VAACE
The 2024 VAACE annual conference is in person this year in Charlottesville October 21 - 23.
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GEDTS Tuesdays for Teachers: Critical Reading and the RLA Extended Response
OnlinePrevious 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 […]
LINCS: Introducing Navigating Today’s Media: A ProLiteracy Student-Facing Course
VirtualGet 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 […]
International Literacy Association: Differentiating Phonics Instruction to Support All Learners
VirtualDifferentiation 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 […]
LINCS: How West Coast Higher Education Institutions are Removing Barriers to Correctional Education
VirtualThe 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. […]
LINCS: Media Literacy, Making Sense of It All
VirtualMedia 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 […]
Literacy Minnesota: Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
VirtualMedia 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 […]
Literacy Minnesota: Reading Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners
VirtualTeaching 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 […]
LINCS: Taking a Multilingual Approach to English Language Acquisition Instruction and Program Design
VirtualEveryone 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 […]
edWeb: 5 Practical Strategies Connecting Science of Reading to Science of Writing
VirtualThe 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 […]
Career Pathways PLC #2
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.
LINCS: An Open Discussion Coffee Break
VirtualAdult 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 […]
Learn About SPOTLIGHT
OnlineThis 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 […]
EdTech Strategy Session: Digital Tools for Integrated Education and Training (Sponsored by Ellii)
VirtualJoin 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 […]
LINCS: Tribal Cultural Services and Support: Responsive Approach Working with Indigenous Individuals with Disabilities
VirtualJoin 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 […]
Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Reading Vocabulary
VirtualVocabulary 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 […]
VALRC: Disabilities and the Adult Learner Webinar Series, Session 2: Instructional strategies for working with adults with disabilities
OnlineDisabilities 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 […]
Switchboard: Bridging the Gap: Strategies and Insights for the Career Advancement of Internationally Educated Newcomers
VirtualJoin 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 […]
VALRC: Differentiated Science of Reading Instruction for Multilingual Learners
VirtualDo 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 […]
LINCS: ALL IN: Understanding Access to Adult Literacy Skills
VirtualLiteracy 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 […]
2024 Families Learning Conference
LOUISVILLE MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN 280 W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY, United StatesWHO 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 […]
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 […]
Career Coaching #1: Creating Follow-Up Programs for 1 Year+ After Completion
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.
GEDTS Tuesdays for Teachers — AI Literacy: Preparing Students for Success in a Digital Age
OnlineParticipants 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.
Career Coaching #2: Building Partnerships
Building Partnerships: Engaging community partners is vital for creating collaborative opportunities and resources that enhance program effectiveness and participant outcomes.
VALRC: Certified Guest Service Professional: A Versatile IET for English Language Learners
VirtualLearn 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 […]
NEDP Leadership Meeting
OnlineThis 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 […]
VALRC: Disabilities and the Adult Learner Webinar Series, Session 3: Making Content Accessible
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 […]
Career Pathways PLC #3
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.
UDL in Practice: Reflecting on Your Applications in Your Program, Part 1
VirtualThis 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 […]
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
OnlineJoin a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. Register here
Virtual Virginia #1: Navigating Genius for Canvas Administrators
Part one 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 […]
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 […]
LINCS Universal Design for Learning TA
More to come.
LACES Webinar for Virginia
Virginia LACES Data System Training
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 […]