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New Member Orientation

Geoff Woodland and

Nancy Lawrence Hill

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Introductions

Say “Hello!”

  • Name
  • Agency
  • Region
  • Role(s)

*For our virtual participants, feel free to share using the chat!

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What is PAACE?

  • PAACE (Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education)
  • 1,200 members
    • Community-based organizations, school districts, intermediate units, and college/universities
    • 1.4 million Pennsylvanians that require adult basic education
    • Connect the untapped labor force of underskilled adults to employers in need of workers
  • Our mission is to inspire adult education partners through:
    • Advocacy
    • Networking
    • Professional Development

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PAACE Structure and Committees

  • Executive Committee (President, VP, Secretary, and Treasurer)
  • Membership
  • Professional Development
    • ESL Division
    • Adult Literacy and Basic Secondary Education (ALBSE) Division
    • Administrative Division
  • Advocacy and Public Policy
  • Communications
  • Ad-Hoc

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Types of Memberships

  • Individual Membership
  • Tutor Membership
    • Special discounted tutor rate
  • Small Group Membership
    • Up to 36 individuals from an organization
  • Whole Agency Membership

*Visit the PAACE website : www.paacesite.org for pricing information and to join today OR refer a colleague! Help us spread the word!!

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PAACE Membership Benefits

  • Members only networking events and professional development
  • Access to the PAACE newsletter
  • Discounted PAACE conference registration
  • Submission of ACT 48 Credits (Public School Cert)
  • Eligible to be recognized for state awards programs

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PAACE Membership Benefits - COABE

Your PAACE membership provides you a membership in COABE – Coalition on Adult Basic Education

  • Discount to the National Conference
  • Incentive awards, grants, and Scholarships (40k annually)
  • Access to more than 50 webinars annually
  • Nominate and elect future COABE leadership
  • COABE Newsletter
  • Submit manuscripts for consideration within the COABE Journal

COABE Member Benefits: https://coabe.org/membership/

COABE Resources: https://coabe.org/professional-resources/

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PAACE Membership Benefits - PANO

PAACE membership grants a 25% discount membership to PANO – Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations

PANO is a hub for shared knowledge, experience, and expertise, and a collective voice for public policies that positively impact lives in Pennsylvania

  • Best Practices
  • Ask Pano - Bylaws, Fundraising, and Compliance
  • Online and in-person trainings
  • Discounted access to essential service - i.e. accounting
  • Consulting Services

PANO Website: https://pano.org

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PAACE - Being an Active Member!

  • Build relationships and grow your community
  • Volunteer and Participate
    • Joining committees
    • Share your expertise (social media, fundraising, marketing)
    • Write for the PAACE newsletter and/or blog
    • Consider applying to become a board member
  • Learn and Share
  • Build it into something that you would love to consume

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PAACE - Open Board Positions/Committees

  • PAACE Secretary
  • Member Service
  • Communication
  • Professional Development
  • Fundraising

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PAACE Engagement -Advocacy

PAACE urges Governor-elect Shapiro and his team to make these vital investments. We are stronger together, and as a PAACE Member, you are a part of this crucial work!

  • Consult with a Lobbyist
  • Capitol Hill Day
  • Educate and Elevate

PAACE works to keep members informed:

  • PAACE White Paper
  • Adult Literacy Funding and Need Data
  • Adult and Family Education in PA Data

https://paacesite.org/advocacy

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PAACE Engagement -Advocacy

What can members do?

  • Invite legislators to the classroom and graduation
  • Invite legislators to citizenship ceremonies and fundraising events
  • Engage legislators and their staff through 1-on-1 meetings

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Any Additional Questions or Concerns?

  • What are your concerns and needs?
  • Are there additional areas PAACE should consider exploring or supporting?

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