English Language Acquisition and WIA Reauthorization

Adult English Language Acquisition - WIA Community Conversations
- Hosted by the Adult English Language Acquisition Discussion List[[1]]

Description

What are the real issues impacting adult learners, practitioners, and programs in adult education today? Brenda Dann-Messier, the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Vocational and Adult Education, invites you to participate in a conversation January 11-15, 2010 about reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). The Obama Administration is preparing for WIA reauthorization and has asked the National Institute for Literacy’s Discussion Lists to engage in a candid and constructive discourse about what the field’s successes and needs are in providing adult education programs and services. The Administration is particularly interested in hearing feedback from discussants around 2-3 questions specific to each discussion list topic.

To learn more about these discussions, visit: http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/discussions/10WIA

To see the questions that will be discussed on each List, visit: http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/discussions/10WIAQ

To participate in these discussions, subscribe to a discussion list of your choice by visiting: http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/discussions/subscribe_all.html

Questions for the Adult English Language Acquisition List:

• What are your successes in helping adults acquire English language skills?
• How can WIA help English Language Learners be successful in achieving a high school credential or entering post-secondary education and training or employment?
• What are the challenges you face? What are some possible solutions to those challenges?
• How might WIA reauthorization improve services to adults learning English?

ELA/WIA Discussion Transcripts