Events

How can we help anxious students succeed in our classrooms? The pandemic triggered a large increase in the number of students who suffer from anxiety and depression. Trauma and chronic […]

Research 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 […]

Many adult learners struggle with math instruction. Join this interactive event and discuss promising practices for using tutors to support math instruction in the adult education class. Explore how Universal […]

This webinar will guide practitioners in how to enhance their instructional strategies to account for the specific experiences and circumstances of newly resettled refugees. Special emphasis will be placed on […]

This participatory webinar explores the impact that personal and community trauma has on adult learners’ ability to engage and persist, and then dives into strategies anyone can use to become […]

Digital Inclusion practitioners have been working to end the digital divide for decades, creating their own community, definitions, resources, and gaining knowledge of what works and doesn’t. Digital Inclusion is […]

The goal of the first EdTech Maker Space (ETMS) project, taking place in the summer of 2022, is to curate OER and align them to four Teaching Skills That Matter […]

Pathway Home grants from the U.S. Department of Labor target re-entering citizens and provide adult education, training, and supports. Join the LINCS Community Professional Development group for an interview with […]

During these workshops, Rachel Riggs, Digital Learning Specialist, invites attendees to either bring ideas or tools they’d like to try out OR just come and observe while we explore new […]

Join this live discussion featuring clips from the Autism Goes to College Project and discover strategies that can be used to better support neurodivergent learners, as more than half of […]

The goal of the first EdTech Maker Space (ETMS) project, taking place in the summer of 2022, is to curate OER and align them to four Teaching Skills That Matter […]

There are everyday items that can assist students with learning disabilities and other learning difficulties who may be attending your literacy program, right now. These “tools” become low-tech assistive technology […]

Learners 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 […]

Behind every equation lies a story! Teaching how to read and understand equations in our science and math classrooms can illustrate how the two are connected and can be a […]

This session explores how cultural identities and experiences impact student-instructor interactions and shape the way we make meaning of the world. Interactions are usually improved when direct instruction is adapted […]

The goal of the second EdTech Maker Space (ETMS) project is to design reusable activities using tech tools that support the integration of the nine Skills That Matter. Along the […]

Come learn about the brand new LINCS online course! -- Teaching Adult English Learners: Principles and Practices! Course developer, Betsy Parrish, provides an overview of this FREE online course highlighting important principles and […]

Join OCTAE’s Enhancing Access for Refugees and New Americans project to explore how IELCE activities can be an integral part of a career pathway. Hear from state staff and program […]

During these workshops, Rachel Riggs, Digital Learning Specialist, invites attendees to either bring ideas or tools they’d like to try out OR just come and observe while we explore new […]

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all of the disconnected pieces of information on the internet? Wakelet aims to bridge the gap between humans and algorithms as it empowers people […]

Join OCTAE’s Enhancing Access for Refugees and New Americans project to explore strategies for effectively serving diverse populations, including Internationally-Trained Professionals (ITPs) and individuals with emerging English proficiency and/or literacy […]

Hear from peers in the field about how professional development around Integrated Education and Training (IET) helped them improve the programming and services that are offered to adult learners. Our […]

The first connection adult learners have with the adult education program typically occurs during an intake process. Join this interactive discussion and discover ideas for streamlining the intake process for […]

This webinar will prepare advocates to contact their mayors, governors, and federal members of congress during Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. Talk to your legislator to help move the […]

In this workshop, you will hear about three sources of free or discounted devices and connectivity, and we will discuss successful practices for loaning technology. We will also share a […]

How do you develop the teaching practices of Math and Numeracy practitioners? What strategies do you use when supporting adult educators? Join Brooke Istas and Kathy Tracey as we engage […]

In the first lightning talk, hear about Maine’s All Learning Counts initiative to implement a micro-credentialing framework for Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs. Megan Dichter will share what the […]

Projects that integrate technology are a powerful way to give ABE and English learners real-world work preparation. Students can build their knowledge of many topics while developing oral and written […]

Join Andrea Willis of USA Learns and ESL Teacher Jenni Santamaria to learn about a new and innovative web-based instructional resource that provides interactive language learning opportunities to immigrant and […]

This webinar will focus on the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety of activities tutors and teachers can try. The facilitators and participants will talk […]

This live Zoom event will feature guest speaker, Meghan McBride, Vice President for Adult Education at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. Meghan's will share her amazing personal story of determination and […]

In honor of Adult Education and Family Literacy week, join the career pathways and program management groups for a Coffee Talk: Equity Action Planning in Adult Basic Education. Guest speaker, […]

Join Rachel Riggs of Word Education and Nell Eckersley of NYC Support and Technical Assistance to revisit the topics and questions that were swirling in the Linking EdTech + Digital […]

This virtual, one-day conference will include a keynote and three concurrent sessions that focus on engaging adult learners with relevant and contextualized math instruction. Visit this website for more information!

This webinar will focus on the theory and best practice behind choosing, teaching and reviewing reading vocabulary. You’ll get a chance to learn about (and practice) a variety of activities […]