Founded in 2003, the Association of Adult Literacy Professional Developers (AALPD) is a national professional membership association for adult literacy and adult education professionals specializing in professional development. The goals of AALPD are to:
Build a network of professional developers in the field of adult literacy/adult education to share information and resources, and communicate effective and innovative ideas and promising practices;
Provide professional development for professionals specializing in professional development based on their needs and interests;
Contribute to the voice of the field of adult literacy/education by advocating and shaping policy initiatives specific to professional development.
If you are in the field of adult education and literacy and are interested in professional development, please consider becoming a member of AALPD. Why should you become a member of AALPD?
Keep abreast of the latest professional development trends and issues affecting adult education and literacy.
Participate free in online webinars presented by national professional development experts.
Have access to an online repository of professional development resources.
Participate in an online community of practice dedicated to discussions pertaining to professional development issues in adult education and literacy.
Help build a strong voice of concerned practitioners committed to professional development in adult education and literacy.
Help shape AALPD’s strategic plan that will influence the organization’s future professional development priorities.
Becoming a member is easy. All you need to do is complete the brief form below. You will immediately begin enjoying the benefits of being an AALPD member. Questions about membership? Click here!