IET Office Hour
2026-06-03 12:00 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | Online
Come discuss IET planning tools, IET maps, and all aspects of programming for IETs, IELCE, and workforce programming in adult education. Come with questions!
IET Office Hours will be held the first Wednesday of every month, except January, from 12p – 1:15p.
Register and join here.

Welcoming America: Building Stronger Communities: A Nonpartisan Voter Engagement Series
2026-06-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
This year, National Voter Registration Day falls on September 15 — right in the middle of Welcoming Week (September 10–19). Communities already gathering to celebrate welcoming can use that momentum to register voters, deepen civic participation, and keep people engaged past Election Day.
This three-part series, presented in partnership with Nonprofit VOTE, gives you those tools. Sessions are designed for organizational leaders, staff, and volunteers — whether you’re new to voter outreach or building on existing efforts. You’ll learn how to engage voters, including newcomers and first-time voters, while staying nonpartisan, and you’ll leave with resources you can put directly into your Welcoming Week programming.
Individuals are required to register once for the full series as shared below.

Wednesday, May 27 Voter Engagement 101: Staying Nonpartisan & Effective
Wednesday, June 10 From Idea to Action: Creating a Voter Engagement Plan
Wednesday, July 8 From Voting to Advocacy: Post-Election Engagement Strategies

Register here

DRC: TABE Online Best Practice Overview
2026-06-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Join DRC for their next TABE Thursday webinar focused on TABE Online Best Practices.

As programs prepare for summer and fall enrollment, it’s a great time to revisit key best practices for administering TABE Online. Following these guidelines helps ensure accurate placement, secure testing environments, and smooth experiences for both staff and learners.
This webinar will cover:

Uploading students to automatically create sessions and register testers
Using DRC INSIGHT to monitor and track tester progress in real time
Leveraging Group Reporting and On‑Demand Extracts to power program‑level decisions
Reviewing scores and determining next test placement
Instructional updates to support stronger learner outcomes
Questions from the field

Register here.

Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
2026-06-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Virtual
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.
Please 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.
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VALRC: LACES Data Analysis Session
2026-06-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system.
Join here

Literacy Minnesota: Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy
2026-06-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
You don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their digital literacy skills using Northstar Digital Literacy.
In the webinar, participants will learn:

The features of Northstar Digital Literacy.
How to help learners navigate Northstar digital literacy assessments.
How to use the Northstar instructor-led curriculum.
How to guide learners through the Northstar Digital Literacy Online Learning Modules.
Additional digital literacy resources.

If you are not familiar with Northstar Digital Literacy Assessments, please go to digitalliteracyassessment.org and take the Computer Basics assessment prior to the training.
Please 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.
Register here

ANN: Math Instructional Routines with the Adult Numeracy Network
2026-06-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
The Adult Numeracy Network (ANN) website has a collection of math routines for adult math and numeracy classrooms. (Visit https://adultnumeracynetwork.org/Instructional-Routines to explore the collection.) This is one of a free series of hour-long introductions to some of the math routines from the collection.
The session will focus on one math routine and will include:

a brief community builder,
time to experience the routine as learners, and
time to reflect on how to use the routine in our classrooms.

Register here.

NEDP Spring Leadership Meeting
2026-06-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Online
This meeting is for Virginia’s NEDP program managers and leaders.
Register here.

Literacy Minnesota: Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
2026-06-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
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.
This workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.
Please 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.
Register here

Performance Accountability Webinar
2026-07-09 09:30 - 12:30 | Online
This virtual training will provide the basics of the data we collect and how it is used for accountability, a practical overview of the National Reporting System (NRS), and help participants build a solid understanding of key performance and reporting terminology. During the session, we will cover:

• What the National Reporting System (NRS) is and why it matters

• Primary performance indicators

• Types of measurable skill gains (MSG)

• Period of performance (PoP) and its role in reporting

This session is intended to help new staff gain confidence with NRS expectations and ensure accurate and consistent program reporting across the state.
This is for data beginners (teachers, data staff, assessors, etc.) and should be considered a pre-requisite for anyone planning to attend the July 15 webinar or the in-person LACES for Beginners session on August 5 (by invitation only).
Register and join here.

LACES: Getting Off to a Good Start
2026-07-15 13:30 - 15:00
This webinar, hosted by the LACES staff, is for all current (new and seasoned) data staff, focusing on setting up classes, batch editing, handling assessments that sunset June 30, and new features in the database.
Join here.

Adult Education Program Manager Refresher
2026-07-20 13:30 - 15:30
We will welcome new administrators, new fiscal managers, local managers, and instructional leaders. We will review key program management topics (fiscal timelines, monitoring timelines, federal reporting, required partnerships, and important policy documents) covered in previous Program Manager Webinars. This is open to all who may need a refresher. Seasoned Program Managers are welcome to skip this webinar.
Register and join here.

Overview of Public Benefits Changes for Refugee & Immigrant Populations
2026-07-21 11:00 - 12:00
VDSS Office of New Americans
Webinar Overview of Public Benefits Changes for Refugee & Immigrant Populations
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Details
This webinar will explain in a clear, simple way how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)/H.R.1 changes access to food assistance and health coverage for refugees, asylees, and other immigrants. It is designed for anyone who serves immigrant communities, even if they do not currently offer benefits or legal services.
Objectives

Understand the main H.R.1 changes to SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP, and similar public benefits for newcomers.
Learn when key changes are scheduled to take effect so staff can track timelines and avoid surprises.
Be aware of early warning signs that clients are being cut off or denied, and know how to respond.
Emphasize why sharing accurate, language‑accessible information supports newcomers’ right to make informed, self‑directed choices.
Prepare your organization (and clients) with simple plans for outreach, referrals, and internal coordination before and as changes roll out.

After this session, participants will

Feel more prepared to talk with community members about possible changes to their food and health benefits, without giving legal advice.
Assist refugee and immigrant communities through informed guidance and support, while honoring their self‑determination.
Have ideas for how to share information inside their own programs.
Know where to look for updated information and resources.

Due to strong interest in our first session in early May, we are offering this webinar again. Bring your questions and refresh your knowledge.
Important notes

This is an educational session only; it is not legal advice.
Presenters will share general information and public resources but cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or ongoing availability of any outside resource shared.
We will review and respond to questions submitted at registration after the main presentation, as time allows.
Participants will be encouraged to consult qualified legal or accredited representatives for individual cases.
The session will not be recorded.

REGISTER HERE
*The VALRC is not responsible for the registration or content of this webinar. Please direct questions to the webinar developers.

Last day (midnight) to add or correct data for PY 2025-26
2026-07-31
Last day to add or correct data for PY 2025-26; must be completed by midnight.

LACES Annual Training -- By Invitation Only
2026-08-05 - 2026-08-06 | The Arboretum, 300 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA, 23236
Where: The Arboretum at 300 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA 23236 (Parking is no-cost in the garage next to the building. Do not park in spots marked as reserved.)
Lodging: There is no hotel block; make your reservations at the state rate at a hotel of your choice. Below are nearby options that offer the state rate.
Hyatt Place Richmond/Arboretum (across the street from the systems office)
Four Points by Sheraton Richmond (Midlothian Tpke)
DoubleTree by Hilton-Midlothian (Koger Center Blvd)
Lunch and snacks. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and coffee/tea will be available both days.
We will work with our vendors to accommodate a range of dietary restrictions. There is also a cafe in the building and plenty of nearby restaurants if you have additional needs.
Reminders:
Each team should bring: An extension cord for your team. We will have some extras but could use some additional ones to keep everyone plugged in.
Each participant should bring: Your wifi-enabled laptop and mouse (tablets are not recommended, but can be used with an external keyboard); the laptop should have the Chrome, Edge, or Firefox browser installed.
