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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
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
Top 5 Reasons to Teach with SPOTLIGHT
by Hillary Major 1. Student Voices are Powerful! The voices highlighted in the links provided below are just a few of the powerful stories… 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
VALRC: Science of Reading Overview
This is a repeat webinar from Spring 2024. This session presents a basic overview of the science of reading and effective reading instruction, including alphabetics,… Read More
LINCS: Strategies to Support English Learners with Entering a Career Pathway through Integrated Education and Training
This event will provide adult education practitioners with strategies that support English learners with entering a career pathway through participation in IET. Christy Schaffner from… Read More
VALRC Online Facilitated Course, Beyond Basics: An Introduction to Multilevel ESOL Instruction
4 weeks | 16 hours Most adult ESOL classes are multi-level in some respect; therefore, teachers of adult ESOL become experienced in teaching… Read More
Career Pathways PLC #1
A 3-part 90-minute Professional Learning Community (PLC) series (1st 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: Interactive Grammar Presentations that Center Students’ Experience
ESOL teachers know that grammar instruction is an essential component of any adult ESOL class, but how can we teach grammar to support learner engagement and… Read More
LINCS: A Look Into the Future: AI in Correctional & Reentry Education
Do you have adult English learners who have limited formal schooling in your class? Do you have questions about how to effectively support these learners with… Read More