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  GAIL SPANGENBERG, President, National Council for Adult Learning – The Council for Advancement of Adult Literacy, NCAL’s predecessor, recognized the importance of addressing Adult Education’s professional development needs in various ways over the years , usually within other policy and research contexts but sometimes as a priority need in its own right – e.g., our work in the area of certification.  Two publications in particular come to mind: Closing the Gap: The Challenge of Certification & Credentialing in Adult Education (Chisman) and Certifying Adult Education Staff and Faculty (Smith). As demands on the Adult Education system have become more varied in recent years, it has become increasingly important, even urgent, to more squarely face and fund the professionalization … Continue reading →