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The Latest from VALRC
September Is For Adult Education!
Check out VALRC’s September training offerings along with a Fall 2026 professional development preview. Mark your calendars and prepare… Read More
August 2026: Workplace Adult Education and Literacy
What happens when adult education, workforce development, government agencies, and employers come together around a common goal? In this issue, you'll learn how four different regional programs are approaching workplace literacy and find tips for making the most of these powerful collaborations. Read More
Building Partnerships, Strengthening Communities Through Workplace Literacy
The partnership with Back 40 BBQ & Bakery is an excellent example of how Franklin County Adult & Career Education works alongside local businesses to develop a skilled workforce, strengthen our community, and create opportunities for lifelong learning. Read More
English Language Education in the Workplace: Lessons from Two Workplaces
The Shenandoah Initiative for Adult Education has partnered with two local employers, Augusta Health hospital and Virginia Panel Corporation, to pilot English language education programs for their employees. Read More
Upcoming Events
Elections 2026 in the Adult Education Classroom
Join us to discuss how to teach and prepare your learners for the general elections on November 3. This interactive webinar will focus… Read More
IET Office Hour
Join us for an hour of IET and workforce development discussion. Office hours will occur on the first Wednesday of the month from noon to 1p. Bring your questions! Read More
Literacy Minnesota: The Art of Small Group Facilitation
Small group work can be one of the most effective ways to increase student engagement and language practice, but facilitating a group isn’t always easy. Read More
VALRC: Science of Reading Instructional Practices for Alphabetics
This is part one of a 4-part series focused on instructional practices for the Science of Reading. Part one is an interactive webinar… Read More
Literacy Minnesota: Starting Strong: Supporting Beginning-Level Learners in the ELL Classroom
Working with beginning-level learners can feel both exciting and intimidating, especially for new volunteers. Students may have limited literacy skills, emerging English proficiency, interrupted formal… Read More
Tutoring PLC #1
A 3-Part 60-minute Professional Learning Community (PLC) series (1st of 3) for all tutors of adult English Language Learners: those new to tutoring, seasoned tutors,… Read More