Latest Past Events

Innovative PD in Action: State Models that Build Educator Leadership

What does effective professional development look like when it’s rooted in practice? Join us on March 4, 2026, from 1 to 2:30 PM ET for a conversation featuring Massachusetts and Rhode Island as they share innovative approaches to strengthening adult education through redesigned PD models. Massachusetts will highlight its program-based coaching approach, which embeds professional […]

Teach ABE Reading and Writing with Relevant, Peer-Written Content (Coinciding with The Change Agent’s 2026 Call for Articles!)

Using relevant, peer-written content doesn’t just engage learners, it builds a powerful bridge to more complex reading and writing. When students see their own experiences reflected in the material, they’re more willing to stay with it, even when the text gets harder. That engagement becomes a form of scaffolding, helping them stretch their skills and […]

Advocating for Adult Education: Strategies from Students and Program Directors

What can you do to advocate for adult education in 2026? Join us on January 30, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Eastern, to hear from students and program directors in Connecticut and Rhode Island, about the lessons they’ve learned throughout their advocacy journey. Whether you’re a student, leader, or instructor, you’ll leave with both immediate and longer-term ideas […]