Events

In this webinar, find out how to access SPOTLIGHT, Virginia’s annual publication for writing by adult learners, and The Change Agent adult education magazine for social justice. Gain ideas for using writing by […]

Description: Join us to celebrate Adult and Family Literacy Week by sharing your student success stories and positive changes in your program from the past year.

Have you struggled to find free resources to teach basic computer skills to multilingual learners? Are you overwhelmed by the idea of pulling together a variety of activities from different […]

What does the research say about effective instruction that helps learners improve the quality of their writing? How can teachers can leverage strategy-based instruction to support learners in developing as […]

This webinar will cover best practices for designing coherent and effective online courses. Additionally, we will focus on student engagement, building community, and applying Universal Design for Learning and accessibility […]

It is important to keep in mind that learning disabilities are life-long. Children with disabilities grow-up to be adults with disabilities. Although, many adult learners go undiagnosed. Learning disabilities affect […]

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 […]

English language learners who come to the U.S. with no literacy in their first language have unique struggles in learning English. This webinar helps educators understand what these learners are […]

Join the LINCS Learners with Disabilities community to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This event will include an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and workplace […]

Join Literacy Minnesota for this interactive session and pick up some ideas that will maximize your impact as a math tutor. This webinar will be appropriate for volunteers assisting a […]

Disabilities can occur across the lifespan, affecting academic performance, work, and daily living. Individuals with disabilities can have challenges with learning but can exhibit strengths in some areas. This session […]

Join us the LINCS Civics Education and Citizenship Group to share promising practices to foster cultural awareness through student discussions about the indigenous people in their country of origin and […]

Engagement in any classroom modality is essential for a students' learning outcomes. With an increase in technology in classrooms and the popularity of Hyflex, many instructors are seeking ideas and […]

The Right Question Institute (RQI) specializes in designing simple educational methods and tools to teach skills essential for self-advocacy and agency. In this interactive training session, participants will learn a practical […]

Is your class time split into separate English practice and then digital literacy practice? Are you challenged by using technology throughout a lesson plan to support instruction?  This webinar is […]

Generative artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize many aspects of society, so what can it offer students and teachers in the world of adult education? Our guest presenter, Will […]

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 […]

What is workplace education and literacy? Join special guest KayLynn Hamilton to learn ways adult education programs can support workforce development and how it aligns with WIOA. (This live Zoom event […]

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 […]

GEDTS writes, "The 2023 Annual GED Conference in NYC was an opportunity for GED Testing Service to provide a robust slate of concurrent and plenary sessions to provide learning and […]

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 […]

Join Jaylani Hussein of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) MN for a proactive diversity training that bridges the gap of misunderstanding and provides resources to employers, attorneys, community leaders and […]

Do you facilitate online classes for learners who are just beginning to develop their English skills? How can you create language learning opportunities for learners using technology AND English for […]

Creating accessible content can feel overwhelming at times, but it is important to remember that not everything has to be done at once. A scaffolded approach to learning and implementation […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you work with highly skilled immigrants, you won't want to miss this LINCS event. The presenter will provide an overview of the unique challenges internationally-trained professionals face integrating into […]

Adult 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. […]

As 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 […]

Please 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 […]

Every 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.

During 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 […]

Diversity, 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 […]

Take 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 […]

Many 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 […]

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 […]

Integrating 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 […]

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 […]

Adult 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. […]

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 […]

Do 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Incorporating family-motivated assignments and elements of digital literacy into the ESL classroom can empower adult English learners to succeed in the workforce and at home. In this webinar, join the […]