• 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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

  • CASAS: Digital Essentials for NEDP

    Online

    Join this one-hour "how-to" session to explore alternative digital tools to enhance NEDP competencies. We'll dive into resume templates in Canva, creating charts and graphs in Google Sheets, designing and […]

  • CASAS: Digital Essentials for NEDP

    Online

    Join this one-hour "how-to" session to explore alternative digital tools to enhance NEDP competencies. We'll dive into resume templates in Canva, creating charts and graphs in Google Sheets, designing and […]

  • 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.

  • NEDP PLC: Outreach

    Online

    This session of the Virginia NEDP Professional Learning Community will focus on outreach and marketing. Trainers will introduce the NEDP Marketing Plan template and discuss target audience identification, budget-friendly digital […]

  • Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

    Virtual

    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 […]

  • 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.

  • Literacy Minnesota: Math Content Webinar: Dyscalculia

    Virtual

    Join Literacy Minnesota for a session on dyscalculia; a specific learning disability that makes numerical reasoning and comprehension challenging for our learners. This session will build on previous trainings on […]

  • Literacy Minnesota: Essential Zoom Skills for Online Instruction

    Virtual

    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 to meetings with friends and colleagues at work. The workshop will cover: Turning off participants’ cameras and microphones Re-naming participants Sharing your screen Annotating your […]

  • All About Accommodations (for GED® Testing)

    Online

    This session will be facilitated by Debbie Bergtholdt, Accommodations Manager at Pearson VUE. There are always updates and improvements to the accommodation request process.  Join us to find out what is new and to discuss accommodations available on the GED® test. Also learn what tools are available to help your students find the documentation they […]

  • EdTech Strategy Sessions — Tools and Strategies for Bringing AI to English Learners 

    Virtual

    Bringing AI to Adult Literacy What does it take to bring cutting-edge AI tools into real-world classrooms? This lightning talk dives into findings from a pilot study of the Pace AI platform, designed to support adult English learners. Discover how engaging features like pronunciation feedback boosted confidence and learning. We’ll explore where there’s potential and […]

  • VALRC: Advancing Alphabetics: Systematic Phonics Instruction with EBRI Tools and AI Insights

    Online

    This session explores how systematic phonics instruction supports an effective reading program, using the Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI) Observation Tool for educator growth. Participants will gain insights into building alphabetics-based instruction and learn how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can offer truly exciting enhancements to these processes. Practical strategies for improving literacy outcomes and implementing evidence-based reading […]

  • Literacy Minnesota: Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

    Virtual

    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 […]

  • Pro-Literacy: Professional Written Communication: Strategies for Teaching Workplace Writing

    Virtual

    In this webinar, participants will explore effective strategies for teaching workplace writing skills to adult learners. The session will cover the importance of the writing process and how to develop instructional activities that reinforce each step. Attendees will learn how to guide students in understanding and applying appropriate levels of formality in various professional contexts, […]

  • Literacy Minnesota: Reading Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners

    Virtual

    Teaching and tutoring very beginning level ESL readers can be intimidating for volunteers and professional teachers alike. Attend this webinar to get practical activities and ideas for one-on-one, remote and in-person instruction with tech and no-tech options. Leave feeling ready to provide your learners with meaningful and effective reading activities. Register Here

  • VALRC: Differentiated Science of Reading Instruction for Multilingual Learners

    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 effective multi-level teacher? This session will focus on ways to provide differentiated instruction to multilingual learners, with a focus on incorporating alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary, and […]

  • DARS WINDMILLS

    DARS WINDMILLS

    Profiles: This module will examine how stereotyping of persons with disabilities may impact employment decisions.

  • Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

    Virtual

    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. Register Here

  • Structure Your Program So Students & Staff Want to Stay

    Virtual
    Virtual Event

    Presented by Joyce Clement Jackson and Melinda Dart of Chesterfield County Public Schools Adult Continuing Education. This webinar will focus on the tools and strategies necessary to build a program where both staff and students learn and grow together. The three focus areas include building relationships, building learning models, and building partnerships. For each of […]

  • Literacy Minnesota: Tips and Strategies for Online Instruction

    Virtual

    During the early days of the pandemic, remote instruction was a necessary evil that many begrudgingly endured. But as the options for in-person instruction opened up, many learners chose to continue to learn in an online environment. Join this session to learn and see modeled tips and strategies for teaching and tutoring online, and determine […]

  • Literacy Minnesota: Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

    Virtual

    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 tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension skills. Register Here

  • VALRC & VAACE: In-Person, Instructor Professional Learning Community

    Arboretum, Richmond, VA 300 Arboretum Pl, Richmond, VA, United States

    Are you looking for an opportunity to network with other adult education instructors? Do you want the space to consider application of the science of reading and inclusive instructional strategies? This in-person, instructor professional community is meant to […]

  • 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 […]

  • VALRC: Regional Instructional Specialist PLC

    Online

    This professional learning community is open to Regional Instructional Specialists (and other Virginia adult educators whose work includes instructional leadership). Focused on problem-solving and sharing promising practices, this discussion-based PLC […]

  • ProLiteracy: “What Am I Looking At?”

    Virtual

    It’s often said that a picture is worth a thousand words, but how do we know what that picture is saying? Even though we use visual literacy to understand what […]

  • CASAS: Assessing NEDP Client Work

    Online

    Join the NEDP national trainer and assessors from across the country as we practice assessing client responses to newly added questions. Register here.

  • CASAS: Assessing NEDP Client Work

    Online

    Join the NEDP national trainer and assessors from across the country as we practice assessing client responses to newly added questions. Register here.

  • DARS WINDMILLS

    Fact or Fiction: This module teaches participants to anticipate situations that might occur in the workplace with people with disabilities.

  • VALRC – Trauma-Informed Practices: An Introduction

    Virtual

    This webinar will present a working overview of this topic to begin incorporating trauma-informed practices into classroom instruction. Participants will also gain a better sense of what is happening to […]

  • Reflecting on Your Practice: Universal Design for Learning

    This one-hour webinar will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss their experience with implementing what they learned from the UDL course(s), sharing success and challenges around implementation and supporting others’ implementation, and ask about and brainstorm solutions to any questions they have based on their work.

  • EdTech Strategy Session: Lesson Planning + Sustainable AI

    Virtual

    The April 11th EdTech Strategy Session is for all educators - please share with your teachers statewide! They can register here: worlded.me/ETSS2024 These are the two lightning talk topics: ⚡ Tech Tools for […]

  • VALRC: Regional Instructional Specialist PLC

    Online

    This professional learning community is open to Regional Instructional Specialists (and other Virginia adult educators whose work includes instructional leadership). Focused on problem-solving and sharing promising practices, this discussion-based PLC […]

  • Switchboard: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Clients​

    Virtual

    ​​Newcomers often encounter complex and challenging situations as they adjust and integrate into society. Conversations with clients about these challenges can be particularly complicated given past trauma exposure as well […]

  • Spanish GED® Open Discussion

    Online

    Join the discussion to talk with colleagues around the state about challenges, successes, promising practices, and problem solving to support Spanish-language GED® programming. Register here.

  • DARS WINDMILLS

    Whose Fault: This module will improve participants’ awareness of the different players and roles in a successful business practice and to identify more effective ways to communicate and resolve conflict.

  • NEDP 2025 Spring Leadership Meeting

    Online

    Join colleagues around the state, state NEDP trainers, and VDOE staff members for the spring NEDP Leadership meeting. The meeting will include a focus on data: looking at Virginia data, […]

  • 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 […]

  • DRC: TABE 13/14 & CLAS-E C/D updates with Q&A

    Online

    All are welcome!  Join DRC to learn more about their new, NRS-approved forms of TABE, Workforce Portal, and CLAS-E. Some exciting highlights from this session will include: SHORTER READING load […]

  • Literacy Practices for Multilingual Students with Disabilities

    Online

    There are numerous questions in the field regarding the identification and support of multilingual learners with disabilities. In addition, many myths about these learners' literacy abilities and needs persist in […]

  • VALRC: Regional Instructional Specialist PLC

    Online

    This professional learning community is open to Regional Instructional Specialists (and other Virginia adult educators whose work includes instructional leadership). Focused on problem-solving and sharing promising practices, this discussion-based PLC […]

  • DARS WINDMILLS

    Assistive Technology and Reasonable Accommodations: This module will acquaint individuals with the creative process in identifying possible reasonable accommodations.

  • NEDP Retention via Pre-screening

    Online

    This practical webinar, part of the Virginia PLC for NEDP practitioners, will be led by state trainer Eileen Rakshys. Register here.

  • Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

    Virtual

    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 […]

  • DARS WINDMILLS

    Taking Emotions out of Emotional Disabilities: This module will provide a way for companies to consider reasonable accommodations for persons with emotional disabilities in an emotionally neutral environment.

  • DARS WINDMILLS

    Fact or Fiction: This module teaches participants to anticipate situations that might occur in the workplace with people with disabilities.

  • DARS WINDMILLS

    ASK IT BASKET – Your turn to ask the questions!

  • 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. 

  • Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Reading Vocabulary

    Virtual

    Vocabulary 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 […]

  • 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.

  • Literacy MN: Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

    Online

    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 […]

  • edWeb Dyslexia Awareness Week Webinars

    Online

    Join 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 […]

  • 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.

  • Literacy MN: Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

    Online

    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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 2025 LACES Data Training – Invitation Only

    The Arboretum 300 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA

    By invitation only, more information is forthcoming. Please be sure to visit the LACES resource page for updates.

  • Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Reading Vocabulary

    Online

    Vocabulary 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • CAL: Reading Science for Multilingual Learners

    Online

    In 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 […]

  • 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.

  • IET Office Hour

    IET Office Hour
    Online

    Come discuss IET planning tools, IET maps, and all aspects of programming for IETs, IELCE, and workforce programming in adult education. Come with questions! 

  • 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.

  • ProLiteracy: See What You’ve Been Missing Lunch & Learn

    Online

    Where 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • COABE: Adult Education Entrepreneurship Showcase

    Online

    After 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% […]

  • Literacy Minnesota: How Adult Brains Learn Languages

    Virtual

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Reading Vocabulary

    Online

    Vocabulary 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 […]

  • COABE: Construction Training Grant Opportunity

    Online

    Register 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • GEDTS: The Intersection of Adult Learning Theory and Universal Design

    Virtual

    Adult 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 […]

  • VALRC – Citizenship: Changes and Challenges Webinar

    Online

    Join 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 […]

  • 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 the theories and strategies that support career coaching. Part II: Sessions three through five will be facilitated by Dr. Barbara Endel and will focus what […]

  • IET Office Hour

    IET Office Hour
    Online

    Come discuss IET planning tools, IET maps, and all aspects of programming for IETs, IELCE, and workforce programming in adult education. Come with questions! 

  • 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 the theories and strategies that support career coaching. Part II: Sessions three through five will be facilitated by Dr. Barbara Endel and will focus what […]

  • IET Office Hour

    IET Office Hour
    Online

    Come discuss IET planning tools, IET maps, and all aspects of programming for IETs, IELCE, and workforce programming in adult education. Come with questions! 

  • EdTech Strategy Session

    EdTech Strategy Session
    Virtual

    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 […]

  • 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 the theories and strategies that support career coaching. Part II: Sessions three through five will be facilitated by Dr. Barbara Endel and will focus what […]

  • IET Office Hour

    IET Office Hour
    Online

    Come discuss IET planning tools, IET maps, and all aspects of programming for IETs, IELCE, and workforce programming in adult education. Come with questions! 

  • NEDP: The Art of Notes to Client

    Online

    Learn about the rules governing what an assessor may and may not say to a client regarding a not-demonstrated (ND) response, and practice finding the sweet spot between too much and not enough information.

  • 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 the theories and strategies that support career coaching. Part II: Sessions three through five will be facilitated by Dr. Barbara Endel and will focus what […]

  • EdTech Strategy Session

    EdTech Strategy Session
    Virtual

    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 […]

  • NEDP: The Art of Notes to Client

    Online

    Learn about the rules governing what an assessor may and may not say to a client regarding a not-demonstrated (ND) response, and practice finding the sweet spot between too much and not enough information.

  • ANN: Math Instructional Routines with the Adult Numeracy Network

    Online

    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 […]

  • IET Office Hour

    IET Office Hour
    Online

    Come discuss IET planning tools, IET maps, and all aspects of programming for IETs, IELCE, and workforce programming in adult education. Come with questions! 

  • EdTech Strategy Session

    EdTech Strategy Session
    Virtual

    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 […]

  • Literacy Minnesota: Promising Practices for a Multilevel Classroom

    Online

    English language classrooms feature a wide variety of educational backgrounds, abilities, and learning preferences, which contributes to a multilevel dynamic. This training will highlight promising teaching practices for supporting learners […]

  • ANN: Math Instructional Routines with the Adult Numeracy Network

    Online

    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 […]

  • IET Office Hour

    IET Office Hour
    Online

    Come discuss IET planning tools, IET maps, and all aspects of programming for IETs, IELCE, and workforce programming in adult education. Come with questions! 

  • DRC: TABE Online Best Practice Overview

    Online

    As 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.

  • Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

    Virtual

    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 […]

  • ANN: Math Instructional Routines with the Adult Numeracy Network

    Online

    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 […]

  • LACES Annual Training — By Invitation Only

    The Arboretum 300 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA

    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.) Lodging: There […]