NIFL-PLI Colleagues:
Join the NIFL-AALPD discussion list for a discussion June 1 – 14th with the 
researchers of the recent NCSALL professional development study, “How Teachers 
Change: A Study of Professional Development in Adult Education” (Smith et al, 
2003).  We will discuss this study's findings, the implications for 
professional development and program improvement practices, as well as 
strategies for supporting teacher change.
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To join the discussion, subscribe to NIFL-AALPD by May 31st :
http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/discussions/nifl-aalpd/subscribe_aalpd.html
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We hope to gain insights from a wide range of perspectives! Participating 
authors and links to the publications associated with this research are listed 
below.  Please forward this invitation to your colleagues who are interested 
in discussing this research and practices that support teacher change.

Jackie Taylor, jataylor at utk.edu
List Moderator, NIFL-AALPD
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Researchers/Guests:

- Cristine Smith, Deputy Director of the National Center for the Study of 
Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL)
- Judy Hofer, ABE Professional Development Coordinator, New Mexico Coalition 
for Literacy
- Marilyn Gillespie, Education Researcher, SRI International
- Marla Solomon, Associate Dean and Program Director for Intercultural 
Service, Leadership, and Management at the School for International Training
- Karen Rowe, Director of Dissemination for the National Center for the Study 
of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL)


How Teachers Change: A Study of Professional Development in Adult Education
Research Brief: http://www.gse.harvard.edu/~ncsall/research/brief25.pdf

Summary Report: http://www.gse.harvard.edu/~ncsall/research/report25a.pdf
 Full Report: http://www.gse.harvard.edu/~ncsall/research/report25.pdf


Other publications from the Professional Development Study include:

The Characteristics and Concerns of Adult Basic Education Teachers
Research Brief: http://www.gse.harvard.edu/~ncsall/research/brief26.pdf
Full Report: http://www.gse.harvard.edu/~ncsall/research/report26.pdf

Survey and Methodology for Assessing Adult Basic Education Teachers'
Characteristics and Concerns
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/~ncsall/research/report26_survey.pdf
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