Events
LACES Demo Webinars
As part of the statewide transition from SSWS to LACES by LiteracyPro for our adult education data management system, Shannon Stangis will be providing webinars at the days and times below to preview some of the features and functionality of the new system. All are welcome to join the webinars which will be recorded and archived. We hope you can join!
ATLAS: Cultivating Mathematical Literacy for English Language Learners
OnlineWait, I’m not a math teacher! I want to incorporate numeracy into my ESL classroom, but where do I even start?! How do I effectively address literacy and numeracy at the same time? Join Cindy Schultz and Meagan Hymes as they offer insights into these very real questions. You will get to see and experience routines […]
LINCS: The Never-Fail Writing Method
OnlineAre you looking for a way to teach writing that never fails? Join the LINCS Reading and Writing Community for this event to learn more about the Never Fail Writing Method! During this engaging event you will hear from our guest, the legendary adult educator Kate Nonesuch, about how she teaches appreciative writing feedback to […]
COABE: Helping Your Students Identify, Develop, and Utilize Their (not so) Soft Skills
OnlineAdult education students have strong transferable skills (aka, soft skills). They just don’t know it yet! Leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills are being cultivated daily by hard-working adult learners. Employers value and seek these crucial competencies. In this webinar, we’ll share powerful student-written stories and classroom activities that demonstrate simple ways to teach basic […]
LINCS: Creating Accessible and Inclusive Learning Coffee Break: Reflections & Looking Ahead to 2024
OnlineAs we prepare to wind down 2024, join the LINCS Learners with Disabilities Community to reflect upon your work to serve all learners in your program. What worked well and what could be improved upon as you move into 2024? Come to hear from others about their successes and challenges and share your own. Let's […]
Literacy Minnesota: Racial Equity 201 with Jimmie Heags
OnlinePlease note, it is recommended that you take any basic diversity, equity and inclusion class or training before you take this session, but it is not required. This class will define and explore the origins of the white supremacy class and caste systems in the United States and the racial trauma caused as a result […]
LINCS: Elevating Learning with Infographics
OnlineIn today’s information-rich world, effective communication of complex ideas is vital. Join the LINCS Science Community and discover the power of infographics as we explore crafting engaging and easily digestible visuals to convey educational concepts and learning outcomes. Explore examples and create your own infographics with us. Register here.
GEDTS: Mobile GED Testing: Expand the Reach of the Exam
OnlineEvery state has regions that could use better access to GED testing. Want to increase opportunities to test but have a fixed testing center? One solution might be to set up Mobile Testing.
Tune into this session to learn all the details of how Mobile Testing works, how to put together a Mobile site, and how to address common questions and concerns.
LINCS: Partnering with Programs to Improve Student Outcomes in Rural America
OnlineAre you interested to learn more about reaching rural students? Join the Professional Development LINCS Group and guest presenter Lori Looney of Partners for Rural Impact to deepen your understanding of the unique needs of rural students. Learn about grant-funded initiatives in rural America that intersect with adult education and explore innovative opportunities for adult […]
EdTech Center @ World Education: EdTech Strategy Sessions: ChatGPT for ESOL
OnlineDuring the December Strategy Session, hear two lightning talks highlighting the practical ways adult educators are finding use for generative AI in the classroom. Yeonjai Rah has uncovered a variety of uses for ChatGPT in her ESOL class, including strategies that help learners build AI awareness with language skills. When Shawn Chattin saw the disruption […]
Literacy Minnesota: Reading Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners
OnlineTeaching 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.
LINCS: Walking the Walk, and Talking the Talk: One State’s Work to Put DEI in Action
OnlineDiversity, equity, and inclusion are the topics of conversation in many organizations, but how do you go beyond words to action? During this session, we will be joined by Evonne Peters, Director, and Karen Greaves, Instruction and PD Specialist of Massachusetts' SABES ELA Curriculum, and Instruction PD Center, as they share how their organization demonstrates […]
LINCS: What can ABE Math Instructors Learn from Each Other?
OnlineDon't miss this opportunity to advance adult education practices in math and numeracy by joining the LINCS community for this exciting event. We will discuss the research from a dissertation study conducted in Fall 2023, where 38 Adult Basic Education (ABE) Math and Numeracy Instructors were interviewed about their math identity. We will share lessons […]
COABE: How to Utilize Paid and Free Resources to Boost Student Enrollment in your Local Program
OnlineDo you have $1,000 to spend on recruiting new students to your program? Do you have no money at all? Come learn both free and paid ways to boost the number of students you have in your program. Hear what the Connecticut Association for Adult and Continuing Education did as a state, and what several […]
ProLiteracy: Starting from Scratch: Working with Low-level ELL Students with Little-to-no First Language Literacy
OnlineResearch has shown that one of the primary indicators of how quickly an adult will learn a new language is their educational level in their first language. Those with high literacy levels in their first language will almost universallyoutperform their peers with lower levels of education. Working with preliterate adults presents unique challenges for English […]
LACES Demo Webinars
As part of the statewide transition from SSWS to LACES by LiteracyPro for our adult education data management system, Shannon Stangis will be providing webinars at the days and times below to preview some of the features and functionality of the new system. All are welcome to join the webinars which will be recorded and archived. We hope you can join!
VALRC: Lessons from the Field with Ed Sadler: Teaching Digital Literacy to Immigrants
OnlineThe Blue Ridge Literacy organization provides many services to its learners. One among them is delivering comprehensive digital literacy instruction, which encompasses basic computer operation, internet basics, using email, and basic Windows operating system use. Digital literacy class instruction is instructor-led and provided in person. The primary audience and participants are immigrants who desire to […]
ProLiteracy: Back To Basics: Using Phonics to Improve Reading and Engagement Regardless of Students’ Reading Level
OnlineAlphabetics is the first of the four components of reading, yet phonics in the classroom is easily overlooked because we assume students know their letter sounds. Join us for a basic review of phonics and syllables and how to include these foundational skills in an ABE classroom in a way that is applicable to all […]
Literacy Minnesota: Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
OnlineCome 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 […]
DARS WINDMILLS: Harness the Power of Inclusion
Windmills has a proven history of assisting those with and without disabilities to better understand the culture of disability in the workplace. We will be rotating the following modules:
Fact or Fiction, Whose Fault, Perspectives, Taking Emotions out of Emotional Disabilities, Profiles, AT and Reasonable Accommodations
LINCS Coffee Break: Learner Goal Setting
OnlineTake a coffee break to join the LINCS Professional Development and English Language Acquisition moderators for a conversation about learner goal setting. Did you know research indicates that writing down goals increases the likelihood of achieving them? During this discussion, we will explore frequently asked questions of adult educators, such as: Do adult learners struggle […]
LINCS: The Legacies of Systemic Inequities
OnlineMany stereotypical narratives exist for why adult literacy learners are unsuccessful in earning a high school diploma. Those narratives seldom include the systemic roots that lead to generational poverty and generational illiteracy. Join our presenter, Greg Deegan of Teaching Cleveland, as he highlights the origins of stereotypical narratives. Mr. Deegan with provide practitioners with useful […]
LINCS: Better Serving Deaf Learners in Adult Basic Education and English Language Acquisition Programs
Join guest speakers Gemma Gabor and Tonya Stremlau from Gallaudet University's English Language Institute and English Department in a conversation about best practices for serving Deaf learners with varying levels of literacy participating in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Acquisition (ELA) programs. This impactful discussion will include ASL interpretation. Please bring your questions and […]
Online Course – ESOL Basics: Instructional Strategies
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Online Course – Foundations of Reading: Meaning Skills
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VALRC: Teaching Civics for Democracy and Foundational Skills with Cynthia Peters
OnlineHow can adult educators teach civics content along with foundational skills? How can civic engagement be meaningfully explored with adult learners? Join facilitator Cynthia Peters as she addresses these questions. Learn about teaching the history of voting rights and how to train students to become Voting Ambassadors. Register here.
Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
OnlineTeaching 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
LACES Demo: Overview of the Student Record, continued from January 9
LACES Demo: Overview of the Student Record, continued from January 9
VALRC: Lessons from the Field with Xavier Muñoz: Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Reduce Lesson Planning Time
OnlineIn this interactive webinar, explore free AI tools (ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard, Claude) that can help you spend less time on lesson planning and more time on learner engagement. Whether you need to write lessons from scratch or adapt textbook activities, we'll have fun trying out strategies for giving prompts to an AI tool. By […]
Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person
OnlineVocabulary 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 […]
LINCS: A Civics Preview for 2024
VirtualWhat challenges and opportunities do you look forward to in the area of civics education, citizenship preparation, and immigrant education? Join the discussion as LINCS looks ahead to 2024 and beyond. Register Here
EdTech Strategy Sessions: Integrating Digital Literacy Into the Classroom & Using Tech in Correctional Settings
OnlineIntegrating digital literacy into IET classrooms? Using tech in correctional settings? Sign us up! Susan Grochowski of Virginia's Peninsula Regional Education Program and Mary Hayes from Workbay join the EdTech Center @WorldEducation for the next EdTech Strategy session to share their insights on these two topics. Register here.
LINCS: Retention Strategies for Classroom Instructors
VirtualAre you passionate about adult education and looking for ways to increase student retention in your classroom? Join LINCS in this engaging and informative session, led by two renowned experts in the field of adult education from Western Illinois University, Anita Kerr, Language Arts Resource Specialist, and Amber Fornaciari, Math Resource Specialist. Our presenters will […]
Virtual WIOA Combined State Plan Title II Stakeholder Engagement Event
OnlineThe next 4-year WIOA Combined State Plan will be open for public comment in February. This February 12 event is designed to capture feedback from adult education practitioners, state and local advisory committee members, stakeholders, partners, students, and graduates. Please share this notice with your partners and staff. Materials for review will be shared with […]
LINCS: Get Them Writing Everyday: Simple Strategies for Bringing More and Better Writing into Your ABE Classroom
VirtualWe all want our adult education students to write but finding class time to do this can be challenging. Join the guest presenters from Hamline University, Stephanie Sommers, Adult Education Instructor, and Kristine Kelly, Literacy and English Language Arts Coordinator as they share concrete ways to bring writing instruction in your ABE classroom and ways […]
VALRC: Science of Reading Overview
OnlineThis session presents a basic overview of the science of reading and effective reading instruction, including alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. During the session, we discuss strategies for each component of reading and how to use them in the classroom. Participants will leave with resources for teaching each component. Register
LINCS: Picture Perfect! Mastering Visual Literacy in Adult Education
VirtualIn today’s digital age, visual literacy is a critical skill for students to navigate and communicate effectively. Join LINCS this month to explore the fundamental concepts of visual literacy and discover how it can be integrated seamlessly into various subjects and levels. Expand your teaching toolkit and empower your students to become visually literate thinkers […]
LINCS: Making Math Matter
VirtualMany adult learners struggle to learn math. LINCS offers a new, online Universal Design for Learning (UDL) module – Making Math Matter. Join us to take a deep dive into this UDL course with our guest presenters Donald Walker, Career and Technical Education Trainer at the Center for Applied Special Technology, and Carl Trank, Professor of […]
Career Pathways Data Webinar
OnlineCareer coaches, adult educators, workforce professionals, and colleagues are invited to attend a webinar featuring the Virginia Office of Education Economics (VOEE) on February 20 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. to learn more about the data analytics, high-demand occupation list, and customizable dashboards available by Virginia region. Learn how to make use of these fresh data insights for your program planning and client coaching from the VOEE team!
Literacy Minnesota: Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
OnlineResearch 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
LINCS: Building Community in Adult Education Classrooms
VirtualTo increase their likelihood of success, adult English learners need to feel accepted and welcomed in a classroom. The guest presenter, Johanna Gleason, ESL Instructor for the San Diego College of Continuing Education will equip teachers with several tips and tools for building a welcoming classroom community that supports learners in achieving their important goals. […]
Literacy Minnesota: Phonics in Beginning ESL: Recommendations, Activities and Resources
OnlinePhonics–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 […]
DARS WINDMILLS: Harness the Power of Inclusion
Windmills has a proven history of assisting those with and without disabilities to better understand the culture of disability in the workplace. We will be rotating the following modules:
Fact or Fiction, Whose Fault, Perspectives, Taking Emotions out of Emotional Disabilities, Profiles, AT and Reasonable Accommodations
LINCS: The Digital Equity Act: Correctional Education Getting in the Game
VirtualThe Digital Equity Act now moves into the next phase of implementation across the country, and it's important for everyone in the correctional and reentry community to get up to speed on what's happening. Join LINCS to learn from Amanda Bergson-Shilcock, a recognized expert on state and federal workforce policies as she shares the current […]
VALRC: Multilevel ESOL Classes Webinar Series, Session 1
VirtualDo 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 3 part webinar series will present strategies for effective multi-level instruction and planning for ESOL classes or multi-level classrooms. We will […]
GEDTS Tuesdays for Teachers: Close Reading & GED Tech Apprenticeship Program Update
OnlineRegister here. Content Session (1 hour): Starting the New Year with Close Reading Session It’s time to be serious about close reading. Survey responses received from you echoed a desire for more strategies to improve Reasoning Through Language Arts results. Over the past few years, we have focused on mathematics. We’ve worked hard to help […]
Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person
OnlineVocabulary 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 […]
LACES Demo: Data Outputs from LACES
LACES Demo: Data Outputs from LACES
VALRC: Helping Your Students Identify, Develop, and Utilize Transferrable Skills Webinar with Cynthia Peters
OnlineAdult education students have strong transferable skills (aka, soft skills). They just don’t know it yet! Leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills are being cultivated daily by hard-working adult learners. Employers value and seek these crucial competencies. In this webinar, adult educator and The Change Agent editor Cynthia Peters shares powerful student-written stories and demonstrates […]
Literacy Minnesota: Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
OnlineCome 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 […]
NEDP for Non-NEDP Staff
The most successful National External Diploma Program (NEDP) providers take a whole-agency approach to NEDP. Learners benefit when instructors, administrators, and support staff who have NOT been trained in NEDP understand the fundamentals of the program.
Join us for a one-hour crash course in NEDP for non-NEDP staff. Impress your coworkers with your fluency in NEDP terminology! Demolish your agency’s NEDP silo!
VALRC-TSTM: Civics Education PLC
OnlineDo you want to learn more about the classroom-ready lessons and other resources in the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) Toolkit? Do you want to gain ideas for incorporating civics education and workforce preparation skills and activities into your teaching? Do you want to work with experienced facilitators and colleagues around the state to […]
Boot Camp 2.0 – Building on Success
Boot Camps have proven a worthwhile strategy in providing instruction for students who are one test away from a high school credential. For many of these students, the focus has been on math. However, we know that this strategy can and will work for other areas as well.
Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
OnlineTeaching 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
VALRC: Multilevel ESOL Classes Webinar Series, Session 2
VirtualDo 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 3 part webinar series will present strategies for effective multi-level instruction and planning for ESOL classes or multi-level classrooms. We will […]
NEDP for Non-NEDP Staff
The most successful National External Diploma Program (NEDP) providers take a whole-agency approach to NEDP. Learners benefit when instructors, administrators, and support staff who have NOT been trained in NEDP understand the fundamentals of the program.
Join us for a one-hour crash course in NEDP for non-NEDP staff. Impress your coworkers with your fluency in NEDP terminology! Demolish your agency’s NEDP silo!
VALRC-TSTM: Civics Education PLC
OnlineDo you want to learn more about the classroom-ready lessons and other resources in the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) Toolkit? Do you want to gain ideas for incorporating civics education and workforce preparation skills and activities into your teaching? Do you want to work with experienced facilitators and colleagues around the state to […]
VALRC ESOL Beginning Literacy Webinar Series: Using the Language Experience Approach to Integrate the Components of Reading
VirtualDo you work with adult ESOL learners who are building their literacy skills? Are you looking for an engaging and asset-based approach to ESOL beginning literacy instruction that allows for the integration of all four components of reading? This webinar will present strategies for utilizing the language experience approach (LEA) in the ESOL educational setting […]
LINCS: Let’s Talk: Virtual Learning Communities to Support Practitioners
VirtualJoin the LINCS Professional Development and Program Management group moderators in this coffee chat to discuss virtual learning communities - their characteristics, support for practitioners, and best practices in planning and implementation. We welcome you to listen, learn, and share your experiences! Register Here
LINCS: What’s Your Story?
VirtualMany of our students come to us with significant trauma that impacts their ability to learn. How can we help students learn to tell their stories and engage in the self-reflection needed to heal? Join our guest presenter, Odilia Rivera-Santos, with the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island to learn about “What’s Your Story?”—a […]
EdWeb: Science of Reading Week
OnlineWhen schools and districts connect knowledge of the science of reading with instruction, we can realize exponential power for change. These panels are designed to address the needs of every educator, school administrator and district leader, empowering you with knowledge of structured literacy to forever reshape students’ academic journeys. Join EdWeb and Lexia for four […]
LINCS Coffee Talk: Using AI Tools in Civics Education
VirtualLeverage the power of AI tools to target and tailor the creation of level-appropriate civics course material. Re-apply these prompts to highlight and connect the language and civics content in IECLE classrooms to facilitate student leadership in the workforce and the community-at-large. Register Here
The Little Things You Can Do to Make a Big Impact on GED® Math Performance
The Little Things You Can Do to Make a Big Impact on GED® Math Performance
ProLiteracy: “What are They Really Saying?” Helping Students Read Between the Lines and Make Inferences
OnlineStudents preparing for the HSE exams often focus too much on what’s explicitly present in a text. This may allow them to recall specific details and find evidence, but it hinders them from making inferences and drawing conclusions. In this webinar, learn how to help students dig deeper to make inferences about what’s being implicitly […]
VALRC-TSTM: Civics Education PLC
OnlineDo you want to learn more about the classroom-ready lessons and other resources in the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) Toolkit? Do you want to gain ideas for incorporating civics education and workforce preparation skills and activities into your teaching? Do you want to work with experienced facilitators and colleagues around the state to […]
VALRC: Science of Reading Overview
OnlineThis session presents a basic overview of the science of reading and effective reading instruction, including alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. During the session, we discuss strategies for each component of reading and how to use them in the classroom. Participants will leave with resources for teaching each component. Register
LINCS: Exploring the IET for English Learners Desk Aids
VirtualJoin us for a live LINCS event with Jessie Stadd, Education Technical Assistance and Research Specialist with RTI International to learn more about the Integrated Education and Training (IET) for English Learners Desk Aids. Register Here
LINCS: Digital Skills: Plugging Them into Instruction
VirtualJeff Goumas and Rachel Riggs of World Education are spilling the tea (and coffee!) on some exciting updates to the Bridges Digital Skills Framework and SkillBlox. New features on these resources will help you plug more digital skills into instruction. Join us for this casual session to hear about the new features and share challenges […]
DARS WINDMILLS: Harness the Power of Inclusion
Windmills has a proven history of assisting those with and without disabilities to better understand the culture of disability in the workplace. We will be rotating the following modules:
Fact or Fiction, Whose Fault, Perspectives, Taking Emotions out of Emotional Disabilities, Profiles, AT and Reasonable Accommodations
Literacy Minnesota: Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
OnlineResearch 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
ProLiteracy: What? You Want Me to Write Too? Strategies for the Low Level or Anxious Writers
OnlineWriting is just so permanent. How can we help our students get over the anxiety of committing pencil to paper? In this webinar we will present exercises you can incorporate into your lessons that will relieve some of the stress of writing and encourage students to share their ideas. Register This webinar is part of […]