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  • October 2024

  • Wed 16
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    VALRC Online Facilitated Course, Beyond Basics: An Introduction to Multilevel ESOL Instruction

    September 19, 2024 - October 16, 2024
    Online

    4 weeks | 16 hours Most adult ESOL classes are multi-level in some respect; therefore, teachers of adult ESOL become experienced in teaching multilevel classes because. For example, students may […]

  • Wed 16

    VALRC: Disabilities and the Adult Learner Webinar Series, Session 1: Introduction to working with adult learners who have disabilities

    October 16, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Online

    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 […]

  • Wed 16
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    Literacy Minnesota: Refining Your Teacher Talk

    October 16, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    Many tutors know they should limit their talking time, but struggle to do so. In this webinar, revisit the importance of reducing teacher talking time and learn ways to improve […]

  • Thu 17
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    LINCS: Building Inclusive Teams

    October 17, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Virtual

    This live event is for you!  Whether you are helping adult learners learn how to work effectively in teams or if you're struggling to build and maintain strong internal teams.  […]

  • Thu 17
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    LINCS: Artificial Intelligence for the Adult English Language Acquisition Classroom

    October 17, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Virtual

    What questions do you have about artificial intelligence and its practical applications to your work supporting English learners? In what ways have you already used AI in your program and […]

  • Thu 17
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    LINCS: Teaching Math to Non-native English Speakers

    October 17, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Virtual

    LINCS is excited to invite you to a special webinar titled "Teaching Math to Non-native English Speakers," featuring an exclusive interview with esteemed adult educator, Connie Rivera, Professional Development Specialist, […]

  • Thu 17

    EconEdLink: Teaching Economics Using Rockstar Current Events Resources & Strategies

    October 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Online

    This webinar, sponsored by the Council for Economic Education, features three presenters who share free resources and strategies for successfully teaching current events in real-time with minimal teacher preparation and maximum student engagement. Dr. Cheryl Ayers will share her research-based, economic-way-of-thinking instructional strategies.

  • Fri 18
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    EdTech: Digital Literacy for Families + Media Literacy in the Age of AI

    October 18, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Virtual

    This month’s EdTech Strategy Session features two lightning talks by: Cassandra Kramer Dr. Sangeeta Mahapatra Register Here

  • Fri 18
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    Literacy Minnesota: Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

    October 18, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    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 […]

  • Mon 21

    VAACE

    October 21, 2024 - October 23, 2024

    The 2024 VAACE annual conference is in person this year in Charlottesville October 21 - 23.

  • Tue 22

    GEDTS Tuesdays for Teachers: Critical Reading and the RLA Extended Response

    October 22, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    Online

    Previous Tuesdays for Teachers sessions on the GED® RLA Extended Response have focused on many aspects of writing including grammar skills, the writing process, and creating effective arguments. Yet the […]

  • Wed 23
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    LINCS: Introducing Navigating Today’s Media: A ProLiteracy Student-Facing Course

    October 23, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Virtual

    Get ready for Media Literacy Week (October 21-25, 2024) with ProLiteracy's new course, "Navigating Today’s Media." Join our guest presenter, Maribel Ojeda, ProLiteracy Director of Professional Development to learn how […]

  • Wed 23
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    International Literacy Association: Differentiating Phonics Instruction to Support All Learners

    October 23, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    Virtual

    Differentiation in education is crucial for meeting the diverse needs of students, particularly in the early years of building foundational knowledge. Join Wiley Blevins in this ILA Webinar, where participants will explore […]

  • Thu 24
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    LINCS: How West Coast Higher Education Institutions are Removing Barriers to Correctional Education

    October 24, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Virtual

    The Office of Correctional Education in the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) invites you to participate in the Correctional Education Professional Learning Series. […]

  • Fri 25
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    LINCS: Media Literacy, Making Sense of It All

    October 25, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Virtual

    Media literacy education provides tools to help people develop receptive media capability to critically analyze messages, offers opportunities for learners to broaden their experience of media, and helps them develop […]

  • Tue 29
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    Literacy Minnesota: Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

    October 29, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Virtual

    Media literacy education provides tools to help people develop receptive media capability to critically analyze messages, offers opportunities for learners to broaden their experience of media, and helps them develop […]

  • November 2024

  • Fri 1
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    Literacy Minnesota: Reading Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners

    November 1, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    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 […]

  • Mon 4
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    LINCS: Taking a Multilingual Approach to English Language Acquisition Instruction and Program Design

    November 4, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Virtual

    Everyone knows being bi- or multilingual is a wonderful asset! How can adult English Language teachers create the opportunity for English learners to draw upon their primary language to support learning […]

  • Mon 4
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    edWeb: 5 Practical Strategies Connecting Science of Reading to Science of Writing

    November 4, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Virtual

    The number one concern of almost all teachers is time. So how can we fit everything that literacy research shows to be positive for students into our already busy school […]

  • Thu 7

    Career Pathways PLC #2

    November 7, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    The second installment of the 3-part 90-minute Professional Learning Community (PLC) series (2nd of 3) for ALL IET, IELCE, workplace literacy, and workforce development practitioners. This PLC will focus on targeted topics related to program design, using data to communicate needs and successes, locating and adapting instructional materials for all skill levels, and engaging employers and other partners to secure supportive services for all learners. Breakouts will focus on targeted topics for specific types of career pathways programming. Details and guest speakers will be announced on the listservs and on the Event Calendar.

  • Thu 7
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    LINCS: An Open Discussion Coffee Break

    November 7, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Virtual

    Adult educators say they seldom have the chance to talk with their colleagues in a relaxed setting. This open discussion, facilitated by LINCS Moderators Steve Schmidt (LINCS Community Reading and […]

  • Thu 7

    Learn About SPOTLIGHT

    November 7, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Online

    This webinar will provide an over of the SPOTLIGHT publication, with information for teachers, tutors, and program administrators about how their learners can be part of our next issue. Educators […]

  • Fri 8
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    EdTech Strategy Session: Digital Tools for Integrated Education and Training (Sponsored by Ellii)

    November 8, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Virtual

    Join EdTech every month on the second Friday to hear practical strategies and innovative approaches to the use of educational technology and the implementation of digital inclusion in education. Each […]

  • Tue 12
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    LINCS: Tribal Cultural Services and Support: Responsive Approach Working with Indigenous Individuals with Disabilities

    November 12, 2024 @ 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
    Virtual

    Join the guest speakers, Wendy Parent-Johnson, Executive Director of the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center and Professor in the Department of Counseling and Special Education at Virginia Commonwealth University, and […]

  • Tue 12
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    Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Reading Vocabulary

    November 12, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    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 […]

  • Wed 13

    VALRC: Disabilities and the Adult Learner Webinar Series, Session 2: Instructional strategies for working with adults with disabilities

    November 13, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Online

    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 […]

  • Wed 13
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    Switchboard: Bridging the Gap: Strategies and Insights for the Career Advancement of Internationally Educated Newcomers

    November 13, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Virtual

    Join this insightful webinar on supporting internationally educated newcomers in navigating career pathways in the U.S. World Education Services (WES), a nationally recognized credential evaluation agency, will facilitate a discussion […]

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