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  • December 2023

  • Wed 20

    LINCS: What can ABE Math Instructors Learn from Each Other?

    December 20, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Online

    Don't miss this opportunity to advance adult education practices in math and numeracy by joining the LINCS community for this exciting event. We will discuss the research from a dissertation […]

  • Thu 21

    COABE: How to Utilize Paid and Free Resources to Boost Student Enrollment in your Local Program

    December 21, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Online

    Do you have $1,000 to spend on recruiting new students to your program? Do you have no money at all? Come learn both free and paid ways to boost the […]

  • January 2024

  • Thu 4

    ProLiteracy: Starting from Scratch: Working with Low-level ELL Students with Little-to-no First Language Literacy

    January 4, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ProLiteracy Teacher Training Plus
    Online

    Research has shown that one of the primary indicators of how quickly an adult will learn a new language is their educational level in their first language. Those with high […]

  • Tue 9

    VDOE 2024 Data Office Hours

    January 9, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Tue 9

    LACES Demo Webinars

    January 9, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm LACES Demo Webinars

    As part of the statewide transition from SSWS to LACES by LiteracyPro for our adult education data management system, Shannon Stangis will be providing webinars at the days and times below to preview some of the features and functionality of the new system. All are welcome to join the webinars which will be recorded and archived. We hope you can join! 

  • Thu 18

    VALRC: Lessons from the Field with Ed Sadler: Teaching Digital Literacy to Immigrants

    January 18, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Online

    The Blue Ridge Literacy organization provides many services to its learners. One among them is delivering comprehensive digital literacy instruction, which encompasses basic computer operation, internet basics, using email, and […]

  • Tue 23

    ProLiteracy: Back To Basics: Using Phonics to Improve Reading and Engagement Regardless of Students’ Reading Level

    January 23, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ProLiteracy Teacher Training Plus
    Online

    Alphabetics is the first of the four components of reading, yet phonics in the classroom is easily overlooked because we assume students know their letter sounds. Join us for a […]

  • Tue 23

    Literacy Minnesota: Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

    January 23, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    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 […]

  • Thu 25
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    DARS WINDMILLS: Harness the Power of Inclusion

    January 25, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm WINDMILLS: Harness the Power of Inclusion

    Windmills has a proven history of assisting those with and without disabilities to better understand the culture of disability in the workplace. We will be rotating the following modules:
    Fact or Fiction, Whose Fault, Perspectives, Taking Emotions out of Emotional Disabilities, Profiles, AT and Reasonable Accommodations

  • Fri 26

    LINCS Coffee Break: Learner Goal Setting

    January 26, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Online

    Take a coffee break to join the LINCS Professional Development and English Language Acquisition moderators for a conversation about learner goal setting. Did you know research indicates that writing down […]

  • Mon 29

    LINCS: The Legacies of Systemic Inequities

    January 29, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Online

    Many stereotypical narratives exist for why adult literacy learners are unsuccessful in earning a high school diploma. Those narratives seldom include the systemic roots that lead to generational poverty and […]

  • Tue 30

    LINCS: Better Serving Deaf Learners in Adult Basic Education and English Language Acquisition Programs

    January 30, 2024 @ 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

    Join guest speakers Gemma Gabor and Tonya Stremlau from Gallaudet University's English Language Institute and English Department in a conversation about best practices for serving Deaf learners with varying levels […]

  • February 2024

  • Thu 1

    Online Course – ESOL Basics: Instructional Strategies

    February 1, 2024 @ 8:00 am - February 28, 2024 @ 11:59 pm
    Online

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  • Thu 1

    Online Course – Foundations of Reading: Meaning Skills

    February 1, 2024 @ 8:00 am - March 13, 2024 @ 11:59 pm
    Online

    Register Now!

  • Thu 1

    VALRC: Teaching Civics for Democracy and Foundational Skills with Cynthia Peters

    February 1, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Online

    How can adult educators teach civics content along with foundational skills? How can civic engagement be meaningfully explored with adult learners? Join facilitator Cynthia Peters as she addresses these questions. […]

  • Thu 1

    Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

    February 1, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    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 […]

  • Tue 6

    VDOE 2024 Data Office Hours

    February 6, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Tue 6

    LACES Demo: Overview of the Student Record, continued from January 9

    February 6, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    LACES Demo: Overview of the Student Record, continued from January 9

  • Tue 6

    VALRC: Lessons from the Field with Xavier Muñoz: Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Reduce Lesson Planning Time

    February 6, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    Online

    In this interactive webinar, explore free AI tools (ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard, Claude) that can help you spend less time on lesson planning and more time on learner engagement. Whether […]

  • Wed 7

    Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person

    February 7, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    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 […]

  • Thu 8
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    LINCS: A Civics Preview for 2024

    February 8, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Virtual

    What challenges and opportunities do you look forward to in the area of civics education, citizenship preparation, and immigrant education? Join the discussion as LINCS looks ahead to 2024 and […]

  • Fri 9

    EdTech Strategy Sessions: Integrating Digital Literacy Into the Classroom & Using Tech in Correctional Settings

    February 9, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    Online

    Integrating digital literacy into IET classrooms? Using tech in correctional settings? Sign us up! Susan Grochowski of Virginia's Peninsula Regional Education Program and Mary Hayes from Workbay join the EdTech […]

  • Mon 12
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    LINCS: Retention Strategies for Classroom Instructors

    February 12, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Virtual

    Are you passionate about adult education and looking for ways to increase student retention in your classroom? Join LINCS in this engaging and informative session, led by two renowned experts […]

  • Mon 12

    Virtual WIOA Combined State Plan Title II Stakeholder Engagement Event

    February 12, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
    Online

    The next 4-year WIOA Combined State Plan will be open for public comment in February. This February 12 event is designed to capture feedback from adult education practitioners, state and […]

  • Mon 12
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    LINCS: Get Them Writing Everyday: Simple Strategies for Bringing More and Better Writing into Your ABE Classroom

    February 12, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Virtual

    We all want our adult education students to write but finding class time to do this can be challenging. Join the guest presenters from Hamline University, Stephanie Sommers, Adult Education […]

  • Wed 14

    VALRC: Science of Reading Overview

    February 14, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Online

    This session presents a basic overview of the science of reading and effective reading instruction, including alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. During the session, we discuss strategies for each component […]

  • Wed 14
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    LINCS: Picture Perfect! Mastering Visual Literacy in Adult Education

    February 14, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Virtual

     In today’s digital age, visual literacy is a critical skill for students to navigate and communicate effectively. Join LINCS this month to explore the fundamental concepts of visual literacy and […]

  • Fri 16
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    LINCS: Making Math Matter

    February 16, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Virtual

    Many adult learners struggle to learn math.  LINCS offers a new, online Universal Design for Learning (UDL) module – Making Math Matter. Join us to take a deep dive into this […]

  • Tue 20
    Pathway running through Virginia all the way to a mountain summit with title 'Career Pathways Data Webinar', Feb 20th, 3:30-4:30 pm

    Career Pathways Data Webinar

    February 20, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Online

    Career coaches, adult educators, workforce professionals, and colleagues are invited to attend a webinar featuring the Virginia Office of Education Economics (VOEE) on February 20 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. to learn more about the data analytics, high-demand occupation list, and customizable dashboards available by Virginia region. Learn how to make use of these fresh data insights for your program planning and client coaching from the VOEE team!

  • Tue 20

    Literacy Minnesota: Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

    February 20, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Online

    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 […]

  • Wed 21
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    LINCS: Building Community in Adult Education Classrooms

    February 21, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Virtual

    To increase their likelihood of success, adult English learners need to feel accepted and welcomed in a classroom. The guest presenter, Johanna Gleason, ESL Instructor for the San Diego College […]

  • Wed 21

    Literacy Minnesota: Phonics in Beginning ESL: Recommendations, Activities and Resources

    February 21, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Online

    Phonics–the knowledge of the sounds letters make when they are combined to make words–is essential to beginning literacy and beginning level English language instruction. But, many teachers and tutors lack […]

  • Thu 22
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    DARS WINDMILLS: Harness the Power of Inclusion

    February 22, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm WINDMILLS: Harness the Power of Inclusion

    Windmills has a proven history of assisting those with and without disabilities to better understand the culture of disability in the workplace. We will be rotating the following modules:
    Fact or Fiction, Whose Fault, Perspectives, Taking Emotions out of Emotional Disabilities, Profiles, AT and Reasonable Accommodations

  • Thu 22
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    LINCS: The Digital Equity Act: Correctional Education Getting in the Game

    February 22, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Virtual

    The Digital Equity Act now moves into the next phase of implementation across the country, and it's important for everyone in the correctional and reentry community to get up to […]

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