DON’T MISS OUT! ONE MORE WEEK TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES Penn State Family Literacy Certificate SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! Register NOW for Fall 2019 ADTED 456: Introduction to Family Literacy ADTED 458: Early Literacy Development A limited number of scholarships are available each year for students enrolled in the Family Literacy Certificate. Scholarship recipients will receive 25% off tuition for the first three courses and 50% off the fourth course, for a total scholarship package of approximately $3500. Scholarship recipients will gain a world-class education at a reduced cost. Applications will be accepted until all scholarships have been awarded. For more information go to: https://ed.psu.edu/goodling-institute/certificate-programs/family-literacy-certificate-scholarship Key features of PSU’s 12-credit Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Family Literacy<http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/family-literacy-certificate/overview>: * Offered online through Penn State’s nationally recognized World Campus.<http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/> * 3-credit post-baccalaureate courses. * Helps professionals gain high quality, research-based knowledge about family literacy. * Act 48-approved provider<http://www.registrar.psu.edu/act48/act48_reporting.html> for PA educators; may count toward professional development hours. * Credits can be used toward electives for other World Campus programs, including Master of Education degrees in Lifelong Learning<https://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/adult-education-masters/overview> and Adult Education and Curriculum and Instruction<http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/curriculum-and-instruction-masters/overview>. Family Literacy Certificate Courses: * Fall 2019 (August 26 to December 13, 2019) * Introduction to Family Literacy<https://ed.psu.edu/goodling-institute/family-literacy-certificate-1/adted-456-introduction-to-family-literacy> (ADTED 456) explores the concept of family literacy and how it contributes to the literacy growth of the parent (caregiver), children, and other family members. The course addresses serving diverse and vulnerable families, the key components of family literacy, the role of case management/family support, professional development/program improvement, and advocacy. * Early Literacy Development<https://ed.psu.edu/goodling-institute/family-literacy-certificate-1/adted-458-early-literacy-development> (ADTED 458) focuses on young children’s language and literacy development, including ways that parents and staff support this development using research related to children’s learning. * Spring 2020 * Interactive Literacy and Parent Involvement: Supporting Academic Success<https://ed.psu.edu/goodling-institute/certificate-programs/adted-459-interactive-literacy-and-parent-involvement-supporting-academic-success> (ADTED 459) * Summer 2020 * Adult Literacy <https://ed.psu.edu/goodling-institute/certificate-programs/adted-457-adult-literacy> (ADTED 457) For information about the Certificate and Scholarship, contact Dr. Beth Grinder McLean at elg6@psu.edu<mailto:elg6@psu.edu> or 717-432-3498, link to http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/family-literacy-certificate/overview<https://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/family-literacy-certificate/overview>, or go to the Goodling Institute website at https://ed.psu.edu/goodling-institute/certificate-programs Penn State Adult Basic Education Certificate Register NOW! Fall 2019 Online Course Offerings (August 26 to December 13, 2019) The Adult Basic Education (ABE) Certificate<https://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/penn-state-online-adult-basic-education-certificate/overview> is geared toward professionals working with adults or out-of-school youth who struggle with reading, writing, numeracy, and/or English language proficiency. Penn State is one of the first universities to offer a fully online certificate in adultbasic education. Key features of PSU’s 12-credit Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Adult Basic Education (ABE)<http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/penn-state-online-adult-basic-education-certificate/overview>: * Offered online through Penn State’s nationally recognized World Campus<http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/>. * Three required courses and one elective tailored to student interests. * Approved Act 48provider<http://www.registrar.psu.edu/act48/act48_reporting.html> for Pennsylvania educators; may count toward professional development hours. * Helps professionals gain high-quality, research-based knowledge about ABE, especially literacy and numeracy instruction. * Credits can be used to fulfill requirements for the M.Ed. in Lifelong Learningand Adult Education.<http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/adult-education-masters/overview> ABE Certificate courses available in Fall 2019: * ADTED 460: Introduction to Adult Education (required) * ADTED 480: Teaching Math and Numeracy to Adults (required) * ADTED 505: The Teaching of Adults (elective) * ADTED 507: Research and Evaluation in Adult Education (elective) * ADTED 531: Course Design and Development in Distance Education (elective) * ADTED 542: Perspectives on Adult Learning Theory (elective) * LDT 415A: Systematic Instructional Development (elective) To learn more about applying for the Certificate, contact World Campus admissions at 800-252-3592. For additional information about the Certificate, contact Dr. Beth McLean at elg6@psu.edu<mailto:elg6@psu.edu>, 717-432-3498, or link to http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/penn-state-online-adult-basic-education- <http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/penn-state-online-adult-basic-education-certificate/overview> certificate/overview<http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/penn-state-online-adult-basic-education-certificate/overview> Student Testimonials: “I think the highlight of this course was having the opportunity to learn from our peers, through group discussions and group projects.” “The class has made me more aware of how numeracy fits into adult education and literacy and has already influenced the way I approach math when planning curriculum.” Also, be sure to check us out on Facebook<https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGoodling-Institute-for-Research-in-Family-Literacy-482101608969609%2F%3Fmodal%3Dadmin_todo_tour&data=02%7C01%7Ccdc22%40psu.edu%7Ce852c50ffe174316507408d7227d3ed7%7C7cf48d453ddb4389a9c1c115526eb52e%7C0%7C0%7C637015793626250120&sdata=C%2B7FWJ0TZOqWrFGqqJX%2FBmLAQYzwZN7MszMNuPnQdHw%3D&reserved=0>! 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