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SUMMARY:ProLiteracy: Developing Sentence Structure: Techniques for Beginning to Advanced English Learners
DESCRIPTION:Often tutors and teachers will dive into sentence structure that is too advanced for students’ level. Join Steven as he discusses how to introduce strategies to help students master sentence structure. We will cover strategies for crafting simple\, compound\, and complex sentences; avoiding common mistakes; and teaching and applying grammatical rules effectively. This session is perfect for educators seeking to deepen learners’ writing skills and boost their language proficiency. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/proliteracy-developing-sentence-structure-techniques-for-beginning-to-advanced-english-learners/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T160000
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Learning About Dyslexia and Supporting Learners in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Dyslexia is a specific learning disability in reading characterized by difficulties with word recognition and poor spelling and decoding abilities. Estimates of dyslexia fall in the range of 5 to 20 percent of the population. Join LINCS Moderator\, Michael Cruse\, Learners with Disabilities group to learn why this range is so broad\, options for screening potentially dyslextic learners\, and strategies for supporting students who seek a formal diagnosis. We will also cover best practices and accommodations to support learners with dyslexia in the adult education setting. \nRegister at the link below: \nhttps://air-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvfuGsqDgsE9Ec5Ki-D7h6-J9u-j2Fm5vp
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-learning-about-dyslexia-and-supporting-learners-in-the-classroom/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T130000
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SUMMARY:EdTech Strategy Sessions: Fast PD and Media Creation
DESCRIPTION:Staying ahead of technology trends is tough for busy teachers\, but we’ve got you covered! Join EdTech for two dynamic lightning talks designed to fit into your packed schedule. First\, join Rachel Riggs to learn how microlearning makes professional development quick and effective\, and take home free resources to replicate the process. Then\, join Justine Schade to discover how to customize templates\, generate visuals with AI\, and translate materials into hundreds of languages to better support multilingual learners. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/edtech-strategy-sessions-fast-pd-and-media-creation/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T153000
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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-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T153000
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SUMMARY:VALRC: LACES data analysis session
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. \nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-laces-data-analysis-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T170000
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SUMMARY:CASAS: Digital Essentials for NEDP
DESCRIPTION:Join this one-hour “how-to” session to explore alternative digital tools to enhance NEDP competencies. We’ll dive into resume templates in Canva\, creating charts and graphs in Google Sheets\, designing and presenting slideshows in Google Slides\, and understanding Google Drive—what it is and how clients might use it.\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/casas-digital-essentials-for-nedp/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T130000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Virginia #1: Navigating Genius for Canvas Administrators
DESCRIPTION:Part one of a two-part series to support Canvas administrators to navigate the Genius and Canvas systems to set up courses\, enroll learners\, and then to add course content for the adult education Virtual Va courses.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/virtual-virginia-1-navigating-genius-for-canvas-administrators/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T150000
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SUMMARY:CASAS: Digital Essentials for NEDP
DESCRIPTION:Join this one-hour “how-to” session to explore alternative digital tools to enhance NEDP competencies. We’ll dive into resume templates in Canva\, creating charts and graphs in Google Sheets\, designing and presenting slideshows in Google Slides\, and understanding Google Drive—what it is and how clients might use it.\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/casas-digital-essentials-for-nedp-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T150000
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SUMMARY:Workforce GPS: Digital Literacy and Resilience: Resources to Support Digital Skill-Building
DESCRIPTION:Join this event to hear from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (DOL ETA)\, U.S. Department of Education (ED)\, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)\, and U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) about a summary of public feedback from the Digital Literacy and Resilience Request for Information and resources that support digital skill-building throughout the workforce system.\n\n\nIn this webinar\, DOL’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA); ED’s Office of Career\, Technical\, and Adult Education (OCTAE); IMLS’s Office of Library Services; and NTIA will share: \n\nA summary of public comments from ETA’s Digital Literacy and Resilience Request for Information\nDOL’s recent update to the Basic Computer Skills Building Blocks Competency Model\nResources from NTIA\, including the Digital Equity Capacity Grant program\, State Digital Equity Plans\, and BroadbandUSA\nResources from IMLS\, including InformationLiteracy.gov\, digital navigators\, and a recent workforce study\nResources from OCTAE\, including the Digital Resilience in the American Workfare (DRAW) initiative\n\nThis webinar is intended for the workforce system and its partners. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/workforce-gps-digital-literacy-and-resilience-resources-to-support-digital-skill-building/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Virginia #2: Canvas Administration
DESCRIPTION:The second part of a two-part series to support Canvas administrators to navigate the Genius and Canvas systems to set up courses\, enroll learners\, and then to add course content for the adult education Virtual Va courses.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/virtual-virginia-2-canvas-administration/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T140000
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SUMMARY:NEDP PLC: Outreach
DESCRIPTION:This session of the Virginia NEDP Professional Learning Community will focus on outreach and marketing. Trainers will introduce the NEDP Marketing Plan template and discuss target audience identification\, budget-friendly digital marketing strategies\, and free NEDP outreach/marketing resources. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/nedp-plc-outreach/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PLC,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T133000
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CREATED:20250121T201921Z
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SUMMARY:How Urban AFE Networks Support Immigrant and Refugee Communities: Updates from Roanoke\, Virginia and Grand Rapids\, Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Representatives of two urban adult foundational education networks or partnerships will describe the immigrant and refugee communities they try to support\, how those networks are working with partners to serve them and lessons the partnerships have learned along the way. This follows up on two Urban Alliance immigration-focused Greenhouse Meetings (Webinars) held on October 11 and 18\, 2024. \nPRESENTERS \nAhoo Salem\, Ph.D: Ahoo is the Executive Director of Blue Ridge Literacy (BRL)\, a non-profit organization based in the Roanoke Main Library that leverages partnerships to provide English literacy services and bridge informational gaps for adults in Southwest Virginia. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Milan University\, Italy\, specializing in immigrant integration and equitable resource access. \nWendy VerHage Falb\, Ph.D: Wendy is the Executive Director of the Literacy Center of West Michigan\, the largest CBO for adult literacy in Michigan serving 1300 adults annually. Deeply committed to equitable educational outcomes for all\, Wendy served as president of the Grand Rapids Public Board of Education as well as on other civic and community boards. Wendy has a Ph.D. in English from Michigan State University\, specializing in poetry and cultural theory. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/how-urban-afe-networks-support-immigrant-and-refugee-communities-updates-from-roanoke-virginia-and-grand-rapids-michigan/
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