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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T130000
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SUMMARY:ProLiteracy: Teacher Training Plus: The Power of “Yet”: Cultivating A Growth Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Help adult learners build the persistence and problem-solving skills they need to thrive in the workplace. This webinar explores how to help students shift from “I can’t do this” to “I can’t do this yet” using classroom activities\, reflection prompts\, and simple digital learning progress portfolios. Participants will also explore how AI can act as a thinking partner—helping students brainstorm strategies\, understand feedback\, and reframe challenges as learning opportunities. Leave with ideas for building a learning environment where mistakes are part of the process. \nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/proliteracy-teacher-training-plus-the-power-of-yet-cultivating-a-growth-mindset/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185529
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SUMMARY:Refresher: LACES Data Analysis Session
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. This is a refresher session geared towards beginning users and those who would like a refresher with data entry and using LACES. \nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/refresher-laces-data-analysis-session/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T140000
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SUMMARY:Literacy Minnesota: How Adult Brains Learn Languages
DESCRIPTION:Learn what research has to say about how adult brains learn a new language\, how trauma and stress impact learning\, and how this influences the teaching practices that we use in the language classroom. Participants will leave the webinar with suggestions for ways teachers and tutors can apply brain-based teaching practices as we are helping adult ESL students develop their language skills. \nPlease note that you may be asked to participate in discussion groups during the webinar. Please plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can see the PowerPoint slides and use your audio. \nPresenter: Andrea Echelberger (she/her)\, Literacy Instructor\, Robbinsdale Adult Academic Program. About Andrea. \nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-how-adult-brains-learn-languages-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T131500
DTSTAMP:20260609T185529
CREATED:20251120T182955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T172946Z
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SUMMARY:IET Office Hour
DESCRIPTION:Come discuss IET planning tools\, IET maps\, and all aspects of programming for IETs\, IELCE\, and workforce programming in adult education. Come with questions! \nIET Office Hours will be held the first Wednesday of every month\, except January\, from 12p – 1:15p. \nRegister and join here. 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/iet-office-hour/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Open Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185529
CREATED:20260608T173445Z
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SUMMARY:Welcoming America: Building Stronger Communities: A Nonpartisan Voter Engagement Series
DESCRIPTION:This year\, National Voter Registration Day falls on September 15 — right in the middle of Welcoming Week (September 10–19). Communities already gathering to celebrate welcoming can use that momentum to register voters\, deepen civic participation\, and keep people engaged past Election Day. \nThis three-part series\, presented in partnership with Nonprofit VOTE\, gives you those tools. Sessions are designed for organizational leaders\, staff\, and volunteers — whether you’re new to voter outreach or building on existing efforts. You’ll learn how to engage voters\, including newcomers and first-time voters\, while staying nonpartisan\, and you’ll leave with resources you can put directly into your Welcoming Week programming. \nIndividuals are required to register once for the full series as shared below. \n\nWednesday\, May 27 Voter Engagement 101: Staying Nonpartisan & Effective\nWednesday\, June 10 From Idea to Action: Creating a Voter Engagement Plan\nWednesday\, July 8 From Voting to Advocacy: Post-Election Engagement Strategies\n\nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/welcoming-america-building-stronger-communities-a-nonpartisan-voter-engagement-series/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T160000
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CREATED:20260609T181008Z
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SUMMARY:DRC: TABE Online Best Practice Overview
DESCRIPTION:Join DRC for their next TABE Thursday webinar focused on TABE Online Best Practices.\n\nAs programs prepare for summer and fall enrollment\, it’s a great time to revisit key best practices for administering TABE Online. Following these guidelines helps ensure accurate placement\, secure testing environments\, and smooth experiences for both staff and learners. \nThis webinar will cover:\n\nUploading students to automatically create sessions and register testers\nUsing DRC INSIGHT to monitor and track tester progress in real time\nLeveraging Group Reporting and On‑Demand Extracts to power program‑level decisions\nReviewing scores and determining next test placement\nInstructional updates to support stronger learner outcomes\nQuestions from the field\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/drc-tabe-online-best-practice-overview/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T213000
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CREATED:20260603T154802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T154802Z
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SUMMARY:Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease note that you may be asked to participate in discussion groups during the webinar. Please plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can see the PowerPoint slides and use your audio. \nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-teaching-intermediate-alphabetics-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T153000
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CREATED:20251125T143647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T154812Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: LACES Data Analysis Session
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. \nJoin here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-laces-data-analysis-session-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T140000
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SUMMARY:Literacy Minnesota: Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy
DESCRIPTION:You don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their digital literacy skills using Northstar Digital Literacy. \nIn the webinar\, participants will learn: \n\nThe features of Northstar Digital Literacy.\nHow to help learners navigate Northstar digital literacy assessments.\nHow to use the Northstar instructor-led curriculum.\nHow to guide learners through the Northstar Digital Literacy Online Learning Modules.\nAdditional digital literacy resources.\n\nIf you are not familiar with Northstar Digital Literacy Assessments\, please go to digitalliteracyassessment.org and take the Computer Basics assessment prior to the training. \nPlease note that you may be asked to participate in discussion groups during the webinar. Please plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can see the PowerPoint slides and use your audio. \nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-teaching-and-tutoring-with-northstar-digital-literacy-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185529
CREATED:20260609T183812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T183812Z
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SUMMARY:ANN: Math Instructional Routines with the Adult Numeracy Network
DESCRIPTION:The Adult Numeracy Network (ANN) website has a collection of math routines for adult math and numeracy classrooms. (Visit https://adultnumeracynetwork.org/Instructional-Routines to explore the collection.) This is one of a free series of hour-long introductions to some of the math routines from the collection. \nThe session will focus on one math routine and will include:\n\n\na brief community builder\,\ntime to experience the routine as learners\, and\ntime to reflect on how to use the routine in our classrooms.\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/ann-math-instructional-routines-with-the-adult-numeracy-network-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185529
CREATED:20260512T151415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T152700Z
UID:10000908-1782302400-1782309600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:NEDP Spring Leadership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is for Virginia’s NEDP program managers and leaders. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/nedp-spring-leadership-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185529
CREATED:20260603T190634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T190634Z
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SUMMARY:Literacy Minnesota: Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION: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 the phone!). Participants will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share resources. \nThis workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers. \nPlease note that you may be asked to participate in discussion groups during the webinar. Please plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can see the PowerPoint slides and use your audio. \nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-developing-and-practicing-reading-fluency-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185529
CREATED:20260608T173630Z
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UID:10000913-1783519200-1783522800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Welcoming America: Building Stronger Communities: A Nonpartisan Voter Engagement Series
DESCRIPTION:This year\, National Voter Registration Day falls on September 15 — right in the middle of Welcoming Week (September 10–19). Communities already gathering to celebrate welcoming can use that momentum to register voters\, deepen civic participation\, and keep people engaged past Election Day. \nThis three-part series\, presented in partnership with Nonprofit VOTE\, gives you those tools. Sessions are designed for organizational leaders\, staff\, and volunteers — whether you’re new to voter outreach or building on existing efforts. You’ll learn how to engage voters\, including newcomers and first-time voters\, while staying nonpartisan\, and you’ll leave with resources you can put directly into your Welcoming Week programming. \nIndividuals are required to register once for the full series as shared below. \n\nWednesday\, May 27 Voter Engagement 101: Staying Nonpartisan & Effective\nWednesday\, June 10 From Idea to Action: Creating a Voter Engagement Plan\nWednesday\, July 8 From Voting to Advocacy: Post-Election Engagement Strategies\n\nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/welcoming-america-building-stronger-communities-a-nonpartisan-voter-engagement-series-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185529
CREATED:20260108T141009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T190714Z
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SUMMARY:LACES: Getting Off to a Good Start
DESCRIPTION:Join here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/laces-getting-ready-for-close-out/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T185529
CREATED:20250903T191710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T192250Z
UID:10000810-1784554200-1784561400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Bi-monthly Program Managers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bi-monthly virtual meeting for updates\, news\, and discussion for all adult education program managers. \nRegister and join here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/bi-monthly-program-managers-meeting/2026-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTSTAMP:20260609T185529
CREATED:20260609T173705Z
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SUMMARY:LACES Annual Training -- By Invitation Only
DESCRIPTION:Where: The Arboretum at 300 Arboretum Place\, Richmond\, VA 23236 (Parking is no-cost in the garage next to the building. Do not park in spots marked as reserved.) \nLodging: There is no hotel block; make your reservations at the state rate at a hotel of your choice. Below are nearby options that offer the state rate.   \nHyatt Place Richmond/Arboretum (across the street from the systems office) \nFour Points by Sheraton Richmond (Midlothian Tpke) \nDoubleTree by Hilton-Midlothian (Koger Center Blvd) \nLunch and snacks. Breakfast\, lunch\, snacks\, and coffee/tea will be available both days.  \nWe will work with our vendors to accommodate a range of dietary restrictions. There is also a cafe in the building and plenty of nearby restaurants if you have additional needs. \nReminders: \nEach team should bring: An extension cord for your team. We will have some extras but could use some additional ones to keep everyone plugged in. \nEach participant should bring: Your wifi-enabled laptop and mouse (tablets are not recommended\, but can be used with an external keyboard); the laptop should have the Chrome\, Edge\, or Firefox browser installed.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/laces-annual-training-by-invitation-only/
LOCATION:The Arboretum\, 300 Arboretum Place\, Richmond\, VA\, 23236
CATEGORIES:Training
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