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SUMMARY:Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person
DESCRIPTION: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 are the most important? What strategies are best for helping students learn new words? How do you get students to make new words part of their receptive and productive vocabularies? 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 that can be done remotely or in person. Links to great online resources will also be provided. \nThis workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-teaching-reading-vocabulary-remotely-or-in-person-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T150000
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SUMMARY:VDOE 2024 Data Office Hours
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URL:https://valrc.org/event/vdoe-2024-data-office-hours-3/
CATEGORIES:Online Open Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T160000
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SUMMARY:LACES Demo: Data Outputs from LACES
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URL:https://valrc.org/event/laces-demo-data-outputs-from-laces/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T163000
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Helping Your Students Identify\, Develop\, and Utilize Transferrable Skills Webinar with Cynthia Peters
DESCRIPTION: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 classroom activities that teach basic skills in ways that enable students to identify and amplify the transferable skills essential for employability. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/transferrable-skills-with-cynthia-peters/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205709
CREATED:20240119T182635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T143256Z
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SUMMARY:Literacy Minnesota: Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety of activities tutors and teachers can try. We will talk about the mechanics of doing fluency practice via Zoom\, Google Meet\, Teams or any other remote tutoring tool (including the phone!). Participants will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share resources. \nThis workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-developing-and-practicing-reading-fluency-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T140000
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SUMMARY:NEDP for Non-NEDP Staff
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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! \n\nTuesday\, March 12th at 1:00 p.m.\nThursday\, March 14th at 4:00 p.m.\n\nRegister for either session at https://casas-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd-iorjgsGNASu2k1mcvJjZszN-OuhDwC
URL:https://valrc.org/event/nedp-for-non-nedp-staff/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T170000
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CREATED:20240222T163458Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC-TSTM: Civics Education PLC
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn more about the classroom-ready lessons and other resources in the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) Toolkit? \nDo you want to gain ideas for incorporating civics education and workforce preparation skills and activities into your teaching? \nDo you want to work with experienced facilitators and colleagues around the state to adapt TSTM lessons to support your adult learners? \nIf you answered “yes\,” then join us for the Spring 2024 TSTM: Civics Education Literacy Professional Learning Community (PLC). This three-week\, ten-hour PLC is streamlined for instructors and designed to help teachers harness the power of the TSTM Toolkit in their current classroom or learning environment. \nThis PLC includes: \n\n3\, 90-minute “live” PLC sessions\, held Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on March 12\, March 19\, and March 26;\nOnline collaboration and sharing with your PLC colleagues and facilitator; and\,\nA 90-minute follow-up session on Tuesday\, April 30\, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. focused on sustaining TSTM.\n\nRegistration for this event is now closed. If you have questions about TSTM\, contact Hillary Major at VALRC.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-tstm-civics-plc-session1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205709
CREATED:20240222T152401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T182040Z
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SUMMARY:Boot Camp 2.0 - Building on Success
DESCRIPTION: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. This virtual session\, Boot Camp 2.0\, is designed to look at next steps and to look at some critical questions\, including\, but not limited to:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1) How do we define success?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2) How has our enrollment criteria impacted both program and student success?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3) What can we do to better target our curriculum to best meet the needs of our students?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4) What testing strategies should we be incorporating into our curriculum to ensure students are prepared not just for the content\, but for the testing experience?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5) What is the best way to ensure that we provide boot camps on an ongoing basis?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, March 13 from 9:00 a.m. – noon for Boot Camp 2.0 – Building on Success. This will be an interactive session\, so be sure to bring and be ready to share examples of your own successes and challenges with Boot Camps.\n\nIf you have specific questions about content and logistics related to providing Boot Camps that you would like to see answered during this session\, please forward those to Susan Pittman\, skptvs@gmail.com.\n\nRegister for this session here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuc–trjwiGdefnnVO5yEFUBeTY-M7FnoT\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/boot-camp-2-0-building-on-success/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205709
CREATED:20240119T183343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T152155Z
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SUMMARY:Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
DESCRIPTION: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 and activities for helping intermediate-level readers develop these important tools. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-teaching-intermediate-alphabetics-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205709
CREATED:20240124T140047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T140047Z
UID:10000514-1710430200-1710435600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Multilevel ESOL Classes Webinar Series\, Session 2
DESCRIPTION: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? \nThis 3 part webinar series will present strategies for effective multi-level instruction and planning for ESOL classes or multi-level classrooms. We will discuss the characteristics of a multilevel class\, planning for differentiated instruction and implementing different classroom management strategies for effective instruction. Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of what multilevel classroom needs consist of\, how to prepare and plan for individual students needs\, and strategies for implementing differentiated instruction in the adult ESOL multi-level classroom. The resources will include articles\, videos and supplemental materials. \nObjectives:\n\nUnderstand the factors of a multilevel classroom and how to identify the needs of all students.\nIdentify strategies to effectively differentiate instruction in both multi level classrooms as well as leveled ESOL classes while accommodating literacy learners and more advanced students.\nDiscuss next steps for implementation\, including adaptation of materials and strategies with a specific group of learners.\n\nSession 2 will focus on a deep dive of differentiation by the process and the product. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-multilevel-esol-classes-webinar-series-session-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205709
CREATED:20240117T183821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T183821Z
UID:10000494-1710432000-1710435600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:NEDP for Non-NEDP Staff
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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! \n\nTuesday\, March 12th at 1:00 p.m.\nThursday\, March 14th at 4:00 p.m.\n\nRegister for either session at https://casas-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd-iorjgsGNASu2k1mcvJjZszN-OuhDwC
URL:https://valrc.org/event/nedp-for-non-nedp-staff-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205709
CREATED:20240222T164236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T213112Z
UID:10000533-1710862200-1710867600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC-TSTM: Civics Education PLC
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn more about the classroom-ready lessons and other resources in the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) Toolkit? \nDo you want to gain ideas for incorporating civics education and workforce preparation skills and activities into your teaching? \nDo you want to work with experienced facilitators and colleagues around the state to adapt TSTM lessons to support your adult learners? \nIf you answered “yes\,” then join us for the Spring 2024 TSTM: Civics Education Literacy Professional Learning Community (PLC). This three-week\, ten-hour PLC is streamlined for instructors and designed to help teachers harness the power of the TSTM Toolkit in their current classroom or learning environment. \nThis PLC includes: \n\n3\, 90-minute “live” PLC sessions\, held Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on March 12\, March 19\, and March 26;\nOnline collaboration and sharing with your PLC colleagues and facilitator; and\,\nA 90-minute follow-up session on Tuesday\, April 30\, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. focused on sustaining TSTM.\n\nRegistration for this event is now closed. If you have questions about TSTM\, contact Hillary Major at VALRC.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-tstm-civics-plc-session2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205709
CREATED:20240212T214500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T152747Z
UID:10000529-1711033200-1711040400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC ESOL Beginning Literacy Webinar Series: Using the Language Experience Approach to Integrate the Components of Reading
DESCRIPTION: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? \nThis webinar will present strategies for utilizing the language experience approach (LEA) in the ESOL educational setting as a strategy for integrating all four components of reading–alphabetics\, vocabulary\, fluency\, and comprehension–into instruction. We will discuss LEA\, walk through the steps of implementing it\, and look at strategies for using the student-generated text for activities related to all four components of reading. Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of the language experience approach\, how it benefits ESOL beginning literacy instruction\, and strategies for implementing this strategy in the adult ESOL classroom. The resources will include options for ESOL beginning literacy curricula and supplemental materials.  \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-esol-beginning-literacy-webinar-series-using-the-language-experience-approach-to-integrate-the-components-of-reading/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205709
CREATED:20240319T135153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T135153Z
UID:10000540-1711108800-1711112400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:LINCS: Let's Talk: Virtual Learning Communities to Support Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:Join the LINCS Professional Development and Program Management group moderators in this coffee chat to discuss virtual learning communities – their characteristics\, support for practitioners\, and best practices in planning and implementation.  We welcome you to listen\, learn\, and share your experiences! \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-lets-talk-virtual-learning-communities-to-support-practitioners/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205709
CREATED:20240319T135332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T135332Z
UID:10000541-1711119600-1711123200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:LINCS: What's Your Story?
DESCRIPTION: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 self-reflection needed to heal? Join our guest presenter\, Odilia Rivera-Santos\, with the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island to learn about “What’s Your Story?”—a process where writing leads to healing. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-whats-your-story/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTSTAMP:20260404T205709
CREATED:20240306T135345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T135805Z
UID:10000537-1711324800-1711670399@valrc.org
SUMMARY:EdWeb: Science of Reading Week
DESCRIPTION: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 educator\, school administrator and district leader\, empowering you with knowledge of structured literacy to forever reshape students’ academic journeys. \nJoin EdWeb and Lexia for four days of inspiration\, guidance\, and expert advice to unlock literacy learning\nfor every student through the science of reading. Webinars are 12:00-1:00pm Monday March 25 – Thursday March 28. Register for individual webinars or the whole week. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/edweb-science-of-reading-week/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205709
CREATED:20240319T135553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T135553Z
UID:10000542-1711378800-1711382400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:LINCS Coffee Talk: Using AI Tools in Civics Education
DESCRIPTION: 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 classrooms to facilitate student leadership in the workforce and the community-at-large. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-coffee-talk-using-ai-tools-in-civics-education/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205709
CREATED:20240320T125928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T125928Z
UID:10000545-1711463400-1711468800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:The Little Things You Can Do to Make a Big Impact on GED® Math Performance
DESCRIPTION:Content Session: \nThe Little Things You Can Do to Make a Big Impact on GED® Math Performance\nPresenter:  Ronald Allan Cruz\nDescription:  Sometimes the little things students ignore could mean the difference between passing or failing the GED® Mathematical Reasoning Test. This session will focus on what teachers need to pay attention to in terms of what students do during problem-solving exercises that could help significantly improve students’ performance on the test. This session will also suggest strategies to break those bad math habits and provide tips to sustain effective problem-solving practices.\n\nTopic of the Day: How can you break the cycle of those students who score between 140 and 144?\nPresenter(s): Kelly Dages (Fifth Theory)\, Ann Evers\, GED Testing Service\nDescription: Do you have a student that:\n\nGets a Green on GED Ready test but doesn’t pass the GED test?\nRepeatedly scores between a 140-144 on the GED test?\nWon’t schedule the GED test or does\, but then doesn’t show up for it?\n\nThe GED TestPrepped Coaching Program Course will teach you how to break these cycles.  \nThe program will help you identify non-academic skills where your students struggle such as\, Motivation\, Responsibility\, Confidence\, Resiliency\, etc. Learn how to\nwork with your students to build a successful test-taking mindset.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/the-little-things-you-can-do-to-make-a-big-impact-on-ged-math-performance/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205709
CREATED:20240119T141204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T152146Z
UID:10000497-1711465200-1711468800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:ProLiteracy: “What are They Really Saying?” Helping Students Read Between the Lines and Make Inferences
DESCRIPTION:Students preparing for the HSE exams often focus too much on what’s explicitly present in a text. This may allow them to recall specific details and find evidence\, but it hinders them from making inferences and drawing conclusions. In this webinar\, learn how to help students dig deeper to make inferences about what’s being implicitly stated in the text. \nRegister \nThis webinar is part of the Teacher Training Plus series
URL:https://valrc.org/event/proliteracy-what-are-they-really-saying-helping-students-read-between-the-lines-and-make-inferences/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205709
CREATED:20240222T164439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T213134Z
UID:10000534-1711467000-1711472400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC-TSTM: Civics Education PLC
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn more about the classroom-ready lessons and other resources in the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) Toolkit? \nDo you want to gain ideas for incorporating civics education and workforce preparation skills and activities into your teaching? \nDo you want to work with experienced facilitators and colleagues around the state to adapt TSTM lessons to support your adult learners? \nIf you answered “yes\,” then join us for the Spring 2024 TSTM: Civics Education Literacy Professional Learning Community (PLC). This three-week\, ten-hour PLC is streamlined for instructors and designed to help teachers harness the power of the TSTM Toolkit in their current classroom or learning environment. \nThis PLC includes: \n\n3\, 90-minute “live” PLC sessions\, held Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on March 12\, March 19\, and March 26;\nOnline collaboration and sharing with your PLC colleagues and facilitator; and\,\nA 90-minute follow-up session on Tuesday\, April 30\, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. focused on sustaining TSTM.\n\nRegistration for this event is now closed. If you have questions about TSTM\, contact Hillary Major at VALRC.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-tstm-civics-plc-session3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PLC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205709
CREATED:20240129T151920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T151920Z
UID:10000518-1711555200-1711562400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Science of Reading Overview
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-science-of-reading-overview-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205709
CREATED:20240319T135742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T135742Z
UID:10000543-1711630800-1711634400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:LINCS: Exploring the IET for English Learners Desk Aids
DESCRIPTION: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 Aids. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-exploring-the-iet-for-english-learners-desk-aids/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T205709
CREATED:20240319T140015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T140015Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Digital Skills: Plugging Them into Instruction
DESCRIPTION: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 resources will help you plug more digital skills into instruction. Join us for this casual session to hear about the new features and share challenges and solutions as a community. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-digital-skills-plugging-them-into-instruction/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:DARS WINDMILLS: Harness the Power of Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Windmills has a proven history of assisting those with and without disabilities to better understand the culture of disability in the workplace. \nWe will be rotating the following modules: \n\nFact or Fiction: Jan 25\nWhose Fault: Feb 22\nPerspectives: Mar 28\nTaking Emotions out of Emotional Disabilities: Apr 25\nProfiles (coming May 23)\nAT and Reasonable Accommodations (coming June 27)\n\nPre-registration is required. Register HERE.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/windmills-harness-the-power-of-inclusion/2024-03-28/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T160000
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SUMMARY:Literacy Minnesota: Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION: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 tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension skills. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-comprehension-strategies-for-intermediate-level-readers-4/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T140000
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CREATED:20230906T164133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T152132Z
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SUMMARY:ProLiteracy: What? You Want Me to Write Too? Strategies for the Low Level or Anxious Writers
DESCRIPTION:Writing is just so permanent. How can we help our students get over the anxiety of committing pencil to paper? In this webinar we will present exercises you can incorporate into your lessons that will relieve some of the stress of writing and encourage students to share their ideas. \nRegister \nThis webinar is part of the ProLiteracy Teacher Training Plus Series
URL:https://valrc.org/event/what-you-want-me-to-write-too-strategies-for-the-low-level-or-anxious-writers/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T150000
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CREATED:20230912T175513Z
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SUMMARY:VDOE 2024 Data Office Hours
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URL:https://valrc.org/event/vdoe-2024-data-office-hours-4/
CATEGORIES:Online Open Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T170000
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CREATED:20240227T165448Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC Beginning Literacy Webinar Series: Contextualized Phonics Instruction
DESCRIPTION: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 phonics instruction and walk through the steps of implementing this strategy in different ESOL instructional settings as well as connections between this approach and the science of reading. Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of this approach\, how it benefits ESOL beginning literacy instruction\, and strategies for implementing this approach in the adult ESOL classroom. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-beginning-literacy-webinar-series-contextualized-phonics-instruction/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T140000
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CREATED:20230906T153615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T152125Z
UID:10000423-1712667600-1712671200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:ProLiteracy: Starting to Read: Building Phonemic Awareness and Foundation Literacy Skills with Preliterate ELL Students
DESCRIPTION:Adult students who are just beginning their literacy journey while also still learning to speak English face a unique challenge. Preliterate students have no connection to the sound/letter correlation required to read. Many lack even basic print awareness connecting any symbol to a meaning. In this webinar\, we will discuss helping preliterate students develop the skills necessary to begin learning to read and write in their new language. \nRegister \nThis webinar is part of the ProLiteracy Teacher Training Plus Series
URL:https://valrc.org/event/proliteracy-starting-to-read-building-phonemic-awareness-and-foundation-literacy-skills-with-preliterate-ell-students/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T170000
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CREATED:20240124T140134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T140248Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Multilevel ESOL Classes Webinar Series\, Session 3
DESCRIPTION: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? \nThis 3 part webinar series will present strategies for effective multi-level instruction and planning for ESOL classes or multi-level classrooms. We will discuss the characteristics of a multilevel class\, planning for differentiated instruction and implementing different classroom management strategies for effective instruction. Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of what multilevel classroom needs consist of\, how to prepare and plan for individual students needs\, and strategies for implementing differentiated instruction in the adult ESOL multi-level classroom. The resources will include articles\, videos and supplemental materials. \nObjectives:\n\nUnderstand the factors of a multilevel classroom and how to identify the needs of all students.\nIdentify strategies to effectively differentiate instruction in both multi level classrooms as well as leveled ESOL classes while accommodating literacy learners and more advanced students.\nDiscuss next steps for implementation\, including adaptation of materials and strategies with a specific group of learners.\n\nSession 3 will focus on grouping strategies and building community. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-multilevel-esol-classes-webinar-series-session-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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