You’re invited to the Section 188 Webinar Series: Pt. 2 – Partnering with Employers for Inclusive Hiring and Retention. Hosted by WorkforceGPS. The webinar will emphasize the vital role of AJCs and workforce partners in engaging with businesses to incorporate inclusion. Register Here
Join this hands-on session to learn and practice essential Zoom skills for the virtual classroom that may not be in your repertoire if your experience with the platform is limited to meetings with friends and colleagues at work. The workshop will cover: Turning off participants’ cameras and microphones Re-naming participants Sharing your screen Annotating your […]
This session will be facilitated by Debbie Bergtholdt, Accommodations Manager at Pearson VUE. There are always updates and improvements to the accommodation request process. Join us to find out what is new and to discuss accommodations available on the GED® test. Also learn what tools are available to help your students find the documentation they […]
Bringing AI to Adult Literacy What does it take to bring cutting-edge AI tools into real-world classrooms? This lightning talk dives into findings from a pilot study of the Pace AI platform, designed to support adult English learners. Discover how engaging features like pronunciation feedback boosted confidence and learning. We’ll explore where there’s potential and […]
This session explores how systematic phonics instruction supports an effective reading program, using the Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI) Observation Tool for educator growth. Participants will gain insights into building alphabetics-based instruction and learn how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can offer truly exciting enhancements to these processes. Practical strategies for improving literacy outcomes and implementing evidence-based reading […]
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 […]
In this webinar, participants will explore effective strategies for teaching workplace writing skills to adult learners. The session will cover the importance of the writing process and how to develop instructional activities that reinforce each step. Attendees will learn how to guide students in understanding and applying appropriate levels of formality in various professional contexts, […]
Teaching and tutoring very beginning level ESL readers can be intimidating for volunteers and professional teachers alike. Attend this webinar to get practical activities and ideas for one-on-one, remote and in-person instruction with tech and no-tech options. Leave feeling ready to provide your learners with meaningful and effective reading activities. Register Here
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Do you want to tackle the challenges of teaching multilevel ESOL classes? Are you looking to address the varied learning needs of individual students within one classroom and become an effective multi-level teacher? This session will focus on ways to provide differentiated instruction to multilingual learners, with a focus on incorporating alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary, and […]
Profiles: This module will examine how stereotyping of persons with disabilities may impact employment decisions.
Students often need more practice on a specific skill than the worksheets you have on hand. Join us to learn how to make your materials do double duty to practice reading comprehension. This session is for those whose students are native English speakers. Register Here
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
Presented by Joyce Clement Jackson and Melinda Dart of Chesterfield County Public Schools Adult Continuing Education. This webinar will focus on the tools and strategies necessary to build a program where both staff and students learn and grow together. The three focus areas include building relationships, building learning models, and building partnerships. For each of […]
During the early days of the pandemic, remote instruction was a necessary evil that many begrudgingly endured. But as the options for in-person instruction opened up, many learners chose to continue to learn in an online environment. Join this session to learn and see modeled tips and strategies for teaching and tutoring online, and determine […]
Virginia LACES Data System Training
Research shows that explicitly teaching a set of comprehension strategies is a great way to help intermediate-level readers maximize their understanding of texts. Come learn a handful of great comprehension tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension skills. Register Here
Are you looking for an opportunity to network with other adult education instructors? Do you want the space to consider application of the science of reading and inclusive instructional strategies? This in-person, instructor professional community is meant to be a gathering place for all adult education instructors to meet, network, and learn together! This PLC and all pre-work can be used to meet the Memo 62 […]
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 of the meetings for the 2024 - 2025 year. Please save these dates on your calendars for the meetings: September 16 November 18 January 13 […]
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 […]
It’s often said that a picture is worth a thousand words, but how do we know what that picture is saying? Even though we use visual literacy to understand what we see and encounter in our everyday lives, there is added pressure when facing it on a High School Equivalency (HSE) test. In this webinar, […]
Join the NEDP national trainer and assessors from across the country as we practice assessing client responses to newly added questions. Register here.
Join the NEDP national trainer and assessors from across the country as we practice assessing client responses to newly added questions. Register here.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Course runs: 3/27/25 – 4/23/25 (4 weeks) Registration Now Open for Instructional Strategies!
Fact or Fiction: This module teaches participants to anticipate situations that might occur in the workplace with people with disabilities.
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.
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.
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. […]
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 […]
This webinar will present strategies to develop reading instruction through the use of learner-centered strategies. Register Here
Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. Register here
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 […]
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.
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.
This webinar will focus on practical classroom and instructional strategies that adult education instructors can use to implement trauma-informed practices in the classroom Register Here
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 of the meetings for the 2024 - 2025 year. Please save these dates on your calendars for the meetings: September 16 November 18 January 13 […]
All are welcome! Join DRC to learn more about their new, NRS-approved forms of TABE, Workforce Portal, and CLAS-E. Some exciting highlights from this session will include: SHORTER READING load on TABE 13/14! Workforce Portal tied to O*Net database of careers for success! Scan TABE or CLAS-E (paper versions) into our portal for fast and […]
There are numerous questions in the field regarding the identification and support of multilingual learners with disabilities. In addition, many myths about these learners' literacy abilities and needs persist in education. In this webinar, Dr. Durán and Dr. Kangas will share best practices and future directions for improving current approaches to nurturing and accurately assessing […]
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. Register here.
Assistive Technology and Reasonable Accommodations: This module will acquaint individuals with the creative process in identifying possible reasonable accommodations.
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 […]
This practical webinar, part of the Virginia PLC for NEDP practitioners, will be led by state trainer Eileen Rakshys. Register here.
Hear from city leaders in Houston, Philadelphia, and Boston as they share: the history and development of their city's adult literacy/adult foundational education initiative; how their mayoral offices for adult literacy are organized, including staffing and key partnerships; funding opportunities and challenges; and how coalitions are supporting adult education programs and learners in today’s changing […]
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 […]
More details coming soon! Register here.
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. Please note that you may be asked to participate in discussion groups during the webinar. […]
Save the Date: Preparing for FY25 and Beyond: Data Profiles and Updates from the VDOE More details coming soon! REGISTER HERE
Phonics–the knowledge of the sounds letters make when they are combined to make words–is essential to beginning literacy and beginning level English language instruction. But, many teachers and tutors lack the knowledge, confidence and resources to teach the topic. Attend this session to learn why phonics instruction is important and leave with several ideas for […]
Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. Register here
Research shows that explicitly teaching a set of comprehension strategies is a great way to help intermediate-level readers maximize their understanding of texts. Come learn a handful of great comprehension tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension skills. Please note that you may be asked to participate in discussion groups during […]
Taking Emotions out of Emotional Disabilities: This module will provide a way for companies to consider reasonable accommodations for persons with emotional disabilities in an emotionally neutral environment.