Arizona Adult Education Policies

Assessment Policy

Arizona Adult Education Assessment Policy

Blended & Virtual Learning Policy

Blended and Virtual/Distance Learning Policy

The Essentials of Blended Learning Infographic

Arizona Adult Education Standards

AZ Adult Education Teacher Standards

• Arizona Adult Education ABE/ASE Teacher Standards for English Language Arts
• Arizona Adult Education ABE/ASE Teacher Standards for Mathematics
• Arizona Adult Education ELL Teacher Standards

AZ Adult Education Content Standards

ABE Standards

• Arizona Adult Education Standards Science
• Arizona Adult Education Literacy Through Social Studies Standards
• Arizona Adult Education Standards for English Language Arts (ELA)
• Arizona Adult Education Standards for Mathematics

ELP Standards

• Arizona Adult Education Standards English Language Proficiency (ELP)

ISTE Standards

• International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards

Curricular Resources

Look at our Teaching & Learning Curricular Resources Page for more information on:

• State Provided Online Curricula Training and Tips for Success - (Burlington English, Discovery Education, EdReady, and Essential Education)
• State Approved Curricula for Proxy Hours (Teacher Verification - TVM, Clock Time, and Leaner-Mastery Models)
• Standards-Based Curricula Resources

Instructional Resources

Tech Tips

We are happy to bring you bi-weekly Tech Tips for quick and fun helpful hints, new ideas, and ways to troubleshoot. All will be placed into a Padlet for your convenience; bookmark the page to get the latest updates! Each tip can be printed to post around your facility or emailed out to other faculty and staff! We are happy to take requests for topics, reach out to [email protected] with your ideas.

Instructional Modalities

Blended & Distance Learning

• NEW!Learner Variability Navigator is a tool that allows you to select the factors that may affect your students' learning and offers appropriate strategies to support those factors.
• NEW!EdTech Integration Strategy Toolkit is a great place to discover strategies, resources, and activities to support meaningful edtech integration and digital skill development.
• NEW! Exploring the Potential of ChatGPT: A Guide for Lifelong Learners was developed by EdTech guru, Joey Lehrman. Explore it to see how ChatGPT can be incorporated to cut down on your planning time and integrated into instruction.

HyFlex Learning

• NEW: EdTech Center @ World Education's HyFlex guide and video series! Review the Guide for Design and Implementation of Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) Models in Adult Educationfor information and examples for HyFlex program and instructional planning, teaching strategies, program evaluation, and technology. It also includes 10 program vignettes that share how adult education programs are offering HyFlex for adult learners - featuring one of AZ's own!
• Check out this infographic to learn a bit more about what it entails and how to get started.
• HyFlex Choice Board! Click here to learn about engagement strategies, technology tips, and more!

Digital Literacy Supports

Library Resources

• State Land Department’s Statewide Map of Public Wifi Hotspots
• Wifi Hotspot Lending Program: Reach out to your local library to see if they are a participant of this program.
• Arizona Libraries Digital Inclusion Resource Hub
• A Collaborative Digital Equity Initiative: Get FREE tech help with anything from help with computer issues, finding free wifi hotspots, to using your smartphone to access email and other apps!

Assessments, Curricula, & Resources

• Northstar Digital Literacy has NSOL platform courses freely available at the moment, including: Basic Computer Skills, Email, Microsoft Word, and Career Search Skills.
• Digital Skills Libraryis an open repository of free learning resources designed to help all adult learners develop the digital skills needed to achieve their personal, civic, educational, and career goals.
• Google Applied Digital Skills for students to learn job-ready skills with video-based lessons, free.

Courses for Instructors

• Google Applied Digital Skills for teachers gives access to video-based lessons to prepare students for jobs in the digital age.
• LINCS Integrating Technology Self-Paced Courses:
  • Build a Lesson with OER
  • Integrating Technology in the Adult Education Classroom
  • ESL Pro Module 2: Integrating Digital Literacy into Adult English Language Instruction

Administrator Resources

Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning

• Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning

Planning for Professional Learning

PLIP Guidance Document

Look at the PLIP Guidance Document for help on filling out your plan.

PLIP Template

All program providers received a custom link for their unique PLIP Template. If you require access to your program's PLIP document, please reach out to your liaison or the teaching and learning team at [email protected].

PLIP Resources

• Exemplar Sample Plan
• Rio Salado Sample Plan (Kudos for letting us use it!)
• Norms for Data Discussions
• FY 2022 - 2023 Performance Targets
• Planning for Professional Learning - Part 1 (Full - 90 min) Password: T85+VGU3
• Planning for Professional Learning - Part 2 (Full - 90 min) Password: fsj4!6k1

Professional Learning

Look at our Professional Learning Page for more information on:

• State Leadership Initiatives (upcoming training, cohorts, and resources)
• Self-paced PD courses (including our NEW Adult 101 course!)
• External Professional Learning organizations and opportunities