• LINCS: Tribal Cultural Services and Support: Responsive Approach Working with Indigenous Individuals with Disabilities

    Virtual

    Join the guest speakers, Wendy Parent-Johnson, Executive Director of the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center and Professor in the Department of Counseling and Special Education at Virginia Commonwealth University, and R. Joshua Drywater, Training and Technical Assistance Associate at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Rehabilitation Research and Training Center for a discussion of the cultural considerations of […]

  • Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Reading Vocabulary

    Virtual

    Vocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. But how many words should you teach? And which words are the most important? What strategies are best for helping students learn new words? How do you get students to make new words part of […]

  • Switchboard: Bridging the Gap: Strategies and Insights for the Career Advancement of Internationally Educated Newcomers

    Virtual

    Join this insightful webinar on supporting internationally educated newcomers in navigating career pathways in the U.S. World Education Services (WES), a nationally recognized credential evaluation agency, will facilitate a discussion alongside grantees of ORR's Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) program in Idaho. Speakers will discuss how RCP-funded programs are supporting internationally educated ORR-eligible clients by helping […]

  • LINCS: ALL IN: Understanding Access to Adult Literacy Skills

    Virtual

    Literacy is critical to greater equity for adults and families. It enables the power to communicate, access resources and opportunities, and make informed decisions about health, children’s education, and civic engagement, for example. Join the LINCS PD CoP with guest Sarah Cacicio of the Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network to glean insights from new […]

  • 2024 Families Learning Conference

    LOUISVILLE MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN 280 W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY, United States

    WHO ATTENDS THE FAMILIES LEARNING CONFERENCE? Educators and teachers School administrators Librarians Community program staff Literacy practitioners Literacy coalition members Researchers Policymakers Funders WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM ATTENDING: → Innovative learning strategies and resources → Practices to create equitable learning experiences →Cutting-edge research in family learning →Exposure to a national network and community → Inspiration […]

  • Bimonthly Program Managers Meeting

    This year's bimonthly program managers meetings will be held on Mondays at 1:30p - 3:00p with an optional 30 minutes for discussion. Registering once will enable you to join ALL […]

  • Career Coaching #2: Building Partnerships

    Building Partnerships: Engaging community partners is vital for creating collaborative opportunities and resources that enhance program effectiveness and participant outcomes.

  • NEDP Leadership Meeting

    Online

    This semi-annual meeting allows Virginia educators involved in the National External Diploma Program (NEDP) to meet with leaders from across the state and to share information and promising practices. Registration […]

  • Career Pathways PLC #3

    The third and final installment of the 3-part 90-minute fall Professional Learning Community (PLC) series (3rd of 3) for ALL IET, IELCE, workplace literacy, and workforce development practitioners. This PLC will focus on targeted topics related to program design, using data to communicate needs and successes, locating and adapting instructional materials for all skill levels, and engaging employers and other partners to secure supportive services for all learners. Breakouts will focus on targeted topics for specific types of career pathways programming. Details and guest speakers will be announced on the listservs and on the Event Calendar.

  • LINCS: Developing Hyflex Lesson Plans

    Virtual

    Hyflex instruction provides maximum learning flexibility but challenges instructors with effective lesson planning. Join our guest presenter, Hyflex instruction expert Vi Hawes, for a free LINCS event to learn how […]

  • GEDTS Tuesdays for Teachers: Tackling Test Anxiety

    Online

    Test anxiety is a huge challenge for our students, but it can be overcome. Find out how test anxiety affects the brain and leave with easy-to-implement strategies like symptom reframing, […]

  • SCAN: Intro to Trauma & Trauma-Informed Care

    Virtual

    This training provides a foundational learning experience around the topics of trauma and trauma-informed care. We will define trauma, discuss the many types of trauma/adversity, explore the impact of trauma […]

  • ProLiteracy: Mastering the TI-30XS for GED Math Success

    Virtual

    The TI-30XS calculator can be a game-changer for students working to pass the GED Math Test—though many don’t yet know how to use it effectively. This engaging, hands-on workshop will […]

  • LINCS: Bridging the Digital Divide for Adult ELLS

    Virtual

    Whether you're an experienced ELL instructor or new to the field, this presentation will provide invaluable insights and resources to enhance your students' digital literacy skills while improving their language […]