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 […]
Events
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Literacy Minnesota: Working with Literacy and Beginning Level English Language Learners
VirtualLearners 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 […]
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.
COABE: Success Stories – Integrating Entrepreneurship in ABE/ESOL Programs
VirtualCome 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 […]
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 […]
LINCS: Developing Hyflex Lesson Plans
VirtualHyflex 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 […]
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 […]
GEDTS Tuesdays for Teachers: Tackling Test Anxiety
OnlineTest 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, […]
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 […]
SCAN: Intro to Trauma & Trauma-Informed Care
VirtualThis 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 […]
LINCS: Best Practices for Successful Reentry of People Living With Mental Health Conditions
VirtualHow 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 […]
ProLiteracy: Mastering the TI-30XS for GED Math Success
VirtualThe 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 […]
LINCS: Bridging the Digital Divide for Adult ELLS
VirtualWhether 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 […]
EdTech Center: EdTech Strategy Sessions — Choosing the Right EdTech Tools (Sponsored by Essential Education)
VirtualTech 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
DARS WINDMILLS
Profiles: This module will examine how stereotyping of persons with disabilities may impact employment decisions.
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 […]