VALRC

LINCS: Project-Based Learning in ABE and ESL Classes
2022-09-13 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
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 communication skills. Carefully-planned projects address standards, support the development of critical soft skills, and give learners a sense of empowerment, not to mention tech skills! Attendees learn about projects they can use right away in their class.

EdTech Center Strategy Sessions: Statewide Micro-Credentials for IET + Tech Integration in Program Practices
2022-09-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
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 framework looks like now, lessons they’re learning along the way, and how the work is evolving.
Following Megan’s lightning talk, the Transforming Immigrant Digital Equity (TIDE) team brings us a toolkit of program practices aimed at integrating technology in recruitment & onboarding, instructional design, and persistence strategies!

LINCS: Math for Today’s Workforce: How Do We Contextualize Math?
2022-09-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
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 a field directed conversation about promising practices and research-based strategies used to contextualize math instruction and help learners increase their math and numeracy proficiency.

SABES: Digital Literacy Tools with a Purpose: Discounted Connectivity and Devices for Students, Staff, and Programs
2022-09-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
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 source for assistive equipment for computer users with disabilities.

VALRC: Data Office Hours
2022-09-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Data Office Hours is an hour long, ongoing monthly meeting for anyone involved in adult ed data collection and reporting. This session provides support for policy and practice related to NRS data collection.
1st Tuesday of Each month from 2:00–3:00 p.m.
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VALRC: Data Office Hours
2022-09-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-08-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Data Office Hours is an hour long, ongoing monthly meeting for anyone involved in adult ed data collection and reporting. This session provides support for policy and practice related to NRS data collection.
1st Tuesday of Each month from 2:00–3:00 p.m.

COABE: AEFL WEEK PREP
2022-09-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
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 needle for funding for adult education at the local, state, and federal levels. At a time when funding is so critically needed, we need YOU to join us for this important work.
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LINCS: Building Effective Intake Processes for Remote and In-Person Students
2022-08-29 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual
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 both in person students and students who wish to access services remotely.
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LINCS: Exploring How IET Design Camp Prompted Program Changes
2022-08-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
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 panelists include IET design camp leaders and participants from five different states. This is a live event and participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and share ideas around IET programming.

LINCS: Expanding Supports for Immigrant Integration: Engaging Diverse Populations
2022-08-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
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 in IELCE activities. Hear from state staff and program administrators from Texas and Virginia about how their experiences and strategies for serving these learner populations.

LINCS: Riding the Wakelet Wave into Adult Education
2022-08-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
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 to curate their content in an organized, useful, & personal manner. In this session, participants will be introduced to this curation tool as we explore its purpose, key features, and ease of getting started riding the #wakeletwave into adult education!

National Digital Inclusion Alliance: Digital Inclusion 101 Webinar
2022-08-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
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 a multifaceted issue that takes time to understand and NDIA is here to help!

VALRC: Spanish HSE Discussion Series
2022-08-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual
This discussion series is a space for discussion and sharing of best practices for supporting Spanish-language HSE preparation. View this Google Doc to see the notes and resources from the previous two sessions.

EdTech: Experiment with EdTech
2022-08-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
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 developments and strategies in educational technology. These will be casual workshops with no fixed agenda, no single presenter, and no pressure. Come as you are and get inspired!

LINCS: Expanding Supports for Immigrant Integration: Sustaining IELCE Career Pathways
2022-08-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual
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 administrators about their use of effective strategies such as incremental credentialing, on-ramps and bridges to
IELCE/IET programs, and the use of navigators.

LINCS: Teaching Adult English Learners: Principles and Practices
2022-08-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
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 many effective strategies for teaching English learners.

EdTech: TSTM EdTech Maker Space Info Session
2022-08-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
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 way, participants will learn strategies for integrating those transferable, 21st century skills in instruction and using edtech to design reusable, adaptable learning objects.

SABES: Introduction to Google Drive and Docs — Providing Structure for Remote ESOL Teaching and Learning
2022-08-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
In this interactive Zoom session, attendees will explore how to use basic features of Google Drive and Docs, such as creating folders, creating documents from templates and from scratch, and setting editing privileges for learners. You will also learn how to teach English learners to use these features. This professional development activity/course is designed for teachers of adult English learners of any proficiency level and ESOL teachers new to using Google Drive and Docs.

VDOE: Workshopping Your PY22-23 IET Single Set of Learning Objectives Virtual Meeting
2022-08-04 09:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
The VDOE and VALRC will continue to offer technical assistance on compliant IETs. This event is the first offering and it is mandatory that at least one key staff member (program manager, IET coordinator, regional specialist, or IET instructor) from each grantee attend.
This will be an interactive virtual workshop on how to strengthen the single set of learning objectives (SSLO) and develop a deeper understanding of why these are key to successful and compliant implementation.

Literacy Minnesota: Cultural Perspectives for Diverse Adult Learners
2022-08-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
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 to a learner’s cultural needs and preferences. Participants will explore cultural perspectives and the need for cultural humility related to enhancing the outcomes of adult learners and educators’ professional development. View this website for more information!

LINCS: Science is the Language that Scientists Speak
2022-08-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
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 powerful tool to guide critical thinking. Join us this month and let’s discover the importance of reading equations!

Literacy Minnesota: Working with Literacy and Beginning Level ESL Learners
2022-08-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
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 several ideas for routines, activities and resources to use in their tutoring sessions.

COABE: The Three Pillars to Successful ESOL Remote Instruction
2022-07-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
What is the foundation for successful remote instruction? What are the considerations that will help to reach and teach ESOL students, whether remote, in-person, or some combination of the two? If you are preparing ESOL classes amidst ongoing uncertainty, this webinar will help to identify the components of an effective communication plan, discuss ways in which you can organize and structure your class for maximum engagement, and examine elements of successful course delivery.

VALRC: Data Office Hours (#3 for July)
2022-07-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual

LINCS: Low Tech Assistive Technology: Providing an On-Ramp for Learning!
2022-07-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
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 (AT) aides which provide strategic support for students during instruction and help them leverage their unique neurodiverse strengths! Participants will learn about and discuss different types of low-tech AT and leave with a clear understanding of how simple AT options can help students succeed in both the academic and workplace environments.

COABE: Free Online ESOL Classes – USA Learns
2022-07-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Are you looking for free online resources to teach ESOL at a distance? USA Learns offers five English courses that use multimedia to teach beginning and intermediate English. The interactive activities cover listening, vocabulary, grammar, spelling, pronunciation, reading, writing, speaking, and job skills. Brainstorm ways to use these materials in your class and learn to create your own USA Learns course to track student progress, scores, and time.

VALRC: Spanish HSE Summer Discussion Series
2022-07-21 13:30 - 15:00
This discussion series is a space for discussion and sharing of best practices for supporting Spanish-language HSE preparation.

VALRC: Data Office Hours (#2 for July)
2022-07-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual

EdTech Center: Teaching Skills That Matter EdTech Maker Space
2022-07-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
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 topics (Civic Education, Workforce Preparation, Health Literacy, and Financial Literacy).
Along the way, participants will learn strategies for OER evaluation, skills/standards alignment, collaboration with edtech, and inclusive design. Visit this website to learn more!
