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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 Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-teaching-intermediate-alphabetics-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
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SUMMARY:Financial Literacy Across the Adult Education Spectrum
DESCRIPTION:This session explores the many needs for integrating financial literacy into instruction for all learners.  \nOur panelists work with learners across the adult education spectrum: pre-literacy English learners\, English learners with higher levels of education\, and ABE and ASE learners. They discuss takeaways from the Financial Literacy Institute offered through COABE\, the various needs for financial literacy within their adult learner populations\, and classroom applications and resources to support learners’ financial literacy goals.  \n\nParticipants will come away from the session with an understanding of essential financial literacy topics and classroom applications.\nParticipants will engage in discussion about the many reasons that adult learners need financial literacy instruction that is relevant to their education\, life\, and career goals.\nParticipants will come away with resources and instructional strategies to integrated financial literacy concepts into their programming and instruction. 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/financial-literacy-across-the-adult-education-spectrum/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T133000
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SUMMARY:VALRC IET/IELCE Webinar\, Behavioral Health Interpreter: An IET for Multilingual Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Behavioral Health Interpreter IET\, and its relevance for multilingual adult learners looking to leverage their language skills and assets. \nHear from adult education practitioners and their training partners on how to develop a collaborative IET program that leverages the strengths and experience of multilingual learners. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-iet-ielce-webinar-behavioral-health-interpreter-an-iet-for-multilingual-adult-learners/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20250129T023247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T023247Z
UID:10000713-1738760400-1738764000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Pro-Literacy: Incorporating Vocabulary and Writing into Any Instructional Material 
DESCRIPTION:Students often need more practice on a specific skill than the worksheets you have on hand. Join us to learn how to make your materials do double duty to practice vocabulary and writing. This session is for those whose students are native English speakers. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/pro-literacy-incorporating-vocabulary-and-writing-into-any-instructional-material/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20250129T023425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T023425Z
UID:10000714-1738855800-1738861200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Literacy Minnesota: Math Content Webinar: Dyscalculia
DESCRIPTION:Join Literacy Minnesota for a session on dyscalculia; a specific learning disability that makes numerical reasoning and comprehension challenging for our learners. This session will build on previous trainings on dyscalculia\, diving into identifying students with math learning needs and working to shift students’ mindset and reduce math anxiety. This session will look at previously discussed number sense routines and work on coaching teachers on how to implement and use these routines in the classroom to build confidence in their math learners\, while providing support for atypical learners. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-math-content-webinar-dyscalculia/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20250129T023642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T023642Z
UID:10000715-1739282400-1739286000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:COABE: Building and Refining Specialized Services for Internationally Trained Professionals in Region 1
DESCRIPTION:This interactive discussion will highlight innovative service models for supporting Internationally Trained Professionals (ITPs). We will bring together adult education practitioners from Region 1 and beyond who have built ITP-focused programming across sectors (nursing\, engineering) and that leverage different funding models. Whether new to this work or scaling existing programs\, participants will learn about useful strategies for expanded impact to support ITPs with entering skills-appropriate employment and training. Please join the breakout conversations and the live Q&A! \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-building-and-refining-specialized-services-for-internationally-trained-professionals-in-region-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20250123T162618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T170839Z
UID:10000708-1739287800-1739293200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Pre-literacy Activities for Emerging English Language Learners Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Are you an adult ESOL instructor looking to enhance your teaching strategies for adult learners with emerging literacy skills? Join our webinar and discover effective\, practical approaches to help your learners succeed in literacy development! \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\nDefining Literacy: Understand the core components of literacy and its challenges for adult ESOL learners.\nTypes of Learners: Explore the different literacy levels and how to meet the needs of diverse learners.\nEssential Pre-Literacy Skills: Learn how to develop foundational skills like visual perception\, discrimination skills\, and comfort with writing tools.\nPractical Activities: Engage in hands-on activities to build your students’ literacy.\nClassroom Strategies: Discover effective strategies for integrating these pre-literacy activities in the classroom to meet learners where they are.\n\nWhy Attend?\n\nGain valuable insights on literacy instruction tailored to adult ESOL learners.\nLearn strategies to help students develop critical literacy skills.\nLeave with practical activities and tips you can use in your classroom immediately.\n\nWho Should Attend?\nESOL instructors\, literacy coaches\, and anyone working with adult learners at the beginning literacy stage. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-pre-literacy-activities-for-emerging-english-language-learners-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000
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CREATED:20250129T023953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T023953Z
UID:10000716-1739372400-1739376000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Workforce GPS: Partnering with Employers for Inclusive Hiring and Retention
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the Section 188 Webinar Series: Pt. 2 – Partnering with Employers for Inclusive Hiring and Retention. Hosted by WorkforceGPS. The webinar will emphasize the vital role of AJCs and workforce partners in engaging with businesses to incorporate inclusion. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/workforce-gps-partnering-with-employers-for-inclusive-hiring-and-retention/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20250129T024205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T024205Z
UID:10000717-1739388600-1739395800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Literacy Minnesota: Essential Zoom Skills for Online Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Join this hands-on session to learn and practice essential Zoom skills for the virtual classroom that may not be in your repertoire if your experience with the platform is limited to meetings with friends and colleagues at work. \nThe workshop will cover: \n\nTurning off participants’ cameras and microphones\nRe-naming participants\nSharing your screen\nAnnotating your screen\nSetting up and visiting breakout rooms\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-essential-zoom-skills-for-online-instruction-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20250109T174415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T174415Z
UID:10000702-1739451600-1739457000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:All About Accommodations (for GED® Testing)
DESCRIPTION:This session will be facilitated by Debbie Bergtholdt\, Accommodations Manager at Pearson VUE. \nThere are always updates and improvements to the accommodation request process.  Join us to find out what is new and to discuss accommodations available on the GED® test. Also learn what tools are available to help your students find the documentation they need to support accommodation requests. There will be time for questions and concerns you have related to this topic. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/all-about-accommodations-for-ged-testing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20250129T024442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T024442Z
UID:10000718-1739538000-1739543400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:EdTech Strategy Sessions — Tools and Strategies for Bringing AI to English Learners 
DESCRIPTION:Bringing AI to Adult Literacy\nWhat does it take to bring cutting-edge AI tools into real-world classrooms? This lightning talk dives into findings from a pilot study of the Pace AI platform\, designed to support adult English learners. Discover how engaging features like pronunciation feedback boosted confidence and learning. We’ll explore where there’s potential and what’s on the horizon! \nFusing Literacies Through Content\, Process\, and Product\n‘Fusing Literacies’ isn’t just a catchy phrase (or cool band name); it’s a call to action. It’s a call to connect our rich andragogical approaches to adult English language instruction with the play and promise of digital exploration—supporting our multilingual learners as they engage with technology-rich environments. Borrowing from Carol Tomlinson’s differentiation mode\, this talk focuses on fusing through content\, through process\, and through product. \nThis session is sponsored by Pace AI. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/edtech-strategy-sessions-tools-and-strategies-for-bringing-ai-to-english-learners/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20250128T230840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T230840Z
UID:10000710-1739892600-1739899800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Advancing Alphabetics: Systematic Phonics Instruction with EBRI Tools and AI Insights
DESCRIPTION:This session explores how systematic phonics instruction supports an effective reading program\, using the Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI) Observation Tool for educator growth. Participants will gain insights into building alphabetics-based instruction and learn how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can offer truly exciting enhancements to these processes. Practical strategies for improving literacy outcomes and implementing evidence-based reading practices will be shared. \nPresenter: Mora da Silva \nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-advancing-alphabetics-systematic-phonics-instruction-with-ebri-tools-and-ai-insights/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20250129T024649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T024649Z
UID:10000719-1739907000-1739914200@valrc.org
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-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20250129T024905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T024905Z
UID:10000720-1739970000-1739973600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Pro-Literacy: Professional Written Communication: Strategies for Teaching Workplace Writing
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, participants will explore effective strategies for teaching workplace writing skills to adult learners. The session will cover the importance of the writing process and how to develop instructional activities that reinforce each step. Attendees will learn how to guide students in understanding and applying appropriate levels of formality in various professional contexts\, addressing workplace etiquette and cultural knowledge. \nLearn how to teach common formats of workplace communication—e.g.\, emails\, memos\, agendas—integrating key aspects of professionalism as well as basic writing skills. Participants will discover ways to integrate digital skills into writing instruction and will be introduced to valuable resources and classroom activities designed to enhance students’ professional writing abilities. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/pro-literacy-professional-written-communication-strategies-for-teaching-workplace-writing/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20250129T025128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T025128Z
UID:10000721-1740146400-1740153600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Literacy Minnesota: Reading Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners
DESCRIPTION:Teaching and tutoring very beginning level ESL readers can be intimidating for volunteers and professional teachers alike. Attend this webinar to get practical activities and ideas for one-on-one\, remote and in-person instruction with tech and no-tech options. Leave feeling ready to provide your learners with meaningful and effective reading activities. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-reading-activities-for-beginning-literacy-and-beginning-english-language-learners-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20241029T181606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T181606Z
UID:10000670-1740400200-1740403800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:LINCS Universal Design for Learning TA
DESCRIPTION:More to come.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-universal-design-for-learning-ta-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20250123T164253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T164253Z
UID:10000709-1740495600-1740502800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Differentiated Science of Reading Instruction for Multilingual Learners
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 session will focus on ways to provide differentiated instruction to multilingual learners\, with a focus on incorporating alphabetics\, fluency\, vocabulary\, and comprehension. Participants will engage in hands-on activities from the perspective of a learner. Activities will include examples of and materials for differentiating learning content\, process\, and product. \nThis is a repeat session from Fall 2024. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-differentiated-science-of-reading-instruction-for-multilingual-learners-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20250204T174445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T174627Z
UID:10000743-1740664800-1740668400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:DARS WINDMILLS
DESCRIPTION:Profiles: This module will examine how stereotyping of persons with disabilities may impact employment decisions.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/dars-windmills/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20250303T213102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T213102Z
UID:10000765-1741093200-1741096800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:ProLiteracy: Incorporating Reading Comprehension into Any Instructional Material
DESCRIPTION:Students often need more practice on a specific skill than the worksheets you have on hand. Join us to learn how to make your materials do double duty to practice reading comprehension. This session is for those whose students are native English speakers. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/proliteracy-incorporating-reading-comprehension-into-any-instructional-material/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20250303T213223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T213223Z
UID:10000766-1741116600-1741123800@valrc.org
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 Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-teaching-intermediate-alphabetics-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://valrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Literacy-Minnesota.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20250113T181550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T141330Z
UID:10000703-1741264200-1741269600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Structure Your Program So Students & Staff Want to Stay
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Joyce Clement Jackson and Melinda Dart of Chesterfield County Public Schools Adult Continuing Education.\nThis webinar will focus on the tools and strategies necessary to build a program where both staff and students learn and grow together. The three focus areas include building relationships\, building learning models\, and building partnerships. For each of these areas\, we will provide practical ways to make programs meaningful for both staff and students. Learning tools and templates will be provided. \nParticipants will gain: \n\npractical ways to establish and maintain relationships that result in retention of staff and students\,\ntools to provide quality instruction through effective learning models\, and\nideas to build partnerships that empower students and staff to have a voice in the community.\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/structure-your-program-so-students-staff-want-to-stay/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20250303T213401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T213401Z
UID:10000767-1741356000-1741363200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Literacy Minnesota: Tips and Strategies for Online Instruction
DESCRIPTION:During the early days of the pandemic\, remote instruction was a necessary evil that many begrudgingly endured. But as the options for in-person instruction opened up\, many learners chose to continue to learn in an online environment. Join this session to learn and see modeled tips and strategies for teaching and tutoring online\, and determine how to bring them back to your context. This session is appropriate for educators working with both English language learners and adult education students. (Note: This session does not include technical how-to skills for using Zoom or other platforms.) \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-tips-and-strategies-for-online-instruction/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20241107T194412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T192339Z
UID:10000671-1741613400-1741618800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:LACES Data Housekeeping and Diagnostics
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar on the LACES data system for Virginia adult education programming.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/laces-webinar-for-virginia/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20250303T213538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T213538Z
UID:10000768-1741807800-1741815000@valrc.org
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 Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-comprehension-strategies-for-intermediate-level-readers-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20250211T030118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T144804Z
UID:10000757-1742032800-1742047200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC & VAACE: In-Person\, Instructor Professional Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for an opportunity to network with other adult education instructors? \nDo you want the space to consider application of the science of reading and inclusive instructional strategies? \nThis in-person\, instructor professional community is meant to be a gathering place for all adult education instructors to meet\, network\, and learn together! \nThis PLC and all pre-work can be used to meet the Memo 62 PD requirements. \nLocation: 300 Arboretum Pl # 200\, Richmond\, VA 23236 \nMore Information        Register Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-vaace-in-person-instructor-professional-learning-community/
LOCATION:Arboretum\, Richmond\, VA\, 300 Arboretum Pl\, Richmond\, VA\, 23236\, United States
CATEGORIES:PLC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20240801T144938Z
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SUMMARY:Bimonthly Program Managers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This year’s bimonthly program managers meetings will be held on Mondays at 1:30p – 3:00p with an optional 30 minutes for discussion. Registering once will enable you to join ALL of the meetings for the 2024 – 2025 year. \nPlease save these dates on your calendars for the meetings: \n\nSeptember 16\nNovember 18\nJanuary 13\nMarch 17 (wear green!)\nMay 12\n\nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/bimonthly-program-managers-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Regional Instructional Specialist PLC
DESCRIPTION:This professional learning community is open to Regional Instructional Specialists (and other Virginia adult educators whose work includes instructional leadership). Focused on problem-solving and sharing promising practices\, this discussion-based PLC will address topics including classroom observations\, retention strategies for learners and educators\, curriculum choices\, partnerships\, and supporting effective instructional practices. The PLC meets monthly. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/instructional-specialist-plc/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T140000
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SUMMARY:ProLiteracy: “What Am I Looking At?”
DESCRIPTION:It’s often said that a picture is worth a thousand words\, but how do we know what that picture is saying? Even though we use visual literacy to understand what we see and encounter in our everyday lives\, there is added pressure when facing it on a High School Equivalency (HSE) test. In this webinar\, Kara will identify key methods for decoding graphs\, charts\, tables\, and maps on the HSE tests. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/proliteracy-what-am-i-looking-at/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T170000
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SUMMARY:CASAS: Assessing NEDP Client Work
DESCRIPTION:Join the NEDP national trainer and assessors from across the country as we practice assessing client responses to newly added questions.\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/casas-assessing-nedp-client-work/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T070533
CREATED:20250107T191927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T191927Z
UID:10000700-1742389200-1742392800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:CASAS: Assessing NEDP Client Work
DESCRIPTION:Join the NEDP national trainer and assessors from across the country as we practice assessing client responses to newly added questions.\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/casas-assessing-nedp-client-work-2/
LOCATION:Online
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