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SUMMARY:LINCS: Learning About Dyslexia and Supporting Learners in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION: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 20 percent of the population. Join LINCS Moderator\, Michael Cruse\, Learners with Disabilities group to learn why this range is so broad\, options for screening potentially dyslextic learners\, and strategies for supporting students who seek a formal diagnosis. We will also cover best practices and accommodations to support learners with dyslexia in the adult education setting. \nRegister at the link below: \nhttps://air-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvfuGsqDgsE9Ec5Ki-D7h6-J9u-j2Fm5vp
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-learning-about-dyslexia-and-supporting-learners-in-the-classroom/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T170000
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Bridging the Digital Divide for Adult ELLS
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re an experienced ELL instructor or new to the field\, this presentation will provide invaluable insights and resources to enhance your students’ digital literacy skills while improving their language proficiency. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and equip your ESOL learners with the digital skills they need to succeed in today’s technology-driven world. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-bridging-the-digital-divide-for-adult-ells/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T032122Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Best Practices for Successful Reentry of People Living With Mental Health Conditions
DESCRIPTION:How can we support returning citizens with mental health conditions in adult education? Join LINCS community moderators Mike Cruse (Learners with Disabilities) and Jeffrey Abramowitz (Correctional and Reentry Education) to learn best practices for people living with mental health conditions and returning from criminal justice settings. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-best-practices-for-successful-reentry-of-people-living-with-mental-health-conditions/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T095925
CREATED:20241203T031731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T031731Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Developing Hyflex Lesson Plans
DESCRIPTION:Hyflex instruction provides maximum learning flexibility but challenges instructors with effective lesson planning. Join our guest presenter\, Hyflex instruction expert Vi Hawes\, for a free LINCS event to learn how to develop Hyflex Lesson Plans. Ms. Hawes will answer your questions as she shares effective lesson planning and Hyflex technology tools. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-developing-hyflex-lesson-plans/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T133000
DTSTAMP:20260514T095925
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SUMMARY:UDL in Practice: Reflecting on Your Applications in Your Program\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:This live webinar will connect previous UDL concepts with those to come and re-engage participants on the importance of upskilling teaching and learning strategies. Participants can discuss their experience with implementing what they learned from the UDL courses\, sharing success and challenges in their own implementation and supporting the implementation of others\, and ask about and brainstorm solutions to any questions they have based on their work. \nJoin Webinar Here \nIf possible\, participants should complete these LINCS UDL self-paced courses: \n\nIt All Starts with a Goal: This course focuses on the why and how of helping adult learners set goals. After completing this module\, adult educators will feel better equipped to develop and teach a wide range of learners the skills needed to create and monitor meaningful\, obtainable goals. (1.5 hours)\nLearning that Works for All: This course highlights how research-based learning strategies can increase engagement and access for all learners. Through this module\, adult educators are introduced to the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines which provide a framework to help educators create learning spaces which work better for all students. Additionally\, straightforward strategies that educators can use to immediately start implementing UDL are presented. (1.5 hours)
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-universal-design-for-learning-ta/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T130000
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CREATED:20241029T165802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T165802Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: ALL IN: Understanding Access to Adult Literacy Skills
DESCRIPTION:Literacy is critical to greater equity for adults and families. It enables the power to communicate\, access resources and opportunities\, and make informed decisions about health\, children’s education\, and civic engagement\, for example. Join the LINCS PD CoP with guest Sarah Cacicio of the Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network to glean insights from new market research to understand the diverse lived experiences and perspectives of adults who struggle with literacy\, generating innovative\, cross-sector solutions. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-all-in-understanding-access-to-adult-literacy-skills/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T171500
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Tribal Cultural Services and Support: Responsive Approach Working with Indigenous Individuals with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Join the guest speakers\, Wendy Parent-Johnson\, Executive Director of the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center and Professor in the Department of Counseling and Special Education at Virginia Commonwealth University\, and R. Joshua Drywater\, Training and Technical Assistance Associate at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Rehabilitation Research and Training Center for a discussion of the cultural considerations of working with learners with disabilities from native and indigenous communities. Wendy and Joshua will share best practices for supporting full inclusion of learners in their education\, as well as culturally sensitive strategies and resources for supporting access and providing accommodations. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-tribal-cultural-services-and-support-responsive-approach-working-with-indigenous-individuals-with-disabilities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T163000
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SUMMARY:LINCS: An Open Discussion Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:Adult educators say they seldom have the chance to talk with their colleagues in a relaxed setting. This open discussion\, facilitated by LINCS Moderators Steve Schmidt (LINCS Community Reading and Writing Group) and Erin Vobornik (LINCS Community Teaching and Learning Group) will provide adult educators an opportunity to talk with your professional colleagues about adult education issues in a relaxed setting. \nCome prepared to share and learn challenges\, successes and valuable resources you use in the classroom. This session rests on the premise that “none of us is as smart as all of us.” \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-an-open-discussion-coffee-break/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T095925
CREATED:20241029T164031Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Taking a Multilingual Approach to English Language Acquisition Instruction and Program Design
DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows being bi- or multilingual is a wonderful asset! How can adult English Language teachers create the opportunity for English learners to draw upon their primary language to support learning English? \nJoin the guest presenters\, Xavier Muñoz\, Director of Academic Programs and Student Services\, The English Empowerment Center\, Katie Donoviel\, Executive Director\, English Skills Learning Center\, and Alexis Cherewka\, Senior Technical Advisor\, World Education to learn ways to design and implement a multilingual approach with adult English learners. The presenters will address misconceptions about multilingualism and feature examples of effective strategies. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on how to adapt these ideas to their own context. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-taking-a-multilingual-approach-to-english-language-acquisition-instruction-and-program-design/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T095925
CREATED:20240930T125731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T125731Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Media Literacy\, Making Sense of It All
DESCRIPTION:Media literacy education provides tools to help people develop receptive media capability to critically analyze messages\, offers opportunities for learners to broaden their experience of media\, and helps them develop generative media capability to increase creative skills in making their own media messages. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-media-literacy-making-sense-of-it-all/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T150000
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SUMMARY:LINCS: How West Coast Higher Education Institutions are Removing Barriers to Correctional Education
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Correctional Education in the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Career\, Technical\, and Adult Education (OCTAE) invites you to participate in the Correctional Education Professional Learning Series. This series focuses on delivering relevant\, engaging\, and innovative experiences where participants learn about strategies\, techniques\, initiatives\, and programs that advance the educational opportunities and outcomes of confined\, incarcerated\, and justice-involved individuals. The series will include diverse sessions that discuss existing and emerging policies\, practices\, and resources that provide incarcerated and justice-involved individuals with advanced correctional education opportunities that offer seamless transition processes to postsecondary education or training. \nRegister Now
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-how-west-coast-higher-education-institutions-are-removing-barriers-to-correctional-education/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T160000
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CREATED:20241016T021559Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Introducing Navigating Today’s Media: A ProLiteracy Student-Facing Course
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Media Literacy Week (October 21-25\, 2024) with ProLiteracy’s new course\, “Navigating Today’s Media.” Join our guest presenter\, Maribel Ojeda\, ProLiteracy Director of Professional Development to learn how this course equips adult learners with the essential skills to navigate the complex media landscape. Students will learn how to define media\, analyze messages\, recognize perspective\, evaluate sources\, and share media responsibly. \nRegister Now
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-introducing-navigating-todays-media-a-proliteracy-student-facing-course/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T170000
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CREATED:20241016T021232Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Teaching Math to Non-native English Speakers
DESCRIPTION:LINCS is excited to invite you to a special webinar titled “Teaching Math to Non-native English Speakers\,” featuring an exclusive interview with esteemed adult educator\, Connie Rivera\, Professional Development Specialist\, SABES. In this webinar\, we aim to inspire and equip math practitioners in adult basic education with practical strategies\, insights\, and resources for teaching non-native English speakers. Discover ways to enhance engagement and improve learning outcomes for adult learners in math education. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and tools to support your teaching practice. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-teaching-math-to-non-native-english-speakers/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T095925
CREATED:20240930T124740Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Artificial Intelligence for the Adult English Language Acquisition Classroom
DESCRIPTION:What questions do you have about artificial intelligence and its practical applications to your work supporting English learners? In what ways have you already used AI in your program and specifically in your teaching? \nAI is likely the most consequential technology to become available to all of us. How can we teachers draw upon artificial intelligence to enhance our work teaching English? Join us for this LINCS event with guest expert Rachel Riggs\, Technical Advisor\, AI and Emerging Technologies at World Education. Rachel will provide a brief orientation to the topic of artificial intelligence and its impact and use in adult education. Participants will gain and share practical ideas\, tools\, and perspectives to support the ethical\, effective\, and equitable use of AI in ESOL classes. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-artificial-intelligence-for-the-adult-english-language-acquisition-classroom/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260514T095925
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T021326Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Building Inclusive Teams
DESCRIPTION:This live event is for you!  Whether you are helping adult learners learn how to work effectively in teams or if you’re struggling to build and maintain strong internal teams.  Our guest speaker\, Andrea Horton-Meriçli from Diversifuse will share useful strategies for “Building Inclusive Teams”. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-building-inclusive-teams/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T095925
CREATED:20240828T194135Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Facilitating Conversations About Difficult Topics
DESCRIPTION:Wondering about best practices for having difficult classroom conversations on topics like race\, politics\, and other controversial issues? The live event will provide answers. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-facilitating-conversations-about-difficult-topics/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T130000
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Financial Literacy Skills for the 21st Century: Results from PISA 2022
DESCRIPTION:Please join AIR\, the National Center of Education Statistics (NCES)\, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)  to discuss the latest Financial Literacy results from the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)\, an international assessment of 15-year-olds. The webinar will include results from the recent 2022 release as well as comments on the implications for policy around youth financial education mandates and opportunities that exist to bring equity in the area of youth financial education. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-financial-literacy-skills-for-the-21st-century-results-from-pisa-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260514T095925
CREATED:20240828T192753Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: A Look Into the Future: AI in Correctional & Reentry Education
DESCRIPTION:Do you have adult English learners who have limited formal schooling in your class? Do you have questions about how to effectively support these learners with the language skills they need to achieve their goals?  International expert\, Dr. Helaine Marshall\, will share highly effective approaches for teaching this population of learners. She will also identify approaches to avoid. Participants will leave with a treasure trove of ideas and resources to implement in the classroom. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-a-look-into-the-future-ai-in-correctional-reentry-education/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T095925
CREATED:20240828T192550Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Interactive Grammar Presentations that Center Students’ Experience
DESCRIPTION:ESOL teachers know that grammar instruction is an essential component of any adult ESOL class\, but how can we teach grammar to support learner engagement and inquiry? \nWill Linn\, ESOL Specialist and Coordinator of ESOL Certificate Programs at the Literacy Assistance Center in NYC\, will introduce teachers to a discovery-based approach to grammar that draws on students’ experiences to support learners to see how grammar is a meaning-making tool for self-expression. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-interactive-grammar-presentations-that-center-students-experience/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260514T095925
CREATED:20240918T141826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T141849Z
UID:10000639-1726750800-1726754400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:LINCS: Elevating Multilingualism of Adult Learners and Education Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Help celebrate and elevate adult and family multilingual learners of English and the professionals serving them\, with highlighted panels throughout the week.  \nJoin us for a panel with the TESOL International Association and the National Skills Coalition (NSC) as we discuss and highlight resources available to states\, local grantees\, and adult education practitioners serving multilingual learners.  \nPanelists: \n\nDomminick McParland\, OCTAE\nAmanda Bersgson-Shilcock\, NSC\nJeff Hutcheson\, TESOL\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-elevating-multilingualism-of-adult-learners-and-education-professionals/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T095925
CREATED:20240918T142058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T142058Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Using an Immigrant Integration Approach in IELCE
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Adult Education and Family Literacy Week with the Enhancing Access for Refugees and New Americans (EARN) project! Join a webinar on September 19th to dive into EARN’s new resource\, A Guide to Using an Immigrant Integration Approach in Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE).  \nThis webinar will encourage participants to consider how to use the new guide to improve understanding of immigrant integration and how the approach can improve outcomes for multilingual and immigrant learners.  \nPreview the guide and bring your questions or learn about the guide with the EARN project team!  \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-using-an-immigrant-integration-approach-in-ielce/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T095925
CREATED:20240828T192324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T192324Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Strategies to Support English Learners with Entering a Career Pathway through Integrated Education and Training
DESCRIPTION:This event will provide adult education practitioners with strategies that support English learners with entering a career pathway through participation in IET. Christy Schaffner from Ohio will share how data analysis has led them to focus on increasing IET programming and ways they support learners to enter and complete training. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-strategies-to-support-english-learners-with-entering-a-career-pathway-through-integrated-education-and-training/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T163000
DTSTAMP:20260514T095925
CREATED:20240828T191900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T191900Z
UID:10000625-1726155000-1726158600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:LINCS: Guidance on Voting Rights of People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Voting is one of our nation’s most fundamental rights and a hallmark of our democracy. However\, due to limitations in access\, many people with disabilities have been excluded from this right of citizenship. \nJoin LINCS moderators\, Michael Cruse (Learners with Disabilities) and Jennifer Gagliardi (Civics Education & Citizenship) on September 12th at 3:30 ET.  We will review the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other federal protections to identify and eliminate barriers preventing persons with disabilities from full voting participation. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-guidance-on-voting-rights-of-people-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T150000
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CREATED:20240828T182652Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Promoting Digital Literacy for Adult Learners: Resources and Reflections
DESCRIPTION:The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and Digital Promise partnered to develop\, design\, and launch new training materials to support Promoting Digital Literacy for Adult Learners: A Resource Guide. \nParticipants will learn about dynamic resources that support the whole adult learner and improve the quality\, effectiveness\, and comprehension of instruction delivery\, with a specific focus on digital literacy. Findings from use cases will be shared to support participants in using these new resources. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-promoting-digital-literacy-for-adult-learners-resources-and-reflections/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T130000
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CREATED:20240729T194721Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Digital Resilience in the American Workforce (DRAW): Learn with me
DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered what digital resilience means? Have you wondered how you could improve and gain better access and comfort using your digital skills while doing the same for your learners? Join LINCS Professional Development Group for a walk though Digital Resilience in the American Workforce (DRAW) resources to include research\, Professional development and instructional tools. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-digital-resilience-in-the-american-workforce-draw-learn-with-me/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T163000
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CREATED:20240709T111517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T111517Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Understanding the Science of Reading
DESCRIPTION:Confused about the Science of Reading (SOR) and how to apply its principles to instruction in your adult education program? Join LINCS moderators Steve Schmidt\, Dr. Carmine Stewart\, and Dr. Kathy Tracey as they unpack the SOR and provide information on LINCS resources that will help elevate your reading instruction. Register for this event here .
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-understanding-the-science-of-reading/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T151500
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CREATED:20240729T193711Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Effective Instruction for English Learners with Limited Formal Schooling: Uncovering a Hidden Agenda
DESCRIPTION:Do you have adult English learners who have limited formal schooling in your class? Do you have questions about how to effectively support these learners with the language skills they need to achieve their goals?  International expert\, Dr. Helaine Marshall\, will share highly effective approaches for teaching this population of learners. She will also identify approaches to avoid. Participants will leave with a treasure trove of ideas and resources to implement in the classroom. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-effective-instruction-for-english-learners-with-limited-formal-schooling-uncovering-a-hidden-agenda/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T161500
DTSTAMP:20260514T095925
CREATED:20240729T193459Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: The Mirroring Project: An Innovative Approach for Teaching English Pronunciation
DESCRIPTION:Teaching pronunciation to adult English learners is important\, but it can be challenging. On August 7 at 3:00 ET\, join our guest presenters Suzanne Gilchrist McCurdy\, ELA teacher\, and Colleen M. Meyers\, Education Specialist with the University of Minnesota who will introduce an innovative approach called “Mirroring\,” which has the potential to increase the communication skills of English learners. If you’re an ELA teacher this LINCS event will be a great way to receive practical guidance and support to teach English pronunciation to your students. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-the-mirroring-project-an-innovative-approach-for-teaching-english-pronunciation/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T095925
CREATED:20240729T192916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T192916Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: I Scream\, You Scream\, We All Scream for IET (Integrated Education and Training)
DESCRIPTION:With IETs expanding all over the United States in community and correctional programs it’s a great opportunity to  “scream” about all the great work everyone is doing. \nADVANCE IET subject matter experts Chrissie Klinger\, Wendy Scheder Black\, Kate Daly Rolander will be ready to discuss how to blend all those components of IET together effectively AND how to get that “cherry on top” with key partnerships. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-i-scream-you-scream-we-all-scream-for-iet-integrated-education-and-training/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T133000
DTSTAMP:20260514T095925
CREATED:20240729T192716Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Aphasia: What it is and Accommodations to Support Learners
DESCRIPTION:A National Institutes of Health survey found that 84.5% of Americans have never heard the term “Aphasia”\, yet there are 180\,000 new aphasia cases a year in the U.S. Join us to learn about this language-based disorder and gain some instructional best practices and resources to support learners both in and outside of the classroom. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-aphasia-what-it-is-and-accommodations-to-support-learners/
LOCATION:Online
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