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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

    Join 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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    LINCS: The Color of Education

    The 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 […]

  • VALRC: Cultural Competence in Adult Education Webinar

    Virtual

    This 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 that can impact the adult education classroom, discuss strategies for developing and self-assessing cultural competence, and present strategies for incorporating cultural competence into adult education […]

  • VALRC: Key Shifts Series – Teaching with Complex Texts

    Virtual

    Teaching 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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    LINCS: What is Dyscalculia?

    Virtual

    Join 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 […]

  • VALRC: Serving Refugees, New Americans, & Immigrants PLC

    VALRC: Serving Refugees, New Americans, & Immigrants PLC
    Virtual

    This 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

    Virtual

    Learn 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 […]

  • VALRC: IET/IELCE Instructors Professional Learning Community

    VALRC: IET/IELCE Instructors Professional Learning Community
    Virtual

    This 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 […]

  • VALRC: The Change Agent for ABE & HSE Instruction

    Online

    The 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 educator and editor of The Change Agent, will introduce Virginia instructors to this standards-aligned resource and how it can be used to teach reading, writing, […]

  • VALRC: The Change Agent for English Language Instruction

    Online

    The 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 educator and editor of The Change Agent, will introduce Virginia instructors to this standards-aligned resource and how it can be used to teach English language […]

  • VALRC: Key Shifts Series – Teaching to Build Knowledge

    Virtual

    Teaching 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 […]

  • VALRC: Serving Refugees, New Americans, and Immigrants PLC

    VALRC: Serving Refugees, New Americans, & Immigrants PLC
    Virtual

    This 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 […]

  • VALRC: IET/IELCE Instructor PLC

    VALRC: IET/IELCE Instructors Professional Learning Community
    Virtual

    This 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 […]

  • VALRC: Contextualized Phonics Instruction

    Virtual

    This 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 […]

  • 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 students without planning individual lessons and burning out. It is for teachers who want to become highly effective multi-level classroom teachers by using strategies that […]

  • VALRC Spring Math Webinar Series – Session 1

    Virtual

    The 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 […]

  • VALRC – TSTM: Digital Literacy PLC

    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 […]

  • VALRC – TSTM: Digital Literacy PLC

    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 […]

  • VALRC: IET/IELCE Instructor PLC

    VALRC: IET/IELCE Instructors Professional Learning Community
    Virtual

    This 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 […]

  • VALRC: Serving Refugees, New Americans, and Immigrants PLC

    VALRC: Serving Refugees, New Americans, & Immigrants PLC
    Virtual

    This 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 […]

  • VALRC – TSTM: Digital Literacy PLC

    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 […]

  • Serving Internationally Trained Professionals Open Discussion

    Virtual

    This 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • TSTM: Digital Literacy PLC Wrap Up

    TSTM: Digital Literacy PLC
    Virtual

    This 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: […]

  • VDOE Data Office Hours

    This 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

    Join 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 […]

  • VDOE June Open Conversation

    The 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 […]

  • VDOE Data Office Hours

    This session will offer additional technical assistance with end-of-year data reporting. Register Here

  • VDOE Data Office Hours

    This 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

    Join 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 […]

  • VDOE July Open Conversation

    Join an open conversation which will answer questions about this year's reporting. Use this link to join Meeting ID: 898 4096 4263 Passcode: 455507

  • VDOE Data Office Hours

    This 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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    EdTech: Maker CampGPT (Session 1)

    CampGPT 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

    This 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)

    CampGPT 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 […]

  • Canvas Countdown for Virtual Virginia

    A lightly facilitated 4-week online course for adult education practitioners to learn the ins and outs of using and adapting the Virtual Virginia adult education courses in Canvas.

  • LINCS AEFLA Week Virtual Celebration

    Description: Join us to celebrate Adult and Family Literacy Week by sharing your student success stories and positive changes in your program from the past year.

  • ESOL Basics: Instructional Strategies Online Course

    This course is designed for adult educators who are new to teaching English to speakers of other languages (ESOL) either in the classroom or through one-to-one tutoring sessions. ESOL is […]

  • Foundations of Reading: Print Skills Online Course

    Did you know many adult learners, even those who can read and comprehend at higher levels, struggle with alphabetic skills and fluency? No matter what level learner you work with, […]

  • Quality Teaching Online Overview Webinar

    This webinar will cover best practices for designing coherent and effective online courses. Additionally, we will focus on student engagement, building community, and applying Universal Design for Learning and accessibility […]

  • LINCS: Introducing the LINCS Universal Design for Learning Modules

    Description: Join us to learn about the new LINCS UDL modules focused on practices and strategies for supporting adults with learning challenges. We’ll also share resources and ideas for programs to create opportunities for learners to disclose their challenges during the intake and assessment processes. Please bring your questions, challenges, and ideas!

  • VATESOL

    The 2023 VATESOL Conference, Stronger Together: Building Partnerships for Language, Content, and Community, will be held in Richmond, Va on September 29 and 30.

  • Career Pathways Open Conversation

    Career Pathways Open Conversation

    Join us for important networking, updates, and sharing for career pathways planning and programming. This three-part open conversation series focuses on connecting career pathways practitioners with resources, colleagues, and policy updates to support the growth of their programming to connect learners to training, higher education, and careers. Come and learn what your colleagues are doing across the state and share your best and promising practices with us! Sessions are scheduled on Mondays from 12p to 1:30p on Oct 3, Oct 30, and Nov 27.