As we enter the fall season, we say hello to its vibrant colors, pumpkin and apple picking, local fairs, and the start of sweater weather. “And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.” – Oscar Wilde |
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Course Name - Select the course that you would like to register for, which is directly linked to the course information page in ProTraxx. ATDN website - visit www.atdnct.org and select register in the upper left-hand corner. QR Code - Scan the course QR CODE that you would like to register for. The QR Code is linked directly to the course information page in ProTraxx.
__________________________________________________________________________________ In order to register - you need to have a ProTraxx account. To create a NEW account, either: Visit www.atdnct.org and select the "person" in the upper right corner. Select "Log In" from the dropdown menu. This will bring you to the login page where you can register as a "New User" Once you select "Enroll" for your desired course, you will be directed to the login page where you can register as a "New User"
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Professional Development... |
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Below is a list of upcoming ATDN courses and meetings: On-Demand, Self-Paced Video Training: |
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Below is a list of upcoming Digital ATDN courses: |
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CSDE has purchased a Northstar Digital Literacy license, available to Adult Education agencies in CT, beginning October 1, 2022. Digital ATDN and ATDN will be providing support during the rollout and implementation across the agencies. Agency Account Setup: Please be sure to complete the Northstar Testing Location survey as soon as possible, which will collect the required information to set up agency accounts with a designated Northstar Admin for each site. Agencies will receive an email from Northstar once their account has been set up. The account information will be provided to Northstar and is generated from the survey information collected. Existing accounts will remain active. Any “inactive” accounts (within a 1-year timeframe) can be reactivated. Please contact Jose Adorno (jadorno@edadvance.org) should this apply to your agency so he can reach out to Northstar support.
Click HERE for more information about Northstar! Training Schedule: *Please note that the scheduled Northstar training sessions are intended for a specific audience: Training #1 and #2 - Northstar Admin, Directors, Program Facilitators, and Training #3 - Northstar Admin, Teachers |
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Do you need assistance registering for courses in ProTraxx or accessing them in Canvas? Are you looking for support in implementing a digital resource into your program or classroom? Then, schedule a TECH SUPPORT session with one of our Technical Support Specialists today! TECHNICAL SUPPORT https://calendly.com/techsupportatdn |
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Don't forget about some of the amazing Digital ATDN tools and features available to you... Digital ATDN On-Demand Videos App - An online resource that houses curated short videos that troubleshoot or show specific features in the programs you use. Create My PD - Create My PD allows Adult Education agencies and staff to submit requests for Professional Development based on their specific needs. |
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ANNOUNCING... Connecticut Adult Educators Forums - Multiple forums on Canvas that will house meeting recordings, presentations, and resources. Q: How do you access it? A: If you are registered for a meeting through ProTraxx, you already have access - or - register through ProTraxx to gain access. |
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IMPORTANT OCTOBER 2022 DATES... 03 | 1 - 3 PM | Workforce Readiness/Transition to Post-Secondary Meeting 04 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Director Data Meeting 06 | 1:30 - 3:30 PM | ESL Advisory Committee Meeting 06 | 10 AM - 12 PM | GED Registrars Training 11 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Data Admin Meeting 11 | 1 - 3 PM | IET/IELCE Grantees Meeting 13 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Regional Director's Meetings (Eastern) 13 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Regional Director's Meetings (North Central) 13 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Regional Director's Meetings (Southwest) 13 | 1 - 3 PM | Regional Director's Meetings (Northwest) 13 | 1:30 - 3:30 PM | Regional Director's Meetings (South Central) 17 | 1 - 3 PM | Family Literacy Grantees Meeting 18 | 1 - 3 PM | Disability Contact Persons Meeting 19 | 11 AM - 12:15 PM | Racial Equity Director's Meeting 20 | 1 - 3 PM | Program Facilitator's Meeting (10/20/22) 25 | 2 - 3 PM | School Counselor Meeting 27 | 1 - 3 PM | NEDP Director's Meeting |
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DIGITAL INCLUSION WEEK October 3-7, 2022 Digital Inclusion Week is an annual week of awareness, recognition, and celebration. Organizations and individuals across the country host special events and campaigns to promote digital equity in their communities. This year’s theme is “Turning Our Moment into Movement,” signaling a turning point and time of action for the digital inclusion movement, aiming to raise awareness of solutions addressing home internet access, personal devices, and local technology training and support programs. Click HERE for more information! |
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ADVANCING TO DIGITAL EQUITY IN CT October 5, 2022 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 500 Main St., Hartford Homa Naficy from Hartford Public Library and Dr. Nasreen Al Omari from East Hartford Adult Education will be featured panelists at the “Advancing to Digital Equity in CT” as a part of the Digital Inclusion Week where organizations host special events and campaigns to promote digital equity in their communities. To register, click HERE or download the flyer! |
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CONNTESOL CONFERENCE October 22, 2022 8 AM - 5 PM Sacred Heart University Fall is here! There is no better way to spend it than engaging in the best TESOL-related Professional Development! The theme for the conference is Diverse Learners, Different Modalities. Dr. Kate Menken will be the keynote speaker - “Taking up a Multilingual Stance in TESOL: Translanguaging Pedagogy and the Disruption of English-Only Policies and Practices.” Register now to receive Early Bird Pricing. To register, click HERE! |
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NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH October 2022 In recognition of the important role people with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive American workforce, the theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) 2022 will be “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation.” Observed annually in October, NDEAM celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices. Click HERE for more information! |
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Need assistance? Contact us... |
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ATDN Coordinator Amy Ferrari |
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Professional Development Specialist Astrid Robitaille |
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ESL ConsultantDalia Assem |
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