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Events

Literacy Minnesota: Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety of activities tutors and teachers can try. We will talk about the mechanics of doing fluency practice via Zoom, Google Meet, Teams or any other remote tutoring tool (including […]

GEDTS: GED Math Test-Taking Strategies & Calculator Skills, Part 1

Online

Presented by Kellie Blair Hardt, this month’s Tuesdays for Teachers will focus on helping learners bridge the gap between struggle and success on the GED Math exam. This interactive, hands-on session will equip you with proven test-taking strategies to support learners in overcoming common skills gaps—particularly in working with polynomials, formulas, and problem-solving techniques that […]

DARS WINDMILLS

Fact or Fiction: This module teaches participants to anticipate situations that might occur in the workplace with people with disabilities.

VALRC – Trauma-Informed Practices: An Introduction

Virtual

This webinar will present a working overview of this topic to begin incorporating trauma-informed practices into classroom instruction. Participants will also gain a better sense of what is happening to a learner’s brain when they experience stress and trauma.

Reflecting on Your Practice: Universal Design for Learning

This one-hour webinar will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss their experience with implementing what they learned from the UDL course(s), 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.

EdTech Strategy Session: Lesson Planning + Sustainable AI

Virtual

The April 11th EdTech Strategy Session is for all educators - please share with your teachers statewide! They can register here: worlded.me/ETSS2024 These are the two lightning talk topics: ⚡ Tech Tools for Lesson Planning by Anthony Burik OTAN has technology tools for lesson planning. The OTAN Lesson Plan Builder helps teachers structure the parts of the lesson. […]

VALRC: Regional Instructional Specialist PLC

Online

This professional learning community is open to Regional Instructional Specialists (and other Virginia adult educators whose work includes instructional leadership). Focused on problem-solving and sharing promising practices, this discussion-based PLC will address topics including classroom observations, retention strategies for learners and educators, curriculum choices, partnerships, and supporting effective instructional practices. The PLC meets monthly. Register […]

Switchboard: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Clients​

Virtual

​​Newcomers often encounter complex and challenging situations as they adjust and integrate into society. Conversations with clients about these challenges can be particularly complicated given past trauma exposure as well as cultural differences. This workshop will offer best practices for navigating these sensitive and challenging conversations with a mutually respectful and trauma-informed approach. Participants will […]

Spanish GED® Open Discussion

Online

Join the discussion to talk with colleagues around the state about challenges, successes, promising practices, and problem solving to support Spanish-language GED® programming. Register here.

DARS WINDMILLS

Whose Fault: This module will improve participants’ awareness of the different players and roles in a successful business practice and to identify more effective ways to communicate and resolve conflict.

VALRC – Digital Resilience in the American Workforce (DRAW) PLC

Online

Session 1 - March, 21st from 1-1:30pm, Session 2 - April, 25th from 1-1:30pm, Session 3 - May 23rd from 1-1:30pm These interactive sessions will define digital resilience and focus on its importance for both instructors and students. Participants will gain insight and discover practical ways to begin implementing EdTech routines in the classroom, as well as […]

VPAP – Beyond the Ballot Box: Fostering Civic Health with Civics Navigator

Online

In this webinar from the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP), participants will gain access to a treasure trove of free resources about Virginia government and politics. These materials can be used in classrooms, educational programs, community initiatives, or policy development to foster critical thinking skills and ultimately increase the civic health of the Commonwealth. Designed […]

NEDP 2025 Spring Leadership Meeting

Online

Join colleagues around the state, state NEDP trainers, and VDOE staff members for the spring NEDP Leadership meeting. The meeting will include a focus on data: looking at Virginia data, thinking about data-based decision making, and working with NEDP data in LACES. Programs are encouraged to bring at least two NEDP team members to the […]

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