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The Latest from VALRC

January 2025 / Professional Development

January 2025 Professional Development Round Up

Check out VALRC’s January 2025 collection of free online training resources for adult literacy educators. In addition to self-paced learning options provided by… Read More

November 2024 / ESOL, Instruction

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

September 2024 / Literacy, Reading

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

July 2024 / Professional Development

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

Tue, February 18, 2025 | 3:30 PM–5:30 PM
Webinar

VALRC: Advancing Alphabetics: Systematic Phonics Instruction with EBRI Tools and AI Insights

This session explores how systematic phonics instruction supports an effective reading program, using the Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI) Observation Tool for educator growth. Participants will… Read More

Tue, February 18, 2025 | 7:30 PM–9:30 PM

Literacy Minnesota: Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a… Read More

Wed, February 19, 2025 | 1:00 PM–2:00 PM

Pro-Literacy: Professional Written Communication: Strategies for Teaching Workplace Writing

In this webinar, participants will explore effective strategies for teaching workplace writing skills to adult learners. The session will cover the importance of the writing… Read More

Fri, February 21, 2025 | 2:00 PM–4:00 PM

Literacy Minnesota: Reading Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners

Teaching and tutoring very beginning level ESL readers can be intimidating for volunteers and professional teachers alike. Attend this webinar to get practical activities and… Read More

Mon, February 24, 2025 | 12:30 PM–1:30 PM
Tue, February 25, 2025 | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Webinar

VALRC: Differentiated Science of Reading Instruction for Multilingual Learners

Do you want to tackle the challenges of teaching multilevel ESOL classes? Are you looking to address the varied learning needs of individual students within… Read More