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Events

ProLiteracy Conference

Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

We are passionate about leading the adult literacy field to the best practices for program and student success. This is why every two years we host our national conference to […]

Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

Virtual

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 […]

Literacy Minnesota: Refining Your Teacher Talk

Many tutors know they should limit their talking time, but struggle to do so. In this webinar, revisit the importance of reducing teacher talking time and learn ways to improve […]

LINCS: Building Inclusive Teams

Virtual

This live event is for you!  Whether you are helping adult learners learn how to work effectively in teams or if you're struggling to build and maintain strong internal teams.  […]

LINCS: Teaching Math to Non-native English Speakers

Virtual

LINCS is excited to invite you to a special webinar titled "Teaching Math to Non-native English Speakers," featuring an exclusive interview with esteemed adult educator, Connie Rivera, Professional Development Specialist, […]

EconEdLink: Teaching Economics Using Rockstar Current Events Resources & Strategies

Online

This webinar, sponsored by the Council for Economic Education, features three presenters who share free resources and strategies for successfully teaching current events in real-time with minimal teacher preparation and maximum student engagement. Dr. Cheryl Ayers will share her research-based, economic-way-of-thinking instructional strategies.

VAACE

The 2024 VAACE annual conference is in person this year in Charlottesville October 21 - 23.

LINCS: Media Literacy, Making Sense of It All

Virtual

Media 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 […]

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

Virtual

Adult 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

Online

This 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 […]

Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Reading Vocabulary

Virtual

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 […]

LINCS: ALL IN: Understanding Access to Adult Literacy Skills

Virtual

Literacy 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 States

WHO 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 #2: Building Partnerships

Building Partnerships: Engaging community partners is vital for creating collaborative opportunities and resources that enhance program effectiveness and participant outcomes.

NEDP Leadership Meeting

Online

This 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 […]

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.

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

Online

Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. Register here

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 […]

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 […]