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SUMMARY:IET Office Hour
DESCRIPTION:Come discuss IET planning tools\, IET maps\, and all aspects of programming for IETs\, IELCE\, and workforce programming in adult education. Come with questions! \nIET Office Hours will be held the first Wednesday of every month\, except January\, from 12p – 1:15p. \nRegister and join here. 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/iet-office-hour/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Open Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T140000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T160000
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SUMMARY:NEDP: Fall Professional Learning Community (for NEDP Advisors & Assessors)
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on using NEDP data to drive program persistence and completion. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/nedp-fall-professional-learning-community-for-nedp-advisors-assessors/
CATEGORIES:PLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T120000
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SUMMARY:ProLiteracy: See What You’ve Been Missing Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Where can directors\, program managers\, and support staff find guidance and materials for program management\, marketing and recruitment\, advocacy\, grants and funding\, and research data? \nWhere can teachers find professional development\, training courses\, and resources for basic literacy and numeracy; CASAS®\, TABE®\, GED®\, and HiSET® test prep; ESL and citizenship; and workforce readiness? \nJoin Lauren Osowski and Greg Stultz to find out what you may be missing from ProLiteracy and New Readers Press—it’s right under your nose! \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/proliteracy-see-what-youve-been-missing-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T010000
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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. \nDecember’s strategy session\, sponsored by @Essential Education\, will focus on innovative strategies for accelerating HSE credentialing. \n\nLightning talk #1 – A Flexible Approach to Practice \nThis lightning talk will highlight how to provide learners with flexible materials and ample practice. Hear about how to foster self-directed learning and structured autonomy to personalize learning experiences. \n  Lightning talk #2 – Engaging Youth \nThe second speaker will share strategies for engaging younger adult learners (ages 16-18) in short-term programs\, including increased engagement\, mixed prescription for varied levels and skills\, and the practical integration of Career and Technical Education (CTE).
URL:https://valrc.org/event/edtech-strategy-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T150000
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SUMMARY:COABE: Expanding the Age Range for PACT Time by Discovering PACT Time Experiences for Families
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will dive into expanding the age range for PACT Time® activities by discovering a variety of experiences for children and parents of all ages. Most PACT Time resources that are available are focused on early childhood (0-8)\, but family literacy programming can serve families with children of any age and PACT Time activities need to reflect the age of those children. Join Allison Miller from the National Center for Families Learning to review available resources and dream up new ones! \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-expanding-the-age-range-for-pact-time-by-discovering-pact-time-experiences-for-families/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T193000
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SUMMARY:Literacy Minnesota: Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Research shows that explicitly teaching a set of comprehension strategies is a great way to help intermediate-level readers maximize their understanding of texts. Join Literacy Minnesota Training Director Rob Podlasek to learn a handful of great comprehension tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension skills. \nPlease note that you may be asked to participate in discussion groups during the webinar. Please plan to join from a quiet setting where you can see the PowerPoint slides and use your audio. Advanced registration is required. Registration is open up until the webinar start time\, but we recommend registering at least one day in advance if possible. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/literacy-minnesota-comprehension-strategies-for-intermediate-level-readers-10/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T140000
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SUMMARY:COABE: Adult Education Entrepreneurship Showcase
DESCRIPTION:After graduating from the COABE Online Entrepreneurship Institute\, Lynn Thompson and her team at the International Institute of Minnesota (IIM) created an 8-week entrepreneurship course for immigrants with a 98% pass rate on the U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification Examination. Join us to learn how IIM integrates English language learning with entrepreneurial concepts while supporting immigrants’ small business interests. Hear from students who recently completed the course and successfully started businesses. The IIM funding model and strategies for connecting immigrants to U.S. business resources will also be shared. Registration is now open for the COABE Online Entrepreneurship Institute PART B Business Plan that starts January 19\, 2026. Part B\, which costs $275 and provides 55 hours of professional development credit\, can be completed before or without completing Part A. \nThis session is presented by Cheryl Ayers\, Lynn Thompson\, Carrie Mann\, and Mohamed Abdinur. \nRegister for the webinar here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-adult-education-entrepreneurship-showcase/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T193000
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SUMMARY:Literacy Minnesota: How Adult Brains Learn Languages
DESCRIPTION:Learn what research has to say about how adult brains learn a new language\, how trauma and stress impact learning\, and how this influences the teaching practices that we use in the language classroom. Participants will leave the webinar with suggestions for ways teachers and tutors can apply brain-based teaching practices as we are helping adult ESL students develop their language skills. \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-how-adult-brains-learn-languages/
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