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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T140000
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SUMMARY:COABE: Sparking Conversations about Race and Equity with Adult English Learners
DESCRIPTION:English learners with basic conversational skills are often eager to discuss and learn about racism\, equity\, and justice. However\, few opportunities exist to explore these topics in safe\, structured settings\, and language teachers are sometimes unprepared to effectively facilitate these conversations. This webinar will provide teachers with tools and ideas to encourage critical conversations about race\, equity\, and justice in their adult English classes. Access to materials to use in the classroom will be shared. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-sparking-conversations-about-race-and-equity-with-adult-english-learners/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T140000
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SUMMARY:COABE: Accelerating Literacy Acquisition for Multilingual Learners
DESCRIPTION:Discover the transformative power of scientific research in English language instruction. This webinar delves into two crucial areas of study\, the science of reading and the science of learning\, offering invaluable insights for educators working with multilingual learners. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of evidence-based practices and explore practical strategies to accelerate English acquisition in adult education and correctional settings. Join us in unlocking the potential of scientific approaches in enhancing language and literacy development. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-accelerating-literacy-acquisition-for-multilingual-learners/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T140000
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SUMMARY:COABE: The Little Things You Can Do to Make a Big Impact on GED® Math Performance
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes it’s the little things students ignore that could mean the difference between passing or failing the GED® Mathematical Reasoning Test. This session will focus on what teachers need to pay attention to in terms of what students do during problem solving exercises that could help significantly improve students’ performance on the test. This session will also suggest strategies on how to break those bad math habits and provide tips to sustain effective problem-solving practices. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-the-little-things-you-can-do-to-make-a-big-impact-on-ged-math-performance/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T140000
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SUMMARY:COABE: Recognizing and Responding to Dyslexia in Adults
DESCRIPTION: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 characteristics of dyslexia in adults. She will provide research-based reading instruction methods and additional resources that are highly effective for adult learners with dyslexia. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-recognizing-and-responding-to-dyslexia-in-adults/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T160000
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SUMMARY:COABE: Updates From the Enhancing Access for Refugees and New Americans Project
DESCRIPTION:Join OCTAE’s Enhancing Access for Refugees and New Americans (EARN) project as we highlight and discuss newly available and upcoming resources to support IELCE implementation. EARN resources include videos\, spotlights on effective practices\, and guides and tools to support implementation on the topics of immigrant integration\, the components of IELCE/IET\, instructional delivery approaches\, and learner-centered approaches. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-updates-from-the-enhancing-access-for-refugees-and-new-americans-project/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T150000
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SUMMARY:COABE: New Frontiers in Jail Education—How adult education providers can partner with jails to drive MSGs\, diplomas\, and life-changing experiences
DESCRIPTION:As tablet technology and secure internet access is growing in jails across the U.S.\, the ability to deliver a new level of educational opportunities grows as well. There are now more than 700\,000 tablets deployed in prisons and jails across the country. This delivery mechanism is changing the way adult education providers can partner with jails to impact their communities. Join this session to see the cutting-edge technology\, learn ways in which your program can innovate jail education\, and develop a plan for beginning or enhancing jail education in your community. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-new-frontiers-in-jail-education-how-adult-education-providers-can-partner-with-jails-to-drive-msgs-diplomas-and-life-changing-experiences/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T140000
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SUMMARY:COABE: How to Utilize Paid and Free Resources to Boost Student Enrollment in your Local Program
DESCRIPTION:Do you have $1\,000 to spend on recruiting new students to your program? Do you have no money at all? Come learn both free and paid ways to boost the number of students you have in your program. Hear what the Connecticut Association for Adult and Continuing Education did as a state\, and what several local programs did with limited funding. Print\, TV\, mail\, digital marketing\, and social media will be discussed. Presented by Dr. Anthony Mangiafico and Kristin Hempel.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-how-to-utilize-paid-and-free-resources-to-boost-student-enrollment-in-your-local-program/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T140000
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SUMMARY:COABE: Helping Your Students Identify\, Develop\, and Utilize Their (not so) Soft Skills
DESCRIPTION:Adult education students have strong transferable skills (aka\, soft skills). They just don’t know it yet! Leadership\, communication\, and critical thinking skills are being cultivated daily by hard-working adult learners. Employers value and seek these crucial competencies. In this webinar\, we’ll share powerful student-written stories and classroom activities that demonstrate simple ways to teach basic skills in a way that enables students to identify and amplify the transferable skills essential for employability. Presented by Cynthia Peters and Jen Denton. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-helping-your-students-identify-develop-and-utilize-their-not-so-soft-skills/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T140000
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SUMMARY:COABE: The Correctional Classroom: Cultivating a Culture That Promotes Creativity
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will teach methods for educators to explore their own creativity and develop classroom approaches that will inspire students. Coach Alisa Smedley will teach proven strategies for collaborating with students and cultivating a passion for their own success. Participants will leave with strategies for building rapport with students\, ready-to-use classroom ideas\, and important insights about teaching in a correctional setting. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-the-correctional-classroom-cultivating-a-culture-that-promotes-creativity/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T140000
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SUMMARY:COABE: NEW MEASURABLE SKILL GAINS MODELS ARE COMING: ARE YOU READY?
DESCRIPTION:Satisfied with current NRS tests? Probably not. Come learn what the future of Measurable Skill Gains assessment looks like. Assessment researchers and leading adult education practitioners will describe how revolutionary new methods are being applied to support the next generation of NRS assessments under a Department of Education project. Skills developed in IET and workplace learning tasks are hard to measure. This webinar will describe how future assessments will be closely aligned to close this gap. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-new-measurable-skill-gains-models-are-coming-are-you-ready/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230125T150000
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SUMMARY:COABE & Aztec Software: Great Leadership Pathways Webinar Series: Part 3\,  Leadership Matters: 8 to Great Leadership Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Leadership skills are essential to everyone who works in Adult Education. Regardless of your role\, having a firm understanding of leadership skills allows you to contribute more to those you serve and the agencies where you work. In this three part webinar series\, nationally recognized adult education leader Reecie Stagnolia will explore the eight leadership skills needed by everyone who serves adult learners. Participants will do a deep dive into each of the eight pathways to leadership and walk away with skills that can be immediately implemented. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-aztec-software-great-leadership-pathways-webinar-series-part-3-leadership-matters-8-to-great-leadership-pathways/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T150000
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UID:10000316-1674054000-1674055800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:COABE & Aztec Software: Great Leadership Pathways Webinar Series: Part 2\,  Leadership Matters: 8 to Great Leadership Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Leadership skills are essential to everyone who works in Adult Education. Regardless of your role\, having a firm understanding of leadership skills allows you to contribute more to those you serve and the agencies where you work. In this three part webinar series\, nationally recognized adult education leader Reecie Stagnolia will explore the eight leadership skills needed by everyone who serves adult learners. Participants will do a deep dive into each of the eight pathways to leadership and walk away with skills that can be immediately implemented.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-aztec-software-great-leadership-pathways-webinar-series-part-2-leadership-matters-8-to-great-leadership-pathways/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T140000
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SUMMARY:COABE: AEFL WEEK PREP
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will prepare advocates to contact their mayors\, governors\, and federal members of congress during Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. Talk to your legislator to help move the needle for funding for adult education at the local\, state\, and federal levels. At a time when funding is so critically needed\, we need YOU to join us for this important work. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-aefl-week-prep/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T140000
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UID:10000256-1658930400-1658934000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:COABE: The Three Pillars to Successful ESOL Remote Instruction
DESCRIPTION:What is the foundation for successful remote instruction? What are the considerations that will help to reach and teach ESOL students\, whether remote\, in-person\, or some combination of the two? If you are preparing ESOL classes amidst ongoing uncertainty\, this webinar will help to identify the components of an effective communication plan\, discuss ways in which you can organize and structure your class for maximum engagement\, and examine elements of successful course delivery. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-the-three-pillars-to-successful-esol-remote-instruction/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T150000
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UID:10000255-1658498400-1658502000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:COABE: Free Online ESOL Classes – USA Learns
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for free online resources to teach ESOL at a distance? USA Learns offers five English courses that use multimedia to teach beginning and intermediate English. The interactive activities cover listening\, vocabulary\, grammar\, spelling\, pronunciation\, reading\, writing\, speaking\, and job skills. Brainstorm ways to use these materials in your class and learn to create your own USA Learns course to track student progress\, scores\, and time. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-free-online-esol-classes-usa-learns/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220609
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SUMMARY:COABE: Diversity\, Equity\, & Inclusion Virtual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:COABE\, together with national partners\, is hosting this one day symposium to focus on racial equity and immigrant integration\, prison literacy\, digital equity\, students as leaders\, learning differences\, and local program improvement. The hope is to provide each attendee with actionable tools that can be immediately used at the local and state level. Registration is free for COABE & VAACE members.  Visit this website to learn more!  \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-diversity-equity-inclusion-virtual-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T150000
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CREATED:20220524T232931Z
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UID:10000237-1654264800-1654268400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:COABE: Teaching With Webb's Depth of Knowledge in Mind for High School Equivalency Test Success!
DESCRIPTION:Most GED® and HiSET® high school equivalency test questions are at Webb’s Depth of Knowledge levels 2 and 3. How can we help our students successfully answer these cognitively challenging questions? In this interactive session\, you will learn several evidence-based teaching strategies that will help your students survive and thrive when tackling these tricky test questions. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/coabe-teaching-with-webbs-depth-of-knowledge-in-mind-for-high-school-equivalency-test-success/
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