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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
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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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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T163000
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CREATED:20230830T153442Z
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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:20260430T211006
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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
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CREATED:20230320T232607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T183752Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211006
CREATED:20230328T134003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T134003Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211006
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:20260430T211006
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211006
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211006
CREATED:20230119T193148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T134539Z
UID:10000332-1679403600-1679409000@valrc.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211006
CREATED:20230119T193046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T134510Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211006
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211006
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:20260430T211006
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:20260430T211006
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211006
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211006
CREATED:20221116T220854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T173721Z
UID:10000234-1670329800-1670335200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: IET/IELCE PLC
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center is facilitating a Professional Learning Community (PLC) on Integrated Education and Training (IET) and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) for practitioners who are currently implementing or planning to implement IET programming\, including IELCE and PluggedInVA. \nThis session is going to focus on supporting instructors and instruction and additional PD for this upcoming Spring. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-iet-ielce-plc-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:PLC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211006
CREATED:20221031T200909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T200909Z
UID:10000230-1668688200-1668691800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Spanish HSE Open Discussion
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/valrc-spanish-hse-open-discussion/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Open Discussion
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211006
CREATED:20220826T163451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T215829Z
UID:10000267-1668526200-1668531600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Writing: Argument
DESCRIPTION:This webinar explores how teachers can support learners in developing and writing arguments\, including the GED® Reasoning through Language Arts essay. \nThe Teaching Writing series is targeted at ABE/ASE English language arts instructors\, but anyone who teaches writing is welcome to participate.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/teaching-writing-argument/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211006
CREATED:20221012T122048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T122350Z
UID:10000301-1667293200-1667304000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Career Pathways Summit: Research\, Practice\, and Partners
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, November 1 from 9a to 12p at the VCU Student Commons for a research keynote presentation and respondent panel discussion on new research on workforce development and adult career pathways. \n\n\n\nWhere are they now? Are adult learners advancing in their careers? Is their earning power growing? What do the 10-year trends tell us about program design\, job placement\, and policy guidance? Bring your questions!\n\nJoin us for a presentation on the newly-released national research and decision tools on career pathway 10-year trajectories (learn more at this site) and a respondent panel of adult career pathway providers from across Virginia. This will be an exploration on how we can deepen our career pathway work for adults in Virginia to meet our workforce and economic development goals and help students meet their goals.\n\nFor more information\, including directions and updates on hotel recommendations\, see the Career Pathways Summit page.\n\n\n\nThis event is co-sponsored by the VDOE adult education and DARS’ Pathways federal grant teams. There is no charge for the event and registrants for in-person attendance will be provided a parking pass. Indicate your preferences below.\n\n\n\nAdult education program managers\, career coaches\, and DARS personnel: complete the form below and also indicate your attendance plans for the additional events IN PERSON on Nov. 1 in the afternoon and Nov. 2 in the morning using this link.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/career-pathways-summit-research-practice-and-partners/
LOCATION:VCU Student Commons\, 907 Floyd Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23284\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211006
CREATED:20220819T145027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T163453Z
UID:10000263-1666278000-1666283400@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. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-cultural-competence-in-adult-education-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211006
CREATED:20220826T162902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T184718Z
UID:10000266-1666107000-1666112400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Teaching Writing: Strategies for Organizing & More
DESCRIPTION:This webinar explores how teachers can leverage strategy-based instruction to support learners in organizing their writing and developing their skills as writers. \nThe Teaching Writing series is targeted at ABE/ASE English language arts instructors\, but anyone who teaches writing is welcome to participate.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-teaching-writing-strategies-for-organizing-more/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211006
CREATED:20220819T144218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T214630Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC Beginning Literacy Webinar: The Language Experience Approach
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will present strategies for utilizing the language experience approach (LEA) in the ESOL beginning literacy or multilevel classroom as well as during one-on-one tutoring sessions. We will discuss LEA and walk through the steps of implementing it in different ESOL instructional settings. 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. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/esol-beginning-literacy-webinar-the-language-experience-approach/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211006
CREATED:20220826T161938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T163700Z
UID:10000265-1663083000-1663088400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Teaching Writing: Beyond the Blank Page or Screen
DESCRIPTION:This webinar reviews foundational\, evidence-based practices for writing instruction and focuses on practical strategies that encourage learners to produce more writing.  Register here or using the link below. \nThe Teaching Writing series is targeted at ABE/ASE English language arts instructors\, but anyone who teaches writing is welcome to participate.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/teaching-writing-webinar-sept22/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211006
CREATED:20220315T164609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T164609Z
UID:10000216-1651665600-1651671000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Teacher Leader 201 PLC
DESCRIPTION:The Teacher Leader 201 PLC series is a continuation of the Teacher Leader 101 PLC series. This PLC focuses on supporting educators set and implement a goal for improving their practice.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-teacher-leader-201-plc-2/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220502T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220502T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211006
CREATED:20220315T163629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T163629Z
UID:10000213-1651500000-1651505400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Family Literacy PLC
DESCRIPTION:The Family Literacy PLC is a working group for programs awarded the family literacy planning grant. This group is also working with the National Center for Families Learning\, a national organization dedicated to multigenerational learning within families.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-family-literacy-plc-2/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211006
CREATED:20220215T181529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T181529Z
UID:10000185-1651149000-1651154400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Serving Refugees PLC
DESCRIPTION:This PLC connects adult education practitioners (regional specialists\, ESOL coordinators\, instructors\, tutors\, etc.) who are or expect to serve the refugee population to discuss strategies and resources for working with this specific population. \nThe focus of this session is culturally responsive practices to support instructing refugees. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. Please sign up for our VAELN listserv to learn about upcoming offerings.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-serving-refugees-plc-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:PLC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T211006
CREATED:20220328T235910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T131108Z
UID:10000218-1650963600-1650988800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Care: Course 1
DESCRIPTION:The key objective of this six-hour course is to provide information about identifying and responding to trauma with evidence-based resilience strategies when working with an audience whose trauma history may not be known.  Participants of this course will receive certification as a Trauma Informed Individual at the conclusion of the training day. \nAll adult education practitioners are welcome and encouraged to attend!  \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/trauma-informed-course-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
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