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Events

VALRC: Disabilities and the Adult Learner Webinar Series, Session 2: Instructional strategies for working with adults with disabilities

Disabilities can occur across the lifespan, affecting academic performance, work, and daily living. Individuals with disabilities can have challenges with learning but can exhibit strengths in some areas. This session will provide instructional strategies for working with adults with disabilities, with a focus on incorporating evidence-based strategies into reading instruction. Register

Teaching Writing: Giving Feedback

Virtual

How can instructors build learners' confidence as writers while still providing constructive feedback? This webinar discusses when and how to provide feedback on learner writing. Register here.

LINCS: Retention Strategies for Classroom Instructors

Virtual

Are you passionate about adult education and looking for ways to increase student retention in your classroom? Join LINCS in this engaging and informative session, led by two renowned experts in the field of adult education from Western Illinois University, Anita Kerr, Language Arts Resource Specialist, and Amber Fornaciari, Math Resource Specialist. Our presenters will […]

VALRC: Science of Reading Overview

Online

This session presents a basic overview of the science of reading and effective reading instruction, including alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. During the session, we discuss strategies for each component of reading and how to use them in the classroom. Participants will leave with resources for teaching each component. Register

VALRC-TSTM: Civics Education PLC

Online

Do you want to learn more about the classroom-ready lessons and other resources in the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) Toolkit? Do you want to gain ideas for incorporating […]

VALRC-TSTM: Civics Education PLC

Online

Do you want to learn more about the classroom-ready lessons and other resources in the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) Toolkit? Do you want to gain ideas for incorporating […]

VALRC ESOL Beginning Literacy Webinar Series: Using the Language Experience Approach to Integrate the Components of Reading

Virtual

Do you work with adult ESOL learners who are building their literacy skills? Are you looking for an engaging and asset-based approach to ESOL beginning literacy instruction that allows for the integration of all four components of reading? This webinar will present strategies for utilizing the language experience approach (LEA) in the ESOL educational setting […]

VALRC-TSTM: Civics Education PLC

Online

Do you want to learn more about the classroom-ready lessons and other resources in the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) Toolkit? Do you want to gain ideas for incorporating […]

VALRC: Science of Reading Overview

Online

This session presents a basic overview of the science of reading and effective reading instruction, including alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. During the session, we discuss strategies for each component of reading and how to use them in the classroom. Participants will leave with resources for teaching each component. Register