TRAIN PD @ TCALL

TCALL - Texas's Adult Education and Literacy Professional Development and Resource Center

TRAIN PD @ TCALL is a project of the Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy and Learning at Texas A&M University funded by the Texas Workforce Commission to serve as the statewide Professional Development and Resource Center for Texas Adult Education and Literacy (AEL). In that role, TRAIN PD serves as the hub for the TWC AEL Training, Resource and Innovation Network for Texas (TRAIN Tex) strategy.

TRAIN PD @ TCALL is responsible for delivering training, including training-of-trainer (TOT) events, informational resources, and other support to local programs, students, and stakeholders. PD Center staff, including PD Specialists, are responsible for deploying statewide PD activities, identifying and recruiting additional contract trainers, developing and delivering training throughout the state, including online accessibility, and assisting AEL Grantees and other providers with professional development planning and services provision.

Key services of TRAIN PD @ TCALL include:

Data-driven PD planning, services, and implementation
Routine and concentrated support to AEL Providers
Management and development of the Agency-provided LMS (Texas AEL PD Portal), including information on Contract Trainers vetted and often trained by TRAIN PD
Management and development of the Agency-provided LMS (Texas AEL PD Portal)
Event planning for statewide, regional, or local conference or business events
Research activities to evaluate PD effectiveness and for other purposes as approved by the Agency
Information resources including:
- The TCALL/TRAIN PD/AEL Website
- Toll-free AEL hotline: 800-441-READ (7323)
- Directory of Literacy Providers in Texas
- Email Discussion Lists
- Texas Adult Education and Literacy Quarterly e-publication
- Resource Library - collection of PD curricula and other materials

Those services and products/resources are available to Texas audiences including:

Employees or volunteers of AEL service providers and collaborating entities
Employees of the Agency
Members of the Texas Workforce Solutions Network, including Board staff and contractors
Employers
Developmental education providers
Windham School District education providers
Volunteers; community-based and faith-based providers
Other stakeholders as approved by the TWC

For more information, send a message to
TrainPD@tamu.edu

Call 1-800-441-READ (7323) or contact these project leadership staff with your questions.

Texas AEL PD Portal, Communications, Email Discussion List Moderation, and Ombudsperson for Problems/Suggestions regarding TRAIN PD @ TCALL:
Dr. Debra L. Hargrove, Managing Director
debrahargrove@tamu.edu

Professional Development Content:
Beth A. Ponder, Director of Professional Development
baponder@tamu.edu

PD Registration or Documentation Questions:
Yoli Oliver
yoliver@tamu.edu

Texas AEL PD Portal Management and Technical Assistance
Laura Greer, Manager of PD Logistics
lgreer@tamu.edu

Questions from Trainers about access to PD Portal and its Contract Trainer Community of Practice
Tracy Hendrix, Professional Development Center Specialist and Trainer Capacity Development (Program Manager)
tracyhendrix@tamu.edu

Professional Development Field Services to AEL Grant Recipients/Consortia:
Krista Mosher, Manager of PD Field Services
kbmosher@tamu.edu

Questions regarding Research & Evaluation
Dr. Debra L. Hargrove, Managing Director
debrahargrove@tamu.edu

See contact information for other project staff on the TCALL Staff Page.