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The Latest from VALRC
October 2024 Professional Development Round Up
Check out VALRC’s October 2024 collection of free online training resources for adult literacy educators. In addition to self-paced learning options provided by… Read More
2024, Volume 34, No. 2, September Issue
Read this issue of PROGRESS. Download the PROGRESS September 2024 Issue PDF. Reading is a portal to opportunity, to social connection, and… Read More
September 2024 Professional Development Round Up
Check out VALRC’s September 2024 collection of free online training resources for adult literacy educators. In addition to self-paced learning options provided by… Read More
August 2024 Professional Development Round Up
Check out VALRC’s August 2024 collection of free online training resources for adult literacy educators. In addition to self-paced learning options provided by… Read More
Upcoming Events
Literacy Minnesota: Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
Media literacy education provides tools to help people develop receptive media capability to critically analyze messages, offers opportunities for learners to broaden their experience of… Read More
Literacy Minnesota: Reading Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners
Teaching and tutoring very beginning level ESL readers can be intimidating for volunteers and professional teachers alike. Attend this webinar to get practical activities and… Read More
LINCS: Taking a Multilingual Approach to English Language Acquisition Instruction and Program Design
Everyone knows being bi- or multilingual is a wonderful asset! How can adult English Language teachers create the opportunity for English learners to draw upon their… Read More
edWeb: 5 Practical Strategies Connecting Science of Reading to Science of Writing
The number one concern of almost all teachers is time. So how can we fit everything that literacy research shows to be positive for… Read More
Career Pathways PLC #2
The second installment of the 3-part 90-minute Professional Learning Community (PLC) series (2nd of 3) for ALL IET, IELCE, workplace literacy, and workforce development practitioners. This PLC will focus on targeted topics related to program design, using data to communicate needs and successes, locating and adapting instructional materials for all skill levels, and engaging employers and other partners to secure supportive services for all learners. Breakouts will focus on targeted topics for specific types of career pathways programming. Details and guest speakers will be announced on the listservs and on the Event Calendar. Read More
LINCS: An Open Discussion Coffee Break
Adult educators say they seldom have the chance to talk with their colleagues in a relaxed setting. This open discussion, facilitated by LINCS Moderators Steve… Read More