DARS WINDMILLS
Fact or Fiction: This module teaches participants to anticipate situations that might occur in the workplace with people with disabilities.
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DARS WINDMILLS
ASK IT BASKET – Your turn to ask the questions!
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Bi-monthly Program Managers Meeting
Bi-monthly webinar for adult education program managers
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ProLiteracy: Teacher Training Plus: Setting a Purpose for Reading
Reading is more than just decoding words; it’s an active, purposeful engagement with text. This comprehensive webinar delves into the profound impact of establishing a clear reading purpose that fosters deeper comprehension and promotes meaningful interaction between the reader and the material. We’ll explore how connecting discrete reading assignments to overarching personal and academic goals significantly enhances learner motivation, persistence, and overall achievement.
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Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Reading Vocabulary
VirtualVocabulary 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 […]
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COABE: Building Stronger Pipelines: Advancing IET and Apprenticeship Programs Through Language and Employer Partnerships
In this webinar, we will explore how adult education programs are building and expanding IET and apprenticeship pipelines through cross-sector collaboration, employer partnerships, and digital tools that support language and literacy instruction. Speakers will share real-world examples, highlight common roadblocks, and offer actionable strategies to increase access, improve learner outcomes, and meet workforce demand. The needs of special populations, including internationally trained professionals will be explored.
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Literacy MN: 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 […]
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edWeb Dyslexia Awareness Week Webinars
OnlineJoin edWeb for a three-day webinar series exploring research-based strategies to overcome instructional challenges, set meaningful reading goals, and celebrate the unique strengths of learners. More details and registration information […]
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COABE: Embracing AI for Reading Instruction
Busy teachers often need more time to plan lessons and find materials for teaching reading skills to students. Embracing AI can be a game changer for planning lessons and gathering materials to deliver instruction in each of the four components of reading. Participants will learn about free AI tools for teaching phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Save time and tailor instruction to meet your students' needs with tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and more.
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Literacy MN: 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 […]
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TABE and TABE CLAS-E – Using the Reports and Resources to Support Gains!
Join Data Recognition Corporation for a webinar as we discuss TABE and TABE CLAS-E.
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DARS: Champions of Disability Employment
Celebrate the businesses, partners, and DARS customers who have shown great passion, commitment, resilience, and courage in creating employment opportunities for individuals. Learn about resources, strategies, and hear the inspiring stories of people who have overcome multiple barriers to become self-sufficient.
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COABE: AI in Adult Education: Preparing Learners and Helping Educators for Today and Tomorrow
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education, work, and the skills needed for success. For adult education, AI offers tools to personalize learning, support digital literacy, and create stronger pathways to employment. This webinar will highlight strategies for integrating AI into programs, with examples of readily available tools that teachers and students can use immediately to enhance instruction and engagement. Participants will learn how AI can expand opportunities, improve outcomes, and prepare learners for the future.
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2025 LACES Data Training – Invitation Only
The Arboretum 300 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VABy invitation only, more information is forthcoming. Please be sure to visit the LACES resource page for updates.
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ProLiteracy: Teacher Training Plus: Research, Verify, Evaluate: Teaching 21st Century Information Skills
Help learners build the essential research and evaluation skills needed for today’s information-rich workplaces. In this webinar, participants will explore how to teach digital research strategies and information evaluation. Learn […]
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Literacy MN: 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 […]
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Tuesdays for Teachers: Corrections – Getting Students Ready for Re-entry
When you think of Re-entry services, what comes to mind? Housing, employment assistance, transportation, counseling? Re-entry programs provide all of those services and more. However, adult educators can play a […]
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Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Reading Vocabulary
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 […]
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Navigating CASAS New Test Series – Virginia ESL and ABE Programs
In this training, we will introduce participants to CASAS' new Reading STEPS, Listening STEPS, Reading GOALS 2 and Math GOALS 2 assessment series. We will look at sample test items and test blueprints and explore their alignment to the College and Career Readiness and English Language Proficiency Standards. We will hi-light the most popular TOPSpro Enterprise instructional reports and discuss ways in which they can be used to help inform instruction.
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COABE: Trauma-Informed Instruction: Teaching Through Triggers and Traumas – Theirs and Yours
OnlineParticipants will learn how to teach through triggers and traumas—yours and your students'—to lead students to academic success. Research shows that past and present trauma affects our ability to learn […]
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EdTech Strategy Session
On the second Friday of each month, the EdTech Strategy Sessions bring you two ⚡lightning talks that highlight practical strategies and innovative approaches to leveraging technology in adult education. After the talks, you are welcome to join a small-group discussion with one of the speakers to exchange ideas, adapt strategies to your context, and plan your next steps.
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Bi-monthly Program Managers Meeting
Bi-monthly webinar for adult education program managers
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CAL: Reading Science for Multilingual Learners
OnlineIn the United States (US), bilingual or Multilingual Learners (MLLs) tend to perform at grade level on word reading or decoding. However, scientific evidence shows that they tend to struggle […]
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Literacy Minnesota: I Hear You! Effective Listening Instruction for English Language Learners
VirtualCome learn how explicit listening instruction builds a foundation for literacy skills and fosters independence for language learners. This workshop will identify authentic learning tasks that English learners encounter daily, […]
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NEDP: Fall Leadership meeting (for NEDP program managers and leaders)
Fall meeting for NEDP program managers and leaders.
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CASAS Office Hours
Maximize the many features and resources available in CASAS. Join us and bring your questions and get one-on-one support, help, suggestions and just plain old encouragement in using CASAS. Attending participants will drive the session with their questions and needs.
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IET Office Hour
OnlineCome discuss IET planning tools, IET maps, and all aspects of programming for IETs, IELCE, and workforce programming in adult education. Come with questions!
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CASAS Office Hours
Maximize the many features and resources available in CASAS. Join us and bring your questions and get one-on-one support, help, suggestions and just plain old encouragement in using CASAS. Attending participants will drive the session with their questions and needs.
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NEDP: Fall Professional Learning Community (for NEDP Advisors & Assessors)
This session will focus on using NEDP data to drive program persistence and completion. Register here.
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ProLiteracy: See What You’ve Been Missing Lunch & Learn
OnlineWhere can directors, program managers, and support staff find guidance and materials for program management, marketing and recruitment, advocacy, grants and funding, and research data? Where can teachers find professional […]
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EdTech Strategy Session
Monthly sessions highlighting innovations in edtech and digital learning On the second Friday of each month, the EdTech Strategy Sessions bring you two ⚡lightning talks that highlight practical strategies and […]
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COABE: Expanding the Age Range for PACT Time by Discovering PACT Time Experiences for Families
OnlineThis webinar will dive into expanding the age range for PACT Time® activities by discovering a variety of experiences for children and parents of all ages. Most PACT Time resources […]
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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. Join Literacy Minnesota Training Director Rob Podlasek to […]
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COABE: Adult Education Entrepreneurship Showcase
OnlineAfter graduating from the COABE Online Entrepreneurship Institute, Lynn Thompson and her team at the International Institute of Minnesota (IIM) created an 8-week entrepreneurship course for immigrants with a 98% […]
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Literacy Minnesota: How Adult Brains Learn Languages
VirtualLearn 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 […]
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COABE: Crack the Code: 10 Game-Changing Ways to Teach Idioms & Slang!
OnlineAuthor “Slangman” gives an informative and hilarious presentation on the newest slang your students are bringing into YOUR classroom. Join David Burke to find out what it all means and […]
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EdTech Strategy Session
Monthly sessions highlighting innovations in edtech and digital learning On the second Friday of each month, the EdTech Strategy Sessions bring you two ⚡lightning talks that highlight practical strategies and […]
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Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Reading Vocabulary
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 […]
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COABE: Construction Training Grant Opportunity
OnlineRegister here Discover how adult education can open doors to high-demand, high-wage careers in the construction industry. Join COABE and our national partner, the National Center for Construction Education and […]
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COABE: Awaken Learners’ Potential: Strategies for Transforming Math Identities for the Test and Beyond
OnlineUncover the transformative role of mathematical identity in learning and cognition. Learn practical strategies to empower math learners, foster confidence, and cultivate a positive math identity. Attend this webinar to […]
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Literacy Minnesota: Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
OnlineCome and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. Join Literacy Minnesota Training Director Rob Podlasek to discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at […]
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Grant Writing Tips and Tricks Workshop
Grant Writing Tips and Tricks Workshop Learn the Basics and How to Stand Out Register here. If you are interested in learning the key components of a successful grant application, […]
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Bi-monthly Program Managers Meeting
Bi-monthly webinar for adult education program managers
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GEDTS: The Intersection of Adult Learning Theory and Universal Design
VirtualAdult learners bring experiences, diverse needs, and complex realities into adult education classrooms. Understanding how adults learn—and how instructional design can support that learning—is essential for creating environments where learners can engage, persist, and […]
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CASAS Assessment Updates and Using Instructional Reports
In this training, we provide CASAS updates, review the new test series and their alignment to the College and Career Readiness and English Language Proficiency Standards. We will review the […]
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NCFL: Building Digital Skills and Creating Connections: Mini-Projects in Family Learning
OnlineWant fresh ideas for helping adult English learners build real-world language and digital skills? This webinar will explore simple, engaging mini-projects that build foundational digital literacy skills. Inspired by learner input, these […]
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VALRC – Citizenship: Changes and Challenges Webinar
OnlineJoin this informational webinar to learn about the recent changes to the civics test of the USCIS Naturalization Interview. These changes apply to all applicants who have submitted their naturalization […]
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Career Pathways PLC #1: Career Coaching and Supporting Learners for What’s Next
Join us for this five-part series on Career Coaching for adult learners. Part I: Celeste Hall from the Virginia Community College System will facilitate sessions one and two, focusing on […]
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IET Office Hour
OnlineCome discuss IET planning tools, IET maps, and all aspects of programming for IETs, IELCE, and workforce programming in adult education. Come with questions!
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IET 101: The Basics, Register by January 31 to receive the pre-work materials
Register here for IET 101: The Basics by January 31 to receive pre-work materials. This session runs from 1:30p - 2:30p on Wednesday, February 4.
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VALRC: LACES Data Analysis Session
OnlineJoin a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. Join here
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Career Pathways PLC #2: Career Coaching and Supporting Learners for What’s Next
Join us for this five-part series on Career Coaching for adult learners. Part I: Celeste Hall from the Virginia Community College System will facilitate sessions one and two, focusing on […]
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Refresher: LACES Data Analysis Session
OnlineJoin 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 […]
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LACES: Tracking MSGs and Outcomes
Join here.
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Career Pathways PLC #3: Career Coaching and Supporting Learners for What’s Next
Join us for this five-part series on Career Coaching for adult learners. Part I: Celeste Hall from the Virginia Community College System will facilitate sessions one and two, focusing on […]
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IET Office Hour
OnlineCome discuss IET planning tools, IET maps, and all aspects of programming for IETs, IELCE, and workforce programming in adult education. Come with questions!
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Bi-monthly Program Managers Meeting
Bi-monthly webinar for adult education program managers
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Refresher: LACES Data Analysis Session
OnlineJoin 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 […]
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Career Pathways PLC #4: Career Coaching and Supporting Learners for What’s Next
Join us for this five-part series on Career Coaching for adult learners. Part I: Celeste Hall from the Virginia Community College System will facilitate sessions one and two, focusing on […]
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LACES: New Functionality in LACES
Join here.
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IET Office Hour
OnlineCome discuss IET planning tools, IET maps, and all aspects of programming for IETs, IELCE, and workforce programming in adult education. Come with questions!
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Career Pathways PLC #5: Career Coaching and Supporting Learners for What’s Next
Join us for this five-part series on Career Coaching for adult learners. Part I: Celeste Hall from the Virginia Community College System will facilitate sessions one and two, focusing on […]
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VALRC: LACES Data Analysis Session
OnlineJoin a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. Join here
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IET Office Hour
OnlineCome discuss IET planning tools, IET maps, and all aspects of programming for IETs, IELCE, and workforce programming in adult education. Come with questions!
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Bi-monthly Program Managers Meeting
Bi-monthly webinar for adult education program managers
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Refresher: LACES Data Analysis Session
OnlineJoin 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 […]
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IET Office Hour
OnlineCome discuss IET planning tools, IET maps, and all aspects of programming for IETs, IELCE, and workforce programming in adult education. Come with questions!
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LACES: Getting Ready for Close Out
Join here.
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VALRC: LACES Data Analysis Session
OnlineJoin a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. Join here
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Bi-monthly Program Managers Meeting
Bi-monthly webinar for adult education program managers