LINCS Digital Storytelling for Better Writers
From the LINCS Reading & Writing Community: How can we use multi-media storytelling to build better writers? What role does storytelling have in Adult Basic Education? In this live session […]
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TSTM: Digital Literacy PLC Wrap Up
VirtualThis session is for educators who are participating in the Spring 2023 TSTM: Digital Literacy PLC. This session is an opportunity for educators to share how they have been applying […]
LINCS: Supporting Job-Embedded Professional Development for ELA Instructors
VirtualJoin LINCS to learn how one program teaching English learners is supporting high quality job-embedded professional development for instructors. Laura Smith-Hill will share practical strategies to nurture a team culture […]
LINCS Discussion: How Can Writing Improve Reading Comprehension?
LINCS hosts educator and researcher Charles MacArthur of the University of Delaware for an asynchronous discussion of how writing can improve the reading comprehension of adult education students! Ask your […]
COABE: NEW MEASURABLE SKILL GAINS MODELS ARE COMING: ARE YOU READY?
VirtualSatisfied with current NRS tests? Probably not. Come learn what the future of Measurable Skill Gains assessment looks like. Assessment researchers and leading adult education practitioners will describe how revolutionary […]
LINCS: Learn the Skills Needed to Transform, Personalize, and Empower Learning in the Classroom
VirtualThe ISTE Standards for Educator Certification can transform, personalize, and empower learning in the adult education classroom. Join Ginette Chandler of Second Start to consider the challenge and share lessons […]
VDOE Data Office Hours
OnlineThis session will offer additional technical assistance with end-of-year data reporting. Register Here
LINCS: Culture in the Adult Education Mathematics Classroom
VirtualJoin Dr. Carmine Stewart to discuss the importance of acknowledging and valuing students' diverse cultures and experiences in the mathematics classroom. We’ll explore ways to incorporate culturally responsive teaching practices […]
DARS Windmills: Employment Disability Inclusion Training, Assistive Technology and Reasonable Accommodation
VirtualIn this interactive exercise, participants are asked to evaluate the potential needs of persons with disabilities and to formulate possible creative solutions. Participants learn the interactive communication process to develop […]
VDOE June Open Conversation
OnlineThe VDOE team will host a June open conversation about the conclusion of the current year and start of the new year. This is not mandatory. Use this link to […]
VDOE Data Office Hours
OnlineThis session will offer additional technical assistance with end-of-year data reporting. Register Here
LINCS: Developing Curriculum Using an Equity Lens (Asynchronous Discussions)
VirtualDiscover strategies to develop Adult Education curricula through a robust dialogue with guest experts in the Teaching and Learning, Reading and Writing, Math and Numeracy, Program Management, and Diversity Equity […]
VDOE Data Office Hours
OnlineThis session will offer additional technical assistance with end-of-year data reporting. Register Here
LINCS: COABE Follow-Up for Digital Lit & Tech Strand
VirtualJoin Rachel Riggs and Nell Eckersley for the conversation started a few months ago at COABE 2023! How have we navigated new technologies over the years? What lessons can we […]
LINCS: ADVANCE IET Connecting Jail-Based IET Programs to Career Pathways Webinar
VirtualRepresentatives from the Integrated Education and Training (IET) in Corrections federal initiative, Michelle Tolbert and Jessie Stadd from RTI International, will share how to partner with jails to design and deliver Integrated […]
VDOE July Open Conversation
OnlineJoin an open conversation which will answer questions about this year's reporting. Use this link to join Meeting ID: 898 4096 4263 Passcode: 455507
VDOE Data Office Hours
OnlineThis session will offer additional technical assistance with end-of-year data reporting. Register Here
LINCS: Supporting Learners with Disabilities
Join LINCS for an information-packed hour with Dr. Monica McHale-Small of the Learning Disabilities Association of America. This is an opportunity to learn about an important demographic in adult education--students […]
LINCS: What’s the Difference Between Professional Development and Technical Assistance?
VirtualJoin LINCS for a discussion on the differences between professional development and technical assistance, and share your take on their characteristics, effectiveness, and more! Register Here
EdTech: Maker CampGPT (Session 1)
VirtualCampGPT is an engaging opportunity to learn more about generative AI tools. While collaborating with other educators, campers will have the chance to engage in a variety of activities that […]
DARS Windmills: Disability Fact or Fiction
VirtualThis diversity disability inclusion module is an exercise wherein participants complete a questionnaire and review their knowledge about disabilities. The goal is to become more comfortable and effective in our […]
EdTech: Maker CampGPT (Session 2)
VirtualCampGPT is an engaging opportunity to learn more about generative AI tools. While collaborating with other educators, campers will have the chance to engage in a variety of activities that […]
Summer 2023 Spanish HSE Open Discussion (Session 1)
VirtualThis discussion series is a space for discussion and sharing of best practices for supporting Spanish-language HSE preparation. Register Here
Career Pathways Virtual Meeting
VirtualThe VDOE and VALRC will offer sessions to review and discuss the PY2022-23 data for indicators of IET quality. There will be breakout sessions for networking and sharing of ideas based on industry-specific groups […]
Career Pathways Virtual Meeting
VirtualThe VDOE and VALRC will offer sessions to review and discuss the PY2022-23 data for indicators of IET quality. There will be breakout sessions for networking and sharing of ideas based on industry-specific groups […]
Summer 2023 Spanish HSE Open Discussion (Session 2)
VirtualThis discussion series is a space for discussion and sharing of best practices for supporting Spanish-language HSE preparation. Register Here
Canvas Countdown for Virtual Virginia
A lightly facilitated 4-week online course for adult education practitioners to learn the ins and outs of using and adapting the Virtual Virginia adult education courses in Canvas.
ProLiteracy: Where Do I Start? Planning the First Month of Lessons with a Low-level ELL Student
OnlineFor a new tutor or teacher, getting started with a low-level English language learners can seem overwhelming. They may worry about the first few weeks of lessons when the students speak almost no English. In this webinar, learn what your very first lesson should look like and how to build from there to make your […]
VALRC: Reading, Writing, and Relevance: Teaching with Adult Learners’ Published Writing
In this webinar, find out how to access SPOTLIGHT, Virginia’s annual publication for writing by adult learners, and The Change Agent adult education magazine for social justice. Gain ideas for using writing by […]
LINCS AEFLA Week Virtual Celebration
Description: Join us to celebrate Adult and Family Literacy Week by sharing your student success stories and positive changes in your program from the past year.
VALRC: Digital Literacy for Multilingual Learners Webinar Series, Session 1: Introduction and Integration of the Digital Access and Resilience in Texas (DART) Curriculum
VirtualHave you struggled to find free resources to teach basic computer skills to multilingual learners? Are you overwhelmed by the idea of pulling together a variety of activities from different […]
ProLiteracy: What’s So Smart About SMART Goals? Using Them to Energize Students and Increase Retention
OnlineIntegrating SMART goals into class increases student satisfaction and involvement. Students that work toward SMART goals also have better attendance. Learn what SMART goals are, how to set them, and how to use them in class. SMART goals can be applied to any learning environment to make them more relevant and engaging for students. Register […]
EARN Training on Promoting Civic Readiness, LINCS
The training will cover ways of using IELCE Activities to Promote Civic Readiness and Connections to Citizenship.
VALRC: Teaching Writing: Evidence-based Practices and Strategy Instruction
What does the research say about effective instruction that helps learners improve the quality of their writing? How can teachers can leverage strategy-based instruction to support learners in developing as […]
ESOL Basics: Instructional Strategies Online Course
This course is designed for adult educators who are new to teaching English to speakers of other languages (ESOL) either in the classroom or through one-to-one tutoring sessions. ESOL is a term often used synonymously with ESL, or ELA (English language acquisition). For consistency, we use the term ESOL in this course but recognize that […]
Foundations of Reading: Print Skills Online Course
Did you know many adult learners, even those who can read and comprehend at higher levels, struggle with alphabetic skills and fluency? No matter what level learner you work with, this course will provide you with information about and strategies to help you incorporate alphabetic skills and fluency into your lessons. Participants in this course […]
Quality Teaching Online Overview Webinar
This webinar will cover best practices for designing coherent and effective online courses. Additionally, we will focus on student engagement, building community, and applying Universal Design for Learning and accessibility […]
LINCS: Introducing the LINCS Universal Design for Learning Modules
Description: Join us to learn about the new LINCS UDL modules focused on practices and strategies for supporting adults with learning challenges. We’ll also share resources and ideas for programs to create opportunities for learners to disclose their challenges during the intake and assessment processes. Please bring your questions, challenges, and ideas!