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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
CREATED:20220826T163451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T215829Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T163000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
CREATED:20230117T172440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T181106Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230130T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
CREATED:20230117T183959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T183959Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T143000
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CREATED:20230119T192925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T184131Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
CREATED:20230119T193046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T134510Z
UID:10000331-1678194000-1678199400@valrc.org
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:20260422T225323
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
CREATED:20230328T212950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T213456Z
UID:10000375-1681214400-1681218000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC Spring Math Webinar Series - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:The first session will cover the math interest survey responses\, including a discussion of the strategies and topics and math instructors want to learn about most. \nWe will also explore how The Change Agent\, an adult learner publication\, can be used for contextualized math instruction. \nThe content focus for webinars 2 and 3 will be determined through discussions and feedback from the first webinar. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/spring-math-series-session-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
CREATED:20230830T153442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T153442Z
UID:10000416-1694619000-1694622600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Reading\, Writing\, and Relevance: Teaching with Adult Learners’ Published Writing
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, find out how to access SPOTLIGHT\, Virginia’s annual publication for writing by adult learners\, and The Change Agent adult education magazine for social justice. Gain ideas for using writing by adult learners to teach reading and language skills at multiple levels\, as models to guide learners through the writing process\, to combat learners’ writing anxieties\, and to amplify student voice. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-reading-writing-and-relevance-teaching-with-adult-learners-published-writing/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
CREATED:20230912T180732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T180750Z
UID:10000443-1695049200-1695052800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:LINCS AEFLA Week Virtual Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Live Session: AEFL Week Virtual Celebration \nDescription: Join us to celebrate Adult and Family Literacy Week by sharing your student success stories and positive changes in your program from the past year. \nPresenter: Erin Vobornik\, LINCS Teaching and Learning Group Moderator; Lizelena Iglesias\, LINCS Science Group Moderator \nDate/Time: Monday\, September 18\, 2023\, 3:00 PM ET (live session) \nLINCS Community Group: Teaching and Learning \nOnline registration is required to participate in the LINCS Event for AEFL Week Virtual Celebration.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-aefla-week-virtual-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
CREATED:20230804T155958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T154217Z
UID:10000401-1695135600-1695141000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Digital Literacy for Multilingual Learners Webinar Series\, Session 1: Introduction and Integration of the Digital Access and Resilience in Texas (DART) Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Have you struggled to find free resources to teach basic computer skills to multilingual learners? Are you overwhelmed by the idea of pulling together a variety of activities from different sources into a cohesive curriculum for learners who are new to using technology? \nThis webinar is designed to demonstrate an overview\, as well as tips and techniques for using the free and adaptable DART curriculum. Using the 5E Lesson Plan from the DART curriculum\, instructors and staff will be guided through Engagement\, Exploration\, Explanation\, Elaboration\, and Evaluation of this resource. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and discuss in small groups as they consider how to integrate the curriculum into their own teaching contexts. \nThis webinar is meant for anyone teaching Digital Literacy skills at the same time as Beginning English skills. Participants will receive links to the curriculum\, ideas for integrating all or part of the curriculum into a course\, and discuss strategies for program adaptation. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand the original purpose of the DART curriculum\nNotice the 5E lesson plan as a structure for the webinar and reflect on its use to structure a lesson\nConsider adoption of the curriculum in whole or part and discuss local adaptations\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/digital-literacy-for-multilingual-learners-webinar-series-session-1-introduction-and-integration-of-the-digital-access-and-resilience-in-texas-dart-curriculum/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
CREATED:20230907T180039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T175959Z
UID:10000427-1695222000-1695227400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:EARN Training on Promoting Civic Readiness\, LINCS
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder what it means to provide instruction on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and civic participation? \nThe Enhancing Access for Refugees and New Americans project is offering a virtual training to help adult educators\, especially those teaching Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE)\, think about civics activities that promote English learners and immigrants’ civic readiness. This may include supporting eligible students as they move forward on their path to citizenship. The training will include information on the citizenship process and learning more about how adult education and citizenship instruction program providers can work together. \nThe training\, Using IELCE Activities to Promote Civic Readiness and Connections to Citizenship\, will be held on September 20th at 3-4:15pm ET/12-1:15pm PT. Register now! \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/earn-training-on-promoting-civic-readiness-lincs/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
CREATED:20230830T154542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T154542Z
UID:10000417-1695223800-1695227400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Teaching Writing: Evidence-based Practices and Strategy Instruction
DESCRIPTION:What does the research say about effective instruction that helps learners improve the quality of their writing? How can teachers can leverage strategy-based instruction to support learners in developing as writers? This webinar will review 11 evidence-based instructional practices and explore specific strategies that learners and teachers can use. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-teaching-writing-evidence-based-practices-and-strategy-instruction/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
CREATED:20230830T185244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T185244Z
UID:10000415-1695301200-1695306600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Quality Teaching Online Overview Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will cover best practices for designing coherent and effective online courses. Additionally\, we will focus on student engagement\, building community\, and applying Universal Design for Learning and accessibility standards to selecting and implementing instructional materials. Participants will learn to: \n\napply Universal Design for Learning and accessibility standards to instructional materials;\napply community building strategies in a virtual environment;\ndesign interactive and meaningful activities for online courses; and\,\nidentify best practices for designing an online course.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/quality-teaching-online-overview-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
CREATED:20230912T180544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T180544Z
UID:10000442-1695397500-1695402000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:LINCS: Introducing the LINCS Universal Design for Learning Modules
DESCRIPTION:Description: Join us to learn about the new LINCS UDL modules focused on practices and strategies for supporting adults with learning challenges. We’ll also share resources and ideas for programs to create opportunities for learners to disclose their challenges during the intake and assessment processes. Please bring your questions\, challenges\, and ideas! \nPresenter: Mike Cruse\, LINCS Learners with Disabilities Group Moderator and Amanda Bastoni\, CAST\, Inc. \nDate/Time: Tuesday\, September 22\, 2023\, 3:45 PM ET (live session) \nLINCS Community Group: Learners with Disabilities \nOnline registration is required to participate in the LINCS Event for Introducing the LINCS Universal Design for Learning Modules.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-introducing-the-lincs-universal-design-for-learning-modules/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
CREATED:20230828T152651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T145056Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Disabilities and the Adult Learner Webinar Series\, Session 1: Introduction to working with adult learners who have disabilities
DESCRIPTION:It is important to keep in mind that learning disabilities are life-long. Children with disabilities grow-up to be adults with disabilities. Although\, many adult learners go undiagnosed. Learning disabilities affect the ability to understand or use spoken or written language\, do mathematical calculations\, coordinate movements\, or direct attention. This session focuses on how adult educators can help their learners by better understanding the different characteristics of learning disabilities\, implementing universal designing for learning (UDL)\, and utilizing partnerships. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/disabilities-and-the-adult-learner-webinar-series-session-1-introduction-to-working-with-adult-learners-who-have-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
CREATED:20230805T013035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T154049Z
UID:10000406-1695915000-1695920400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Multilevel ESOL Classes Webinar Series\, Session 1
DESCRIPTION: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 one classroom and become an effective multi-level teacher? \nThis 3 part webinar series will present strategies for effective multi-level instruction and planning for ESOL classes or multi-level classrooms. We will discuss the characteristics of a multilevel class\, planning for differentiated instruction and implementing different classroom management strategies for effective instruction. Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of what multilevel classroom needs consist of\, how to prepare and plan for individual students needs\, and strategies for implementing differentiated instruction in the adult ESOL multi-level classroom. The resources will include articles\, videos and supplemental materials. \nObjectives:\n\nUnderstand the factors of a multilevel classroom and how to identify the needs of all students.\nIdentify strategies to effectively differentiate instruction in both multi level classrooms as well as leveled ESOL classes while accommodating literacy learners and more advanced students.\nDiscuss next steps for implementation\, including adaptation of materials and strategies with a specific group of learners.\n\nSession 1 will focus on an overview of the multilevel classroom & differentiation strategies. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/multilevel-esol-classes-webinar-series-session-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
CREATED:20230914T190145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T190606Z
UID:10000444-1696518000-1696523400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Lessons from the Field with Steven Reid: ESOL Basics with Preliterate Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:English language learners who come to the U.S. with no literacy in their first language have unique struggles in learning English. This webinar helps educators understand what these learners are going through and provides tips and ideas for creating lessons for students who speak no English and are not literate in any other language.  \nFacilitator Steven Reid says\, “The limited research that exists on preliterate English language learners primarily focuses on youth under the age of 15. My work recently has focused on how to support teachers and tutors working with adults with little-to-no literacy in their first language (L1). Through academic research and observation of our students and tutors’ successes and struggles\, I have compiled strategies and activities to help educators working with preliterate adults trying to learn to speak\, read\, and write in English. I will also discuss the causes of low L1 literacy and how this impacts L2 acquisition.”  \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lff-reid-preliterate-esol-basics/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
CREATED:20231005T183241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T183241Z
UID:10000445-1696867200-1696870800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:LINCS: Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month with the Job Accommodations Network (JAN)
DESCRIPTION:Join the LINCS Learners with Disabilities community to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This event will include an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and workplace accommodations. You will learn about the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) service\, and practical tips for supporting learners to use JAN resources to request and negotiate workplace accommodations. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-celebrating-national-disability-employment-awareness-month-with-the-job-accommodations-network-jan/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
CREATED:20231005T183537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T183537Z
UID:10000446-1696879800-1696887000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Literacy Minnesota: Tips and Strategies for Adult Education Math Tutors
DESCRIPTION:Join Literacy Minnesota for this interactive session and pick up some ideas that will maximize your impact as a math tutor. This webinar will be appropriate for volunteers assisting a teacher in a math classroom as well as those leading their own classes\, small groups or one-to-one sessions. Topics covered will include: \n\nLevels of Math Knowing\nProcedural vs Conceptual Understanding\nStrategies for Fostering Independent Learning\nAsking Facilitating Questions\nProductive Struggle\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-tips-and-strategies-for-adult-education-math-tutors/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
CREATED:20230828T152827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T145017Z
UID:10000412-1696942800-1696948200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Disabilities and the Adult Learner Webinar Series\, Session 2: Instructional strategies for working with adults with disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Disabilities can occur across the lifespan\, affecting academic performance\, work\, and daily living. Individuals with disabilities can have challenges with learning but can exhibit strengths in some areas. This session will provide instructional strategies for working with adults with disabilities\, with a focus on incorporating evidence-based strategies into reading instruction. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/disabilities-and-the-adult-learner-webinar-series-session-2-instructional-strategies-for-working-with-adults-with-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T225323
CREATED:20231005T205340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T205340Z
UID:10000447-1696953600-1696957200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:LINCS Coffee Talk: EL/Civics Resources about Indigenous Peoples
DESCRIPTION:Join us the LINCS Civics Education and Citizenship Group to share promising practices to foster cultural awareness through student discussions about the indigenous people in their country of origin and local Native American communities. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-coffee-talk-el-civics-resources-about-indigenous-peoples/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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