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The Latest from VALRC
June 2026 PROGRESS: Partnerships with Corrections
This edition of Progress highlights partnerships between adult education programs and correctional institutions and reentry programs. Read about the successful win-win partnerships that are strengthening communities and creating career pathways for justice-involved individuals. Read More
A Partnership Focused on Second Chances: Northern Shenandoah Valley Adult Education & Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center
“We want them coming out better than when they came in.” That guiding principle from Superintendent Clay Corbin has shaped the long-standing partnership between Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center and Northern Shenandoah Valley Adult Education. For more than 30 years, NSVAE has provided GED® instruction and educational support to incarcerated individuals at NRADC, building a program rooted in consistency, collaboration, and the belief that education creates opportunity. Read More
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Read the latest round-up email to learn about online training events in May and June. Find out how to share your expertise… Read More
SPOTLIGHT 2025
Read the fourth volume of collected writing by Virginia adult education learners. Read More
Upcoming Events
Welcoming America: Building Stronger Communities: A Nonpartisan Voter Engagement Series
This year, National Voter Registration Day falls on September 15 — right in the middle of Welcoming Week (September 10–19). Communities already gathering to celebrate… Read More
DRC: TABE Online Best Practice Overview
As programs prepare for summer and fall enrollment, it’s a great time to revisit key best practices for administering TABE Online. Following these guidelines helps ensure accurate placement, secure testing environments, and smooth experiences for both staff and learners. Read More
Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
Teaching intermediate alphabetics (syllables, prefixes, suffixes, root words) is a great way to help students build their decoding and comprehension skills. Come learn a variety… Read More
VALRC: LACES Data Analysis Session
Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. Join here… Read More
Literacy Minnesota: Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy
You don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their digital literacy skills using… Read More
ANN: Math Instructional Routines with the Adult Numeracy Network
The Adult Numeracy Network (ANN) website has a collection of math routines for adult math and numeracy classrooms. (Visit https://adultnumeracynetwork.org/Instructional-Routines to explore the collection.) This… Read More