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SUMMARY:LINCS: Elevating Learning with Infographics
DESCRIPTION:In today’s information-rich world\, effective communication of complex ideas is vital. Join the LINCS Science Community and discover the power of infographics as we explore crafting engaging and easily digestible visuals to convey educational concepts and learning outcomes. Explore examples and create your own infographics with us. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-elevating-learning-with-infographics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T150000
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SUMMARY:GEDTS: Mobile GED Testing: Expand the Reach of the Exam
DESCRIPTION:Every state has regions that could use better access to GED testing. Want to increase opportunities to test but have a fixed testing center? One solution might be to set up Mobile Testing.\nTune into this session to learn all the details of how Mobile Testing works\, how to put together a Mobile site\, and how to address common questions and concerns.\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.\n\n*Please note that this is a GEDTS offering and not a VALRC offering. We are unable to assist in registration or to provide archives of the event.\n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/mobile-ged-testing-expand-the-reach-of-the-exam/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T120000
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Partnering with Programs to Improve Student Outcomes in Rural America
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested to learn more about reaching rural students? Join the Professional Development LINCS Group and guest presenter Lori Looney of Partners for Rural Impact to deepen your understanding of the unique needs of rural students. Learn about grant-funded initiatives in rural America that intersect with adult education and explore innovative opportunities for adult education services in rural areas of the United States. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-partnering-with-programs-to-improve-student-outcomes-in-rural-america/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T143000
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SUMMARY:EdTech Center @ World Education: EdTech Strategy Sessions: ChatGPT for ESOL
DESCRIPTION:During the December Strategy Session\, hear two lightning talks highlighting the practical ways adult educators are finding use for generative AI in the classroom. Yeonjai Rah has uncovered a variety of uses for ChatGPT in her ESOL class\, including strategies that help learners build AI awareness with language skills. When Shawn Chattin saw the disruption caused by generative AI in his work with international students\, he decided to focus on a more localized approach. In his new role at Literacy Pittsburgh\, he’s using GAI tools to leverage stories that draw from the local community and learners to promote language learning. Join the EdTech Center to hear their insights from 1-2:00 and don’t forget both speakers will be available in a breakout room from 2-2:30 to answer your questions and continue the conversation. You don’t want to miss this! \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/edtech-center-world-education-edtech-strategy-sessions-chatgpt-for-esol/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T160000
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SUMMARY:Literacy Minnesota: Reading Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners
DESCRIPTION: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 ideas for one-on-one\, remote and in-person instruction with tech and no-tech options. Leave feeling ready to provide your learners with meaningful and effective reading activities. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-reading-activities-for-beginning-literacy-and-beginning-english-language-learners/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T160000
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Walking the Walk\, and Talking the Talk: One State's Work to Put DEI in Action
DESCRIPTION:Diversity\, equity\, and inclusion are the topics of conversation in many organizations\, but how do you go beyond words to action? During this session\, we will be joined by Evonne Peters\, Director\, and Karen Greaves\, Instruction and PD Specialist of Massachusetts’ SABES ELA Curriculum\, and Instruction PD Center\, as they share how their organization demonstrates its commitment to diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in adult education. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-walking-the-walk-and-talking-the-talk-one-states-work-to-put-dei-in-action/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T130000
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SUMMARY:LINCS: What can ABE Math Instructors Learn from Each Other?
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this opportunity to advance adult education practices in math and numeracy by joining the LINCS community for this exciting event. We will discuss the research from a dissertation study conducted in Fall 2023\, where 38 Adult Basic Education (ABE) Math and Numeracy Instructors were interviewed about their math identity. We will share lessons learned from these interviews to include valuable insights into the experiences\, perspectives\, and challenges ABE Math and Numeracy Instructors face. This event will foster a sense of community and collaboration among math and numeracy practitioners\, allowing them to learn from each other’s experiences\, exchange ideas\, and discuss best practices for promoting a positive math identity among adult learners. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-what-can-abe-math-instructors-learn-from-each-other/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T150000
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SUMMARY:COABE: How to Utilize Paid and Free Resources to Boost Student Enrollment in your Local Program
DESCRIPTION:Do you have $1\,000 to spend on recruiting new students to your program? Do you have no money at all? Come learn both free and paid ways to boost the number of students you have in your program. Hear what the Connecticut Association for Adult and Continuing Education did as a state\, and what several local programs did with limited funding. Print\, TV\, mail\, digital marketing\, and social media will be discussed. Presented by Dr. Anthony Mangiafico and Kristin Hempel.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-how-to-utilize-paid-and-free-resources-to-boost-student-enrollment-in-your-local-program/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T163000
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CREATED:20231102T183051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T181355Z
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SUMMARY:LACES Demo Webinars
DESCRIPTION:As part of the statewide transition from SSWS to LACES by LiteracyPro for our adult education data management system\, Shannon Stangis will be providing webinars at the days and times below to preview some of the features and functionality of the new system. All are welcome to join the webinars which will be recorded and archived. We hope you can join!\n\nThe Zoom link may be used to join both sessions – there is no registration form. \n\nSave these dates:\n\nTuesday\, December 5\, 2023 at 3 pm EST \n \nTuesday\, January 9\, 2024 at 3 pm EST
URL:https://valrc.org/event/laces-demo-webinars/2024-01-09/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T163000
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CREATED:20231120T175125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T164920Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Lessons from the Field with Ed Sadler: Teaching Digital Literacy to Immigrants
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Ridge Literacy organization provides many services to its learners. One among them is delivering comprehensive digital literacy instruction\, which encompasses basic computer operation\, internet basics\, using email\, and basic Windows operating system use. Digital literacy class instruction is instructor-led and provided in person. The primary audience and participants are immigrants who desire to learn computer skills while\, in many cases\, concurrently learning English. All of the lessons are taken from our Northstar Digital Literacy partner-provided syllabus and presented and applied in every class. \nIn this webinar\, Ed Sadler will share how Blue Ridge Literacy’s digital literacy classes are structured and how they have been successful\, even when working with learners who often arrive with limited English proficiency and no past experience using computers. He will focus on the unique manner in which the digital literacy material is presented and demonstrated to help learners understand the concepts. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-lessons-from-the-field-with-ed-sadler/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144718
CREATED:20240116T203415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T212631Z
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SUMMARY:DARS WINDMILLS: Harness the Power of Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Windmills has a proven history of assisting those with and without disabilities to better understand the culture of disability in the workplace. \nWe will be rotating the following modules: \n\nFact or Fiction: Jan 25\nWhose Fault: Feb 22\nPerspectives: Mar 28\nTaking Emotions out of Emotional Disabilities: Apr 25\nProfiles (coming May 23)\nAT and Reasonable Accommodations (coming June 27)\n\nPre-registration is required. Register HERE.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/windmills-harness-the-power-of-inclusion/2024-01-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T130000
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CREATED:20240122T195800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T195800Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS Coffee Break: Learner Goal Setting
DESCRIPTION:Take a coffee break to join the LINCS Professional Development and English Language Acquisition moderators for a conversation about learner goal setting. Did you know research indicates that writing down goals increases the likelihood of achieving them? During this discussion\, we will explore frequently asked questions of adult educators\, such as: Do adult learners struggle with goal setting and how can we facilitate goal setting? Come to listen\, share your experiences and strategies\, and learn more about LINCS resources on goal setting. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-coffee-break-goal-setting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144718
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SUMMARY:LINCS: The Legacies of Systemic Inequities
DESCRIPTION:Many stereotypical narratives exist for why adult literacy learners are unsuccessful in earning a high school diploma. Those narratives seldom include the systemic roots that lead to generational poverty and generational illiteracy. Join our presenter\, Greg Deegan of Teaching Cleveland\, as he highlights the origins of stereotypical narratives. Mr. Deegan with provide practitioners with useful strategies to adjust their personal dispositions/biases toward adult literacy learners\, and ways to support adult learners with stakeholders who misunderstand them. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-the-legacies-of-systemic-inequities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T164500
DTSTAMP:20260404T144718
CREATED:20240122T201440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T201440Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Better Serving Deaf Learners in Adult Basic Education and English Language Acquisition Programs
DESCRIPTION:Join guest speakers Gemma Gabor and Tonya Stremlau from Gallaudet University’s English Language Institute and English Department in a conversation about best practices for serving Deaf learners with varying levels of literacy participating in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Acquisition (ELA) programs.  This impactful discussion will include ASL interpretation. Please bring your questions and experiences. Co-hosted by LINCS Learners with Disabilities and English Language Acquisition community groups. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-better-serving-deaf-learners-in-adult-basic-education-and-english-language-acquisition-programs/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T163000
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CREATED:20240117T185652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T185710Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Teaching Civics for Democracy and Foundational Skills with Cynthia Peters
DESCRIPTION:How can adult educators teach civics content along with foundational skills? How can civic engagement be meaningfully explored with adult learners? \nJoin facilitator Cynthia Peters as she addresses these questions. Learn about teaching the history of voting rights and how to train students to become Voting Ambassadors. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/teaching-civics-for-democracy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T154628Z
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SUMMARY:LACES Demo: Overview of the Student Record\, continued from January 9
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URL:https://valrc.org/event/laces-demo-overview-of-the-student-record-continued-from-january-9/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144718
CREATED:20240117T223133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T142107Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Lessons from the Field with Xavier Muñoz: Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Reduce Lesson Planning Time
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive webinar\, explore free AI tools (ChatGPT\, Bing Chat\, Bard\, Claude) that can help you spend less time on lesson planning and more time on learner engagement. Whether you need to write lessons from scratch or adapt textbook activities\, we’ll have fun trying out strategies for giving prompts to an AI tool. \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nidentify at least two ways that generative AI tools can help tackle challenges they face in lesson planning;\nwrite an effective prompt or iterate back and forth with a generative AI tool to create materials\, activities\, or lesson plans;\nand\, identify some limitations of generative AI tools.\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lff-with-xavier-munoz-using-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144718
CREATED:20240124T182429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T223614Z
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SUMMARY:EdTech Strategy Sessions: Integrating Digital Literacy Into the Classroom & Using Tech in Correctional Settings
DESCRIPTION:Integrating digital literacy into IET classrooms? Using tech in correctional settings? Sign us up! Susan Grochowski of Virginia’s Peninsula Regional Education Program and Mary Hayes from Workbay join the EdTech Center @WorldEducation for the next EdTech Strategy session to share their insights on these two topics. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/edtech-strategy-sessions-grochowski/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144718
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T141949Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Science of Reading Overview
DESCRIPTION:This session presents a basic overview of the science of reading and effective reading instruction\, including alphabetics\, fluency\, vocabulary\, and comprehension. During the session\, we discuss strategies for each component of reading and how to use them in the classroom. Participants will leave with resources for teaching each component. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-science-of-reading-overview/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144718
CREATED:20240204T173135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T152127Z
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SUMMARY:Career Pathways Data Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Career coaches\, adult educators\, workforce professionals\, and colleagues are invited to attend a webinar featuring the Virginia Office of Education Economics (VOEE) on February 20 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. to learn more about the data analytics\, high-demand occupation list\, and customizable dashboards available by Virginia region. Learn how to make use of these fresh data insights for your program planning and client coaching from the VOEE team! \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/career-pathways-data-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144718
CREATED:20240116T203415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T212631Z
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SUMMARY:DARS WINDMILLS: Harness the Power of Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Windmills has a proven history of assisting those with and without disabilities to better understand the culture of disability in the workplace. \nWe will be rotating the following modules: \n\nFact or Fiction: Jan 25\nWhose Fault: Feb 22\nPerspectives: Mar 28\nTaking Emotions out of Emotional Disabilities: Apr 25\nProfiles (coming May 23)\nAT and Reasonable Accommodations (coming June 27)\n\nPre-registration is required. Register HERE.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/windmills-harness-the-power-of-inclusion/2024-02-22/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144718
CREATED:20240124T135901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T135901Z
UID:10000513-1708615800-1708621200@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/valrc-multilevel-esol-classes-webinar-series-session-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144718
CREATED:20240123T213708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T213708Z
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SUMMARY:LACES Demo: Data Outputs from LACES
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URL:https://valrc.org/event/laces-demo-data-outputs-from-laces/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144718
CREATED:20240222T155846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T141331Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Helping Your Students Identify\, Develop\, and Utilize Transferrable Skills Webinar with Cynthia Peters
DESCRIPTION:Adult education students have strong transferable skills (aka\, soft skills). They just don’t know it yet! Leadership\, communication\, and critical thinking skills are being cultivated daily by hard-working adult learners. Employers value and seek these crucial competencies. In this webinar\, adult educator and The Change Agent editor Cynthia Peters shares powerful student-written stories and demonstrates classroom activities that teach basic skills in ways that enable students to identify and amplify the transferable skills essential for employability. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/transferrable-skills-with-cynthia-peters/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144718
CREATED:20240117T183702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T183702Z
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SUMMARY:NEDP for Non-NEDP Staff
DESCRIPTION:The most successful National External Diploma Program (NEDP) providers take a whole-agency approach to NEDP.  Learners benefit when instructors\, administrators\, and support staff who have NOT been trained in NEDP understand the fundamentals of the program. \nJoin us for a one-hour crash course in NEDP for non-NEDP staff. Impress your coworkers with your fluency in NEDP terminology! Demolish your agency’s NEDP silo! \n\nTuesday\, March 12th at 1:00 p.m.\nThursday\, March 14th at 4:00 p.m.\n\nRegister for either session at https://casas-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd-iorjgsGNASu2k1mcvJjZszN-OuhDwC
URL:https://valrc.org/event/nedp-for-non-nedp-staff/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144718
CREATED:20240124T140047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T140047Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Multilevel ESOL Classes Webinar Series\, Session 2
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 2 will focus on a deep dive of differentiation by the process and the product. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-multilevel-esol-classes-webinar-series-session-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144718
CREATED:20240117T183821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T183821Z
UID:10000494-1710432000-1710435600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:NEDP for Non-NEDP Staff
DESCRIPTION:The most successful National External Diploma Program (NEDP) providers take a whole-agency approach to NEDP.  Learners benefit when instructors\, administrators\, and support staff who have NOT been trained in NEDP understand the fundamentals of the program. \nJoin us for a one-hour crash course in NEDP for non-NEDP staff. Impress your coworkers with your fluency in NEDP terminology! Demolish your agency’s NEDP silo! \n\nTuesday\, March 12th at 1:00 p.m.\nThursday\, March 14th at 4:00 p.m.\n\nRegister for either session at https://casas-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd-iorjgsGNASu2k1mcvJjZszN-OuhDwC
URL:https://valrc.org/event/nedp-for-non-nedp-staff-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144718
CREATED:20240212T214500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T152747Z
UID:10000529-1711033200-1711040400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC ESOL Beginning Literacy Webinar Series: Using the Language Experience Approach to Integrate the Components of Reading
DESCRIPTION:Do you work with adult ESOL learners who are building their literacy skills? Are you looking for an engaging and asset-based approach to ESOL beginning literacy instruction that allows for the integration of all four components of reading? \nThis webinar will present strategies for utilizing the language experience approach (LEA) in the ESOL educational setting as a strategy for integrating all four components of reading–alphabetics\, vocabulary\, fluency\, and comprehension–into instruction. We will discuss LEA\, walk through the steps of implementing it\, and look at strategies for using the student-generated text for activities related to all four components of reading. 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. The resources will include options for ESOL beginning literacy curricula and supplemental materials.  \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-esol-beginning-literacy-webinar-series-using-the-language-experience-approach-to-integrate-the-components-of-reading/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144718
CREATED:20240320T125928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T125928Z
UID:10000545-1711463400-1711468800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:The Little Things You Can Do to Make a Big Impact on GED® Math Performance
DESCRIPTION:Content Session: \nThe Little Things You Can Do to Make a Big Impact on GED® Math Performance\nPresenter:  Ronald Allan Cruz\nDescription:  Sometimes the little things students ignore could mean the difference between passing or failing the GED® Mathematical Reasoning Test. This session will focus on what teachers need to pay attention to in terms of what students do during problem-solving exercises that could help significantly improve students’ performance on the test. This session will also suggest strategies to break those bad math habits and provide tips to sustain effective problem-solving practices.\n\nTopic of the Day: How can you break the cycle of those students who score between 140 and 144?\nPresenter(s): Kelly Dages (Fifth Theory)\, Ann Evers\, GED Testing Service\nDescription: Do you have a student that:\n\nGets a Green on GED Ready test but doesn’t pass the GED test?\nRepeatedly scores between a 140-144 on the GED test?\nWon’t schedule the GED test or does\, but then doesn’t show up for it?\n\nThe GED TestPrepped Coaching Program Course will teach you how to break these cycles.  \nThe program will help you identify non-academic skills where your students struggle such as\, Motivation\, Responsibility\, Confidence\, Resiliency\, etc. Learn how to\nwork with your students to build a successful test-taking mindset.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/the-little-things-you-can-do-to-make-a-big-impact-on-ged-math-performance/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144718
CREATED:20240129T151920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T151920Z
UID:10000518-1711555200-1711562400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Science of Reading Overview
DESCRIPTION:This session presents a basic overview of the science of reading and effective reading instruction\, including alphabetics\, fluency\, vocabulary\, and comprehension. During the session\, we discuss strategies for each component of reading and how to use them in the classroom. Participants will leave with resources for teaching each component. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-science-of-reading-overview-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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