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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T193000
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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-5/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T153000
DTSTAMP:20260412T011853
CREATED:20251015T132925Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating CASAS New Test Series - Virginia ESL and ABE Programs
DESCRIPTION:In this training\, we will introduce participants to CASAS’ new Reading STEPS\, Listening STEPS\, Reading GOALS 2 and Math GOALS 2 assessment series. We will look at sample test items and test blueprints and explore their alignment to the College and Career Readiness and English Language Proficiency Standards. We will hi-light the most popular TOPSpro Enterprise instructional reports and discuss ways in which they can be used to help inform instruction. \nRegistration required: https://casas-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/e3JU-KsmQsSeZi4goSO1PA \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/navigating-casas-new-test-series-virginia-esl-and-abe-programs/
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T140000
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CREATED:20251029T191219Z
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SUMMARY:COABE: Trauma-Informed Instruction: Teaching Through Triggers and Traumas - Theirs and Yours
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to teach through triggers and traumas—yours and your students’—to lead students to academic success. Research shows that past and present trauma affects our ability to learn and teach effectively. This webinar will present an accessible understanding of how the brain functions when under stress and how to regulate before you react. This knowledge combined with practical\, transferable skills will improve learning\, instruction\, test-taking\, and quality of life. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-trauma-informed-instruction-teaching-through-triggers-and-traumas-theirs-and-yours/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T143000
DTSTAMP:20260412T011853
CREATED:20251106T204448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T204707Z
UID:10000835-1763125200-1763130600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:EdTech Strategy Session
DESCRIPTION:Monthly sessions highlighting innovations in edtech and digital learning\n\n\n\nOn the second Friday of each month\, the EdTech Strategy Sessions bring you two ⚡lightning talks that highlight practical strategies and innovative approaches to leveraging technology in adult education. After the talks\, you are welcome to join a small-group discussion with one of the speakers to exchange ideas\, adapt strategies to your context\, and plan your next steps. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/edtech-strategy-session/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260412T011853
CREATED:20250903T191710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T192250Z
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SUMMARY:Bi-monthly Program Managers Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bi-monthly virtual meeting for updates\, news\, and discussion for all adult education program managers. \nRegister and join here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/bi-monthly-program-managers-meeting/2025-11-17/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T163000
DTSTAMP:20260412T011853
CREATED:20251031T151859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T151859Z
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SUMMARY:CAL: Reading Science for Multilingual Learners
DESCRIPTION:In the United States (US)\, bilingual or Multilingual Learners (MLLs) tend to perform at grade level on word reading or decoding. However\, scientific evidence shows that they tend to struggle with reading comprehension and with building knowledge from text throughout the elementary school years. Traditionally\, vocabulary instruction has been leveraged to address many of MLLs’ needs in reading comprehension\, yet this does not seem to be enough to address MLLs’ needs in understanding text. In fact\, the history of bilingualism research shows that bilingualism has often been perceived as detracting to learning and reading\, rather than contributing to it.  However\, evidence from the last two decades and recent evidence point to the role that Executive Function (EF) skills might play as plausible drivers of reading comprehension in MLLs. In this webinar conversation with CAL colleagues\, Ana Taboada Barber draws on existing research and her work on Executive Functions in MLLs and their English-monolingual peers to help shed light on how an asset-based approach to teaching MLLs can help broaden our understanding of their challenges with reading comprehension and knowledge-building from text. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/cal-reading-science-for-multilingual-learners/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T213000
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CREATED:20251110T152946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T211209Z
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SUMMARY:Literacy Minnesota: I Hear You! Effective Listening Instruction for English Language Learners
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how explicit listening instruction builds a foundation for literacy skills and fosters independence for language learners. This workshop will identify authentic learning tasks that English learners encounter daily\, try out a variety of listening activities across multiple levels\, and discuss which explicit listening strategies are used for each one. Participants will leave with ideas for listening tasks that can be used in remote or in-person instruction. \nPlease 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. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-i-hear-you-effective-listening-instruction-for-english-language-learners/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T011853
CREATED:20250923T201616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T153936Z
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SUMMARY:NEDP: Fall Leadership meeting (for NEDP program managers and leaders)
DESCRIPTION:Fall meeting for NEDP program managers and leaders. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/nedp-fall-leadership-meeting-for-nedp-program-managers-and-leaders/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T150000
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CREATED:20251110T210336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T210538Z
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SUMMARY:CASAS Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Maximize the many features and resources available in CASAS. Join us and bring your questions and get one-on-one support\, help\, suggestions and just plain old encouragement in using CASAS. Attending participants will drive the session with their questions and needs. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/casas-office-hours-with-casas-staff/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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