NLA Info: Thursday Notes, 4/26/01

[Tilghman, Rose]

>From the Desk of Ronald S. Pugsley, Director, DAEL
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
Editor: Sarah Newcomb
Production: Rose Tilghman

April 26, 2001								
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Subcommittee
Supports Importance 
of Adult and Voc. Ed 

Deputy Assistant Secretary Rob Muller received a warm welcome from the House
Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services and
Education during his FY 2002 budget testimony April 26. Rep. Ralph Regula
(R-OH) is the new chair. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy (D-RI) also new to the
Subcommittee, said he intends to be "a big supporter of adult education" and
noted the importance of family literacy as a "two-fer," producing results
for adults and children. Rep. Don Sherwood (R-PA) expressed strong support
for tech-prep funding. Rep. John E. Peterson (R-PA) indicated his interest
in adding funding for vocational education and to request help for schools
in paying for high technology equipment in classrooms. Members said they are
eager to meet with Assistant Secretary designate D'Amico as soon as is
appropriate. Contact jon.weintraub at ed.gov

Flooding Impacts
IA, MN Programs

Mississippi River flooding has closed Davenport's Career Assistance Center 
serving 500-600 adult learners, reports State Director John Hartwig. Aware
of the potential for flooding, Eastern Iowa Community College District,
which operates the multicultural program, has made arrangements for students
to be served in other locations. The showcase Center may be closed for up to
three weeks. Meanwhile, recent Minnesota flooding along the Red River
bordering North and South Dakota has put many adult learners on sandbag
shifts and kept others from being able to get to their learning centers,
says State Director Barry Shaffer. The flooding of the confluence of the
Mississippi and Minnesota rivers also has had a smaller effect on metro
programs. This year's weather follows a devastating tornado in Minnesota in
the same area near the South Dakota border. Last year the tornado involved a
large number of adult learners in clean-up activities. Contact
john.hartwig at ed.state.ia.us or barry.shaffer at state.mn.us 

Free Teleconference 
On Instructional
Technology

Learn to use current technologies in innovative ways that help adults learn.
Join PBS/LiteracyLink's May 3 teleconference, Reaching Adult Learners in New
Ways. The free session is targeted to teachers, program administrators and
state administrators who are involved in ABE, ASE and ESL activities.
Panelists include OTAN's John Fleischman, PA's State Director Cheryl Keenan,
PBS' Noreen Lopez and Kit Bieschke-Baker of Virginia's Adult Learning
Resource Center. 
Call 1-800/257-2578 or contact als at pbs.org

Fulbright Teachers/
Administrators Sought
For Work Abroad

The US Department of State's Fulbright Teacher and Administrator Exchange is
seeking US administrators and teachers at K-12 schools, two-year colleges,
and universities interested in working abroad during the 2002-2003 academic
year. Their work would promote mutual understanding between citizens of the
US and other countries. Applications are due October 15. Check out the
requirements at
http://www.ilw.com/lawyers/immigdaily/dos_news/2001,0417-Fulbright.shtm

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A Fact Sheet from the Division of Adult Education and Literacy
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
OVAE Homepage http://www.ed.gov/offices/OVAE/


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