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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-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191122
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Taking a Multilingual Approach to English Language Acquisition Instruction and Program Design
DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows being bi- or multilingual is a wonderful asset! How can adult English Language teachers create the opportunity for English learners to draw upon their primary language to support learning English? \nJoin the guest presenters\, Xavier Muñoz\, Director of Academic Programs and Student Services\, The English Empowerment Center\, Katie Donoviel\, Executive Director\, English Skills Learning Center\, and Alexis Cherewka\, Senior Technical Advisor\, World Education to learn ways to design and implement a multilingual approach with adult English learners. The presenters will address misconceptions about multilingualism and feature examples of effective strategies. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on how to adapt these ideas to their own context. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-taking-a-multilingual-approach-to-english-language-acquisition-instruction-and-program-design/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T150000
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SUMMARY:edWeb: 5 Practical Strategies Connecting Science of Reading to Science of Writing
DESCRIPTION:The number one concern of almost all teachers is time. So how can we fit everything that literacy research shows to be positive for students into our already busy school days? \nJoin literacy experts Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift and Leah Mermelstein in this engaging edWebinar as they explore effective handwriting\, spelling\, and writing strategies that save instructional time and enhance literacy learning. You’ll learn how to seamlessly integrate these vital components to help students become automatic\, engaged\, and fluent writers and readers\, and leave with practical routines and practices to boost engagement and skill integration. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/edweb-5-practical-strategies-connecting-science-of-reading-to-science-of-writing/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T143000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191122
CREATED:20240828T171744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T171744Z
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SUMMARY:Career Pathways PLC #2
DESCRIPTION:The second installment of the 3-part 90-minute Professional Learning Community (PLC) series (2nd of 3) for ALL IET\, IELCE\, workplace literacy\, and workforce development practitioners. This PLC will focus on targeted topics related to program design\, using data to communicate needs and successes\, locating and adapting instructional materials for all skill levels\, and engaging employers and other partners to secure supportive services for all learners. Breakouts will focus on targeted topics for specific types of career pathways programming. Details and guest speakers will be announced on the listservs and on the Event Calendar.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/career-pathways-plc-2/
CATEGORIES:PLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191122
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SUMMARY:LINCS: An Open Discussion Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:Adult educators say they seldom have the chance to talk with their colleagues in a relaxed setting. This open discussion\, facilitated by LINCS Moderators Steve Schmidt (LINCS Community Reading and Writing Group) and Erin Vobornik (LINCS Community Teaching and Learning Group) will provide adult educators an opportunity to talk with your professional colleagues about adult education issues in a relaxed setting. \nCome prepared to share and learn challenges\, successes and valuable resources you use in the classroom. This session rests on the premise that “none of us is as smart as all of us.” \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-an-open-discussion-coffee-break/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191122
CREATED:20241023T182818Z
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SUMMARY:Learn About SPOTLIGHT
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide an over of the SPOTLIGHT publication\, with information for teachers\, tutors\, and program administrators about how their learners can be part of our next issue. Educators interested in SPOTLIGHT\, teaching writing\, and elevating adult learners’ voices should attend. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/learn-about-spotlight/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T143000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191122
CREATED:20241029T164922Z
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SUMMARY:EdTech Strategy Session: Digital Tools for Integrated Education and Training (Sponsored by Ellii)
DESCRIPTION:Join EdTech every month on the second Friday to hear practical strategies and innovative approaches to the use of educational technology and the implementation of digital inclusion in education. Each EdTech Strategy session includes: \n\ntwo lightning talks\na breakout room for small group discussion\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/edtech-strategy-session-digital-tools-for-integrated-education-and-training-sponsored-by-ellii/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T171500
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CREATED:20241029T165152Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Tribal Cultural Services and Support: Responsive Approach Working with Indigenous Individuals with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Join the guest speakers\, Wendy Parent-Johnson\, Executive Director of the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center and Professor in the Department of Counseling and Special Education at Virginia Commonwealth University\, and R. Joshua Drywater\, Training and Technical Assistance Associate at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Rehabilitation Research and Training Center for a discussion of the cultural considerations of working with learners with disabilities from native and indigenous communities. Wendy and Joshua will share best practices for supporting full inclusion of learners in their education\, as well as culturally sensitive strategies and resources for supporting access and providing accommodations. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-tribal-cultural-services-and-support-responsive-approach-working-with-indigenous-individuals-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191122
CREATED:20241029T165413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T165433Z
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SUMMARY:Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Reading Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:Vocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. \nBut how many words should you teach? And which words are the most important? What strategies are best for helping students learn new words? How do you get students to make new words part of their receptive and productive vocabularies? 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. \nThis workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-teaching-reading-vocabulary-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T143000
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CREATED:20240829T130906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T130906Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Disabilities and the Adult Learner Webinar Series\, Session 2: Instructional strategies for working with adults with disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Disabilities can occur across the lifespan\, affecting academic performance\, work\, and daily living. Individuals with disabilities can have challenges with learning but can exhibit strengths in some areas. This session will provide instructional strategies for working with adults with disabilities\, with a focus on incorporating evidence-based strategies into reading instruction. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-disabilities-and-the-adult-learner-webinar-series-session-2-instructional-strategies-for-working-with-adults-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T150000
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SUMMARY:Switchboard: Bridging the Gap: Strategies and Insights for the Career Advancement of Internationally Educated Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Join this insightful webinar on supporting internationally educated newcomers in navigating career pathways in the U.S. World Education Services (WES)\, a nationally recognized credential evaluation agency\, will facilitate a discussion alongside grantees of ORR’s Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) program in Idaho. Speakers will discuss how RCP-funded programs are supporting internationally educated ORR-eligible clients by helping them navigate career pathways that leverage their existing education\, skills\, and experiences. \nParticipants will gain a deeper understanding of how skill underutilization impacts refugees and immigrants\, as well as learn about federally funded programmatic solutions that seek to promote successful outcomes for internationally educated newcomers. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/switchboard-bridging-the-gap-strategies-and-insights-for-the-career-advancement-of-internationally-educated-newcomers/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T170000
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CREATED:20241029T012922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T012922Z
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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. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-differentiated-science-of-reading-instruction-for-multilingual-learners/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T130000
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SUMMARY:LINCS: ALL IN: Understanding Access to Adult Literacy Skills
DESCRIPTION:Literacy is critical to greater equity for adults and families. It enables the power to communicate\, access resources and opportunities\, and make informed decisions about health\, children’s education\, and civic engagement\, for example. Join the LINCS PD CoP with guest Sarah Cacicio of the Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network to glean insights from new market research to understand the diverse lived experiences and perspectives of adults who struggle with literacy\, generating innovative\, cross-sector solutions. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-all-in-understanding-access-to-adult-literacy-skills/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241121
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CREATED:20240729T192220Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Families Learning Conference
DESCRIPTION:WHO ATTENDS THE FAMILIES LEARNING CONFERENCE?\n\n\nEducators and teachers\nSchool administrators\nLibrarians\nCommunity program staff\nLiteracy practitioners\nLiteracy coalition members\nResearchers\nPolicymakers\nFunders\n\nWHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM ATTENDING:\n\n\n→ Innovative learning strategies and resources\n→ Practices to create equitable learning experiences\n→Cutting-edge research in family learning\n→Exposure to a national network and community\n→ Inspiration from industry experts and learners\n\nWHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO ATTEND OUR CONFERENCE?\nEngaging families in education is integral to achieving greater literacy and learning outcomes for families\, higher attendance rates for children\, and overall positive benefits to communities. The Families Learning Conference is laser-focused on best practices and innovative strategies for engaging families in educational settings with an emphasis on equity and inclusivity.\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/2024-families-learning-conference/
LOCATION:LOUISVILLE MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN\, 280 W Jefferson St\, Louisville\, KY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T153000
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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-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191122
CREATED:20241117T170232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T170232Z
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SUMMARY:Career Coaching #1: Creating Follow-Up Programs for 1 Year+ After Completion
DESCRIPTION:VAACE Career Coaching Virtual CoP Session #1:  Tues Nov. 19th  3-4 PM Eastern\nCreating Follow-Up Programs for 1 Year+ After Completion: This focuses on maintaining engagement with participants after program completion to support ongoing success. \nJoin here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/career-coaching-1-creating-follow-up-programs-for-1-year-after-completion/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T191122
CREATED:20241107T203225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T203225Z
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SUMMARY:GEDTS Tuesdays for Teachers -- AI Literacy: Preparing Students for Success in a Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:This presentation explores the critical role of AI literacy in modern education. By helping students and educators distinguish between AI-generated and human-created content\, we enhance digital competency and foster critical thinking. The session with special guest presenter Vi Hawes includes interactive activities such as image and text analysis\, creative writing\, and real-world applications of AI. Participants will leave equipped with practical strategies to integrate AI tools responsibly into the classroom\, encouraging innovation\, ethical use\, and continued learning in an AI-driven world. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/gedts-tuesdays-for-teachers-ai-literacy-preparing-students-for-success-in-a-digital-age/
LOCATION:Online
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