Literacy Minnesota: Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
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 […]
Events
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ProLiteracy: Developing Sentence Structure: Techniques for Beginning to Advanced English Learners
VirtualOften 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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LINCS: Learning About Dyslexia and Supporting Learners in the Classroom
OnlineDyslexia is a specific learning disability in reading characterized by difficulties with word recognition and poor spelling and decoding abilities. Estimates of dyslexia fall in the range of 5 to […]
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EdTech Strategy Sessions: Fast PD and Media Creation
VirtualStaying ahead of technology trends is tough for busy teachers, but we’ve got you covered! Join EdTech for two dynamic lightning talks designed to fit into your packed schedule. First, […]
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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 […]
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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
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CASAS: Digital Essentials for NEDP
OnlineJoin this one-hour "how-to" session to explore alternative digital tools to enhance NEDP competencies. We'll dive into resume templates in Canva, creating charts and graphs in Google Sheets, designing and […]
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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 the adult education Virtual Va courses.
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CASAS: Digital Essentials for NEDP
OnlineJoin this one-hour "how-to" session to explore alternative digital tools to enhance NEDP competencies. We'll dive into resume templates in Canva, creating charts and graphs in Google Sheets, designing and […]
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Workforce GPS: Digital Literacy and Resilience: Resources to Support Digital Skill-Building
VirtualJoin this event to hear from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (DOL ETA), U.S. Department of Education (ED), Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and […]
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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 for the adult education Virtual Va courses.
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NEDP PLC: Outreach
OnlineThis session of the Virginia NEDP Professional Learning Community will focus on outreach and marketing. Trainers will introduce the NEDP Marketing Plan template and discuss target audience identification, budget-friendly digital marketing strategies, and free NEDP outreach/marketing resources. Register here.
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How Urban AFE Networks Support Immigrant and Refugee Communities: Updates from Roanoke, Virginia and Grand Rapids, Michigan
VirtualRepresentatives of two urban adult foundational education networks or partnerships will describe the immigrant and refugee communities they try to support, how those networks are working with partners to serve […]
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COABE: Virtual Leadership in Action: Students as Leaders Summit 2025
VirtualThe Students as Leaders Summit (March 31, 2025) offers adult learners an opportunity to engage in a free hybrid learning experience where they will learn how to foster student leadership […]
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Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
VirtualTeaching 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 […]
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Financial Literacy Across the Adult Education Spectrum
This session explores the many needs for integrating financial literacy into instruction for all learners. Our panelists work with learners across the adult education spectrum: pre-literacy English learners, English learners with higher levels of education, and ABE and ASE learners. They discuss takeaways from the Financial Literacy Institute offered through COABE, the various needs for financial literacy within their adult learner populations, and classroom applications and resources to support learners’ financial literacy goals.
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VALRC IET/IELCE Webinar, Behavioral Health Interpreter: An IET for Multilingual Adult Learners
VirtualLearn about the Behavioral Health Interpreter IET, and its relevance for multilingual adult learners looking to leverage their language skills and assets. Hear from adult education practitioners and their training partners on how to develop a collaborative IET program that leverages the strengths and experience of multilingual learners. Register Here
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Pro-Literacy: Incorporating Vocabulary and Writing into Any Instructional Material
VirtualStudents often need more practice on a specific skill than the worksheets you have on hand. Join us to learn how to make your materials do double duty to practice […]
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Literacy Minnesota: Math Content Webinar: Dyscalculia
VirtualJoin Literacy Minnesota for a session on dyscalculia; a specific learning disability that makes numerical reasoning and comprehension challenging for our learners. This session will build on previous trainings on […]
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COABE: Building and Refining Specialized Services for Internationally Trained Professionals in Region 1
VirtualThis interactive discussion will highlight innovative service models for supporting Internationally Trained Professionals (ITPs). We will bring together adult education practitioners from Region 1 and beyond who have built ITP-focused […]
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VALRC: Pre-literacy Activities for Emerging English Language Learners Webinar
VirtualAre you an adult ESOL instructor looking to enhance your teaching strategies for adult learners with emerging literacy skills? Join our webinar and discover effective, practical approaches to help your learners succeed in literacy development! What You'll Learn: Defining Literacy: Understand the core components of literacy and its challenges for adult ESOL learners. Types of […]
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Workforce GPS: Partnering with Employers for Inclusive Hiring and Retention
VirtualYou’re invited to the Section 188 Webinar Series: Pt. 2 – Partnering with Employers for Inclusive Hiring and Retention. Hosted by WorkforceGPS. The webinar will emphasize the vital role of […]
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Literacy Minnesota: Essential Zoom Skills for Online Instruction
VirtualJoin this hands-on session to learn and practice essential Zoom skills for the virtual classroom that may not be in your repertoire if your experience with the platform is limited […]
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All About Accommodations (for GED® Testing)
OnlineThis session will be facilitated by Debbie Bergtholdt, Accommodations Manager at Pearson VUE. There are always updates and improvements to the accommodation request process. Join us to find out what is new and to discuss accommodations available on the GED® test. Also learn what tools are available to help your students find the documentation they […]
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EdTech Strategy Sessions — Tools and Strategies for Bringing AI to English Learners
VirtualBringing AI to Adult Literacy What does it take to bring cutting-edge AI tools into real-world classrooms? This lightning talk dives into findings from a pilot study of the Pace […]
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VALRC: Advancing Alphabetics: Systematic Phonics Instruction with EBRI Tools and AI Insights
OnlineThis session explores how systematic phonics instruction supports an effective reading program, using the Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI) Observation Tool for educator growth. Participants will gain insights into building alphabetics-based instruction and learn how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can offer truly exciting enhancements to these processes. Practical strategies for improving literacy outcomes and implementing evidence-based reading […]
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Literacy Minnesota: Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
VirtualCome 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 […]
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Pro-Literacy: Professional Written Communication: Strategies for Teaching Workplace Writing
VirtualIn this webinar, participants will explore effective strategies for teaching workplace writing skills to adult learners. The session will cover the importance of the writing process and how to develop […]
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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 […]
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LINCS Universal Design for Learning TA
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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 effective multi-level teacher? This session will focus on ways to provide differentiated instruction to multilingual learners, with a focus on incorporating alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary, and […]
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DARS WINDMILLS
Profiles: This module will examine how stereotyping of persons with disabilities may impact employment decisions.
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ProLiteracy: Incorporating Reading Comprehension into Any Instructional Material
VirtualStudents often need more practice on a specific skill than the worksheets you have on hand. Join us to learn how to make your materials do double duty to practice […]
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Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
VirtualTeaching 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 […]
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Structure Your Program So Students & Staff Want to Stay
VirtualVirtual EventPresented by Joyce Clement Jackson and Melinda Dart of Chesterfield County Public Schools Adult Continuing Education. This webinar will focus on the tools and strategies necessary to build a program where both staff and students learn and grow together. The three focus areas include building relationships, building learning models, and building partnerships. For each of […]
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Literacy Minnesota: Tips and Strategies for Online Instruction
VirtualDuring the early days of the pandemic, remote instruction was a necessary evil that many begrudgingly endured. But as the options for in-person instruction opened up, many learners chose to […]
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LACES Data Housekeeping and Diagnostics
Virginia LACES Data System Training
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Literacy Minnesota: Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
VirtualResearch 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 […]
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VALRC & VAACE: In-Person, Instructor Professional Learning Community
Arboretum, Richmond, VA 300 Arboretum Pl, Richmond, VA, United StatesAre you looking for an opportunity to network with other adult education instructors? Do you want the space to consider application of the science of reading and inclusive instructional strategies? This in-person, instructor professional community is meant to […]
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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 of the meetings for the 2024 - 2025 year. Please save these dates on your calendars for the meetings: September 16 November 18 January 13 […]
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VALRC: Regional Instructional Specialist PLC
OnlineThis professional learning community is open to Regional Instructional Specialists (and other Virginia adult educators whose work includes instructional leadership). Focused on problem-solving and sharing promising practices, this discussion-based PLC […]
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ProLiteracy: “What Am I Looking At?”
VirtualIt’s often said that a picture is worth a thousand words, but how do we know what that picture is saying? Even though we use visual literacy to understand what […]
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CASAS: Assessing NEDP Client Work
OnlineJoin the NEDP national trainer and assessors from across the country as we practice assessing client responses to newly added questions. Register here.
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CASAS: Assessing NEDP Client Work
OnlineJoin the NEDP national trainer and assessors from across the country as we practice assessing client responses to newly added questions. Register here.
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VALRC – Digital Resilience in the American Workforce (DRAW) PLC
OnlineSession 1 - March, 21st from 1-1:30pm, Session 2 - April, 25th from 1-1:30pm, Session 3 - May 23rd from 1-1:30pm These interactive sessions will define digital resilience and focus on its […]