Adult Education Initiatives with Ellen Hogan

In this episode of Mile Higher Ed, Sarah and Caitlyn speak with Master’s program alumna Ellen Hogan 

About our guest: Ellen Hogan, M.A., is an accessibility advocate focused on organizational leadership and change. She recently joined Colorado Department of Education's (CDE) Adult Education Initiatives team, serving as the Instructional Support and Professional Learning Coordinator. The AEI team is responsible for overseeing the Adult Education Family Literacy Act (federal) and the Adult Education Literacy Act (state) grants.  

Ellen provides proactive and responsive support for institutions and organizations to enhance inclusivity and accessibility for all. Ellen has extensive experience collaborating with community leaders, staff, faculty, administrators, UX designers and other partners to dismantle barriers that prohibit access to education. Prior to her current role, Ellen has worked as a Faculty Developer at DU's Office of Teaching and Learning, an Accommodations Specialist at DU's Disability Services Program, and as a public special education teacher and case manager for students in 6th-12th grade.  

Some links to things we talk about: 

LINCS: Community, Courses, and Resources for Adult Education 

Colorado Revised Statues (CRS) 

 

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