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June 2026 / Career Pathways, Correctional Education, Equity-Minded Practice, Integrated Education and Training, Program Management

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

June 2026 / Career Pathways, Correctional Education, Equity-Minded Practice, Integrated Education and Training, Program Management

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

April 2026 / Uncategorized

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

February 2026

SPOTLIGHT 2025

Read the fourth volume of collected writing by Virginia adult education learners. Read More

Upcoming Events

Wed, June 3, 2026 | 12:00 PM–1:15 PM
Online Open Discussion

IET Office Hour

Come discuss IET planning tools, IET maps, and all aspects of programming for IETs, IELCE, and workforce programming in adult education. Come with questions!  Read More

Tue, June 16, 2026 | 2:00 PM–3:30 PM
Webinar

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

Wed, June 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM–2:00 PM

NEDP Spring Leadership Meeting

This meeting is for Virginia’s NEDP program managers and leaders. Register here. Read More

Wed, July 15, 2026 | 1:30 PM–3:00 PM
Mon, July 20, 2026 | 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
Webinar

Bi-monthly Program Managers Meeting

Bi-monthly webinar for adult education program managers Read More