IPDAE - Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators

May 2026 - Scheduled Events

Below are 5 scheduled events for the month of May.
Print MAY Calendar (PDF)

DATE	DESCRIPTION
13 May	Webinar - From Practice to Diploma: Building an Effective GED® Voucher and Testing Framework Wednesday, May 13, 2026	Webinar - From Practice to Diploma: Building an Effective GED® Voucher and Testing Framework Event Details: This webinar will showcase a structured, data-driven system for managing GED® practice and final exam vouchers that balances student success with responsible fiscal stewardship. This session highlights how data-informed eligibility guidelines, coordinated staff follow-up, and instructional alignment can strengthen readiness, reduce test anxiety, ensure consistency, and support successful GED® completion. Learning Objectives: Identify key components of an effective, data-driven GED® voucher system. Apply data-informed decision-making to determine student readiness for GED® practice test and final exams. Implement tracking tools to monitor student progress and testing outcomes. Use tracking and follow-up practices to support students through the testing process. Date: May 13, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET) Note: Please use your IPDAE Portal Account Email Address when registering so it is reflected in your Activity History. Register Here
13 May	Workshop - FCS IET Program Showcase and Learning Exchange Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Event Registration is CLOSED.	Workshop - FCS IET Program Showcase and Learning Exchange Event Details: This customized workshop for Adult Education programs within the Florida College System (FCS) provides participants with the opportunity to observe and learn from an established Integrated Education and Training (IET) program in action. Participants will explore key components of successful IET implementation, including program design, partnership development, funding considerations, and instructional coordination. Through presentations, interactive activities, and discussions with program leaders, instructors, and students, attendees will gain practical insights and strategies to strengthen or expand IET programs within their own institutions. Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (8:30am - 2:30pm ET) Location: Indian River State College 500 NW California Blvd Port St Lucie, FL 34986 Pruitt Campus STEM Auditorium Agenda: View Event Agenda Event Registration is CLOSED.
15 May	Workshop - IET Site Visit and Learning Walks (Broward) - Patient Care Assistant, Hemodialysis Friday, May 15, 2026 Event Registration is CLOSED.	Workshop - IET Site Visit and Learning Walks (Broward) - Patient Care Assistant, Hemodialysis Event Details: The IET Site Visit and Learning Walks provide a valuable opportunity to gain fresh insights by observing effective practices in action. These visits are designed to: Offer a firsthand look at how IET programs operate to support student progression into and beyond the program. Highlight the support services that empower students to achieve their learning objectives. Share updates from the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) to ensure alignment with state initiatives and goals. Discover strategies to enhance your own programs by exploring proven approaches from established IET implementations. Date: Friday, May 15, 2026 (8:30am - 2:00pm ET) Location: Atlantic Technical College 4700 Coconut Creek Parkway Coconut Creek, FL 33067 Building 11, Room 216 Agenda: View Event Agenda Event Registration is CLOSED.
20 May	Webinar - Expanding Horizons Beyond the Wall: Implementing IET in Local Jails Wednesday, May 20, 2026	Webinar - Expanding Horizons Beyond the Wall: Implementing IET in Local Jails Event Details: This session will examine current IET programs being offered in local jails across the state of Tennessee. Using these examples as a case study, we will share successes, challenges, and insight into effectively implementing IET programs in local jail facilities. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will know how to determine what makes a good jail partner, what potential barriers/growth areas to expect and how to prepare for them, how to engage key stakeholders, how to keep both partners and learners engaged, how to write jail-specific SSLOs and what elements make for a quality jail IET. Date: May 20, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET) Note: Please use your IPDAE Portal Account Email Address when registering so it is reflected in your Activity History. Register Here
21 May	Workshop - From Reading to Reasoning: Strengthening Adult Literacy Through Evidence-Based Instruction (Virtual Workshop) Thursday, May 21, 2026 Please Register for this event.	Workshop - From Reading to Reasoning: Strengthening Adult Literacy Through Evidence-Based Instruction (Virtual Workshop) Event Details: This interactive virtual workshop equips adult education instructors with practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen reading instruction. Participants will explore the Essential Pillars of Reading and examine instructional practices that support adult learners in developing stronger literacy skills. The session will focus on strategies to reduce learner guessing, strengthen comprehension and apply reading skills within meaningful contexts. Participants will leave with classroom-ready strategies and lesson ideas they can use immediately. Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM (ET) Location: Virtual Online (You will receive the connection details 1 day before the event start date.)

We strive to provide a complete listing of trainings, meetings, webinars, and pertinent events in the field. Event dates are subject to change.