Mission Statement: The RI Professional Development Center delivers high-quality, research-based professional development and technical assistance to Rhode Island's adult education programs and practitioners. Through its leadership and partnerships, the RIAEDPC seeks to support, enhance and promote the network of quality educational opportunities for RI's adult learners.
Vision Statement: RI Adult Education Practitioners will have the resources and support that they need to most effectively serve the adult learners in the state.
The PDCenter is a collaborative effort between the following:
Rhode Island Department of Education
The Governor's Workforce Board
Rhode Island Foundation
United Way of Rhode Island
LifespanFunding has come from the Rhode Island Foundation, United Way and the Rhode Island Department of Education (utilizing WIA Title II Leadership funds, and the Governor's Workforce Board's RI Job Development Funds).
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System Model of Professional Development for Rhode Island adult education
Building the Critical Links report of the Governor’s Adult Literacy Taskforce

