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SUMMARY:VALRC: Science of Reading Overview
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-science-of-reading-overview-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T170000
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SUMMARY:VALRC-TSTM: Civics Education PLC
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn more about the classroom-ready lessons and other resources in the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) Toolkit? \nDo you want to gain ideas for incorporating civics education and workforce preparation skills and activities into your teaching? \nDo you want to work with experienced facilitators and colleagues around the state to adapt TSTM lessons to support your adult learners? \nIf you answered “yes\,” then join us for the Spring 2024 TSTM: Civics Education Literacy Professional Learning Community (PLC). This three-week\, ten-hour PLC is streamlined for instructors and designed to help teachers harness the power of the TSTM Toolkit in their current classroom or learning environment. \nThis PLC includes: \n\n3\, 90-minute “live” PLC sessions\, held Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on March 12\, March 19\, and March 26;\nOnline collaboration and sharing with your PLC colleagues and facilitator; and\,\nA 90-minute follow-up session on Tuesday\, April 30\, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. focused on sustaining TSTM.\n\nRegistration for this event is now closed. If you have questions about TSTM\, contact Hillary Major at VALRC.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-tstm-civics-plc-session3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T170000
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SUMMARY:VALRC ESOL Beginning Literacy Webinar Series: Using the Language Experience Approach to Integrate the Components of Reading
DESCRIPTION: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? \nThis webinar will present strategies for utilizing the language experience approach (LEA) in the ESOL educational setting as a strategy for integrating all four components of reading–alphabetics\, vocabulary\, fluency\, and comprehension–into instruction. We will discuss LEA\, walk through the steps of implementing it\, and look at strategies for using the student-generated text for activities related to all four components of reading. Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of the language experience approach\, how it benefits ESOL beginning literacy instruction\, and strategies for implementing this strategy in the adult ESOL classroom. The resources will include options for ESOL beginning literacy curricula and supplemental materials.  \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-esol-beginning-literacy-webinar-series-using-the-language-experience-approach-to-integrate-the-components-of-reading/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20240222T164236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T213112Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC-TSTM: Civics Education PLC
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn more about the classroom-ready lessons and other resources in the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) Toolkit? \nDo you want to gain ideas for incorporating civics education and workforce preparation skills and activities into your teaching? \nDo you want to work with experienced facilitators and colleagues around the state to adapt TSTM lessons to support your adult learners? \nIf you answered “yes\,” then join us for the Spring 2024 TSTM: Civics Education Literacy Professional Learning Community (PLC). This three-week\, ten-hour PLC is streamlined for instructors and designed to help teachers harness the power of the TSTM Toolkit in their current classroom or learning environment. \nThis PLC includes: \n\n3\, 90-minute “live” PLC sessions\, held Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on March 12\, March 19\, and March 26;\nOnline collaboration and sharing with your PLC colleagues and facilitator; and\,\nA 90-minute follow-up session on Tuesday\, April 30\, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. focused on sustaining TSTM.\n\nRegistration for this event is now closed. If you have questions about TSTM\, contact Hillary Major at VALRC.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-tstm-civics-plc-session2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
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SUMMARY:VALRC-TSTM: Civics Education PLC
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn more about the classroom-ready lessons and other resources in the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) Toolkit? \nDo you want to gain ideas for incorporating civics education and workforce preparation skills and activities into your teaching? \nDo you want to work with experienced facilitators and colleagues around the state to adapt TSTM lessons to support your adult learners? \nIf you answered “yes\,” then join us for the Spring 2024 TSTM: Civics Education Literacy Professional Learning Community (PLC). This three-week\, ten-hour PLC is streamlined for instructors and designed to help teachers harness the power of the TSTM Toolkit in their current classroom or learning environment. \nThis PLC includes: \n\n3\, 90-minute “live” PLC sessions\, held Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on March 12\, March 19\, and March 26;\nOnline collaboration and sharing with your PLC colleagues and facilitator; and\,\nA 90-minute follow-up session on Tuesday\, April 30\, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. focused on sustaining TSTM.\n\nRegistration for this event is now closed. If you have questions about TSTM\, contact Hillary Major at VALRC.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-tstm-civics-plc-session1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T141949Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Science of Reading Overview
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-science-of-reading-overview/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T130000
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Retention Strategies for Classroom Instructors
DESCRIPTION: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 share their extensive knowledge and practical strategies for enhancing student retention in adult education settings. Whether you’re an experienced educator or just starting your teaching journey\, this webinar is packed with insights that can transform your classroom and make a lasting impact on your students. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-retention-strategies-for-classroom-instructors/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T170000
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CREATED:20240117T223133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T142107Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Lessons from the Field with Xavier Muñoz: Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Reduce Lesson Planning Time
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive webinar\, explore free AI tools (ChatGPT\, Bing Chat\, Bard\, Claude) that can help you spend less time on lesson planning and more time on learner engagement. Whether you need to write lessons from scratch or adapt textbook activities\, we’ll have fun trying out strategies for giving prompts to an AI tool. \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nidentify at least two ways that generative AI tools can help tackle challenges they face in lesson planning;\nwrite an effective prompt or iterate back and forth with a generative AI tool to create materials\, activities\, or lesson plans;\nand\, identify some limitations of generative AI tools.\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lff-with-xavier-munoz-using-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20230828T152956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T144939Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Disabilities and the Adult Learner Webinar Series\, Session 3: Making Content Accessible
DESCRIPTION:Creating accessible content can feel overwhelming at times\, but it is important to remember that not everything has to be done at once. A scaffolded approach to learning and implementation can make the process more manageable. Even a few key changes can make a difference. In the beginning\, the aim is not perfection\, but improvement. This session covers some of the main accessibility barriers such as headers\, images\, and hyperlinks. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/disabilities-and-the-adult-learner-webinar-series-session-3-making-content-accessible/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20231016T204646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T174028Z
UID:10000460-1700062200-1700065800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Writing: Giving Feedback
DESCRIPTION: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.\nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/teaching-writing-giving-feedback/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20230828T152827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T145017Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Disabilities and the Adult Learner Webinar Series\, Session 2: Instructional strategies for working with adults with disabilities
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/disabilities-and-the-adult-learner-webinar-series-session-2-instructional-strategies-for-working-with-adults-with-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T163000
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CREATED:20230914T190145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T190606Z
UID:10000444-1696518000-1696523400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Lessons from the Field with Steven Reid: ESOL Basics with Preliterate Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:English language learners who come to the U.S. with no literacy in their first language have unique struggles in learning English. This webinar helps educators understand what these learners are going through and provides tips and ideas for creating lessons for students who speak no English and are not literate in any other language.  \nFacilitator Steven Reid says\, “The limited research that exists on preliterate English language learners primarily focuses on youth under the age of 15. My work recently has focused on how to support teachers and tutors working with adults with little-to-no literacy in their first language (L1). Through academic research and observation of our students and tutors’ successes and struggles\, I have compiled strategies and activities to help educators working with preliterate adults trying to learn to speak\, read\, and write in English. I will also discuss the causes of low L1 literacy and how this impacts L2 acquisition.”  \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lff-reid-preliterate-esol-basics/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20230828T152651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T145056Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Disabilities and the Adult Learner Webinar Series\, Session 1: Introduction to working with adult learners who have disabilities
DESCRIPTION:It is important to keep in mind that learning disabilities are life-long. Children with disabilities grow-up to be adults with disabilities. Although\, many adult learners go undiagnosed. Learning disabilities affect the ability to understand or use spoken or written language\, do mathematical calculations\, coordinate movements\, or direct attention. This session focuses on how adult educators can help their learners by better understanding the different characteristics of learning disabilities\, implementing universal designing for learning (UDL)\, and utilizing partnerships. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/disabilities-and-the-adult-learner-webinar-series-session-1-introduction-to-working-with-adult-learners-who-have-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20230830T185244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T185244Z
UID:10000415-1695301200-1695306600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Quality Teaching Online Overview Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will cover best practices for designing coherent and effective online courses. Additionally\, we will focus on student engagement\, building community\, and applying Universal Design for Learning and accessibility standards to selecting and implementing instructional materials. Participants will learn to: \n\napply Universal Design for Learning and accessibility standards to instructional materials;\napply community building strategies in a virtual environment;\ndesign interactive and meaningful activities for online courses; and\,\nidentify best practices for designing an online course.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/quality-teaching-online-overview-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231102
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20230830T191752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T191908Z
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Reading: Print Skills Online Course
DESCRIPTION:Did you know many adult learners\, even those who can read and comprehend at higher levels\, struggle with alphabetic skills and fluency? No matter what level learner you work with\, this course will provide you with information about and strategies to help you incorporate alphabetic skills and fluency into your lessons. Participants in this course will leave with useful resources\, a deeper understanding of how alphabetic skills and fluency affect comprehension\, and experience contextualizing these skills into lessons. This course complements Foundations of Reading: Meaning Skills.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/foundations-of-reading-print-skills-online-course/
CATEGORIES:Facilitated Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20230830T154542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T154542Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Teaching Writing: Evidence-based Practices and Strategy Instruction
DESCRIPTION:What does the research say about effective instruction that helps learners improve the quality of their writing? How can teachers can leverage strategy-based instruction to support learners in developing as writers? This webinar will review 11 evidence-based instructional practices and explore specific strategies that learners and teachers can use. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-teaching-writing-evidence-based-practices-and-strategy-instruction/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20230830T153442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T153442Z
UID:10000416-1694619000-1694622600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Reading\, Writing\, and Relevance: Teaching with Adult Learners’ Published Writing
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, find out how to access SPOTLIGHT\, Virginia’s annual publication for writing by adult learners\, and The Change Agent adult education magazine for social justice. Gain ideas for using writing by adult learners to teach reading and language skills at multiple levels\, as models to guide learners through the writing process\, to combat learners’ writing anxieties\, and to amplify student voice. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-reading-writing-and-relevance-teaching-with-adult-learners-published-writing/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20230804T160715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T160715Z
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SUMMARY:Summer 2023 Spanish HSE Open Discussion (Session 1)
DESCRIPTION:This discussion series is a space for discussion and sharing of best practices for supporting Spanish-language HSE preparation. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/summer-2023-spanish-hse-open-discussion-session-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Open Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20230320T232607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T183752Z
UID:10000350-1682609400-1682614800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC - TSTM: Digital Literacy PLC
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn more about the classroom-ready lessons and other resources in the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) Toolkit? \nDo you want to gain ideas for incorporating digital literacy and workforce preparation skills and activities into your teaching? \nDo you want to work with an experienced facilitator and colleagues from around the state to adapt TSTM lessons to support your adult learners? \nIf you answered “yes\,” then join us for the Spring 2023 TSTM: Digital Literacy PLC. This three-week\, ten-hour PLC is streamlined for instructors and designed to help teachers harness the power of the TSTM Toolkit in their current classroom or learning environment.  \nThis PLC includes: \n\n3\, 90-minute “live” PLC sessions\, held Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on April 13\, April 20\, and April 27.\nOnline collaboration and sharing with your PLC colleagues and facilitator\, and\nA 90-minute follow-up session on Thursday\, May 25\, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. focused on sustaining TSTM.\n\nRegistration is closed for this event; registered participants can access the session here. \nIf you have questions about TSTM\, contact Hillary Major at VALRC.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/tstm-digital-literacy-plc/2023-04-27/
CATEGORIES:PLC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20230328T134003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T134003Z
UID:10000373-1682607600-1682613000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Serving Refugees\, New Americans\, and Immigrants PLC
DESCRIPTION:This professional learning community (PLC) will connect adult education practitioners (regional specialists\, ESOL coordinators\, instructors\, tutors\, etc.) who are serving or expect to serve the refugee\, new American\, and/or immigrant populations to discuss strategies and resources for working with these learners. \nThis session will focus on trauma-informed care and social-emotional learning. Visit this Google Doc to learn more about the PLC! \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-serving-refugees-new-americans-and-immigrants-plc-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:PLC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20230320T232607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T183752Z
UID:10000349-1682004600-1682010000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC - TSTM: Digital Literacy PLC
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn more about the classroom-ready lessons and other resources in the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) Toolkit? \nDo you want to gain ideas for incorporating digital literacy and workforce preparation skills and activities into your teaching? \nDo you want to work with an experienced facilitator and colleagues from around the state to adapt TSTM lessons to support your adult learners? \nIf you answered “yes\,” then join us for the Spring 2023 TSTM: Digital Literacy PLC. This three-week\, ten-hour PLC is streamlined for instructors and designed to help teachers harness the power of the TSTM Toolkit in their current classroom or learning environment.  \nThis PLC includes: \n\n3\, 90-minute “live” PLC sessions\, held Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on April 13\, April 20\, and April 27.\nOnline collaboration and sharing with your PLC colleagues and facilitator\, and\nA 90-minute follow-up session on Thursday\, May 25\, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. focused on sustaining TSTM.\n\nRegistration is closed for this event; registered participants can access the session here. \nIf you have questions about TSTM\, contact Hillary Major at VALRC.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/tstm-digital-literacy-plc/2023-04-20/
CATEGORIES:PLC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20230320T232607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T183752Z
UID:10000348-1681399800-1681405200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC - TSTM: Digital Literacy PLC
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn more about the classroom-ready lessons and other resources in the Teaching the Skills that Matter (TSTM) Toolkit? \nDo you want to gain ideas for incorporating digital literacy and workforce preparation skills and activities into your teaching? \nDo you want to work with an experienced facilitator and colleagues from around the state to adapt TSTM lessons to support your adult learners? \nIf you answered “yes\,” then join us for the Spring 2023 TSTM: Digital Literacy PLC. This three-week\, ten-hour PLC is streamlined for instructors and designed to help teachers harness the power of the TSTM Toolkit in their current classroom or learning environment.  \nThis PLC includes: \n\n3\, 90-minute “live” PLC sessions\, held Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on April 13\, April 20\, and April 27.\nOnline collaboration and sharing with your PLC colleagues and facilitator\, and\nA 90-minute follow-up session on Thursday\, May 25\, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. focused on sustaining TSTM.\n\nRegistration is closed for this event; registered participants can access the session here. \nIf you have questions about TSTM\, contact Hillary Major at VALRC.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/tstm-digital-literacy-plc/2023-04-13/
CATEGORIES:PLC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20230328T212950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T213456Z
UID:10000375-1681214400-1681218000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC Spring Math Webinar Series - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:The first session will cover the math interest survey responses\, including a discussion of the strategies and topics and math instructors want to learn about most. \nWe will also explore how The Change Agent\, an adult learner publication\, can be used for contextualized math instruction. \nThe content focus for webinars 2 and 3 will be determined through discussions and feedback from the first webinar. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/spring-math-series-session-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20230119T193148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T134539Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Key Shifts Series - Teaching to Build Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:Teaching with the CCRS Key Shifts is a series of workshops designed to provide evidence-based strategies for working with complexity\, evidence\, and knowledge. Each workshop focuses on a different English language arts/literacy key shift and encourages an interactive learning experience. Participants will engage in several activities they can take back to the classroom to help their learners interact with texts in a more meaningful way. The workshops are appropriate for anyone teaching reading\, writing\, or language skills\, and last 90 minutes.  \nDates: \n\nTeaching with Complex Texts: A Workshop – Tuesday\, February 21\, 2023\, 1-2:30pm\nTeaching Learners to Use Evidence: A Workshop – Tuesday\, March 7\, 2023\, 1-2:30pm\nTeaching to Build Knowledge: A Workshop – Tuesday\, March 21\, 2023\, 1-2:30pm
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-key-shifts-series-teaching-to-build-knowledge/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20230119T193046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T134510Z
UID:10000331-1678194000-1678199400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Key Shifts Series - Teaching Learners to Use Evidence
DESCRIPTION:Teaching with the CCRS Key Shifts is a series of workshops designed to provide evidence-based strategies for working with complexity\, evidence\, and knowledge. Each workshop focuses on a different English language arts/literacy key shift and encourages an interactive learning experience. Participants will engage in several activities they can take back to the classroom to help their learners interact with texts in a more meaningful way. The workshops are appropriate for anyone teaching reading\, writing\, or language skills\, and last 90 minutes.  \nDates: \n\nTeaching with Complex Texts: A Workshop – Tuesday\, February 21\, 2023\, 1-2:30pm\nTeaching Learners to Use Evidence: A Workshop – Tuesday\, March 7\, 2023\, 1-2:30pm\nTeaching to Build Knowledge: A Workshop – Tuesday\, March 21\, 2023\, 1-2:30pm\n\n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-key-shifts-series-teaching-learners-to-use-evidence/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20230117T180108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T180108Z
UID:10000324-1677164400-1677169800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Serving Refugees\, New Americans\, & Immigrants PLC
DESCRIPTION:This professional learning community (PLC) will connect adult education practitioners (regional specialists\, ESOL coordinators\, instructors\, tutors\, etc.) who are serving or expect to serve the refugee\, new American\, and/or immigrant populations to discuss strategies and resources for working with these learners. \nThis session will focus on instruction\, incorporating literacy at all levels and balancing learner goals. Visit this Google Doc to learn more about the PLC! \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-serving-refugees-new-americans-immigrants-plc-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:PLC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20230119T192925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T184131Z
UID:10000330-1676984400-1676989800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Key Shifts Series - Teaching with Complex Texts
DESCRIPTION:Teaching with the CCRS Key Shifts is a series of workshops designed to provide evidence-based strategies for working with complexity\, evidence\, and knowledge. Each workshop focuses on a different English language arts/literacy key shift and encourages an interactive learning experience. Participants will engage in several activities they can take back to the classroom to help their learners interact with texts in a more meaningful way. The workshops are appropriate for anyone teaching reading\, writing\, or language skills\, and last 90 minutes.  \nDates: \n\nTeaching with Complex Texts: A Workshop – Tuesday\, February 21\, 2023\, 1-2:30pm\nTeaching Learners to Use Evidence: A Workshop – Tuesday\, March 7\, 2023\, 1-2:30pm\nTeaching to Build Knowledge: A Workshop – Tuesday\, March 21\, 2023\, 1-2:30pm\n\nRegister here. In the registration form you will indicate which workshop(s) you would like to attend. The same zoom link will be used for each workshop.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-key-shifts-series-teaching-with-complex-texts/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20230117T183959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T183959Z
UID:10000329-1676561400-1676566800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Cultural Competence in Adult Education Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will be an introduction to and overview of cultural competence in the adult education classroom. The goals of the webinar are to provide a framework for cultural competence that can impact the adult education classroom\, discuss strategies for developing and self-assessing cultural competence\, and present strategies for incorporating cultural competence into adult education classrooms and instruction. \nAt VALRC we acknowledge that this work is continuous and on-going. Our goal is to start this conversation with the field at this webinar and to continue it through other types of professional development and support. Adult educators who join this webinar will receive information and resources on cultural competence development. Additionally\, participants will have the opportunity to discuss strategies and practices for developing and integrating cultural competence into the classroom. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-cultural-competence-in-adult-education-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230130T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20230117T171012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T191643Z
UID:10000314-1675083600-1675089000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Using Interactive Data Maps
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to use the PIAAC and Barbara Bush Foundation interactive data maps to help identify the scope of need in your area. You will also learn how the information in these maps can help when writing grant applications\, talking to business and workforce partners\, or when planning outreach. Both maps use results from the PIAAC Survey of Adult Skills. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-using-interactive-data-maps/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T200647
CREATED:20230117T170402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T170402Z
UID:10000313-1674745200-1674750600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Serving Refugees\, New Americans\, & Immigrants PLC
DESCRIPTION:This professional learning community (PLC) will connect adult education practitioners (regional specialists\, ESOL coordinators\, instructors\, tutors\, etc.) who are serving or expect to serve the refugee\, new American\, and/or immigrant populations to discuss strategies and resources for working with these learners. \nThe first session will focus on cultural competence for working with diverse adult learners. Visit this Google Doc to learn more about the PLC! \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-serving-refugees-new-americans-immigrants-plc/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:PLC
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