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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T010000
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SUMMARY:EdTech Strategy Session
DESCRIPTION:Monthly sessions highlighting innovations in edtech and digital learning\n\n\n\nOn 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. \nRegister here. \nDecember’s strategy session\, sponsored by @Essential Education\, will focus on innovative strategies for accelerating HSE credentialing. \n\nLightning talk #1 – A Flexible Approach to Practice \nThis 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. \n  Lightning talk #2 – Engaging Youth \nThe 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).
URL:https://valrc.org/event/edtech-strategy-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T130000
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SUMMARY:Grant Writing Tips and Tricks Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Grant Writing Tips and Tricks Workshop\nLearn the Basics and How to Stand Out\nRegister here. \nIf 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. \nWe’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. \nWhether you’re new to grant writing or looking to sharpen your skills\, this session will help you write with clarity and confidence. \nStrengthen your next grant application.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/grant-writing-tips-and-tricks-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T153000
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CREATED:20250903T191710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T192250Z
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SUMMARY:Bi-monthly Program Managers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bi-monthly virtual meeting for updates\, news\, and discussion for all adult education program managers. \nRegister and join here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/bi-monthly-program-managers-meeting/2026-01-26/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192816
CREATED:20260113T191142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T191142Z
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SUMMARY:CASAS Assessment Updates and Using Instructional Reports
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/casas-assessment-updates-and-using-instructional-reports/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192816
CREATED:20260113T192948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T192948Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC - Citizenship: Changes and Challenges Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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.    \nCatherine 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. \nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-citizenship-changes-and-challenges-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T143000
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CREATED:20260108T192414Z
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SUMMARY:IET 101: The Basics\, Register by January 31 to receive the pre-work materials
DESCRIPTION:Register here for IET 101: The Basics by January 31 to receive pre-work materials. \nThis session runs from 1:30p – 2:30p on Wednesday\, February 4.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/iet-101-the-basics-register-by-january-31-to-receive-the-pre-work-materials/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192816
CREATED:20251125T143554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T155100Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: LACES Data Analysis Session
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. \nJoin here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-laces-data-analysis-session-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T140000
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CREATED:20260126T194527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T194527Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia Adult Education Competitive Grant Pre-Proposal Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/virginia-adult-education-competitive-grant-pre-proposal-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T130000
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Practice
DESCRIPTION:UDL in Practice is a 3-part series that introduces adult educators to practical strategies for designing inclusive learning experiences. \nPart 1 will focus on the principle of engagement. Part 2 will focus on the principle of representation. Part 3 will focus on the principle of action and expression. \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-universal-design-for-learning-udl-in-practice/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T153000
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CREATED:20260107T174106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T201148Z
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SUMMARY:Refresher: LACES Data Analysis Session
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. This is a refresher session geared towards beginning users and those who would like a refresher with data entry and using LACES. \nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/refresher-laces-data-analysis-session/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T150000
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CREATED:20260127T181632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T181632Z
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SUMMARY:TABE Assessment Updates and Questions Answered
DESCRIPTION:This session featuring DRC representative Brian Shedd will provide updates on the TABE 13/14 assessments and address questions submitted by Virginia educators. Please use this form to submit questions in advance of the webinar. \nThis webinar is Part 2 of the Designing Programs with the New Assessments in Mind virtual PLC. VALRC will facilitate a follow-up session to discuss instructional and program design for the new assessments. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/tabe-assessment-updates-and-questions-answered/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PLC,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T150000
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CREATED:20260108T140707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T155012Z
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SUMMARY:LACES: Tracking MSGs and Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Join here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/laces-tracking-msgs-and-outcomes/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T141500
DTSTAMP:20260403T192816
CREATED:20260217T215703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T215703Z
UID:10000896-1772629200-1772633700@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Structured Literacy that Works: Practical Tools for Multilingual Learners
DESCRIPTION:Join this informational webinar to learn how ESL Word Nerds is transforming literacy instruction for English learners through structured literacy intentionally designed for multilingual students. Discover how our carefully crafted scope and sequence supports all four language domains while building vocabulary\, grammar\, and confidence. Participants will leave with practical\, research-based\, classroom-tested strategies and highly visual resources ready to use with newcomers and developing learners. \nSuzy Sylvester\, co-creator of ESL Word Nerds\, is a National Board Certified Teacher with a Master of Education from William & Mary\, where she serves as Clinical Faculty. With 15 years of experience in special education and ESL—including teaching internationally in Honduras—she specializes in structured literacy for multilingual learners. She is currently the High School Teacher of the Year for Williamsburg-James City County (WJCC) and serves on the VATESOL board. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-structured-literacy-that-works-practical-tools-for-multilingual-learners/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192816
CREATED:20250903T191710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T192250Z
UID:10000808-1773667800-1773675000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Bi-monthly Program Managers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bi-monthly virtual meeting for updates\, news\, and discussion for all adult education program managers. \nRegister and join here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/bi-monthly-program-managers-meeting/2026-03-16/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T201148Z
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SUMMARY:Refresher: LACES Data Analysis Session
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. This is a refresher session geared towards beginning users and those who would like a refresher with data entry and using LACES. \nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/refresher-laces-data-analysis-session/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192816
CREATED:20260127T163157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T163157Z
UID:10000887-1774357200-1774360800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Practice
DESCRIPTION:UDL in Practice is a 3-part series that introduces adult educators to practical strategies for designing inclusive learning experiences. \nPart 1 will focus on the principle of engagement. Part 2 will focus on the principle of representation. Part 3 will focus on the principle of action and expression. \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-universal-design-for-learning-udl-in-practice/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192816
CREATED:20260108T140843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T154956Z
UID:10000867-1774359000-1774364400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:LACES: New Functionality in LACES
DESCRIPTION:Join here. 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/laces-new-functionality-in-laces/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192816
CREATED:20260127T163157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T163157Z
UID:10000888-1776776400-1776780000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Practice
DESCRIPTION:UDL in Practice is a 3-part series that introduces adult educators to practical strategies for designing inclusive learning experiences. \nPart 1 will focus on the principle of engagement. Part 2 will focus on the principle of representation. Part 3 will focus on the principle of action and expression. \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-universal-design-for-learning-udl-in-practice/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192816
CREATED:20251125T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T154850Z
UID:10000848-1777384800-1777390200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: LACES Data Analysis Session
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. \nJoin here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-laces-data-analysis-session-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192816
CREATED:20250903T191710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T192250Z
UID:10000809-1779111000-1779118200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Bi-monthly Program Managers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bi-monthly virtual meeting for updates\, news\, and discussion for all adult education program managers. \nRegister and join here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/bi-monthly-program-managers-meeting/2026-05-18/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192816
CREATED:20260107T174106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T201148Z
UID:10000882-1779805800-1779809400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Refresher: LACES Data Analysis Session
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. This is a refresher session geared towards beginning users and those who would like a refresher with data entry and using LACES. \nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/refresher-laces-data-analysis-session/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192816
CREATED:20251125T143647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T154812Z
UID:10000849-1781618400-1781623800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: LACES Data Analysis Session
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. \nJoin here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-laces-data-analysis-session-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192816
CREATED:20260108T141009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T195914Z
UID:10000868-1784122200-1784127600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:LACES: Getting Ready for Close Out 
DESCRIPTION:Join here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/laces-getting-ready-for-close-out/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192816
CREATED:20250903T191710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T192250Z
UID:10000810-1784554200-1784561400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Bi-monthly Program Managers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bi-monthly virtual meeting for updates\, news\, and discussion for all adult education program managers. \nRegister and join here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/bi-monthly-program-managers-meeting/2026-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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