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The Latest from VALRC

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 / Uncategorized

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

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

August 2024 / Professional Development, VALRC

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

Upcoming Events

Tue, December 3, 2024 | 12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Webinar

Career Coaching #2: Building Partnerships

Building Partnerships: Engaging community partners is vital for creating collaborative opportunities and resources that enhance program effectiveness and participant outcomes. Read More

Tue, December 3, 2024 | 3:00 PM–4:15 PM
Webinar

VALRC: Certified Guest Service Professional: A Versatile IET for English Language Learners

Learn about the Guest Service Gold®- Making Connections curriculum and its adaptability for all English language learners at an intermediate or advanced level. Engage in… Read More

Wed, December 4, 2024 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

NEDP Leadership Meeting

This semi-annual meeting allows Virginia educators involved in the National External Diploma Program (NEDP) to meet with leaders from across the state and to share… Read More

Wed, December 4, 2024 | 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
Webinar

VALRC: Disabilities and the Adult Learner Webinar Series, Session 3: Making Content Accessible

Creating accessible content can feel overwhelming at times, but it is important to remember that not everything has to be done at once. Read More

Thu, December 5, 2024 | 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
PLC

Career Pathways PLC #3

The third and final installment of the 3-part 90-minute fall Professional Learning Community (PLC) series (3rd 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

Mon, December 9, 2024 | 12:30 PM–1:30 PM