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  • November 2024

  • 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 […]

  • Thu 14

    VALRC: Differentiated Science of Reading Instruction for Multilingual Learners

    November 14, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    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 […]

  • Fri 15
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    LINCS: ALL IN: Understanding Access to Adult Literacy Skills

    November 15, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Virtual

    Literacy is critical to greater equity for adults and families. It enables the power to communicate, access resources and opportunities, and make informed decisions about health, children’s education, and civic […]

  • Mon 18
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    2024 Families Learning Conference

    November 18, 2024 - November 20, 2024
    LOUISVILLE MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN 280 W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY, United States

    WHO ATTENDS THE FAMILIES LEARNING CONFERENCE? Educators and teachers School administrators Librarians Community program staff Literacy practitioners Literacy coalition members Researchers Policymakers Funders WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM ATTENDING: → Innovative […]

  • Mon 18

    Bimonthly Program Managers Meeting

    November 18, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    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 […]

  • Tue 19

    Career Coaching #1: Creating Follow-Up Programs for 1 Year+ After Completion

    November 19, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Virtual Event

    Creating Follow-Up Programs for 1 Year+ After Completion: This focuses on maintaining engagement with participants after program completion to support ongoing success.

  • Tue 19

    GEDTS Tuesdays for Teachers — AI Literacy: Preparing Students for Success in a Digital Age

    November 19, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    Online

    Participants will leave equipped with practical strategies to integrate AI tools responsibly into the classroom, encouraging innovation, ethical use, and continued learning in an AI-driven world. 

  • December 2024

  • Tue 3

    Career Coaching #2: Building Partnerships

    December 3, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Building Partnerships: Engaging community partners is vital for creating collaborative opportunities and resources that enhance program effectiveness and participant outcomes.

  • Tue 3

    VALRC: Certified Guest Service Professional: A Versatile IET for English Language Learners

    December 3, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
    Virtual

    Learn about the Guest Service Gold®- Making Connections curriculum and its adaptability for all English language learners at an intermediate or advanced level. Engage in an interactive preview of activities […]

  • Wed 4

    NEDP Leadership Meeting

    December 4, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Online

    This semi-annual meeting allows Virginia educators involved in the National External Diploma Program (NEDP) to meet with leaders from across the state and to share information and promising practices. Registration […]

  • Wed 4
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    Literacy Minnesota: Working with Literacy and Beginning Level English Language Learners

    December 4, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Virtual

    Learners with limited English and literacy skills have unique needs for in-person and remote instruction. Participants will learn best practices and tips for success at this level. They’ll also get […]

  • Thu 5

    Career Pathways PLC #3

    December 5, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    The third and final installment of the 3-part 90-minute fall Professional Learning Community (PLC) series (3rd 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 5
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    COABE: Success Stories – Integrating Entrepreneurship in ABE/ESOL Programs

    December 5, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Virtual

    Come be inspired by three success stories of COABE Online Entrepreneurship Institute graduates who are positively changing the lives of adult learners (and families) in ABE/ESOL programs around the country […]

  • Mon 9

    UDL in Practice: Reflecting on Your Applications in Your Program, Part 1

    December 9, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
    Virtual

    This live webinar will connect previous UDL concepts with those to come and re-engage participants on the importance of upskilling teaching and learning strategies. Participants can discuss their experience with […]

  • Tue 10
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    LINCS: Developing Hyflex Lesson Plans

    December 10, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Virtual

    Hyflex instruction provides maximum learning flexibility but challenges instructors with effective lesson planning. Join our guest presenter, Hyflex instruction expert Vi Hawes, for a free LINCS event to learn how […]

  • Tue 10
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    Literacy Minnesota: Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

    December 10, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    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 […]

  • Tue 10

    GEDTS Tuesdays for Teachers: Tackling Test Anxiety

    December 10, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    Online

    Test anxiety is a huge challenge for our students, but it can be overcome. Find out how test anxiety affects the brain and leave with easy-to-implement strategies like symptom reframing, […]

  • Wed 11

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

    December 11, 2024 @ 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 […]

  • Wed 11
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    SCAN: Intro to Trauma & Trauma-Informed Care

    December 11, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Virtual

    This training provides a foundational learning experience around the topics of trauma and trauma-informed care. We will define trauma, discuss the many types of trauma/adversity, explore the impact of trauma […]

  • Wed 11
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    LINCS: Best Practices for Successful Reentry of People Living With Mental Health Conditions

    December 11, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Virtual

    How can we support returning citizens with mental health conditions in adult education? Join LINCS community moderators Mike Cruse (Learners with Disabilities) and Jeffrey Abramowitz (Correctional and Reentry Education) to […]

  • Thu 12
    ProLiteracy

    ProLiteracy: Mastering the TI-30XS for GED Math Success

    December 12, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Virtual

    The TI-30XS calculator can be a game-changer for students working to pass the GED Math Test—though many don’t yet know how to use it effectively. This engaging, hands-on workshop will […]

  • Thu 12
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    LINCS: Bridging the Digital Divide for Adult ELLS

    December 12, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Virtual

    Whether you're an experienced ELL instructor or new to the field, this presentation will provide invaluable insights and resources to enhance your students' digital literacy skills while improving their language […]

  • Fri 13
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    EdTech Center: EdTech Strategy Sessions — Choosing the Right EdTech Tools (Sponsored by Essential Education)

    December 13, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Virtual

    Tech Tools to Amplify Access and Engagement This lightning talk will explore a variety of barrier-busting tools and strategies to help educators know and connect with learners better than ever. […]

  • Mon 16
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    Literacy Minnesota: Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

    December 16, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 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 […]

  • January 2025

  • Wed 8
    ProLiteracy

    ProLiteracy: Developing Sentence Structure: Techniques for Beginning to Advanced English Learners

    January 8, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Virtual

    Often tutors and teachers will dive into sentence structure that is too advanced for students’ level. Join Steven as he discusses how to introduce strategies to help students master sentence […]

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