LAC Certificate Programs
The Literacy Assistance Center currently offers five intensive programs that provide certificate-level mastery: (1) the Adult Literacy Education Core Curriculum (ALECC), (2) Leadership Development for Emerging Leaders, (3) Teaching English as a Second Language to Adults (TESLA), (4) GED Prep, and (5) Freirian Popular Education.
All five will make a difference in your career and life by providing:
- Core knowledge.
- Opportunities to share ideas and experiences with peers.
- A chance to try out new strategies and methods and get immediate feedback.
- A valuable credential from a nationally recognized leader in adult education.
- An opportunity to earn professional CEUs (Continuing Education Units) in the field of adult education.
We are now taking applications for the 2011-2012 Academic Year which begins in July of 2011. All programs require the submission of a formal application to be accepted.
Come to one of our Open Houses on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 or Wednesday, July 27, 2011, 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. to learn more about these programs.
NYSED Adult Literacy Education Core Curriculum Certificate Program – ALECC (100 hours – 10 CEUs)
ALECC – The Adult Literacy Education Core Curriculum was developed for New York State’s Adult Education and Workforce Development department and is now mandated by NYSED for all adult educators and practitioners. ALECC is a 27-hour, 7-module, core-knowledge, blended curriculum. The 7 face-to-face modular workshops of ALECC are enhanced by a powerful instructor-facilitated, interactive online supplement (via Moodle) that is designed to enable cohort groups to morph into permanent professional learning communities of peer mentors.
For complete information:
ALECC Certificate Information Page
ALECC Open House
ALECC Cohort #1 Class Dates and Times
ALECC Cohort #2 Class Dates and Times
ALECC Cohort #3 Class Dates and Times
An application is necessary:
ALECC Certificate Application
Tuition Assistance is available.
ALECC Tuition Assistance Guidelines
ALECC Tuition Payment Plan
Pay by credit card online:
Pay by credit card for Cohort #1.
Pay by credit card for Cohort #2.
Pay by credit card for Cohort #3.
Leadership Development for Emerging Leaders Certificate Program (100 hours – 10 CEUs)
The LAC recognizes the challenging role educational leaders play in the nonprofit field. Program leaders set the tone and direction for their program. They are responsible for ensuring that its activities are effective and appropriate. They must establish proper accountability to families and funding sources. Often, they must do all of this on their own, with minimal support and few opportunities to share ideas with their peers.
The Leadership Development for Emerging Leaders Certificate Program is designed for new and first-level program managers who have responsibility for the delivery of programs for adults and youth and want to achieve their full leadership potential. Selected managers work one-on-one with a leadership coach and participate in six skill-building workshops that are integrated with the coaching sessions.
This intensive program offers assistance in critical areas of leadership:
- Providing sustained, stable, and effective leadership
- Confronting educational and management issues while building and maintaining relationships with multiple constituencies
- Establishing continuing, timely professional support opportunities
- Developing action-oriented approach related to current management issues or challenges.
For complete information:
Leadership Development for Emerging Leaders Certificate Information Page
Leadership Open House
An application is necessary:
Leadership Development for Emerging Leaders Certificate Application
Teaching English as a Second Language to Adults – TESLA Certificate Program (200 hours – 20 CEUs)
The Literacy Assistance Center is proud to announce its Certificate Program in Teaching English as a Second Language to Adults (TESLA). This special program based on current theory and best practice totals 36 hours in six courses, accompanied by a teaching practicum. Participants in the program will use the online MOODLE course management system, (no prior experience is necessary).
For complete information:
TESLA Certificate Information Page
TESLA Open House
TESLA Cohort #1 Class Dates and Times
TESLA Cohort #2 Class Dates and Times
TESLA Colloquia Dates and Times
An application is necessary:
TESLA Certificate Application
Tuition Assistance is available.
TESLA Tuition Assistance Guidelines
TESLA Tuition Payment Plan
Online credit card payment:
Pay by credit card for TESLA Summer 2011-2012 Cohort #1.
Pay by credit card for TESLA 2011-2012 Year-Long Cohort #2.
Preparing Students for the GED Using the Common Core State Standards (100 Hours 10 CEUs)
This is a program that provides adult educators a firm foundation in the newly-created and newly-adopted Common Core State Standards for K-12 which wuill form the basis of the new GED exam. Participants attend 36 hours of on-site classes supplemented by an additional 90-120 hours of study and reflection online as part of a professional community of practice via Wiggio and Moodle.
For complete information:
GED Open House
GED Prep Cohort #1 Class Dates and Times
An application is necessary:
GED Prep Certificate Application
Tuition Assistance is available.
GED Prep Tuition Payment Plan
Online credit card payment:
Pay by credit card for GED Prep Summer 2011 Cohort #1.
Pay by credit card for GED Prep Spring 2012 Cohort #2.
Freirian Popular education Institute (50 Hours 5 CEUs)
This three-day, 18-hour institute presents Freirian philosophy in a hands-on approach for implementation in adult literacy education programs. This institute is supplemented by a post-workshop online component via Moodle.
For complete information:
Freirian Open House
An application is necessary:
Freirian Popular Education Certificate Application
Tuition Assistance is available.
Freirian Popular Education Tuition Payment Plan
Online credit card payment:
Pay by credit card for Freirian Popular Education Summer 2011 Cohort #1.
Pay by credit card for Freirian Popular Education Winter 2012 Cohort #2.
