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This site is a clearinghouse of information and resources for adult literacy program administrators, coordinators and lead teachers. Also, see Links for NYS Adult Educators.
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President Announces 2013 Budget Request for Career and Technical, and Adult Education
President Obama announced his 2013 budget request on Monday, Feb. 13. The budget for the Department represents an overall proposed increase of $1.7 billion, for a 2.5 percent increase above the enacted FY 2012 budget.
Three key themes are sounded in this budget:
- College Costs: Ensuring Affordability and Quality in Postsecondary Education
- Teachers: Strengthening the Teaching Profession
- Jobs: Aligning Job Training and Education Programs With Workforce Demands
Detailed description in Special Issue of OVAE Connection.
President's Proposed Budget 2013-14
On the news front, of primary importance is the White House release of the proposed 2013 Budget this morning. For adult education, the news is mixed. They propose cutting funding for adult education $1.1M from the current $596.1 million to $595 million. This may not seem like much but when you consider inflation, increased demands for services, etc. adult education is one program deserving of a funding increase.
As in previous years, funding is taken off the top for the English Literacy/Civics education program. The proposed amount for this year is for $74.7 million.
Even though these numbers seem to represent almost level funding, the bad news is that the Administration proposes to take $15 million off of the top of the state grant funds for a Workforce Innovation Fund (WIF). Thus, the proposed funds available for state grants for 2013-2014 would be reduced by $15M.
Improving Adult Math Instruction
Building on Foundations for Success: Guidelines for Improving Adult Mathematics Instruction, Final Report
Recognizing the paucity of research available on adult numeracy instruction, the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) initiated the Strengthening America?s Competitiveness Through Adult Math Instruction project through a contract with MPR Associates, Inc. and its partners, the Center for Literacy Studies at the University of Tennessee, Rutgers University, and TERC. This project sought to determine (1) what to teach in adult numeracy instruction, (2) how to teach it, and (3) how to teach teachers to teach it. These questions form the basis for this report. To begin this work, OVAE proposed to examine the Foundations for Success (NMAPP report to determine if any of its findings or recommendations could apply to mathematics instruction for adults.
Online ELL University for Adult ESOL Educators
English Language Learner University (ELL-U) is an innovative, accessible, free, and easy-to-use online learning portal.
ELL-U provides teachers of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) free online professional development and learning opportunities. Teachers can access evidence-based instruction training, leading adult ESOL experts, and resources, while helping to build a community of practice for ESOL professionals.
Materials from ELL-U presentation by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Project Director, during January 26, Program Managers web meeting:
Click here to learn more and join ELL-U
Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you need assistance navigating ELL-U. HVCP can train a staff member to use ELL-U.
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