Disabilities and the Adult Learner Online Course
This 6-week course will help you discover the keys to strengthening your work with adults who have disabilities. Registration
Events
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ESOL Basics Online Course
This course is designed for adult educators who are new to teaching English to speakers of other languages (ESOL). Registration
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LINCS: Math Language Routines
VirtualJoin LINCS to learn about how supporting English learners with math language routines enhances their understanding of mathematics and simultaneously builds their English skills. Maribel Ojeda of the Pennsylvania Department of […]
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EdTech Strategy Sessions: Non-linear Learning & Using Glide to Create an App with On-Demand PD Resources
VirtualIn the first lightning talk, Joey Lehrman of the International Society for Technology in Education SkillRise will discuss how interactive Google Slides can support digital resilience and independent learning for […]
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ACT® WorkKeys®: Turning Digital Badges into Career Currency
VirtualThis webinar that will highlight: the true value of stackable, quality credentials; digital badges and why they are important to students; the importance of building partnerships with your community and […]
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LINCS: The Color of Education
VirtualThe Color of Education will explore the issue of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the correctional and reentry classrooms across our country. This engaging and interactive event will bring the […]
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VALRC: Cultural Competence in Adult Education Webinar
VirtualThis webinar will be an introduction to and overview of cultural competence in the adult education classroom. The goals of the webinar are to provide a framework for cultural competence […]
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VALRC: Key Shifts Series – Teaching with Complex Texts
VirtualTeaching with the CCRS Key Shifts is a series of workshops designed to provide evidence-based strategies for working with complexity, evidence, and knowledge. Each workshop focuses on a different English […]
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LINCS: What is Dyscalculia?
VirtualJoin LINCS to discuss dyscalculia, a math disability. In this session, participants will learn more about potential signs of dyscalculia and strategies for supporting identified learners. Bring your stories and […]
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VALRC: Serving Refugees, New Americans, & Immigrants PLC
VirtualThis professional learning community (PLC) will connect adult education practitioners (regional specialists, ESOL coordinators, instructors, tutors, etc.) who are serving or expect to serve the refugee, new American, and/or immigrant populations to discuss strategies and resources for working with these learners. This session will focus on instruction, incorporating literacy at all levels and balancing learner […]
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LINCS: Digital Portfolios: Grow, Create, Reflect
VirtualLearn about the benefits of digital portfolios in the classroom, to showcase student growth, creativity, and reflection through 21st Century Learning Skills. In this hands-on session, participants will be walking away with lesson ideas for their classroom and making their own sample portfolio using Google Sites. Visit this website to learn more! Register Here
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LINCS: Teacher-Centered Coaching for Improved Literacy Outcomes
VirtualJoin this session to learn more about teacher-centered coaching for improved literacy outcomes! Coaching expert Susan Roberts, moderator of the LINCS Reading and Writing group, will share her thoughts on how to support instructors so they can help their students achieve improved reading and writing outcomes. Register Here
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VALRC: IET/IELCE Instructors Professional Learning Community
VirtualThis PLC is an opportunity for integrated training and education (IET) and Integrated English Literacy and Civics (IELCE) instructors to network and collaborate in order to develop IET/IELCE lesson plans, curriculum, learner activities, assessments, etc. The purpose of this PLC is to be responsive to and relevant for IET/IELCE instructors as our first ever IET/IELCE […]
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VALRC: The Change Agent for ABE & HSE Instruction
OnlineThe Change Agent is a magazine for adult educators and learners that features relevant, engaging articles -- most of them written by adult learners. In this webinar, Cynthia Peters, longtime […]
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VALRC: The Change Agent for English Language Instruction
OnlineThe Change Agent is a magazine for adult educators and learners that features relevant, engaging articles -- most of them written by adult learners. In this webinar, Cynthia Peters, longtime […]
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VALRC: Key Shifts Series – Teaching Learners to Use Evidence
VirtualTeaching with the CCRS Key Shifts is a series of workshops designed to provide evidence-based strategies for working with complexity, evidence, and knowledge. Each workshop focuses on a different English […]
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VALRC: Key Shifts Series – Teaching to Build Knowledge
VirtualTeaching with the CCRS Key Shifts is a series of workshops designed to provide evidence-based strategies for working with complexity, evidence, and knowledge. Each workshop focuses on a different English language arts/literacy key shift and encourages an interactive learning experience. Participants will engage in several activities they can take back to the classroom to help […]
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VALRC: Serving Refugees, New Americans, and Immigrants PLC
VirtualThis professional learning community (PLC) will connect adult education practitioners (regional specialists, ESOL coordinators, instructors, tutors, etc.) who are serving or expect to serve the refugee, new American, and/or immigrant populations to discuss strategies and resources for working with these learners. This session will focus on culturally responsive education and asset-based approach strategies. Visit this […]
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VALRC: IET/IELCE Instructor PLC
VirtualThis PLC is an opportunity for integrated training and education (IET) and Integrated English Literacy and Civics (IELCE) instructors to network and collaborate in order to develop IET/IELCE lesson plans, curriculum, learner activities, assessments, etc. The purpose of this PLC is to be responsive to and relevant for IET/IELCE instructors as our first ever IET/IELCE […]
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GEDTS Tuesday for Teachers: Have You Talked about “Zero” Lately?
VirtualGED Testing Services offers the Tuesdays for Teachers series as a free professional development offering. Here's their description of the upcoming March session: We often “talk about nothing, or zero” in day-to-day conversations. A conversation about the “zero” in RLA is certainly “nothing” and has become a serious concern for many educators and their students. […]
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VALRC: Contextualized Phonics Instruction
VirtualThis webinar will present strategies for contextualizing phonics instruction in the ESOL beginning literacy or multilevel classroom as well as during one-on-one tutoring sessions. We will discuss strategies for contextualizing phonics instruction and walk through the steps of implementing this strategy in different ESOL instructional settings. Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of […]
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Beyond Basics: Multilevel ESOL Classes (Online Course)
This course is designed for teachers who want to tackle the challenges of teaching multilevel classes. It is for teachers who want to address the varied learning needs of individual […]
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VALRC Spring Math Webinar Series – Session 1
VirtualThe first session will cover the math interest survey responses, including a discussion of the strategies and topics and math instructors want to learn about most. We will also explore how The Change Agent, an adult learner publication, can be used for contextualized math instruction. The content focus for webinars 2 and 3 will be […]
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VALRC – TSTM: Digital Literacy PLC
Do you want to learn more about the classroom-ready lessons and other resources in the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) Toolkit? Do you want to gain ideas for incorporating digital literacy and workforce preparation skills and activities into your teaching? Do you want to work with an experienced facilitator and colleagues from around the […]
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EdTech Webinar: The Change Agent
Come learn about The Change Agent‘s most recent series of issues on immigrants and immigration.
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VALRC – TSTM: Digital Literacy PLC
Do you want to learn more about the classroom-ready lessons and other resources in the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) Toolkit? Do you want to gain ideas for incorporating digital literacy and workforce preparation skills and activities into your teaching? Do you want to work with an experienced facilitator and colleagues from around the […]
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VALRC: IET/IELCE Instructor PLC
VirtualThis PLC is an opportunity for integrated training and education (IET) and Integrated English Literacy and Civics (IELCE) instructors to network and collaborate in order to develop IET/IELCE lesson plans, curriculum, learner activities, assessments, etc. The purpose of this PLC is to be responsive to and relevant for IET/IELCE instructors as our first ever IET/IELCE […]
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VALRC: Serving Refugees, New Americans, and Immigrants PLC
VirtualThis professional learning community (PLC) will connect adult education practitioners (regional specialists, ESOL coordinators, instructors, tutors, etc.) who are serving or expect to serve the refugee, new American, and/or immigrant populations to discuss strategies and resources for working with these learners. This session will focus on trauma-informed care and social-emotional learning. Visit this Google Doc to […]
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VALRC – TSTM: Digital Literacy PLC
Do you want to learn more about the classroom-ready lessons and other resources in the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) Toolkit? Do you want to gain ideas for incorporating digital literacy and workforce preparation skills and activities into your teaching? Do you want to work with an experienced facilitator and colleagues from around the […]
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Serving Internationally Trained Professionals Open Discussion
VirtualThis open discussion will bring together adult education programs and other refugee/immigrant serving organizations to discuss strategies and practices for best serving internationally trained professionals (ITPs) in order to support […]
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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 the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) Toolkit and approaches in their own planning and practice. If you have questions about TSTM or the TSTM: […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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VDOE Data Office Hours
OnlineThis session will offer additional technical assistance with end-of-year data reporting. Register Here
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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VDOE Data Office Hours
OnlineThis session will offer additional technical assistance with end-of-year data reporting. Register Here
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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 […]
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VDOE Data Office Hours
OnlineThis session will offer additional technical assistance with end-of-year data reporting. Register Here
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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
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VDOE Data Office Hours
OnlineThis session will offer additional technical assistance with end-of-year data reporting. Register Here
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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 […]
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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
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]