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SUMMARY:LINCS: The Digital Equity Act: Correctional Education Getting in the Game
DESCRIPTION:The Digital Equity Act now moves into the next phase of implementation across the country\, and it’s important for everyone in the correctional and reentry community to get up to speed on what’s happening. Join LINCS to learn from Amanda Bergson-Shilcock\, a recognized expert on state and federal workforce policies as she shares the current state of the Digital Equity Act.  Learn more about what’s happening\, and what’s not when it comes to digital access and digital literacy behind and beyond the wall of our prisons and jails.  This is one event you just cannot afford to miss. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-the-digital-equity-act-correctional-education-getting-in-the-game/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T163000
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Teaching Civics for Democracy and Foundational Skills with Cynthia Peters
DESCRIPTION:How can adult educators teach civics content along with foundational skills? How can civic engagement be meaningfully explored with adult learners? \nJoin facilitator Cynthia Peters as she addresses these questions. Learn about teaching the history of voting rights and how to train students to become Voting Ambassadors. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/teaching-civics-for-democracy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T163000
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Lessons from the Field with Ed Sadler: Teaching Digital Literacy to Immigrants
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Ridge Literacy organization provides many services to its learners. One among them is delivering comprehensive digital literacy instruction\, which encompasses basic computer operation\, internet basics\, using email\, and basic Windows operating system use. Digital literacy class instruction is instructor-led and provided in person. The primary audience and participants are immigrants who desire to learn computer skills while\, in many cases\, concurrently learning English. All of the lessons are taken from our Northstar Digital Literacy partner-provided syllabus and presented and applied in every class. \nIn this webinar\, Ed Sadler will share how Blue Ridge Literacy’s digital literacy classes are structured and how they have been successful\, even when working with learners who often arrive with limited English proficiency and no past experience using computers. He will focus on the unique manner in which the digital literacy material is presented and demonstrated to help learners understand the concepts. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-lessons-from-the-field-with-ed-sadler/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055631
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T153840Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Digital Literacy for Multilingual Learners Webinar Series\, Session 3: Virtual Instruction for Beginning Multilingual Learners
DESCRIPTION:Do you facilitate online classes for learners who are just beginning to develop their English skills? How can you create language learning opportunities for learners using technology AND English for the first time?  \nThis webinar is designed to provide effective and engaging strategies for English practice during online classes. Participants will discuss features of communications platforms\, presentation software\,  specific apps and websites that can support language learning opportunities in the online classroom. They will collaborate to choose activities for different parts of a lesson plan.  \nThis webinar is meant for online instructors of beginning level multilingual learners. They will receive resources for use with online classes including recommended Open Educational Resources (OER) from CrowdED Learning and Skillblox. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand basic features of communications platforms\nDiscuss presentation software\, and a selection of apps and websites\nCollaborate to create a an effective lesson plan for beginners supported by a variety of resources\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/digital-literacy-for-multilingual-learners-webinar-series-session-3-virtual-instruction-for-beginning-multilingual-learners/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T170000
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CREATED:20230805T013035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T154049Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Multilevel ESOL Classes Webinar Series\, Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to tackle the challenges of teaching multilevel ESOL classes? Are you looking to address the varied learning needs of individual students within one classroom and become an effective multi-level teacher? \nThis 3 part webinar series will present strategies for effective multi-level instruction and planning for ESOL classes or multi-level classrooms. We will discuss the characteristics of a multilevel class\, planning for differentiated instruction and implementing different classroom management strategies for effective instruction. Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of what multilevel classroom needs consist of\, how to prepare and plan for individual students needs\, and strategies for implementing differentiated instruction in the adult ESOL multi-level classroom. The resources will include articles\, videos and supplemental materials. \nObjectives:\n\nUnderstand the factors of a multilevel classroom and how to identify the needs of all students.\nIdentify strategies to effectively differentiate instruction in both multi level classrooms as well as leveled ESOL classes while accommodating literacy learners and more advanced students.\nDiscuss next steps for implementation\, including adaptation of materials and strategies with a specific group of learners.\n\nSession 1 will focus on an overview of the multilevel classroom & differentiation strategies. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/multilevel-esol-classes-webinar-series-session-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231019
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CREATED:20230830T191958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T192215Z
UID:10000419-1695254400-1697673599@valrc.org
SUMMARY:ESOL Basics: Instructional Strategies Online Course
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed for adult educators who are new to teaching English to speakers of other languages (ESOL) either in the classroom or through one-to-one tutoring sessions. ESOL is a term often used synonymously with ESL\, or ELA (English language acquisition). For consistency\, we use the term ESOL in this course but recognize that some programs may use other terms.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/esol-basics-instructional-strategies-online-course/
CATEGORIES:Facilitated Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T150000
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Digital Literacy for Multilingual Learners Webinar Series\, Session 1: Introduction and Integration of the Digital Access and Resilience in Texas (DART) Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Have you struggled to find free resources to teach basic computer skills to multilingual learners? Are you overwhelmed by the idea of pulling together a variety of activities from different sources into a cohesive curriculum for learners who are new to using technology? \nThis webinar is designed to demonstrate an overview\, as well as tips and techniques for using the free and adaptable DART curriculum. Using the 5E Lesson Plan from the DART curriculum\, instructors and staff will be guided through Engagement\, Exploration\, Explanation\, Elaboration\, and Evaluation of this resource. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and discuss in small groups as they consider how to integrate the curriculum into their own teaching contexts. \nThis webinar is meant for anyone teaching Digital Literacy skills at the same time as Beginning English skills. Participants will receive links to the curriculum\, ideas for integrating all or part of the curriculum into a course\, and discuss strategies for program adaptation. \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand the original purpose of the DART curriculum\nNotice the 5E lesson plan as a structure for the webinar and reflect on its use to structure a lesson\nConsider adoption of the curriculum in whole or part and discuss local adaptations\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/digital-literacy-for-multilingual-learners-webinar-series-session-1-introduction-and-integration-of-the-digital-access-and-resilience-in-texas-dart-curriculum/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T163000
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CREATED:20230804T160815Z
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SUMMARY:Summer 2023 Spanish HSE Open Discussion (Session 2)
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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Open Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T163000
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CREATED:20230227T165521Z
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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 culturally responsive education and asset-based approach strategies. Visit this Google Doc to learn more about the PLC! \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-serving-refugees-new-americans-and-immigrants-plc/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:PLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T134331Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: IET/IELCE Instructors Professional Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:This PLC is an opportunity for integrated training and education (IET) and Integrated English Literacy and Civics (IELCE) instructors to network and collaborate in order to develop IET/IELCE lesson plans\, curriculum\, learner activities\, assessments\, etc. The purpose of this PLC is to be responsive to and relevant for  IET/IELCE instructors as our first ever IET/IELCE offering geared towards instructors.  See this Google Doc to learn more about this PLC! \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-iet-ielce-instructors-professional-learning-community-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:PLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055631
CREATED:20230117T171241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T171241Z
UID:10000315-1675179000-1675184400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: IET/IELCE Instructors Professional Learning Community
DESCRIPTION:This PLC is an opportunity for integrated training and education (IET) and Integrated English Literacy and Civics (IELCE) instructors to network and collaborate in order to develop IET/IELCE lesson plans\, curriculum\, learner activities\, assessments\, etc. The purpose of this PLC is to be responsive to and relevant for  IET/IELCE instructors as our first ever IET/IELCE offering geared towards instructors.  See this Google Doc to learn more about this PLC! \nThe focus of this first session is for instructors to network with colleagues from around the state who are working in the same or similar industry clusters and instructing similar learners. The focus of the following sessions will be based on the goals and needs expressed by instructors in this first session. \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-iet-ielce-instructors-professional-learning-community/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:PLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T133000
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CREATED:20221116T220554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T173701Z
UID:10000232-1670502600-1670506200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Serving Refugees Fall 2022 Open Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This event allows Virginia adult education practitioners the opportunity to get together to discuss and share what their programs have been doing to reach and serve refugees in their programs. This will also be a time where participants can share what additional support and resources they would like to see from VALRC to continue to effectively serve refugees. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-serving-refugees-fall-2022-open-discussion/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Open Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055631
CREATED:20221031T200258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T200258Z
UID:10000303-1669734000-1669739400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Enhancing Access for Refugees and New Americans - Applying EARN to Virginia Adult Education
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this webinar is to disseminate strategies from the national webinar series on enhancing access for refugees and new Americans to the adult education programs in Virginia. During this presentation\, participates will be able to learn about the EARN project and how those strategies can be applied to adult education services in the state of Virginia. \nOCTAE’s EARN Project: \n\nRecognizes synergy between Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) programming and immigrant integration efforts\nEmphasizes the role that AEFLA-funded practitioners can play to increase the quality of services\nPresents an opportunity to improve the quality of linguistic\, civic\, and economic integration services provided to diverse adult English learners (ELs)\n\nWebinar Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the goal and scope of the EARN project\nIdentify the role of IELCE in immigrant integration\nIdentify strategies for supporting the integration of immigrant learners through partnerships\nArticulate the role of IELCE in career pathways\nIdentify strategies for engaging and supporting international trained professionals and beginning ESOL learners in IELCE programming\n\nRegister Here 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-enhancing-access-for-refugees-and-new-americans-applying-earn-to-virginia-adult-education/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T170000
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CREATED:20220915T155146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T214721Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC Beginning Literacy Webinar Series: Contextualized Phonics Instruction
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will present strategies for contextualizing phonics instruction in the ESOL beginning literacy or multilevel classroom as well as during one-on-one tutoring sessions. We will discuss strategies for contextualizing phonics instruction and walk through the steps of implementing this strategy in different ESOL instructional settings. Participants will leave the webinar with an understanding of this approach\, how it benefits ESOL beginning literacy instruction\, and strategies for implementing this approach in the adult ESOL classroom.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-esol-beginning-literacy-webinar-series-the-whole-part-whole-approach/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055631
CREATED:20220819T145549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T014649Z
UID:10000264-1663677000-1663682400@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: IET & IELCE PLC Fall 2022 Session 1
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.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-iet-ielce-plc-fall-2022-session-1/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:PLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055631
CREATED:20220413T180146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T193022Z
UID:10000155-1652889600-1652895000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Spring 2022 Professional Development Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Our mission and vision at VALRC are to ensure that the Virginia field of adult education and literacy receives innovative and effective training and resources so that adult practitioners have the best available tools and foundation to help adult learners build a better future. In order to achieve this mission\, we need to hear and learn from you. \nThe purpose of this group is to speak with Virginia adult educators about your experiences with and feedback on VALRC professional development offerings and to learn more about what you feel are professional development needs of the field. \nWe are seeking practitioners\, including program administrators\, support staff\, and instructors working in adult education in Virginia—those who attended our events in Spring 2022 and those who were unable to or chose not to attend VALRC offerings during this time. \nRegistration is open to the first 20 practitioners who register! \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-spring-2022-professional-development-focus-group/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Open Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055631
CREATED:20220216T182026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T182026Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: TL 101 PLC
DESCRIPTION:The registration for the Teacher Leader 101 PLC is closed. To find out about VALRC’s offerings\, sign up for our newsletter.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-tl-101-plc/
CATEGORIES:PLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055631
CREATED:20220211T160445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T175449Z
UID:10000178-1645705800-1645711200@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 Asset-based approach strategies for working with emerging English language learners.  \nRegistration for this event is now closed. Please sign up for our VAELN listserv to learn about upcoming offerings. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/serving-refugees-plc-session-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:PLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T055631
CREATED:20220211T162319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T121628Z
UID:10000180-1645531200-1645536600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Teacher Leader 101 PLC
DESCRIPTION:The teacher leader PLC focuses on culturally responsive education and learning partnerships. The group will utilize Zaretta Hammond’s Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain as a foundation for discussions on making teaching and learning more responsive and inclusive. PLC participants will be ready to apply a toolbox of culturally responsive education strategies and tools to strengthen teacher-teacher and teacher-student interactions through recognizing how growth mindset impacts learning\, questioning to achieve more directed goal-setting\, applying culturally responsive frameworks for learning and teaching\, and using feedback models to foster constructive changes in learning and teaching. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/teacher-leader-101-plc/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PLC
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