This section highlights partner PD organizations and events, such as professional association conferences or U.S. Department of Education initiatives. Organizations represented here include, among others:

COABE

COABE offers valuable resources such as conferences that bring together adult educators from around the world; free professional training (including eCornell certificates and IBM badges); and tools for teaching and learning. COABE also is a powerful voice for adult education nationwide. Visit the Resources page for links to webinars, podcasts, COABE Journal, and more. 

Featured Webinar: Awaken Learners’ Potential: Strategies for Transforming Math Identities for the Test and Beyond

Uncover the transformative role of mathematical identity in  learning and cognition. Learn practical strategies to empower math learners, foster confidence, and cultivate a positive math identity. Attend this webinar to gain tools to reshape learners’ negative perceptions, improve assessment outcomes, and develop a positive mathematical identity for lifelong learning. 

Presented by: Cynthia Bell 

LINCS Professional Development

"As a resource gathering and professional development dissemination system, LINCS provides adult education practitioners with numerous ways to engage in personal and collaborative professional development activities. All LINCS materials and activities are created using evidence-based research and aim to help practitioners design and deliver high-quality educational opportunities to adult learners."

Join Community Events, including webinars and online discussions, by signing up for a LINCS account.

New England Literacy Resource Center 

New England Literacy Resource Center supports the right of all adult members of our community to access adult education and training services regardless of race, religion, gender identity, immigration status, nationality, age or ability. We support programs in protecting the safety, dignity, and civil rights of all who attend. 

EdTech Center @ World Education

The EdTech Center @ World Education works to advance digital equity and enable everyone to thrive as learners, workers, and family and community members in the digital world. We support organizations to leverage technology to increase the reach and impact of education and social impact initiatives. Resources include an EdTech Strategy Integration Toolkit, Resource Evaluation Guide, and a Digital Skills Library. See the Events page for upcoming events.