VALRC: Spanish HSE Open Discussion
VirtualThis discussion series is a space for discussion and sharing of best practices for supporting Spanish-language HSE preparation. Register Here
This discussion series is a space for discussion and sharing of best practices for supporting Spanish-language HSE preparation. Register Here
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 […]
The Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center is facilitating a Professional Learning Community (PLC) on Integrated Education and Training (IET) and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) for practitioners who are currently implementing or planning to implement IET programming, including IELCE and PluggedInVA. This session is going to focus on supporting instructors and instruction and additional PD for this […]
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. 1st Tuesday of Each month from 2:00–3:00 p.m.
This event allows Virginia adult education practitioners the opportunity to get together to discuss and share what their programs have been doing to reach and serve refugees in their programs. This will also be a time where participants can share what additional support and resources they would like to see from VALRC to continue to […]
This session will provide information about EdTech's upcoming Building Digital Resilience EdTech Maker Space (January-February 2023), part of the Digital Resilience in the American Workforce (DRAW) initiative! This hands-on, collaborative service-learning professional development opportunity will connect you with teachers around the country to crowdsource an open digital skills glossary, as well as design reusable vocabulary […]
Looking for ways to engage students during math instruction? Thinking about utilizing technology but unsure where to start? Join moderator, Ashly Winkle, and guest presenter, Krista Mosher, to learn how to integrate technology tools, strategies, and best practices into math instruction.
This session will showcase the makers and resources from two recent EdTech Maker Space projects. Join us to hear more about the processes and tools adult educators have helped us develop for Curating Free Resources and Designing Reusable Digital Activities. These include an Open Educational Resources (OER) Evaluation Guide and a growing library of activities aligned to the Teaching […]
Learning new languages and skills as an adult is a challenge for most people, and that challenge grows when trauma and stress are present. Trauma and chronic stress can come in many forms, and impact people’s ability to learn new skills and process information in a variety of different ways. In this webinar, learn how […]
Join LINCS to revisit their September discussion on ideas and resources to help adult educators use labor market information in the math classroom with Brooke Istas, the LINCS Community Math and Numeracy group moderator.
Discover how to build an effective IELCE program with guest expert Amelia Boggess. Share your promising practices, discover strategies to enhance your program, and learn how to implement a portion of your IELCE program via distance learning.
Edpuzzle is an online tool that allows teachers to insert questions in videos and track student responses. Guest expert Nell Eckersley will share the many ways Edpuzzle can be used for in-person, remote and hybrid classrooms -- you will walk away ready to bring this tool to your classroom.
As this holiday season approaches let’s explore educational gifts we can share with our students, colleagues, administrators and others that have been touched by our justice systems. Join us to discuss ways we can all become better educators for students who often struggle with life behind the walls and upon their return to society. Resources […]
Digital Inclusion practitioners have been working to end the digital divide for decades, creating their own community, definitions, resources, and gaining knowledge of what works and doesn’t. Digital Inclusion is a multifaceted issue that takes time to understand and NDIA is here to help!
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. 1st Tuesday of Each month from 2:00–3:00 p.m.
College of Western Idaho has partnered with Apple’s Community Education Initiative and On- Ramp to offer a digital skills pathway to computer programming. They will share how we connected our Adult Education and English as a Second language digital skills pathway to a computer programming certificate through this innovative partnership.
Leadership skills are essential to everyone who works in Adult Education. Regardless of your role, having a firm understanding of leadership skills allows you to contribute more to those you serve and the agencies where you work. In this three part webinar series, nationally recognized adult education leader Reecie Stagnolia will explore the eight leadership […]
Jeremy Gregg, author and prison reform advocate, will be our guest expert for the Reading Behind the Walls LINCS event taking place on January 18th at 3 PM ET. During this event, you will hear about how reading can change inmates' lives as well as how literacy can be used to keep a strong connection […]
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 […]
The 21st Century Workplace Competency Area can be particularly complex to assess and review. Join us to discuss best practices for helping clients make the most of this important content. The session includes tips and recommendations as well as practice assessing some of the most common ND responses.