Dear NCL Colleagues, We had a lively discussion hosted in the LINCS Evidence-based Professional Development and Program Management Groups last week, Doing It All: Successes and Challenges in Adult Education <https://community.lincs.ed.gov/discussion/%E2%80%9Cdoing-it-all%E2%80%9D-su ccesses-and-challenges-teaching-adult-education> . The discussion explored the shifting landscape for the 21st century adult educator, the increasing demands she faces and the supports needed from programs and professional development in order for her to be as successful as possible in her role. The summary can be found here: https://community.lincs.ed.gov/comment/12852#comment-12852 It's not too late to contribute to the conversation. If you're not a member of LINCS but would like to be, please see below for a few simple steps to get involved. Thanks ~ Jackie Jackie Taylor, LINCS Moderator Evidence-based Professional Development Community of Practice Jackie@jataylor.net | @jataylor10 <https://twitter.com/jataylor10> _____ How to Join the LINCS Community and Groups The guest discussion takes place in the Evidence-based Practice and Program Management Groups within the LINCS Communities of Practice (COP). To join: 1. If you are not a member of the LINCS CoP, visit: https://community.lincs.ed.gov/ to create an account. 2. Once logged in, click the "Groups" tab in the horizontal navigation. 3. You will be directed to a list of groups you can join. Select either "Evidence-based Professional Development" or "Program Management". 4. You will be redirected to that group's home page. On the right you have the option to set your Email Subscription. 5. Select "Immediate" from the drop down menu (you can always change this to another setting after the guest discussion.). 6. Click "Submit". You will then receive an email notice when someone posts. To comment or reply, just log in to the LINCS CoP. Then click the link in your email to be directed to the post itself and to a comment box where you can contribute your thinking on the issue. _____