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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
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
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
Latest Resources
Upcoming Events
UDL in Practice: Reflecting on Your Applications in Your Program, Part 1
This live webinar will connect previous UDL concepts with those to come and re-engage participants on the importance of upskilling teaching and learning strategies. Participants… Read More
LINCS: Developing Hyflex Lesson Plans
Hyflex instruction provides maximum learning flexibility but challenges instructors with effective lesson planning. Join our guest presenter, Hyflex instruction expert Vi Hawes, for a free… Read More
Literacy Minnesota: Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
Research shows that explicitly teaching a set of comprehension strategies is a great way to help intermediate-level readers maximize their understanding of texts. Come learn… Read More
GEDTS Tuesdays for Teachers: Tackling Test Anxiety
Test anxiety is a huge challenge for our students, but it can be overcome. Find out how test anxiety affects the brain and leave with… Read More
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
SCAN: Intro to Trauma & Trauma-Informed Care
This training provides a foundational learning experience around the topics of trauma and trauma-informed care. We will define trauma, discuss the many types of trauma/adversity,… Read More