Jon, thanks for clarification on the issue. Yes, it is the same here. PD
time reimbursement is up to the local program administration. A slight
departure has been mini-grants made available through out statewide PD
provider to the locals which include funds to compensate staff for time
spent on projects or to attend PD events. Thanks,   Andy Tyskiewicz

 

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From: professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov
[mailto:professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Jon Engel
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 4:45 PM
To: 'The Adult Literacy Professional Development Discussion List'
Subject: [ProfessionalDevelopment 2648]
Re:[ProfessionalDevelopment2639]Professional Development Challenge?

 

Andy,

 

The state of Texas does devote a significant part, if not all, of its
Leadership funds to professional development.  There are eight regional
professional development centers across Texas funded through the
leadership funds.  By and large, they offer high quality PD.  However,
they do not compensate local programs to pay for teachers to attend
their trainings.  Sometimes they will offer participant stipends and
other inducements.  It is up to the local program administrator to
determine how to compensate teachers for PD participation.  Some
programs do not pay teachers to attend PD activities or will provide a
stipend upon completion of required hours.  I view PD as work that
should be compensated for like any other work activity and actually
believe that programs that do not pay staff to attend PD may well be in
violation of state and federal wage and hour laws.

 

Jon Engel

Adult Education Director

Community Action Inc.

PO Box 748

San Marcos, TX 78666

Voice  (512)392-1161 ext. 334

Fax  (512)396-4255

Email  jengel at communityaction.com

Web www.communityaction.com 

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From: professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov
[mailto:professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of
Tyskiewicz, Andy
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 2:36 PM
To: The Adult Literacy Professional Development Discussion List
Subject: [ProfessionalDevelopment 2647] Re:
[ProfessionalDevelopment2639]Professional Development Challenge?

 

Jon, How does the state use the mandated 12.5% leadership funds - is PD
included?   A tyskiewicz

 

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From: professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov
[mailto:professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Jon Engel
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 1:57 PM
To: 'The Adult Literacy Professional Development Discussion List'
Subject: [ProfessionalDevelopment 2645] Re: [Professional
Development2639]Professional Development Challenge?

 


>From a local adult education program administrator in a state that does

almost nothing to support the adult education enterprise, I would have
to agree with Dan in regard to adequate resources.  PD becomes a
difficult budget variable when dealing with a part time workforce.
Teachers need to be paid for their commitment to PD activities, but if
they really get involved with PD, it becomes a cost that is
unsupportable at this time-at least in Texas.

 

Jon Engel

Adult Education Director

Community Action Inc.

PO Box 748

San Marcos, TX 78666

Voice  (512)392-1161 ext. 334

Fax  (512)396-4255

Email  jengel at communityaction.com

Web www.communityaction.com 

________________________________

From: professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov
[mailto:professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Dan
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 9:57 PM
To: 'The Adult Literacy Professional Development Discussion List'
Subject: [ProfessionalDevelopment 2639] Re: [Professional Development
2639]Professional Development Challenge?

 

Adequate resources to  develop and deliver meaningful PD in a time of
great uncertainty and limited budgets.  Resources include time, money,
and staffing and  administrators  up and down the line that value true
professional development as a means to improve services to students.
This goes along with the lack of trust in themselves and trust in their
students on the part of many teachers and then to rely on teacher
centered instruction and adherence to the mantra  that expectations in
and of themselves is enough to motivate students to achieve.  

 

Dan Wann 

Two Leaves Consulting, LLC 

Indianapolis, IN 

From: professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov
[mailto:professionaldevelopment-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Kathryn
Land
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 8:29 PM
To: professionaldevelopment at nifl.gov
Subject: [ProfessionalDevelopment 2639] Professional Development
Challenge?

 

What do you feel is the biggest professional development challenge for
adult educators in the next 5-10 years?

 

I would be interested in any opinions or thoughts on the top issues we
will face.

 

Thanks,

Kathryn 

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