VALRC

Literacy Minnesota: Phonics in Adult ESL: Recommendations, Activities and Resources
2022-09-27 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Attend this session to learn why phonics instruction is important and leave with several ideas for phonics activities and resources to bring back to your teaching and tutoring sessions.
This session will be most useful to tutors and teachers working with beginning literacy, low beginning and high beginning English language learners.

VALRC Beginning Literacy Webinar: The Language Experience Approach
2022-09-27 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual
This webinar will present strategies for utilizing the language experience approach (LEA) in the ESOL beginning literacy or multilevel classroom as well as during one-on-one tutoring sessions. We will discuss LEA and walk through the steps of implementing it in different ESOL instructional settings. 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.

Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person
2022-09-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Virtual
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.

Literacy Minnesota: Math Institute 2022 Virtual Conference
2022-09-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
This virtual, one-day conference will include a keynote and three concurrent sessions that focus on engaging adult learners with relevant and contextualized math instruction. Visit this website for more information!

LINCS: Digital Literacy & Technology @ COABE 2023 Live Session
2022-09-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Join Rachel Riggs of Word Education and Nell Eckersley of NYC Support and Technical Assistance to revisit the topics and questions that were swirling in the Linking EdTech + Digital Literacy Coffee Break back in May. Let’s learn from one another during National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week as we share new ideas for integrating technology and building digital skills in adult education.

LINCS Coffee Talk: Equity Action Planning in Adult Basic Education
2022-09-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
In honor of Adult Education and Family Literacy week, join the career pathways and program management groups for a Coffee Talk: Equity Action Planning in Adult Basic Education. Guest speaker, Maribel Ojeda will share some of the work she is doing around equity action planning in Pennsylvania and participants are encouraged to come share work that is happening in other states.
This event is intended to be an open conversation around how adult basic education programs can identify and address gaps in services that are provided to adult learners and increase the diversity of workers that enter into various career pathway pipelines.

LINCS: Helping Adult Learners Transition to Postsecondary Education and Training
2022-09-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
This live Zoom event will feature guest speaker, Meghan McBride, Vice President for Adult Education at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. Meghan’s will share her amazing personal story of determination and persistence and share helpful tips on Helping Adult Learners Transition to Postsecondary Education and Training.

VALRC: IET & IELCE PLC Fall 2022 Session 1
2022-09-20 12:30 - 14:00 | Virtual
The Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center is facilitating a Professional Learning Community (PLC) on Integrated Education and Training (IET) and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) for practitioners who are currently implementing or planning to implement IET programming, including IELCE and PluggedInVA.

Literacy Minnesota: Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
2022-09-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
This webinar will focus on the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety of activities tutors and teachers can try. The facilitators and participants 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.

LINCS: USA Learns' New Integration ESL Course
2022-09-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Join Andrea Willis of USA Learns and ESL Teacher Jenni Santamaria to learn about a new and innovative web-based instructional resource that provides interactive language learning opportunities to immigrant and refugee English learners. We’ll consider how to tailor and use this FREE resource to support learner language learning and integration goals.

VALRC: Teaching Writing: Beyond the Blank Page or Screen
2022-09-13 15:30 - 17:00 | Online
This webinar reviews foundational, evidence-based practices for writing instruction and focuses on practical strategies that encourage learners to produce more writing. Register here or using the link below.
The Teaching Writing series is targeted at ABE/ASE English language arts instructors, but anyone who teaches writing is welcome to participate.

LINCS: Project-Based Learning in ABE and ESL Classes
2022-09-13 15:30 - 16:30 | 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.
Registration Link

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.
