• COABE: AEFL WEEK PREP

    Virtual

    This webinar will prepare advocates to contact their mayors, governors, and federal members of congress during Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. Talk to your legislator to help move the needle for funding for adult education at the local, state, and federal levels. At a time when funding is so critically needed, we need YOU […]

  • VALRC: Data Office Hours

    Virtual

    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.

  • VALRC: Data Office Hours

    Virtual

    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. Registration Link

  • LINCS: Math for Today’s Workforce: How Do We Contextualize Math?

    Virtual

    How do you develop the teaching practices of Math and Numeracy practitioners? What strategies do you use when supporting adult educators? Join Brooke Istas and Kathy Tracey as we engage in a field directed conversation about promising practices and research-based strategies used to contextualize math instruction and help learners increase their math and numeracy proficiency.

  • EdTech Center Strategy Sessions: Statewide Micro-Credentials for IET + Tech Integration in Program Practices

    Virtual

    In the first lightning talk, hear about Maine’s All Learning Counts initiative to implement a micro-credentialing framework for Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs. Megan Dichter will share what the framework looks like now, lessons they’re learning along the way, and how the work is evolving. Following Megan’s lightning talk, the Transforming Immigrant Digital Equity […]

  • LINCS: Project-Based Learning in ABE and ESL Classes

    Virtual

    Projects that integrate technology are a powerful way to give ABE and English learners real-world work preparation. Students can build their knowledge of many topics while developing oral and written […]

  • VALRC: Teaching Writing: Beyond the Blank Page or Screen

    Online

    This webinar reviews foundational, evidence-based practices for writing instruction and focuses on practical strategies that encourage learners to produce more writing.  Register here or using the link below. The Teaching Writing series is targeted at ABE/ASE English language arts instructors, but anyone who teaches writing is welcome to participate.

  • LINCS: USA Learns’ New Integration ESL Course

    Virtual

    Join Andrea Willis of USA Learns and ESL Teacher Jenni Santamaria to learn about a new and innovative web-based instructional resource that provides interactive language learning opportunities to immigrant and […]

  • VALRC: IET & IELCE PLC Fall 2022 Session 1

    Virtual

    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 […]

  • Literacy Minnesota: Math Institute 2022 Virtual Conference

    Virtual

    This virtual, one-day conference will include a keynote and three concurrent sessions that focus on engaging adult learners with relevant and contextualized math instruction. Visit this website for more information!

  • VALRC Beginning Literacy Webinar: The Language Experience Approach

    VALRC Beginning Literacy Webinar Series
    Virtual

    This webinar will present strategies for utilizing the language experience approach (LEA) in the ESOL beginning literacy or multilevel classroom as well as during one-on-one tutoring sessions. We will discuss LEA and walk through the steps of implementing it in different ESOL instructional settings. Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of the language […]

  • SABES: Introduction to Digital Literacy: Where to Begin!

    Virtual

    In this workshop, you will learn about WIOA’s definition of digital literacy, ACLS policies, and the Digital US definition of digital resilience. You will review ACLS’s recommended digital literacy standards for students […]

  • VALRC: IET & IELCE PLC Fall 2022 Session 2

    Virtual

    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 […]

  • ILA: Using Dungeons & Dragons to Scaffold Writing Instruction

    Third in a series sponsored by the International Literacy Association and Wizards of the West Coast, this webinar explores how role-playing gaming can build students' writing and language skills. Teachers will "not only learn how D&D can be a powerful motivator for student writing but also leave with practical ideas for incorporating the fantasy world […]

  • Southeastern TESOL

    Richmond, VA

    This conference will take place in Richmond, Virginia (in-person), and the focus of the conference is creating equity - multilingual and multicultural learners in educational settings. Visit this website to learn more! Register […]

  • EdTech Center: EdTech Strategy Sessions

    Virtual

    Each EdTech Strategy Session includes two lightning talks, time for Q & A, and a thirty minute breakout session with the speaker of your choice! Virtual Reality for Workplace Readiness […]

  • VALRC: Data Office Hours

    Virtual

    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.    

  • VALRC: Teaching Writing: Strategies for Organizing & More

    Online

    This webinar explores how teachers can leverage strategy-based instruction to support learners in organizing their writing and developing their skills as writers. The Teaching Writing series is targeted at ABE/ASE English language arts instructors, but anyone who teaches writing is welcome to participate.

  • Switchboard: Assisting Newcomers with the U.S. Health Care System

    Virtual

    This training will review U.S. health care coverage options and health-related benefits, including the initial domestic medical screening available to newcomers. This foundational systems knowledge will help providers support newcomers […]

  • VALRC: Cultural Competence in Adult Education Webinar

    Virtual

    This webinar will be an introduction to and overview of cultural competence in the adult education classroom. The goals of the webinar are to provide a framework for cultural competence that can impact the adult education classroom, discuss strategies for developing and self-assessing cultural competence, and present strategies for incorporating cultural competence into adult education […]

  • Career Pathways Summit: Research, Practice, and Partners

    VCU Student Commons 907 Floyd Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

    Join us on Tuesday, November 1 from 9a to 12p at the VCU Student Commons for a research keynote presentation and respondent panel discussion on new research on workforce development and adult […]

  • VALRC Beginning Literacy Webinar Series: Contextualized Phonics Instruction

    VALRC Beginning Literacy Webinar Series
    Virtual

    This webinar will present strategies for contextualizing phonics instruction in the ESOL beginning literacy or multilevel classroom as well as during one-on-one tutoring sessions. We will discuss strategies for contextualizing phonics instruction and walk through the steps of implementing this strategy in different ESOL instructional settings. Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of […]

  • VALRC: IET/IELCE PLC

    Online

    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 […]

  • Teaching Writing: Argument

    Online

    This webinar explores how teachers can support learners in developing and writing arguments, including the GED® Reasoning through Language Arts essay. The Teaching Writing series is targeted at ABE/ASE English language arts instructors, but anyone who teaches writing is welcome to participate.

  • VALRC: Spanish HSE Open Discussion

    Virtual

    This discussion series is a space for discussion and sharing of best practices for supporting Spanish-language HSE preparation. Register Here

  • VALRC: IET/IELCE PLC

    Virtual

    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 […]

  • VALRC: Data Office Hours

    Virtual

    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.  

  • VALRC: Serving Refugees Fall 2022 Open Discussion

    Virtual

    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. […]

  • LINCS: Math and Technology Unite!

    Virtual

    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 […]

  • EdTech Center: EdTech Strategy Session

    Virtual

    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 […]

  • LINCS: Building a Comprehensive IELCE Program

    Virtual

    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 […]

  • LINCS: Embedding Questions in Videos using Edpuzzle

    Virtual

    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.

  • LINCS: Celebrate Me Home – A Season of Learning Inside and Outside of Our Prisons and Jails

    Virtual

    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 […]

  • National Digital Inclusion Alliance Presents: Digital Inclusion 101 Webinar

    Virtual

    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!  

  • VALRC: Data Office Hours

    Virtual

    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.

  • LINCS: Digital Literacy as a Pathway to Computer Science through Idaho’s Onramp Program

    Virtual

    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.  

  • COABE & Aztec Software: Great Leadership Pathways Webinar Series: Part 2, Leadership Matters: 8 to Great Leadership Pathways

    Virtual

    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 […]

  • LINCS: Reading Behind the Walls

    Virtual

    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 […]

  • LINCS/VALRC: Trauma-Informed Care and Social Emotional Learning for Adult ESOL Instruction

    Virtual

    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 […]

  • NEDP: Assessing 21st Century Workplace

    Virtual

    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.  

  • NEDP: Assessing 21st Century Workplace

    Virtual

    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.  

  • COABE & Aztec Software: Great Leadership Pathways Webinar Series: Part 3, Leadership Matters: 8 to Great Leadership Pathways

    Virtual

    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 […]

  • VALRC: Serving Refugees, New Americans, & Immigrants PLC

    Virtual

    This professional learning community (PLC) will connect adult education practitioners (regional specialists, ESOL coordinators, instructors, tutors, etc.) who are serving or expect to serve the refugee, new American, and/or immigrant populations to discuss strategies and resources for working with these learners. The first session will focus on cultural competence for working with diverse adult learners. […]

  • LESLLA Coffee Break: The Quest to Develop Culturally Responsive Teaching: Unpacking Invisible Barriers to Learning

    Virtual

    This coffee break will explore contrasting assumptions and expectations in learning paradigms between educators and learners to identify (largely) invisible barriers to learning. Such an exploration fosters a mind shift, helping to lead to culturally responsive pedagogy, as well as serving to disrupt biases against and deficit views of LESLLA learners.  

  • VALRC: Using Interactive Data Maps

    Virtual

    Come learn how to use the PIAAC and Barbara Bush Foundation interactive data maps to help identify the scope of need in your area. You will also learn how the information in these maps can help when writing grant applications, talking to business and workforce partners, or when planning outreach. Both maps use results from […]

  • VALRC: IET/IELCE Instructors Professional Learning Community

    Virtual

    This PLC is an opportunity for integrated training and education (IET) and Integrated English Literacy and Civics (IELCE) instructors to network and collaborate in order to develop IET/IELCE lesson plans, curriculum, learner activities, assessments, etc. The purpose of this PLC is to be responsive to and relevant for  IET/IELCE instructors as our first ever IET/IELCE […]

  • LINCS: Math Language Routines

    Virtual

    Join LINCS to learn about how supporting English learners with math language routines enhances their understanding of mathematics and simultaneously builds their English skills. Maribel Ojeda of the Pennsylvania Department of […]

  • ACT® WorkKeys®: Turning Digital Badges into Career Currency

    Virtual

    This webinar that will highlight: the true value of stackable, quality credentials; digital badges and why they are important to students; the importance of building partnerships with your community and […]

  • LINCS: The Color of Education

    Virtual

    The Color of Education will explore the issue of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the correctional and reentry classrooms across our country. This engaging and interactive event will bring the […]

  • VALRC: Cultural Competence in Adult Education Webinar

    Virtual

    This webinar will be an introduction to and overview of cultural competence in the adult education classroom. The goals of the webinar are to provide a framework for cultural competence that can impact the adult education classroom, discuss strategies for developing and self-assessing cultural competence, and present strategies for incorporating cultural competence into adult education […]