Adult Education Professional Development
Welcome to the Professional Development page for Adult Education programs, where research shows that the quality of instruction is the greatest predictor of student success. Since 2012, NCCCS has offered a robust credentialing system that equips educators with evidence-based teaching methodologies tailored to Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult Secondary Education (ASE), and English as a Second Language (ESL).
Directors Professional Development
These activities represent a series of professional development events designed to strengthen CCR Directors’ leadership, program management, and implementation of Adult Education programs.
Best Practices for Adult Education Webinars
Topic 1
August 18, 2026
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Topic 2
September 1, 2026
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Topic 3
October 6, 2026
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Topic 4
November 17, 2026
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Topic 5
December 8, 2026
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Topic 6
January 12, 2027
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Instructor Credentialing Courses
NCCCS offers five CCR instructor credentialing courses equip educators with the required qualifications and competencies to effectively deliver high-quality adult education instruction.
All courses are ten-week, online, asynchronous courses with scheduled assignments due every week. All prospective students of these credentialing courses are required to complete an application for a scholarship to participate in the course.
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship applicants must commit to spending approximately three hours per week completing the required assignments by the weekly due date. Applicants must also commit to completing the course by the course end date.
Scholarship applications may be submitted after the applicant has discussed their professional development goals with their program director. Scholarship links will be open to receive applications approximately six weeks prior to the start of each course.
Fundamentals of Teaching Adult Learners Part I
August 24, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Fundamentals of Teaching ESL Part I
September 14, 2026 - November 22, 2026
Mastering Live Online Instruction BC
September 21, 2026 - October 25, 2026
AI Boot Camp for Adult Education Professionals
October 12, 2026 - November 15, 2026
Fundamentals of Teaching ESL Part II
January 25, 2027 - April 4, 2027
ASE Mathematics Credential
February 1, 2027 - April 11, 2027
Fundamentals of Teaching Adult Learners Part II
February 15, 2027 - April 25, 2027
Mastering Live Online Instruction BC
April 19, 2027 - May 23, 2027
Regional Professional Development In-Person Events
These regional in-person professional development events provide CCR staff with collaborative, hands-on learning opportunities to strengthen instructional practices and program delivery.
Eastern Region PD Day
April 23, 2027
Fayetteville Technical CC
Mountain Region PD Day
April 30, 2027
Caldwell CC&TI
Upcoming Program Support Events
The following related events support the implementation and continuous improvement of high-quality Adult Education programs.
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IIPS Summer Conference
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July 13–15, 2026
Charlotte, North Carolina
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NCWorks Partnership Conference
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October 14–16, 2026
Greensboro, North Carolina
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NC Center for Nonprofits Conference
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October 20–21, 2026
Raleigh, North Carolina
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| Families Learning Conference |
November 8–11, 2026
San Antonio, Texas
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Families Learning Conference Website |
| WIOA Partners' Convening |
Spring 2027
Locations TBD
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| TESOL Conference |
March 15–18, 2027
Houston, Texas
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TESOL Conference Website |
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COABE Conference
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April 11–14, 2027
New Orleans, Louisiana
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COABE Conference Website |
