ESOL teachers know that grammar instruction is an essential component of any adult ESOL class, but how can we teach grammar to support learner engagement and inquiry? Will Linn, ESOL Specialist and Coordinator of ESOL Certificate Programs at the Literacy Assistance Center in NYC, will introduce teachers to a discovery-based approach to grammar that draws on […]
Do you have adult English learners who have limited formal schooling in your class? Do you have questions about how to effectively support these learners with the language skills they need to achieve their goals? International expert, Dr. Helaine Marshall, will share highly effective approaches for teaching this population of learners. She will also identify approaches […]
Navigating Echo Chambers, Fake News, and Misinformation in an Election Year -- presented by Jen Vanek and Cynthia Peters Register
Lesson planning is an important part of instruction but can also be overwhelming and time-consuming. Are you interested in learning and sharing strategies, tips, and templates for effective lesson planning? During this webinar, we will discuss the importance and impact of lesson planning, lesson plan routines and templates that support English language instruction, important content […]
Please join AIR, the National Center of Education Statistics (NCES), and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to discuss the latest Financial Literacy results from the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), an international assessment of 15-year-olds. The webinar will include results from the recent 2022 release as well as comments on the implications for […]
Building vocabulary is key to language development. Join ProLiteracy to discover practical techniques for expanding vocabulary in adult English language learners from low beginning to advanced. Explore engaging methods, useful tools, and real-world applications to enhance retention and usage. This session is perfect for educators and tutors looking to support adult learners in achieving language […]
Wondering about best practices for having difficult classroom conversations on topics like race, politics, and other controversial issues? The live event will provide answers. Register
Virginia TESOL will return to Richmond, Virginia for the 2024 VATESOL Conference! Richmond Marriott - 500 E Broad St. Richmond VA 23219 The Future of Multilingual Education: Innovative Approaches for Supporting Multiliteracies Keynote: Ayanna Cooper Register Here
Get Out the Adult Education Vote! -- presented by Cynthia Peters, Jennifer Gagliardi, and others. Register
In this edWebinar, we will explore effective classroom practices and interventions tailored specifically for adolescents with dyslexia. Attendees will gain valuable insights into fostering academic success and promoting positive well-being among adolescent learners with dyslexia, while receiving actionable tips for creating learning environments that support students with dyslexia. Attendees will be empowered with tools and […]
Join this enlightening edWebinar as Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, esteemed literacy expert, researcher, and author, draws from both professional and personal experience to dispel dyslexia myths and emphasize the need for differentiated, systematically designed explicit instruction based on science. She’ll share Nancy Young’s infographic The Ladder of Reading & Writing to learn about the rationale and […]
Students with dyslexia often require intensive reading interventions to experience success. Trying to find the right intervention can be a difficult and frustrating process. Join this applicable edWebinar that goes beyond identification and gives attendees an in-depth look at using data for the most successful reading interventions. Our presenter, Dr. Matthew Burns, who is widely […]
We are passionate about leading the adult literacy field to the best practices for program and student success. This is why every two years we host our national conference to share the latest instructional trends, up-to-date research, and expert-led panel discussions on policy and innovation to influence practice and build program capacity. Join us in […]
Teaching intermediate alphabetics (syllables, prefixes, suffixes, root words) is a great way to help students build their decoding and comprehension skills. Come learn a variety of fun and easy-to-use routines and activities for helping intermediate-level readers develop these important tools. Register Here
Is your class time split into separate English practice and then digital literacy skills practice? Are you challenged by using technology throughout a lesson plan to support instruction? This webinar will introduce strategies for seamlessly integrating standards-based activities, aligned with the Seattle Digital Equity Initiative Digital Skills Framework, throughout a lesson. You’ll also explore how […]
You don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their digital literacy skills using Northstar Digital Literacy. In the webinar, participants will learn: The features of Northstar Digital Literacy. How to help learners navigate Northstar digital literacy assessments. How to use the Northstar instructor-led […]
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 […]
Many tutors know they should limit their talking time, but struggle to do so. In this webinar, revisit the importance of reducing teacher talking time and learn ways to improve it to maximize learner engagement and comprehension. Register Here
This live event is for you! Whether you are helping adult learners learn how to work effectively in teams or if you're struggling to build and maintain strong internal teams. Our guest speaker, Andrea Horton-Meriçli from Diversifuse will share useful strategies for "Building Inclusive Teams". Register Here
What questions do you have about artificial intelligence and its practical applications to your work supporting English learners? In what ways have you already used AI in your program and specifically in your teaching? AI is likely the most consequential technology to become available to all of us. How can we teachers draw upon artificial intelligence […]
LINCS is excited to invite you to a special webinar titled "Teaching Math to Non-native English Speakers," featuring an exclusive interview with esteemed adult educator, Connie Rivera, Professional Development Specialist, SABES. In this webinar, we aim to inspire and equip math practitioners in adult basic education with practical strategies, insights, and resources for teaching non-native […]
This webinar, sponsored by the Council for Economic Education, features three presenters who share free resources and strategies for successfully teaching current events in real-time with minimal teacher preparation and maximum student engagement. Dr. Cheryl Ayers will share her research-based, economic-way-of-thinking instructional strategies.
