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Events

  • LINCS: Let’s Talk: Virtual Learning Communities to Support Practitioners

    Virtual

    Join the LINCS Professional Development and Program Management group moderators in this coffee chat to discuss virtual learning communities - their characteristics, support for practitioners, and best practices in planning and implementation.  We welcome you to listen, learn, and share your experiences! Register Here

  • LINCS: What’s Your Story?

    Virtual

    Many of our students come to us with significant trauma that impacts their ability to learn. How can we help students learn to tell their stories and engage in the self-reflection needed to heal? Join our guest presenter, Odilia Rivera-Santos, with the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island to learn about “What’s Your Story?”—a […]

  • LINCS Coffee Talk: Using AI Tools in Civics Education

    Virtual

     Leverage the power of AI tools to target and tailor the creation of level-appropriate civics course material.  Re-apply these prompts to highlight and connect the language and civics content in IECLE classrooms to facilitate student leadership in the workforce and the community-at-large. Register Here

  • LINCS: Exploring the IET for English Learners Desk Aids

    Virtual

    Join us for a live LINCS event with Jessie Stadd, Education Technical Assistance and Research Specialist with RTI International to learn more about the Integrated Education and Training (IET) for English Learners Desk Aids. Register Here

  • LINCS: Digital Skills: Plugging Them into Instruction

    Virtual

    Jeff Goumas and Rachel Riggs of World Education are spilling the tea (and coffee!) on some exciting updates to the Bridges Digital Skills Framework and SkillBlox. New features on these resources will help you plug more digital skills into instruction. Join us for this casual session to hear about the new features and share challenges […]

  • LINCS: ChatGPT for ESL Instruction

    Virtual

    Artificial intelligence (AI) offers exciting new possibilities for English as a Second Language (ESL) classrooms. In this presentation, Yeonjai Rah explores ideas for leveraging AI in three key areas: 1. As a conversation partner and writing tutor for ESL learners. 2. For developing student-centered and culturally relevant teaching materials. 3. As an aid for ESL […]

  • LINCS: Strategies and Resources for Supporting Highly Skilled Immigrants

    Virtual

    Are you looking for strategies and resources to support immigrants who are highly skilled? Join our live event with Stefanie Vasquez from World Education Services on May 28, 2024 from 3-4 pm. Participants will leave this event with resources and strategies to better support English learners with accessing and progressing along career pathways in the […]

  • LINCS: Reading, Writing, and Workforce Prep

    Virtual

    Do you wonder which reading and writing skills are essential for the workplace? Find out in this LINCS webinar, Reading, Writing, and Workforce Prep on May 30 at 3 PM ET. Join moderators Chrissie Klinger and Steve Schmidt as they discuss workforce prep skills and model activities that prepare students for workplace success. Register Here

  • LINCS: Teaching Juneteenth

    Virtual

    In 2023 Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday, but what is the history of Juneteenth and how can educators use the celebration as an opportunity to teach about American history and the meaning of freedom? In this event, LINCS will cover the history of Juneteenth, and share information and resources to help educators turn […]

  • LINCS: Adult Numeracy Network, an interview of the outgoing president, Heidi Schuler-Jones

    Virtual

    Join LINCS for an exclusive interview with Heidi Schuler-Jones, Director of the Adult Numeracy Center at TERC and outgoing President of the Adult Numeracy Network (ANN) as she shares her insights, experiences, and expertise in the field of adult education, particularly in math and numeracy instruction. In this engaging interview, Heidi will discuss effective strategies, […]

  • LINCS: Microcredentialing

    Virtual

    Can micro-credentials inform employers about prospective and incumbent employees? Join a live Zoom discussion where LINCS moderators, Chrissie Klinger, and Jacki Korengel and guest presenter Sarah Goldammer, Director of the Southern Illinois Professional Development Center, answer your questions about micro-credentialing, such as:  (1) How can employers use micro-credentialing to grow their workforce and include it […]