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SUMMARY:Teaching Skills That Matter Maker Space Info Session
DESCRIPTION:This webinar introduces upcoming opportunities to be part of the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) EdTech Maker Space initiative.  \nStarting in June 2022\, the EdTech Center at World Education will be running a series of seven EdTech Maker Space projects. The goal of the projects is to offer service learning experiences for adult education teachers who want to collaborate to create digital open education resources. Each 6-week online project offers professional development on digital resource curation or creation and evaluation. \nThese projects will focus on the Teaching the Skills that Matter topic areas – Digital Literacy\, Financial Literacy\, Health Literacy\, Workforce Preparation\, and Civics Education. \nOver the course of the year\, the projects will evolve from 1) curating quality resources to 2) generating activities that incorporate skills such as problem solving and critical thinking to 3) building reusable TSTM-aligned lessons using SkillBlox. Best of all\, the resources generated will be added to the all-new SkillBlox to make it easier for teachers to find\, organize\, and share resources that support TSTM instruction.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/teaching-skills-that-matter-maker-space-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T150000
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Data Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Data Office Hours is an hour long\, ongoing monthly meeting for anyone involved in adult ed data collection and reporting. This session provides support for policy and practice related to NRS data collection.\n1st Tuesday of Each month from 2:00–3:00 p.m.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/data-office-hours-may-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20211130T162647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T131804Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Data Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Data Office Hours is an hour long\, ongoing monthly meeting for anyone involved in adult ed data collection and reporting. This session provides support for policy and practice related to NRS data collection.\n1st Tuesday of Each month from 2:00–3:00 p.m.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/data-office-hours-june-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220705T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20220420T160009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T121958Z
UID:10000156-1657029600-1657033200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Data Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Data Office Hours is an hour long\, ongoing monthly meeting for anyone involved in adult ed data collection and reporting. This session provides support for policy and practice related to NRS data collection.\n1st Tuesday of Each month from 2:00–3:00 p.m. \n  \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-data-office-hours/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20220614T131127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220725T115538Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Data Office Hours (#2 for July)
DESCRIPTION:Data Office Hours is an hour long\, ongoing monthly meeting for anyone involved in adult ed data collection and reporting. This session provides support for policy and practice related to NRS data collection.\n1st Tuesday of Each month from 2:00–3:00 p.m. \n  \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-data-office-hours-2-for-july/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20220614T131428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T134941Z
UID:10000247-1658844000-1658847600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Data Office Hours (#3 for July)
DESCRIPTION:Data Office Hours is an hour long\, ongoing monthly meeting for anyone involved in adult ed data collection and reporting. This session provides support for policy and practice related to NRS data collection.\n1st Tuesday of Each month from 2:00–3:00 p.m. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-data-office-hours-3-for-july/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20220420T160013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220817T183441Z
UID:10000157-1660053600-1660057200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Data Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Data Office Hours is an hour long\, ongoing monthly meeting for anyone involved in adult ed data collection and reporting. This session provides support for policy and practice related to NRS data collection.\n1st Tuesday of Each month from 2:00–3:00 p.m. \n  \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-data-office-hours-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20220901T130121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T130121Z
UID:10000285-1662040800-1662044400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Data Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Data Office Hours is an hour long\, ongoing monthly meeting for anyone involved in adult ed data collection and reporting. This session provides support for policy and practice related to NRS data collection.\n1st Tuesday of Each month from 2:00–3:00 p.m.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-data-office-hours-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20220420T163027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T125641Z
UID:10000158-1662472800-1662476400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Data Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Data Office Hours is an hour long\, ongoing monthly meeting for anyone involved in adult ed data collection and reporting. This session provides support for policy and practice related to NRS data collection.\n1st Tuesday of Each month from 2:00–3:00 p.m. \nRegistration Link
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-data-office-hours-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20220826T161938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T163700Z
UID:10000265-1663083000-1663088400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Teaching Writing: Beyond the Blank Page or Screen
DESCRIPTION:This webinar reviews foundational\, evidence-based practices for writing instruction and focuses on practical strategies that encourage learners to produce more writing.  Register here or using the link below. \nThe Teaching Writing series is targeted at ABE/ASE English language arts instructors\, but anyone who teaches writing is welcome to participate.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/teaching-writing-webinar-sept22/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20220819T144218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T214630Z
UID:10000202-1664292600-1664298000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC Beginning Literacy Webinar: The Language Experience Approach
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will present strategies for utilizing the language experience approach (LEA) in the ESOL beginning literacy or multilevel classroom as well as during one-on-one tutoring sessions. We will discuss LEA and walk through the steps of implementing it in different ESOL instructional settings. Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of the language experience approach\, how it benefits ESOL beginning literacy instruction\, and strategies for implementing this strategy in the adult ESOL classroom. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/esol-beginning-literacy-webinar-the-language-experience-approach/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20220920T140045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T184507Z
UID:10000290-1665507600-1665511200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:ILA: Using Dungeons & Dragons to Scaffold Writing Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Third in a series sponsored by the International Literacy Association and Wizards of the West Coast\, this webinar explores how role-playing gaming can build students’ writing and language skills. Teachers will “not only learn how D&D can be a powerful motivator for student writing but also leave with practical ideas for incorporating the fantasy world into your scaffolded writing instruction.”
URL:https://valrc.org/event/ila-using-dungeons-dragons-to-scaffold-writing-instruction/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20220420T180003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T184621Z
UID:10000159-1666101600-1666101600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Data Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Data Office Hours is an hour long\, ongoing monthly meeting for anyone involved in adult ed data collection and reporting. This session provides support for policy and practice related to NRS data collection. \n  \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-data-office-hours-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20220826T162902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T184718Z
UID:10000266-1666107000-1666112400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Teaching Writing: Strategies for Organizing & More
DESCRIPTION:This webinar explores how teachers can leverage strategy-based instruction to support learners in organizing their writing and developing their skills as writers. \nThe Teaching Writing series is targeted at ABE/ASE English language arts instructors\, but anyone who teaches writing is welcome to participate.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-teaching-writing-strategies-for-organizing-more/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20220819T145027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T163453Z
UID:10000263-1666278000-1666283400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Cultural Competence in Adult Education Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will be an introduction to and overview of cultural competence in the adult education classroom. The goals of the webinar are to provide a framework for cultural competence that can impact the adult education classroom\, discuss strategies for developing and self-assessing cultural competence\, and present strategies for incorporating cultural competence into adult education classrooms and instruction. \nAt VALRC we acknowledge that this work is continuous and on-going. Our goal is to start this conversation with the field at this webinar and to continue it through other types of professional development and support. Adult educators who join this webinar will receive information and resources on cultural competence development. Additionally\, participants will have the opportunity to discuss strategies and practices for developing and integrating cultural competence into the classroom. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-cultural-competence-in-adult-education-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20220915T155146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T214721Z
UID:10000289-1668007800-1668013200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC Beginning Literacy Webinar Series: Contextualized Phonics Instruction
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will present strategies for contextualizing phonics instruction in the ESOL beginning literacy or multilevel classroom as well as during one-on-one tutoring sessions. We will discuss strategies for contextualizing phonics instruction and walk through the steps of implementing this strategy in different ESOL instructional settings. Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of this approach\, how it benefits ESOL beginning literacy instruction\, and strategies for implementing this approach in the adult ESOL classroom.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-esol-beginning-literacy-webinar-series-the-whole-part-whole-approach/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20220826T163451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T215829Z
UID:10000267-1668526200-1668531600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Writing: Argument
DESCRIPTION:This webinar explores how teachers can support learners in developing and writing arguments\, including the GED® Reasoning through Language Arts essay. \nThe Teaching Writing series is targeted at ABE/ASE English language arts instructors\, but anyone who teaches writing is welcome to participate.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/teaching-writing-argument/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20221031T200258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T200258Z
UID:10000303-1669734000-1669739400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Enhancing Access for Refugees and New Americans - Applying EARN to Virginia Adult Education
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this webinar is to disseminate strategies from the national webinar series on enhancing access for refugees and new Americans to the adult education programs in Virginia. During this presentation\, participates will be able to learn about the EARN project and how those strategies can be applied to adult education services in the state of Virginia. \nOCTAE’s EARN Project: \n\nRecognizes synergy between Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) programming and immigrant integration efforts\nEmphasizes the role that AEFLA-funded practitioners can play to increase the quality of services\nPresents an opportunity to improve the quality of linguistic\, civic\, and economic integration services provided to diverse adult English learners (ELs)\n\nWebinar Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the goal and scope of the EARN project\nIdentify the role of IELCE in immigrant integration\nIdentify strategies for supporting the integration of immigrant learners through partnerships\nArticulate the role of IELCE in career pathways\nIdentify strategies for engaging and supporting international trained professionals and beginning ESOL learners in IELCE programming\n\nRegister Here 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-enhancing-access-for-refugees-and-new-americans-applying-earn-to-virginia-adult-education/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20220420T180025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T202352Z
UID:10000160-1670335200-1670338800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Data Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Data Office Hours is an hour long\, ongoing monthly meeting for anyone involved in adult ed data collection and reporting. This session provides support for policy and practice related to NRS data collection.\n1st Tuesday of Each month from 2:00–3:00 p.m. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-data-office-hours-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20220901T125753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T125924Z
UID:10000282-1673359200-1673362800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Data Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Data Office Hours is an hour long\, ongoing monthly meeting for anyone involved in adult ed data collection and reporting. This session provides support for policy and practice related to NRS data collection.\n1st Tuesday of Each month from 2:00–3:00 p.m.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-data-office-hours-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20230117T172440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T181106Z
UID:10000320-1674572400-1674576000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:LINCS/VALRC: Trauma-Informed Care and Social Emotional Learning for Adult ESOL Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Trauma-Informed Care and Social Emotional Learning can have a positive impact on persistence and language development for adult English learners. Join Kate Rolander and Hali Massey from the Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center for ideas on how to effectively integrate research-based practices into adult instruction for adult English learners. Participants will leave with numerous practical classroom activities and materials. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-valrc-trauma-informed-care-and-social-emotional-learning-for-adult-esol-instruction/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230130T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20230117T171012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T191643Z
UID:10000314-1675083600-1675089000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Using Interactive Data Maps
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to use the PIAAC and Barbara Bush Foundation interactive data maps to help identify the scope of need in your area. You will also learn how the information in these maps can help when writing grant applications\, talking to business and workforce partners\, or when planning outreach. Both maps use results from the PIAAC Survey of Adult Skills. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-using-interactive-data-maps/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20230117T183959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T183959Z
UID:10000329-1676561400-1676566800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Cultural Competence in Adult Education Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will be an introduction to and overview of cultural competence in the adult education classroom. The goals of the webinar are to provide a framework for cultural competence that can impact the adult education classroom\, discuss strategies for developing and self-assessing cultural competence\, and present strategies for incorporating cultural competence into adult education classrooms and instruction. \nAt VALRC we acknowledge that this work is continuous and on-going. Our goal is to start this conversation with the field at this webinar and to continue it through other types of professional development and support. Adult educators who join this webinar will receive information and resources on cultural competence development. Additionally\, participants will have the opportunity to discuss strategies and practices for developing and integrating cultural competence into the classroom. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-cultural-competence-in-adult-education-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20230119T192925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T184131Z
UID:10000330-1676984400-1676989800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Key Shifts Series - Teaching with Complex Texts
DESCRIPTION:Teaching with the CCRS Key Shifts is a series of workshops designed to provide evidence-based strategies for working with complexity\, evidence\, and knowledge. Each workshop focuses on a different English language arts/literacy key shift and encourages an interactive learning experience. Participants will engage in several activities they can take back to the classroom to help their learners interact with texts in a more meaningful way. The workshops are appropriate for anyone teaching reading\, writing\, or language skills\, and last 90 minutes.  \nDates: \n\nTeaching with Complex Texts: A Workshop – Tuesday\, February 21\, 2023\, 1-2:30pm\nTeaching Learners to Use Evidence: A Workshop – Tuesday\, March 7\, 2023\, 1-2:30pm\nTeaching to Build Knowledge: A Workshop – Tuesday\, March 21\, 2023\, 1-2:30pm\n\nRegister here. In the registration form you will indicate which workshop(s) you would like to attend. The same zoom link will be used for each workshop.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-key-shifts-series-teaching-with-complex-texts/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20230130T151009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T134356Z
UID:10000333-1677675600-1677679200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: The Change Agent for ABE & HSE Instruction
DESCRIPTION:The Change Agent is a magazine for adult educators and learners that features relevant\, engaging articles — most of them written by adult learners. In this webinar\, Cynthia Peters\, longtime educator and editor of The Change Agent\, will introduce Virginia instructors to this standards-aligned resource and how it can be used to teach reading\, writing\, and even math. She will demonstrate how Virginia teachers can make use of their free access to The Change Agent and include practical\, time-saving teaching ideas and tips. \nThe Change Agent features writings by adult learners and aims to inspire adult educators and learners to make civic participation and social justice part of their teaching and learning. Each issue explores a different topic through student writing\, news articles\, opinion pieces\, classroom activities\, poems\, graphics\, and cartoons. The Change Agent website includes many additional resources\, including audio versions of articles\, leveled texts\, links between specific Change Agent articles and the College and Career Readiness Standards\, and extra resources for each issue. \nThis webinar focuses on adult basic education (ABE) and adult secondary education (ASE)/high school equivalency (HSE) instruction\, but all Virginia adult educators are welcome to attend. A session focused on using The Change Agent with English language learners will be offered on March 2\, 2023. If you have questions about accessing The Change Agent (for free) as a Virginia adult educator\, please contact Hillary Major\, hmajor@vcu.edu\, at VALRC. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/change-agent-abe-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20230130T152657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T134448Z
UID:10000334-1677771000-1677774600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: The Change Agent for English Language Instruction
DESCRIPTION:The Change Agent is a magazine for adult educators and learners that features relevant\, engaging articles — most of them written by adult learners. In this webinar\, Cynthia Peters\, longtime educator and editor of The Change Agent\, will introduce Virginia instructors to this standards-aligned resource and how it can be used to teach English language learners. She will demonstrate how Virginia teachers can make use of their free access to The Change Agent and include practical\, time-saving teaching ideas and tips. \nThe Change Agent features writings by adult learners and aims to inspire adult educators and learners to make civic participation and social justice part of their teaching and learning. Each issue explores a different topic through student writing\, news articles\, opinion pieces\, classroom activities\, poems\, graphics\, and cartoons. The Change Agent website includes many additional resources\, including audio versions of articles\, leveled texts\, links between specific Change Agent articles and the College and Career Readiness Standards\, and extra resources for each issue. \nThis webinar focuses on English language acquisition and civics instruction\, but all Virginia adult educators are welcome to attend. A session focused on using The Change Agent with ABE and HSE learners will be offered on March 1\, 2023. If you have questions about accessing The Change Agent (for free) as a Virginia adult educator\, please contact Hillary Major\, hmajor@vcu.edu\, at VALRC. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/change-agent-for-ells-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Key Shifts Series - Teaching Learners to Use Evidence
DESCRIPTION:Teaching with the CCRS Key Shifts is a series of workshops designed to provide evidence-based strategies for working with complexity\, evidence\, and knowledge. Each workshop focuses on a different English language arts/literacy key shift and encourages an interactive learning experience. Participants will engage in several activities they can take back to the classroom to help their learners interact with texts in a more meaningful way. The workshops are appropriate for anyone teaching reading\, writing\, or language skills\, and last 90 minutes.  \nDates: \n\nTeaching with Complex Texts: A Workshop – Tuesday\, February 21\, 2023\, 1-2:30pm\nTeaching Learners to Use Evidence: A Workshop – Tuesday\, March 7\, 2023\, 1-2:30pm\nTeaching to Build Knowledge: A Workshop – Tuesday\, March 21\, 2023\, 1-2:30pm\n\n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-key-shifts-series-teaching-learners-to-use-evidence/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20230119T193148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T134539Z
UID:10000332-1679403600-1679409000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Key Shifts Series - Teaching to Build Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:Teaching with the CCRS Key Shifts is a series of workshops designed to provide evidence-based strategies for working with complexity\, evidence\, and knowledge. Each workshop focuses on a different English language arts/literacy key shift and encourages an interactive learning experience. Participants will engage in several activities they can take back to the classroom to help their learners interact with texts in a more meaningful way. The workshops are appropriate for anyone teaching reading\, writing\, or language skills\, and last 90 minutes.  \nDates: \n\nTeaching with Complex Texts: A Workshop – Tuesday\, February 21\, 2023\, 1-2:30pm\nTeaching Learners to Use Evidence: A Workshop – Tuesday\, March 7\, 2023\, 1-2:30pm\nTeaching to Build Knowledge: A Workshop – Tuesday\, March 21\, 2023\, 1-2:30pm
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-key-shifts-series-teaching-to-build-knowledge/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20230322T200948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T200948Z
UID:10000372-1680017400-1680022800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:GEDTS Tuesday for Teachers: Have You Talked about “Zero” Lately?
DESCRIPTION:GED Testing Services offers the Tuesdays for Teachers series as a free professional development offering. Here’s their description of the upcoming March session: We often “talk about nothing\, or zero” in day-to-day conversations. A conversation about the “zero” in RLA is certainly “nothing” and has become a serious concern for many educators and their students. We hear the concerns and need to address “the elephant in the room:” the zero in the scoring rubric. In this session\, we will answer your questions about “why a zero?” and provide a deeper understanding of the zero. Join us to help students improve their writing skills on the Extended Response and real-world writing. Register today!
URL:https://valrc.org/event/gedts-tuesday-for-teachers-have-you-talked-about-zero-lately/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T020842
CREATED:20230227T164957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T164957Z
UID:10000343-1680102000-1680107400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Contextualized Phonics Instruction
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will present strategies for contextualizing phonics instruction in the ESOL beginning literacy or multilevel classroom as well as during one-on-one tutoring sessions. We will discuss strategies for contextualizing phonics instruction and walk through the steps of implementing this strategy in different ESOL instructional settings. Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of this approach\, how it benefits ESOL beginning literacy instruction\, and strategies for implementing this approach in the adult ESOL classroom. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-contextualized-phonics-instruction/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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