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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T153000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T231011
CREATED:20220826T161938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T163700Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T231011
CREATED:20220315T164609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T164609Z
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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:20260430T231011
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T231011
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T231011
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T231011
CREATED:20220325T191518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T130807Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Extending Purposeful Reading for English Language Learners
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is designed to provide standards-based activities to extend purposeful reading for English language learners. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with each activity as well as reflect on and ask questions about implementing these activities into their individual teaching contexts. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-extending-purposeful-reading-for-english-language-learners/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T231011
CREATED:20220214T185805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T130629Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: IET & IELCE PLC Session 4
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. In addition to topics identified in the exit tickets\, this session will focus on recruitment and retention strategies. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-iet-ielce-plc-session-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PLC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T231011
CREATED:20220215T182621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T122934Z
UID:10000189-1650373200-1650376800@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: QTO Open Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This Spring VALRC is hosting two Quality Teaching Online Open Discussions. Each session will have a specific focus and will include some brief information about the topic and opportunities for participants to share their questions\, experiences\, and resources regarding that session’s topic. The goal is for all participants to leave each session with advice\, resources\, and new practices or strategies to try in the classroom.  \nParticipants can attend any or all of these sessions and should be prepared to share their current instructional issues and questions\, as well as be willing to provide their expertise and advice\, and share resources with others.  \nThis session is focused on integrating Distance Education into the online or blended learning classroom  \nDuring this session\, the following topics may be addressed: \n\nSetting expectations for distance education usage\nOrienting learners to distance education platforms \nMotivating learners to participate in distance education outside of the classroom\n\n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-qto-open-discussion/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Open Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T231011
CREATED:20220315T164500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T164500Z
UID:10000215-1649851200-1649856600@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/2022-04-13/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T231011
CREATED:20220224T194717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T122503Z
UID:10000199-1648567800-1648573200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Engaging English Language Learners in Purposeful Reading Part II
DESCRIPTION:The webinar presents standards-based activities that instructors can use to engage learners for purposeful reading of meaningful texts. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/engaging-english-language-learners-in-purposeful-reading-part-ii/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T231011
CREATED:20220214T185520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T122427Z
UID:10000182-1648557000-1648562400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: IET & IELCE PLC Session 3
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. In addition to topics identified in the exit tickets\, this session will focus on locating workforce readiness activities and occupational training content for contextualizing instruction.  \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-iet-ielce-plc-session-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PLC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T231011
CREATED:20220315T163522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T163522Z
UID:10000212-1648476000-1648481400@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/2022-03-28/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T231011
CREATED:20220211T163108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T122205Z
UID:10000181-1647448200-1647453600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Engaging English Language Learners in Purposeful Reading Part I Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The webinar presents standards-based activities that instructors can use to engage learners for purposeful reading of meaningful texts. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-engaging-english-language-learners-in-purposeful-reading-part-i-webinar/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T231011
CREATED:20220315T164500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T164500Z
UID:10000214-1647432000-1647437400@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/2022-03-16/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T231011
CREATED:20220315T163522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T163522Z
UID:10000211-1647266400-1647271800@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/2022-03-14/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T231011
CREATED:20220215T182425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T131059Z
UID:10000187-1646744400-1646748000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Quality Teaching Online Open Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This Spring VALRC is hosting two Quality Teaching Online Open Discussions. Each session will have a specific focus and will include some brief information about the topic and opportunities for participants to share their questions\, experiences\, and resources regarding that session’s topic. The goal is for all participants to leave each session with advice\, resources\, and new practices or strategies to try in the classroom.  \nParticipants can attend any or all of these sessions and should be prepared to share their current instructional issues and questions\, as well as be willing to provide their expertise and advice\, and share resources with others.  \nThis session is focused on student Engagement and Use of technology tools in the online or blended learning classroom. \nDuring this session\, the following topics may be addressed: \n\nSetting expectations for student participation\nEngaging learners with Synchronous and Asynchronous methods\nUsing UDL to meet the needs of all learners\nManaging group work\nIntegrating instructional technologies for online learning activities such as Google Docs\, Jamboard\, Kahoot\, Quizlet\, etc.\nCreating screencasts/videos for online learning\nUtilizing a learning management system like Canvas\, Blackboard\, Google Classroom\, Schoology\, etc.\n\n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-quality-teaching-online-open-discussion/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Open Discussion
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T231011
CREATED:20220211T155849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T121802Z
UID:10000177-1646224200-1646229600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: IET & IELCE PLC Session 2
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.  \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/iet-ielce-plc/
CATEGORIES:PLC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T231011
CREATED:20220315T163522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T163522Z
UID:10000210-1646056800-1646062200@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/2022-02-28/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T231011
CREATED:20220211T161712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T133029Z
UID:10000179-1645624800-1645630200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Preparing English Language Learners for Purposeful Reading Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is designed to provide standards-based activities to prepare English language learners for purposeful reading by activating background knowledge\, highlighting key vocabulary\, and establishing context before reading meaningful texts. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/preparing-english-language-learners-for-purposeful-reading-webinar/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T231011
CREATED:20220315T163522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T163522Z
UID:10000209-1644847200-1644852600@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/2022-02-14/
LOCATION:Online
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