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LINCS: An Overview of Adult Education Professional Development, Resources, and Communities of Practice
Type of Presentation
Concurrent
Session Abstract
The Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS) provides a variety of professional development resources and services for adult educators. Participants will be introduced to the primary components and related initiatives.
Target Audience
Adult basic education and related program administrators, instructors, and professional development staff
Learning Outcomes
1. Participants will learn about the LINCS components and structure and become familiar with the website.
2. Participants will be able to identify LINCS resources, professional development, and networking opportunities that apply to their practice.
3. Participants will learn about other initiatives that support adult basic education and literacy.
Session Description
LINCS is a resource gathering, professional development, and national dissemination system serving the field of adult basic education and literacy. LINCS provides web-based professional development opportunities; targeted face-to-face trainings; high-quality resources; and an interactive online learning community, which work together to expand evidence-based practice nationwide.
LINCS delivers high-quality, on-demand educational opportunities to practitioners of adult basic education, with the ultimate goal of helping adult learners successfully transition to postsecondary education and 21st century jobs. LINCS is comprised of three components: 1) the LINCS Resource Collection 2) Regional Professional Development Centers and 3) the LINCS Community, an online community of practice. These components inform, involve, and inspire adult educators to improve student outcomes across the country. The presentation highlights several LINCS initiatives that support adult education and literacy in the United States.
Efforts are made to try to schedule sessions on the day preferred by the Primary Presenter, though this cannot be guaranteed. Please check your preference.
Wednesday November 6
Primary Presenter
Gail Cope, M.S., University of Tennessee - Center for Literacy, Education, and Employment
Work Title
Program Coordinator
Additional Presenters: Enters In Order.
Meryl Becker-Prezocki, M.S., Educational Consultant
Work Title
Educational Consultant