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  • October 2023

  • Mon 30

    Foundations of Reading: Print Skills Online Course

    September 21, 2023 - November 1, 2023

    Did you know many adult learners, even those who can read and comprehend at higher levels, struggle with alphabetic skills and fluency? No matter what level learner you work with, […]

  • Mon 30

    ELPS for Adult Educators Online Course

    October 19, 2023 - November 15, 2023

    ELPS for Adult Educators is a four-week online course designed to give participants a deep dive into the English Language Proficiency Standards for Adult Education or ELPS. The course is geared […]

  • Mon 30
    Professional Development Opportunities

    Career Pathways Open Conversations

    October 30, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

    Join us for important networking, updates, and sharing for career pathways planning and programming. This three-part open conversation series focuses on connecting career pathways practitioners with resources, colleagues, and policy updates to support the growth of their programming to connect learners to training, higher education, and careers. Come and learn what your colleagues are doing across the state and share your best and promising practices with us!

  • Mon 30

    LINCS: Understanding Discrimination: What is it and why does it matter?

    October 30, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Virtual

    What is discrimination exactly, and why should we care about it as adult educators? We will discuss what discrimination is, where it originates , and how we can reduce discrimination […]

  • Mon 30

    Literacy Minnesota: How to Work Effectively with Muslims

    October 30, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Virtual

    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 […]

  • November 2023

  • Thu 9

    CAL’s 8 Fundamental Principles of Effective Adult English Language Instruction

    November 9, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm CAL’s 8 Fundamental Principles of Effective Adult English Language Instruction

    Unlock the power of effective adult language instruction!
    Calling all passionate educators! Elevate your teaching skills and inspire your adult English learners with two FREE webinars exploring CAL’s Eight Fundamental Principles of Effective Adult Language Education.

  • Thu 9

    Lessons from the Field with Stan Citron: Strategies to Help Students Become More Fluent English Speakers

    November 9, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

    This webinar will examine how to teach students to speak more fluently (“Fluent English”). Stan will explain the “Fluent English” principles and provide tools to put these principles into practice. […]

  • Tue 14

    VDOE 2023 Data Office Hours

    November 14, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Tue 14

    VALRC: Digital Literacy for Multilingual Learners Webinar Series, Session 3: Virtual Instruction for Beginning Multilingual Learners

    November 14, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Digital Literacy for Multilingual Learners Fall 2023 Webinar Series
    Virtual

    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 […]

  • Wed 15

    Teaching Writing: Giving Feedback

    November 15, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Virtual

    How can instructors build learners' confidence as writers while still providing constructive feedback? This webinar discusses when and how to provide feedback on learner writing. Register here.

  • Thu 16

    CAL’s 8 Fundamental Principles of Effective Adult English Language Instruction

    November 16, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm CAL’s 8 Fundamental Principles of Effective Adult English Language Instruction

    Unlock the power of effective adult language instruction!
    Calling all passionate educators! Elevate your teaching skills and inspire your adult English learners with two FREE webinars exploring CAL’s Eight Fundamental Principles of Effective Adult Language Education.

  • Mon 27
    Professional Development Opportunities

    Career Pathways Open Conversations

    November 27, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

    Join us for important networking, updates, and sharing for career pathways planning and programming. This three-part open conversation series focuses on connecting career pathways practitioners with resources, colleagues, and policy updates to support the growth of their programming to connect learners to training, higher education, and careers. Come and learn what your colleagues are doing across the state and share your best and promising practices with us!

  • Tue 28

    VALRC: Disabilities and the Adult Learner Webinar Series, Session 3: Making Content Accessible

    November 28, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    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 […]

  • Thu 30

    VALRC: Multilevel ESOL Classes Webinar Series, Session 3

    November 30, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Multilevel ESOL Classes Fall 2023 Webinar Series
    Virtual

    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 […]

  • December 2023

  • Mon 4

    Literacy Minnesota: Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

    December 4, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Online

    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 […]

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