1. PHILADELPHIA ADULT LITERACY ALLIANCE MEETING Tuesday, December 2, 2014

2. How to do More with Less Advertise Word of Mouth Networking Contacts Local Businesses University Partners Volunteers

3. NETWORKING FOR GROWTH  Volunteers: Gifts of Time, Talent and Treasure  Mayor’s Commission on Literacy: Opportunities for Partnership  Philadelphia Adult Literacy Alliance: Resources to Enhance ESL Program  TESOL Programs at Area Universities: Mentoring and Compensation

4. PHILADELPHIA ADULT LITERACY ALLIANCE  Connect, network, meet interesting people  Let our your voice be heard  Tap into new resources  Stay updated on adult literacy, ESL, technology and workforce trends, standards, public policy:  Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act(WIOA)  Impact on your learners and your program

5. ADVANTAGES OF PARTICIPATION IN THE MAYOR’S COMMISSION Support  Professional Development  Informational Meetings  Adult Literacy Alliance  Access to Research and Resources Resources  Reading Companion  Tutors  Tech Tutors  Volunteers  My Place  ABE, GED  KeySpots

6. Questions to Ponder Where do we see progress happening? What are possibilities as we project forward?