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January 2026

VALRC: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Practice

UDL in Practice is a 3-part series that introduces adult educators to practical strategies for designing inclusive learning experiences. Part 1 will focus on the principle of engagement. Part 2… Read More

September 2025

DARS: Champions of Disability Employment

Celebrate the businesses, partners, and DARS customers who have shown great passion, commitment, resilience, and courage in creating employment opportunities for individuals. Learn about resources, strategies, and hear the inspiring stories of people who have overcome multiple barriers to become self-sufficient. Read More

September 2025

edWeb Dyslexia Awareness Week Webinars

Join edWeb for a three-day webinar series exploring research-based strategies to overcome instructional challenges, set meaningful reading goals, and celebrate the unique strengths of learners. More details… Read More

January 2025

All About Accommodations (for GED® Testing)

This session will be facilitated by Debbie Bergtholdt, Accommodations Manager at Pearson VUE. There are always updates and improvements to the accommodation request process.  Join us to find out what… Read More

December 2024

LINCS: Learning About Dyslexia and Supporting Learners in the Classroom

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… Read More

September 2024

edWeb: What Do I Do Now? Using Data to Intensify Reading Interventions

Students with dyslexia often require intensive reading interventions to experience success. Trying to find the right intervention can be a difficult and frustrating process. Join this applicable edWebinar that goes… Read More

September 2024

edWeb: Conquering Dyslexia: Strategies Based in Science to Help ALL Students

Join this enlightening edWebinar as Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, esteemed literacy expert, researcher, and author, draws from both professional and personal experience to dispel dyslexia myths and emphasize the need for… Read More

September 2024

edWeb: Teenagers with Dyslexia: Empowering Adolescent Learners

In this edWebinar, we will explore effective classroom practices and interventions tailored specifically for adolescents with dyslexia. Attendees will gain valuable insights into fostering academic success and promoting positive well-being… Read More

May 2024

COABE: Recognizing and Responding to Dyslexia in Adults

Most adults with dyslexia don’t even know they have it. During this interactive webinar, Laura will provide attendees with information about dyslexia and share a simple screening instrument to identify… Read More

April 2024

VAACE

The 2024 VAACE annual conference is in person this year in Charlottesville October 21 - 23. Read More