Bimonthly Program Managers Meeting
2025-03-17 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-05-12 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
This year’s bimonthly program managers meetings will be held on Mondays at 1:30p – 3:00p with an optional 30 minutes for discussion. Registering once will enable you to join ALL of the meetings for the 2024 – 2025 year.
Please save these dates on your calendars for the meetings:

September 16
November 18
January 13
March 17 (wear green!)
May 12

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Reflecting on Your Practice: Universal Design for Learning
2025-04-07 12:30 - 13:30
This one-hour webinar and open conversation will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss their experience with implementing what they learned from the UDL course(s) and webinars, sharing success and challenges around implementation and supporting others’ implementation, and ask about and brainstorm solutions to any questions they have based on their work.
We’ll also open up the webinar for conversation around how we want to continue as a learning community to strengthen UDL practices across the board, from intake to instruction to transitions. We look forward to seeing you all there!
REGISTER HERE.

VALRC, The Science of Reading: Utilizing Learner-Centered Strategies
2025-04-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
This webinar will present strategies to develop reading instruction through the use of learner-centered strategies.
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VALRC: LACES data analysis session
2025-04-22 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system.
Register here

VALRC: Trauma-Informed Practice Part 2: Strategies for Adult Education Instruction
2025-04-24 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual
This webinar will focus on practical classroom and instructional strategies that adult education instructors can use to implement trauma-informed practices in the classroom
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Serving Youth in Adult Education
2025-06-09 12:00 - 13:30
More details coming soon!
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Preparing for FY25 and Beyond: Data Profiles and Updates from the VDOE
2025-06-23 13:30 - 15:00
Save the Date: Preparing for FY25 and Beyond: Data Profiles and Updates from the VDOE
More details coming soon!
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Bi-monthly Program Managers Meeting
2025-09-15 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-11-17 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-26 13:30 - 15:30
Bi-monthly virtual meeting for updates, news, and discussion for all adult education program managers.
Register and join here.

ProLiteracy: Teacher Training Plus: Setting a Purpose for Reading
2025-09-23 13:00 - 14:00
Reading is more than just decoding words; it’s an active, purposeful engagement with text. This comprehensive webinar delves into the profound impact of establishing a clear reading purpose that fosters deeper comprehension and promotes meaningful interaction between the reader and the material. We’ll explore how connecting discrete reading assignments to overarching personal and academic goals significantly enhances learner motivation, persistence, and overall achievement.
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COABE: Building Stronger Pipelines: Advancing IET and Apprenticeship Programs Through Language and Employer Partnerships
2025-09-30 14:00 - 15:30
As workforce needs shift and career pathways evolve, integrated education and training (IET) and apprenticeship models offer powerful tools for helping adult learners access high-demand jobs. But how do programs move from planning to full-scale implementation and ensure these pathways are equitable and accessible for English learners?
In this webinar, we will explore how adult education programs are building and expanding IET and apprenticeship pipelines through cross-sector collaboration, employer partnerships, and digital tools that support language and literacy instruction. Speakers will share real-world examples, highlight common roadblocks, and offer actionable strategies to increase access, improve learner outcomes, and meet workforce demand. The needs of special populations, including internationally trained professionals will be explored.
Whether you’re designing a new IET program or looking to take an existing model to the next level, this webinar will provide practical insights and replicable strategies for building programs that work for both learners and employers.
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COABE: Embracing AI for Reading Instruction
2025-10-09 14:00 - 15:30
Busy teachers often need more time to plan lessons and find materials for teaching reading skills to students. Embracing AI can be a game changer for planning lessons and gathering materials to deliver instruction in each of the four components of reading. Participants will learn about free AI tools for teaching phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Save time and tailor instruction to meet your students’ needs with tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and more.
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TABE and TABE CLAS-E – Using the Reports and Resources to Support Gains!
2025-10-14 12:00 - 13:30
Join Data Recognition Corporation for a webinar as we discuss TABE and TABE CLAS-E.
During the webinar we will review:

Integrating the *NEW* Instructional Strategies to Support ELL Measurable Gains
DRC INSIGHT: How to Access the Individual Profile Reports
Data Points Available for TABE and CLAS-E, and Interpreting Scores
Using the Blueprints to Prepare for Post-Testing
Best Practices for Post-Testing
Questions and Answers

Register in advance here.

DARS: Champions of Disability Employment
2025-10-15 11:00 - 12:30
Celebrate the businesses, partners, and DARS customers who have shown great passion, commitment, resilience, and courage in creating employment opportunities for individuals. Learn about resources, strategies, and hear the inspiring stories of people who have overcome multiple barriers to become self-sufficient.
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COABE: AI in Adult Education: Preparing Learners and Helping Educators for Today and Tomorrow
2025-10-17 14:00 - 15:30
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education, work, and the skills needed for success. For adult education, AI offers tools to personalize learning, support digital literacy, and create stronger pathways to employment. This webinar will highlight strategies for integrating AI into programs, with examples of readily available tools that teachers and students can use immediately to enhance instruction and engagement. Participants will learn how AI can expand opportunities, improve outcomes, and prepare learners for the future.
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ProLiteracy: Teacher Training Plus: Research, Verify, Evaluate: Teaching 21st Century Information Skills
2025-10-21 13:00 - 14:00
Help learners build the essential research and evaluation skills needed for today’s information-rich workplaces. In this webinar, participants will explore how to teach digital research strategies and information evaluation. Learn how to help students navigate online resources, use fact-checking tools, and interpret the credibility of digital content. Explore how AI tools can assist students in conducting research, from generating search questions to organizing and interpreting the information they find. You will leave with practical strategies and classroom-ready ideas to integrate research skills into HSE, ESL, and other adult education settings.
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Tuesdays for Teachers: Corrections - Getting Students Ready for Re-entry
2025-10-28 15:30 - 17:00
When you think of Re-entry services, what comes to mind? Housing, employment assistance, transportation, counseling? Re-entry programs provide all of those services and more. However, adult educators can play a role in preparing students for re-entry through academic instruction that is contextualized to show students how the skills they learn while preparing for the GED test transfer into their lives after incarceration.
This session is designed to help instructors in corrections programs contextualize their instruction to show the value of learning concepts and skills for the GED test as well as for life beyond incarceration. Students in corrections have many resources available to them through re-entry services. However, if the student has limited skills in math, reading, or writing, how those students can take full advantage of those services may be limited.
Think in terms of a student using re-entry services to find employment. Employers today expect that new hires will have at least a basic level of writing skills. In fact, almost 75% of employers rank written communication skills third behind leadership and working as part of a team. In this session, teachers will learn how to use “information hooks” to show students how what they are learning to pass the GED test can be used in various occupations from fast food to transportation to sales and service.
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Navigating CASAS New Test Series - Virginia ESL and ABE Programs
2025-11-06 14:00 - 15:30
In this training, we will introduce participants to CASAS’ new Reading STEPS, Listening STEPS, Reading GOALS 2 and Math GOALS 2 assessment series. We will look at sample test items and test blueprints and explore their alignment to the College and Career Readiness and English Language Proficiency Standards. We will hi-light the most popular TOPSpro Enterprise instructional reports and discuss ways in which they can be used to help inform instruction.
Registration required: https://casas-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/e3JU-KsmQsSeZi4goSO1PA

EdTech Strategy Session
2025-11-14 13:00 - 14:30
Monthly sessions highlighting innovations in edtech and digital learning

On the second Friday of each month, the EdTech Strategy Sessions bring you two ⚡lightning talks that highlight practical strategies and innovative approaches to leveraging technology in adult education. After the talks, you are welcome to join a small-group discussion with one of the speakers to exchange ideas, adapt strategies to your context, and plan your next steps.
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CASAS Office Hours
2025-11-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-05 14:00 - 15:00
Maximize the many features and resources available in CASAS. Join us and bring your questions and get one-on-one support, help, suggestions and just plain old encouragement in using CASAS. Attending participants will drive the session with their questions and needs.
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EdTech Strategy Session
2025-12-12 01:00 - 14:30
Monthly sessions highlighting innovations in edtech and digital learning

On the second Friday of each month, the EdTech Strategy Sessions bring you two ⚡lightning talks that highlight practical strategies and innovative approaches to leveraging technology in adult education. After the talks, you are welcome to join a small-group discussion with one of the speakers to exchange ideas, adapt strategies to your context, and plan your next steps.
Register here.
December’s strategy session, sponsored by @Essential Education, will focus on innovative strategies for accelerating HSE credentialing.

Lightning talk #1 – A Flexible Approach to Practice
This lightning talk will highlight how to provide learners with flexible materials and ample practice. Hear about how to foster self-directed learning and structured autonomy to personalize learning experiences.
Lightning talk #2 – Engaging Youth
The second speaker will share strategies for engaging younger adult learners (ages 16-18) in short-term programs, including increased engagement, mixed prescription for varied levels and skills, and the practical integration of Career and Technical Education (CTE).

Grant Writing Tips and Tricks Workshop
2026-01-26 12:00 - 13:00
Grant Writing Tips and Tricks Workshop
Learn the Basics and How to Stand Out
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If you are interested in learning the key components of a successful grant application, how to plan your timeline, and what makes proposals stand out, this workshop is for you.
We’ll break down what makes a strong proposal, how to align with funder priorities, and the common pitfalls to avoid. You’ll walk away with practical strategies, insider tips, and real-world examples from an experienced grant writer at Virginia Works.
Whether you’re new to grant writing or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will help you write with clarity and confidence.
Strengthen your next grant application.

CASAS Assessment Updates and Using Instructional Reports
2026-01-28 14:00 - 15:00
In this training, we provide CASAS updates, review the new test series and their alignment to the College and Career Readiness and English Language Proficiency Standards. We will review the most popular TOPSpro Enterprise instructional reports and discuss ways in which they can be used to help inform instruction.
Register here.

VALRC - Citizenship: Changes and Challenges Webinar
2026-01-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Join this informational webinar to learn about the recent changes to the civics test of the USCIS Naturalization Interview. These changes apply to all applicants who have submitted their naturalization application after October 18, 2025. Catherine McCall, Citizenship Coordinator of Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle (LVCA), will facilitate this webinar.
Catherine McCall serves as the lead designer for all citizenship materials at LVCA. She brings a decade of experience in Social Studies teacher education to this work, along with nearly as many years designing materials and teaching citizenship classes to adult learners, in both Charlottesville and the Washington DC area.
Register here

IET 101: The Basics, Register by January 31 to receive the pre-work materials
2026-02-04 13:30 - 14:30
Register here for IET 101: The Basics by January 31 to receive pre-work materials.
This session runs from 1:30p – 2:30p on Wednesday, February 4.

VALRC: LACES Data Analysis Session
2026-02-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system.
Join here
