to support adult learners in their educational journey.
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Central WIA Adult Education Coalition Annual Presentation December 15, 2021
Adult Education Programs in the Central WIA Central Intermediate Unit 10 Development Center for Adults Jenna Witherite Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit Adult Education Program Mary Mingle Penn State Career & Family Pathways Programs Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy Penn State University Carol Clymer Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 Community Education & Workforce Services Dyan Schauer
Adults have more options to participate and learn. Classes are open, with precautions, and have stayed open wherever possible. Normalizing a New Normal Remote classes have shorter sessions. Hybrid options help students stay connected to class. What can you do when the world keeps changing? Structured, supplemental work outside class allows students to continue learning. Technology access and skills - digital literacy -- are more important than ever.
Family Literacy Carol Clymer, Penn State Family literacy integrates early childhood education, adult education, parenting education, and interactive parent and child literacy activities for low-income families (U.S. Department of Education, 2014). The pandemic illuminated the importance of family literacy for adult learners who are parents as they had to work closely with the schools to help their children participate in remote and hybrid learning https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11159-020-09861-y PA has a special state funding allocation (Act 143) to support family literacy programs. 12 programs are funded throughout the state.
Digital Literacy Dyan Schauer & Mary Mingle Digital Literacy & Workforce Development Grants PA Department of Labor & Industry Instructor-led training in four predefined areas of digital literacy: Digital Fundamentals Digital Job Seeking Digital Citizenship Digital Navigation Computer labs that are staffed and open to the public at least 15 hours a week Northstar Digital Literacy Certificates and Badges and awarded after skills are assessed. CSIU has computer-based courses that are self-paced and award certificates when learners demonstrate skills. More information at www.csiu.org/digital .
Meeting the Needs of Adult Learners in Prison Mifflin County Prison Tuscarora IU 11 Clinton and Centre County Prisons Central IU 10 Muncy State Correctional Institution Penn State Career & Family Pathways Program
Success Stories: English Language Learners Central IU 10 Development Center for Adults Yin had recently moved to the State College area from overseas. Her husband works as a non-tenured math professor. She came to our class speaking very little English. Her goal was to get her GED so that she could help provide for her family. Yin was one of the hardest working students our Centre County site had the experience working with. She came to four classes each week and worked through just about every workbook we had. She scored college level on two of the GED sections.
