Literacy Action Network 2016 Annual Meeting

30 minutes of your 168 hours

THANK YOU KARLA VIEN FOR 5 AMAZING YEARS OF SERVICE Overdue Business THANK YOU KARLA VIEN FOR 5 AMAZING YEARS OF SERVICE

New Business New Staff Welcomes Kathy Linder – Administrative Coordinator Tom Cytron-Hysom – Grant Manager

Supplemental Services Activities Over a dozen grant activities which develop and or support ABE Adult Diploma Summer Institute ABE Foundations Develop a program improvement model which incorporates WIOA priorities As soon as the Federal Government decides what that means State ABE Excellence Awards 5 Year Narratives ABE Chats

Committee Reports

ABE Foundations Evolution of New Teacher Orientation Include new teachers and new managers Summer Institute and webinars

Summer Institute Committee 11th Year 10 Meetings, once a month – via webinar / Dept. of Education We plan SI!  We have many opportunities to get involved through subcommittees:​ Program and presenters​ Hospitality​ Vendor Fair​ Poster Sessions​ Technology​ Marketing & Communications​ Social Media​ Silent Auction​ Help us make next year’s event even better!​

Professional Engagement Committee Engaged with the ABE field. A voice for ABE programming. Learn about a variety of ABE programs around the state. Recognizes all the ABE work around the state and informs peers. Monthly meetings via webinar Summer Institute Awards Banquet Recruiting new members!

Legislative Committee 2016 Session Highlights LAN Members: Watch for LAN Legislative Survey within next couple of weeks Join us today for breakout session on LAN Legislative Issues Consider joining the LAN Legislative Committee to develop/support our agenda

Volunteer Engagement Committee This years accomplishments: Monthly meetings where volunteer coordinators are able to support one another professionally, while working on a project Changed name of committee from Volunteer Issues to Volunteer Engagement to better reflect our work Creating a video, in partnership with SPNN, representing the diversity of our volunteer base

Beyond the Grant Membership in the professional field Legislation Scholarships Membership includes COABE Engage with each other Engage with the surveys Engage with our website Engage with LAN Committees Encourage others to become members of LAN

Adjournment