Professional Development for Adult Literacy and Numeracy Practitioners

Department of Education and Training

Higher Education and Skills Group

Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE) Division Memo

TO:

  • ACFE Board

  • ACFE Regional Councils

  • Adult education institutions

  • PIRE Branch staff

  • Registered Learn Local providers

FROM: Jeanette Nagorcka Executive Director ACFE Division

DATE: 24 August 2022

SUBJECT: Professional Development for Adult Literacy and Numeracy Practitioners

Actions: Take up professional learning by contacting Tamsin Rossiter.

There are eight Professional Learning Network (PLN) sessions for completers of the Adult Literacy and Numeracy Practitioner Program (ALNPP) planned for the second half of 2022:

  • 30 August 3:30 – 4:30 pm Literacy and numeracy strategies for learners transitioning to TAFE
  • 30 August 4:30 – 5:00 pm PLN reflection & networking on the above session
  • 15 Sept 3:30 – 4:30 pm Using the Pre-accredited Initial Assessment Kit (PRIAK) to meet needs
  • 15 Sept 4:30 – 5:00 pm PLN reflection & Networking on the above session
  • 13 October 3:30 – 4:30 pm Phonics for adults: Not a panacea but a tool
  • 13 October 4:30 – 5:00 pm PLN reflection & networking on the above session
  • 25 October 3:30 – 4:30 pm What counts as literacy? Exploring hidden literacies
  • 25 October 4:30 – 5:00 pm PLN reflection & networking on the above session

Also, the Adult Literacy and Numeracy Practitioner Program (ALNPP) Round 6 still has remaining places and it's still possible to undertake the four-hour Koorie ALNPP module.

To register for any of these professional learning opportunities, contact Tamsin Rossiter.

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