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We grow professional skills and capacity to improve programs and impact the lives of adult learners—webinars and virtual events, facilitated online courses, self-paced online courses, face-to-face training, and more.
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
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
Learn About SPOTLIGHT
This webinar will provide an over of the SPOTLIGHT publication, with information for teachers, tutors, and program administrators about how their learners… Read More
EdTech Strategy Session: Digital Tools for Integrated Education and Training (Sponsored by Ellii)
Join EdTech every month on the second Friday to hear practical strategies and innovative approaches to the use of educational technology and the implementation of… Read More
LINCS: Tribal Cultural Services and Support: Responsive Approach Working with Indigenous Individuals with Disabilities
Join the guest speakers, Wendy Parent-Johnson, Executive Director of the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center and Professor in the Department of Counseling and Special Education… Read More
Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Reading Vocabulary
Vocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. But how many words should… Read More