Nevada Department of Education

You can view the full position announcement at the Nevada Department of Personnel http://nvae.us/30

This position was previously held by Rick Rasmussen who retired in June.

The Position

Education Programs Professionals assist and foster the growth of K-12, postsecondary, and related education programs throughout Nevada by providing technical assistance, training, and oversight.

Under the leadership of the Director of the Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education (OCTAE) and the State Coordinator for Adult Education, this position is responsible for providing leadership, technical assistance and quality improvement for programs and projects assigned to the Adult Education Office, with a special emphasis on Adult High School (AHS) programs in the State of Nevada. Position responsibilities include: processing local applications; providing ongoing technical assistance to AHS program coordinators and administrators, including site visits, as needed, to ensure compliance and continuous improvement; conducting annual monitoring to verify compliance with state policies, regulations and laws; developing and implementing system changes to ensure continuous improvement in AHS education programs; preparation of annual reports to document data and performance; and administration of state funding. The Education Programs Professional will be responsible for oversight and management of Corrections Education and Alternative Education programs throughout the State. Position responsibilities will also include assignments to support the development and administration of Adult Basic Education programs and GED testing, to include grants management. Special attention will be directed to expand the reporting and accountability for adult learners across the state.

Nevada Adult Education, Steck-Vaughn, and UNLV’s Center for Academic Enrichment have joined forces to bring Nevada GED Educators a day of training on best practices and strategies for GED instruction.

Please join us for this highly interactive workshop on best practices for GED instruction. Gain practical teaching tips you can use immediately to help your students pass the tests of GED.  Conducted by nationally acclaimed GED trainers Bonnie Goonen and Susan Pittman-Shetler. Snacks and Lunch provided.

Saturday May 7, 2011   8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
UNLV Center for Academic Enrichment
1455 E Tropicana Ave.,  #650
Las Vegas, NV  89101

To sign up or for more information, please contact Renee Clark at renee.clark@hmhpub.com or call 866-365-7554.

Deadline to sign up is April 25. Space is limited.

Click here for a flyer with details.
This “institute” is open to any GED instructors from the state of Nevada so please post, forward, and get the word out.   Please be aware space is limited and attendees will be accepted on a first reply basis.

Adults with limited literacy may find it difficult to read or understand critical fire safety information. Without this information, these adults and their families are at a greater risk for loss, injury, or death due to fire. Adult educators can help.
Find out how at http://www.proliteracy.org/keystosafety/. Or contact Katie Schisa, Keys to Safety project manager, at (315) 422-9121 ext. 250 or at firesafety@proliteracy.org

Through May 2011, ProLiteracy is sponsoring the Keys to Safety Campaign, a national effort that promotes fire prevention and home safety education through local adult education and literacy programs.

ProLiteracy is providing free materials and support to help Adult Basic Education, literacy, and ESL programs organize Keys to Safety activities in their communities, independently or in collaboration with area fire departments. Free fire safety materials for teachers and tutors to use with adult learners in instructional settings are also available through Keys to Safety.

The project was made possible with funding from DHS/FEMA’s Grant Program Directorate for Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program—Fire Prevention and Safety Grants.

My Next Move is an easy-to-use electronic tool that enables users to explore occupations and find related information, including job openings, job outlook information, salaries, apprenticeships, and other related education and training programs.

My Next Move uses information developed as part of the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) system. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, O*NET is a comprehensive career information resource which collects data including the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by more than 900 occupations in the U.S. economy.

Through this new electronic tool, users can search for careers using key words, industries, or their work-related interests. They also can identify occupations in the green economy. The tool is written at a reading level that makes it accessible to everyone and is great for those who may be unfamiliar with computers and Internet sites.

The tool includes a new on-line, streamlined interest assessment with 60 questions about what an individual likes to do. Based on an individual’s interests and responses, the information gathered will be used to suggest potentially suitable occupations and careers.

The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) is seeking a visionary and dynamic Adult Basic Education (ABE) Director to join the SBCTC team.  This critical, full-time position is based in Olympia, Washington—State Board has office locations in Bellevue, Olympia and Spokane—and will provide leadership for the Adult Basic Education (ABE) Office and the adult basic education, English as a second language, Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) and adult secondary education programs provided through Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges and 10 community-based organizations.  Interested candidates are encouraged to visit SBCTC’s Web site (www.sbctc.edu) to gain insight into the agency’s mission and system direction.

Position Announcement (PDF)