FY26 Adult Education and Literacy Professional Development Network- Federal

The purpose of this grant is to develop and maintain a high-quality professional development program for adult education and literacy. The program will provide career pathways, improve adult education instruction, disseminate information about models and promising practices, and provide technology instruction investments. The grant will also support the Illinois Adult Education Professional Development Network and the Adult Education Hotline. • Coordinate and deliver professional development and technical assistance to WIOA Title II providers related to the English Language Acquisition Content Standards. • Coordinate and deliver ELL NRS Assessment Training to WIOA Title II providers. • Coordinate and deliver the Evidence Based Reading Instruction /STAR Reading for the Illinois Professional Development Network. • Coordinate and deliver professional development and technical assistance for Technology Integration. • Support the Integrated English Language and Civics Education Program. • Engage with the Illinois Adult Education Professional Development Network Partners to coordinate offerings, including courses in the iLEARN system and conference events. • Assist the ICCB Division of Adult Education with projects related to English Language Acquisition, technology integration, and Evidence Based Reading instruction. • Maintain the Adult Education Hotline through managing customer-based phone calls, text messages, and online forms to connect potential adult learners with ICCB Funded Adult Education Programs. • Promote the Hotline through social media posts and other relevant outreach strategies.