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Free Professional Development Webinars for Literacy Practitioners
Advocacy for a New Year
DATE: Monday, February 4, 2019
TIME: 2:00 PM, EST
In this webinar session, the presenters will provide an overview of the national Educate & Elevate campaign, including the current policy landscape. Presenters will discuss recent election results and how changes in the House leadership may impact adult education. Additionally they will share:
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Information and ideas on how to connect with new legislators
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Results from the COABE advocacy survey
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Information on the Student Ambassador Program and ways to engage your students
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Resources and examples of advocacy activities and events that can be replicated at the state and local level
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Opportunity to ask questions and share ideas
Reducing Poverty and Building Partnerships with Adult Education Programs, Community Health Centers, Libraries, and Advocacy Groups
DATE: Monday, February 25, 2019
TIME: 2:00 PM, EST
The Open Door Collective is a U.S. national group of adult educators and others committed to reducing poverty and income inequality. Our panel members will describe the Open Door Collective's efforts to encourage community partnerships that support adult basic skills with community health organizations, public libraries, in safety net advocacy, and with organizations supporting immigrant and refugee rights and services.
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