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August 2026

Tutoring PLC #3

A 3-Part 60-minute Professional Learning Community (PLC) series (1st of 3) for all tutors of adult English Language Learners: those new to tutoring, seasoned tutors, or those who might want… Read More

August 2026

Tutoring PLC #2

A 3-Part 60-minute Professional Learning Community (PLC) series (1st of 3) for all tutors of adult English Language Learners: those new to tutoring, seasoned tutors, or those who might want… Read More

August 2026

Tutoring PLC #1

A 3-Part 60-minute Professional Learning Community (PLC) series (1st of 3) for all tutors of adult English Language Learners: those new to tutoring, seasoned tutors, or those who might want… Read More

August 2026

Elections 2026 in the Adult Education Classroom

Join us to discuss how to teach and prepare your learners for the general elections on November 3. This interactive webinar will focus on lesson plan ideas, election… Read More

June 2026

Overview of Public Benefits Changes for Refugee & Immigrant Populations

This webinar will explain in a clear, simple way how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)/H.R.1 changes access to food assistance and health coverage for refugees, asylees, and other immigrants. It is designed for anyone who serves immigrant communities, even if they do not currently offer benefits or legal services. Read More

February 2026

VALRC: Structured Literacy that Works: Practical Tools for Multilingual Learners

Join this informational webinar to learn how ESL Word Nerds is transforming literacy instruction for English learners through structured literacy intentionally designed for multilingual students. Discover how our… Read More

January 2026

NCFL: Building Digital Skills and Creating Connections: Mini-Projects in Family Learning

Want fresh ideas for helping adult English learners build real-world language and digital skills? This webinar will explore simple, engaging mini-projects that build foundational digital literacy skills. Inspired by learner input, these… Read More

January 2026

VALRC – Citizenship: Changes and Challenges Webinar

Join this informational webinar to learn about the recent changes to the civics test of the USCIS Naturalization Interview. These changes apply to all applicants who have submitted… Read More

November 2025

Literacy Minnesota: How Adult Brains Learn Languages

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… Read More

November 2025

Literacy Minnesota: I Hear You! Effective Listening Instruction for English Language Learners

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,… Read More