• LINCS Coffee Break: Learner Goal Setting

    Online

    Take a coffee break to join the LINCS Professional Development and English Language Acquisition moderators for a conversation about learner goal setting. Did you know research indicates that writing down goals increases the likelihood of achieving them? During this discussion, we will explore frequently asked questions of adult educators, such as: Do adult learners struggle […]

  • LINCS: The Legacies of Systemic Inequities

    Online

    Many stereotypical narratives exist for why adult literacy learners are unsuccessful in earning a high school diploma. Those narratives seldom include the systemic roots that lead to generational poverty and generational illiteracy. Join our presenter, Greg Deegan of Teaching Cleveland, as he highlights the origins of stereotypical narratives. Mr. Deegan with provide practitioners with useful […]

  • LINCS: Better Serving Deaf Learners in Adult Basic Education and English Language Acquisition Programs

    Join guest speakers Gemma Gabor and Tonya Stremlau from Gallaudet University's English Language Institute and English Department in a conversation about best practices for serving Deaf learners with varying levels of literacy participating in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Acquisition (ELA) programs.  This impactful discussion will include ASL interpretation. Please bring your questions and […]

  • VALRC: Teaching Civics for Democracy and Foundational Skills with Cynthia Peters

    Online

    How can adult educators teach civics content along with foundational skills? How can civic engagement be meaningfully explored with adult learners? Join facilitator Cynthia Peters as she addresses these questions. Learn about teaching the history of voting rights and how to train students to become Voting Ambassadors. Register here.

  • Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

    Online

    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 […]

  • LINCS: A Civics Preview for 2024

    Virtual

    What challenges and opportunities do you look forward to in the area of civics education, citizenship preparation, and immigrant education? Join the discussion as LINCS looks ahead to 2024 and […]

  • LINCS: Retention Strategies for Classroom Instructors

    Virtual

    Are you passionate about adult education and looking for ways to increase student retention in your classroom? Join LINCS in this engaging and informative session, led by two renowned experts […]

  • VALRC: Science of Reading Overview

    Online

    This session presents a basic overview of the science of reading and effective reading instruction, including alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. During the session, we discuss strategies for each component […]

  • LINCS: Making Math Matter

    Virtual

    Many adult learners struggle to learn math.  LINCS offers a new, online Universal Design for Learning (UDL) module – Making Math Matter. Join us to take a deep dive into this […]

  • Career Pathways Data Webinar

    Online

    Career coaches, adult educators, workforce professionals, and colleagues are invited to attend a webinar featuring the Virginia Office of Education Economics (VOEE) on February 20 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. to learn more about the data analytics, high-demand occupation list, and customizable dashboards available by Virginia region. Learn how to make use of these fresh data insights for your program planning and client coaching from the VOEE team!

  • LINCS: Building Community in Adult Education Classrooms

    Virtual

    To increase their likelihood of success, adult English learners need to feel accepted and welcomed in a classroom. The guest presenter, Johanna Gleason, ESL Instructor for the San Diego College […]

  • VALRC: Helping Your Students Identify, Develop, and Utilize Transferrable Skills Webinar with Cynthia Peters

    Online

    Adult education students have strong transferable skills (aka, soft skills). They just don’t know it yet! Leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills are being cultivated daily by hard-working adult learners. Employers value and seek these crucial competencies. In this webinar, adult educator and The Change Agent editor Cynthia Peters shares powerful student-written stories and demonstrates […]

  • NEDP for Non-NEDP Staff

    The most successful National External Diploma Program (NEDP) providers take a whole-agency approach to NEDP. Learners benefit when instructors, administrators, and support staff who have NOT been trained in NEDP understand the fundamentals of the program.
    Join us for a one-hour crash course in NEDP for non-NEDP staff. Impress your coworkers with your fluency in NEDP terminology! Demolish your agency’s NEDP silo!

  • VALRC-TSTM: Civics Education PLC

    Online

    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 […]

  • Boot Camp 2.0 – Building on Success

    Boot Camps have proven a worthwhile strategy in providing instruction for students who are one test away from a high school credential. For many of these students, the focus has been on math. However, we know that this strategy can and will work for other areas as well.

  • Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

    Online

    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 […]

  • VALRC: Multilevel ESOL Classes Webinar Series, Session 2

    VALRC Multilevel ESOL Classes Webinar Series
    Virtual

    Do 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 3 part webinar series will present strategies for effective multi-level instruction and planning for ESOL classes or multi-level classrooms. We will […]

  • NEDP for Non-NEDP Staff

    The most successful National External Diploma Program (NEDP) providers take a whole-agency approach to NEDP.  Learners benefit when instructors, administrators, and support staff who have NOT been trained in NEDP understand the fundamentals of the program.
    Join us for a one-hour crash course in NEDP for non-NEDP staff. Impress your coworkers with your fluency in NEDP terminology! Demolish your agency’s NEDP silo!

  • VALRC-TSTM: Civics Education PLC

    Online

    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 […]

  • VALRC ESOL Beginning Literacy Webinar Series: Using the Language Experience Approach to Integrate the Components of Reading

    VALRC Beginning Literacy Webinar Series
    Virtual

    Do you work with adult ESOL learners who are building their literacy skills? Are you looking for an engaging and asset-based approach to ESOL beginning literacy instruction that allows for the integration of all four components of reading? This webinar will present strategies for utilizing the language experience approach (LEA) in the ESOL educational setting […]

  • LINCS: What’s Your Story?

    Virtual

    Many of our students come to us with significant trauma that impacts their ability to learn. How can we help students learn to tell their stories and engage in the […]

  • EdWeb: Science of Reading Week

    Online

    When schools and districts connect knowledge of the science of reading with instruction, we can realize exponential power for change. These panels are designed to address the needs of every […]

  • LINCS Coffee Talk: Using AI Tools in Civics Education

    Virtual

     Leverage the power of AI tools to target and tailor the creation of level-appropriate civics course material.  Re-apply these prompts to highlight and connect the language and civics content in IECLE […]

  • VALRC-TSTM: Civics Education PLC

    Online

    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 […]

  • VALRC: Science of Reading Overview

    Online

    This session presents a basic overview of the science of reading and effective reading instruction, including alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. During the session, we discuss strategies for each component of reading and how to use them in the classroom. Participants will leave with resources for teaching each component. Register

  • LINCS: Exploring the IET for English Learners Desk Aids

    Virtual

    Join us for a live LINCS event with Jessie Stadd, Education Technical Assistance and Research Specialist with RTI International to learn more about the Integrated Education and Training (IET) for English Learners Desk […]

  • LINCS: Digital Skills: Plugging Them into Instruction

    Virtual

    Jeff Goumas and Rachel Riggs of World Education are spilling the tea (and coffee!) on some exciting updates to the Bridges Digital Skills Framework and SkillBlox. New features on these […]