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Events

ProLiteracy: Developing Sentence Structure: Techniques for Beginning to Advanced English Learners

Virtual

Often tutors and teachers will dive into sentence structure that is too advanced for students’ level. Join Steven as he discusses how to introduce strategies to help students master sentence structure. We will cover strategies for crafting simple, compound, and complex sentences; avoiding common mistakes; and teaching and applying grammatical rules effectively. This session is […]

LINCS: Learning About Dyslexia and Supporting Learners in the Classroom

Online

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability in reading characterized by difficulties with word recognition and poor spelling and decoding abilities. Estimates of dyslexia fall in the range of 5 to 20 percent of the population. Join LINCS Moderator, Michael Cruse, Learners with Disabilities group to learn why this range is so broad, options for screening […]

EdTech Strategy Sessions: Fast PD and Media Creation

Virtual

Staying ahead of technology trends is tough for busy teachers, but we’ve got you covered! Join EdTech for two dynamic lightning talks designed to fit into your packed schedule. First, join Rachel Riggs to learn how microlearning makes professional development quick and effective, and take home free resources to replicate the process. Then, join Justine Schade to discover […]

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 of the meetings for the 2024 - 2025 year. Please save these dates on your calendars for the meetings: September 16 November 18 January 13 […]

VALRC: LACES data analysis session

Online

Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. Register here

Workforce GPS: Digital Literacy and Resilience: Resources to Support Digital Skill-Building

Virtual

Join this event to hear from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (DOL ETA), U.S. Department of Education (ED), Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) about a summary of public feedback from the Digital Literacy and Resilience Request for Information […]

Virtual Virginia #2: Canvas Administration

The second part of a two-part series to support Canvas administrators to navigate the Genius and Canvas systems to set up courses, enroll learners, and then to add course content for the adult education Virtual Va courses.

Financial Literacy Across the Adult Education Spectrum

This session explores the many needs for integrating financial literacy into instruction for all learners. Our panelists work with learners across the adult education spectrum: pre-literacy English learners, English learners with higher levels of education, and ABE and ASE learners. They discuss takeaways from the Financial Literacy Institute offered through COABE, the various needs for financial literacy within their adult learner populations, and classroom applications and resources to support learners’ financial literacy goals.

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 of the meetings for the 2024 - 2025 year. Please save these dates on your calendars for the meetings: September 16 November 18 January 13 […]