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  • September 2024

  • Sun 22
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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 […]

  • Tue 24

    VALRC: Lesson Planning for Adult ESOL Instruction

    September 24, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    Virtual

    Lesson planning is an important part of instruction but can also be overwhelming and time-consuming. Are you interested in learning and sharing strategies, tips, and templates for effective lesson planning? […]

  • Wed 25
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    LINCS: Financial Literacy Skills for the 21st Century: Results from PISA 2022

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

    Please join AIR, the National Center of Education Statistics (NCES), and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)  to discuss the latest Financial Literacy results from the Program for International Student […]

  • Thu 26
    ProLiteracy

    ProLiteracy: Developing Vocabulary: Effective Strategies for Adult English Learners

    September 26, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Virtual

    Building vocabulary is key to language development. Join ProLiteracy to discover practical techniques for expanding vocabulary in adult English language learners from low beginning to advanced. Explore engaging methods, useful […]

  • Thu 26
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    LINCS: Facilitating Conversations About Difficult Topics

    September 26, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Virtual

    Wondering about best practices for having difficult classroom conversations on topics like race, politics, and other controversial issues? The live event will provide answers. Register

  • Fri 27
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    VATESOL Conference

    September 27, 2024 - September 28, 2024
    Richmond Marriot 500 E Broad St, Richmond, VA, United States

    Virginia TESOL will return to Richmond, Virginia for the 2024 VATESOL Conference! Richmond Marriott - 500 E Broad St. Richmond VA 23219 The Future of Multilingual Education: Innovative Approaches for […]

  • Fri 27
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    World Education: Equipped for the Elections: Media Literacy and Voting (Part 2)

    September 27, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Virtual

    Get Out the Adult Education Vote! -- presented by Cynthia Peters, Jennifer Gagliardi, and others. Register

  • October 2024

  • Tue 1

    edWeb: Teenagers with Dyslexia: Empowering Adolescent Learners

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

    In this edWebinar, we will explore effective classroom practices and interventions tailored specifically for adolescents with dyslexia. Attendees will gain valuable insights into fostering academic success and promoting positive well-being […]

  • Wed 2

    edWeb: Conquering Dyslexia: Strategies Based in Science to Help ALL Students

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

    Join this enlightening edWebinar as Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, esteemed literacy expert, researcher, and author, draws from both professional and personal experience to dispel dyslexia myths and emphasize the need for […]

  • Thu 3

    edWeb: What Do I Do Now? Using Data to Intensify Reading Interventions

    October 3, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Online

    Students with dyslexia often require intensive reading interventions to experience success. Trying to find the right intervention can be a difficult and frustrating process. Join this applicable edWebinar that goes […]

  • Sun 6
    ProLiteracy

    ProLiteracy Conference

    October 6, 2024 - October 9, 2024
    Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

    We are passionate about leading the adult literacy field to the best practices for program and student success. This is why every two years we host our national conference to […]

  • Mon 7
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    Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

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

  • Thu 10

    VALRC: Integrating Digital Resilience Skills Development Into Daily Lesson Plans

    October 10, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Online

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

  • Mon 14
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    Literacy Minnesota: Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

    October 14, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Virtual

    You don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their digital literacy skills using Northstar Digital Literacy. In the […]

  • 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 […]

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