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SUMMARY:CASAS: National News and Updates Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In this informational webinar\, Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) will provide an overview and update on new CASAS assessments\, guidelines and training resources. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/casas-national-updates-aug2026/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T140000
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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. \nPlease note that you may be asked to participate in discussion groups during the webinar. Please plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can see the PowerPoint slides and use your audio. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-teaching-intermediate-alphabetics-9/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:IET Office Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour of IET and workforce development discussion. Office hours will occur on the first Wednesday of the month from noon to 1p. Bring your questions! \nThe September 2 IET Office Hour will focus on the IET Planning Tools\, located on the Adult Education Professional Development page. \nRegister and join here. 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/iet-office-hour-2/
CATEGORIES:Online Open Discussion
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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 here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-developing-and-practicing-reading-fluency-14/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
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SUMMARY:Adult Education & Family Literacy Week
DESCRIPTION:September 14-18 is Adult Education & Family Literacy week\, when “educators from all over the country join together with adult learners\, community partners\, business leaders\, legislators\, and friends of adult education to amplify their successes.” Find resources and more information on COABE’s website\, and check with your leaders and colleagues to learn how AEFL Week is being recognized in your region.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/aefl-week-2026/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T133000
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SUMMARY:Bi-Monthly Program Managers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bi-monthly virtual meeting for updates\, news\, and discussion for all adult education program managers. \nRegister and join here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/bi-monthly-program-managers-meeting-3/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T193000
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SUMMARY:Literacy Minnesota: The Learning Styles Myth (and the Teaching Practices Worth Keeping)
DESCRIPTION:Many of us were taught that students learn best when instruction matches their “learning style.” In this webinar\, we’ll take a closer look at where that idea came from\, why it stuck\, and what research actually tells us. We’ll explore how learning‑style labels can end up doing more harm than good for learners. At the same time\, we’ll focus on what is worth keeping — the useful lessons learning‑styles theory offers for language instruction. You’ll leave with practical\, research‑based strategies you can use right away\, without sorting students into boxes. \nPlease note that you may be asked to participate in discussion groups during the webinar. Please plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can see the PowerPoint slides and use your audio. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-the-learning-styles-myth-and-the-teaching-practices-worth-keeping/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T120000
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SUMMARY:IET Office Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour of IET and workforce development discussion. Office hours will occur on the first Wednesday of the month from noon to 1p. Bring your questions! \nRegister and join here. 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/iet-office-hour-3/
CATEGORIES:Online Open Discussion
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
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SUMMARY:VAACE Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Virginia Association for Adult and Continuing Education (VAACE) Conference will be held in Blacksburg\, VA\, on October 26-28. Join educators\, administrators\, workforce partners\, correctional education professionals\, community organizations\, and advocates for three days of learning\, connection\, and celebration. Find an overview of the conference schedule here. \nBreakout session proposals from Virginia adult educators are welcome and can be submitted here by September 15. VAACE award nominations can be submitted here. \nLearn more about the conference and register here. There will also be a virtual conference strand for educators who can’t make it to Blacksburg in person.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/vaace-conference-2/
LOCATION:The Inn at Virginia Tech & Skelton Conference Center\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 901 Prices Fork Road\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24061\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hire Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:Under the theme All Hands-On Deck: Aligning Talent\, Training & Tomorrow\, this year’s conference will explore how collaboration\, innovation\, and strategic partnerships can help meet workforce demands\, expand opportunity\, and prepare Virginians for the jobs of today and tomorrow.  \nFor more than 20 years\, the Hire Education Conference has served as Virginia’s premier gathering for workforce development professionals\, bringing together key stakeholders to exchange ideas\, strengthen partnerships\, and advance solutions that drive economic growth and workforce success.  \nWhether you’re helping students launch careers\, supporting job seekers\, developing talent pipelines\, or shaping workforce policy\, your role is critical to the journey ahead.  \nMark your calendar\, bring your crew\, and join us as we navigate the future of workforce development—together.  \nRegistration Deadline: September 28\, 2026 \n\nFind more information and register here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/hire-education-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T120000
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SUMMARY:IET Office Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour of IET and workforce development discussion. Office hours will occur on the first Wednesday of the month from noon to 1p. Bring your questions! \nRegister and join here. 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/iet-office-hour-4/
CATEGORIES:Online Open Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T133000
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SUMMARY:Bi-Monthly Program Managers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bi-monthly virtual meeting for updates\, news\, and discussion for all adult education program managers. \nRegister and join here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/bi-monthly-program-managers-meeting-3/2026-11-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T120000
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SUMMARY:IET Office Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour of IET and workforce development discussion. Office hours will occur on the first Wednesday of the month from noon to 1p. Bring your questions! \nRegister and join here. 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/iet-office-hour-5/
CATEGORIES:Online Open Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270125T133000
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SUMMARY:Bi-Monthly Program Managers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bi-monthly virtual meeting for updates\, news\, and discussion for all adult education program managers. \nRegister and join here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/bi-monthly-program-managers-meeting-3/2027-01-25/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270315T133000
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SUMMARY:Bi-Monthly Program Managers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bi-monthly virtual meeting for updates\, news\, and discussion for all adult education program managers. \nRegister and join here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/bi-monthly-program-managers-meeting-3/2027-03-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270517T133000
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SUMMARY:Bi-Monthly Program Managers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bi-monthly virtual meeting for updates\, news\, and discussion for all adult education program managers. \nRegister and join here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/bi-monthly-program-managers-meeting-3/2027-05-17/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270719T133000
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UID:10000928-1816003800-1816009200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Bi-Monthly Program Managers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bi-monthly virtual meeting for updates\, news\, and discussion for all adult education program managers. \nRegister and join here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/bi-monthly-program-managers-meeting-3/2027-07-19/
LOCATION:Online
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