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The Latest from VALRC

January 2025 / Professional Development

January 2025 Professional Development Round Up

Check out VALRC’s January 2025 collection of free online training resources for adult literacy educators. In addition to self-paced learning options provided by… Read More

November 2024 / ESOL, Instruction

Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP) Job Opportunity for PM Adult ESL Instructors

Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP) is seeking PM adult ESOL instructors. $26.39/hour, with benefits such as paid planning time, free parking, and paid… Read More

September 2024 / Literacy, Reading

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

July 2024 / Professional Development

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

Wed, January 22, 2025 | 12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Webinar

Virtual Virginia #2: Canvas Administration

The second part of a two-part series to support Canvas administrators to navigate the Genius and Canvas systems to set up courses, enroll learners, and… Read More

Wed, January 22, 2025 | 1:00 PM–2:00 PM
PLC

NEDP PLC: Outreach

This session of the Virginia NEDP Professional Learning Community will focus on outreach and marketing. Trainers will introduce the NEDP Marketing Plan template and discuss… Read More

Mon, February 3, 2025 | 3:00 PM–4:30 PM
Webinar

Financial Literacy Across the Adult Education Spectrum

This session explores the many needs for integrating financial literacy into instruction for all learners. Our panelists work with learners across the adult education spectrum: pre-literacy English learners, English learners with higher levels of education, and ABE and ASE learners. They discuss takeaways from the Financial Literacy Institute offered through COABE, the various needs for financial literacy within their adult learner populations, and classroom applications and resources to support learners’ financial literacy goals. Read More

Wed, February 12, 2025 | 3:00 PM–4:00 PM

Webinar – Partnering with Employers for Inclusive Hiring and Retention

You’re invited to the Section 188 Webinar Series: Pt. 2 – Partnering with Employers for Inclusive Hiring and Retention. Hosted by WorkforceGPS. The webinar will… Read More

Thu, February 13, 2025 | 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
Webinar

All About Accommodations (for GED® Testing)

This session will be facilitated by Debbie Bergtholdt, Accommodations Manager at Pearson VUE. There are always updates and improvements to the accommodation request process.  Join… Read More

Mon, February 24, 2025 | 12:30 PM–1:30 PM