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  • September 2024

  • Thu 19
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    VALRC Online Facilitated Course, Beyond Basics: An Introduction to Multilevel ESOL Instruction

    September 19, 2024 - October 16, 2024
    Online

    4 weeks | 16 hours Most adult ESOL classes are multi-level in some respect; therefore, teachers of adult ESOL become experienced in teaching multilevel classes because. For example, students may come with different reading or speaking levels, different levels of home country education, differing lengths of time living in the U.S. In some programs, limited […]

  • February 2025

  • Tue 18

    VALRC: Advancing Alphabetics: Systematic Phonics Instruction with EBRI Tools and AI Insights

    February 18, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    Online

    This session explores how systematic phonics instruction supports an effective reading program, using the Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI) Observation Tool for educator growth. Participants will gain insights into building alphabetics-based instruction and learn how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can offer truly exciting enhancements to these processes. Practical strategies for improving literacy outcomes and implementing evidence-based reading […]

  • October 2025

  • Tue 21

    2025 LACES Data Training – Invitation Only

    October 21, 2025 - October 22, 2025
    The Arboretum 300 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA

    By invitation only, more information is forthcoming. Please be sure to visit the LACES resource page for updates.

  • February 2026

  • Tue 10
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    VALRC: LACES Data Analysis Session

    February 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm VALRC: LACES data analysis session
    Online

    Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. Join here

  • Thu 12
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    VALRC: Using Technology to Enhance Reading Instruction PLC

    February 12 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm VALRC: Using Technology to Enhance Reading Instruction PLC
    Online

    SkillBlox is a free platform that contains over 10,000 vetted, high-quality, free and open educational resources you can use to build engaging lessons in a variety of subjects. In this 2-part workshop, we’ll explore a growing set of ready-to-go lessons (“Blox”) that you can easily save, copy, and adapt for use with your learners. In […]

  • Tue 17
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    VALRC: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Practice

    February 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm VALRC: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Practice
    Online

    UDL in Practice is a 3-part series that introduces adult educators to practical strategies for designing inclusive learning experiences. Part 1 will focus on the principle of engagement. Part 2 will focus on the principle of representation. Part 3 will focus on the principle of action and expression.   Register here.

  • Tue 17
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    Refresher: LACES Data Analysis Session

    February 17 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Refresher: LACES Data Analysis Session
    Online

    Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. This is a refresher session geared towards beginning users and those who would like a refresher with data entry and using LACES. Register here

  • Wed 18

    TABE Assessment Updates and Questions Answered

    February 18 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Online

    DRC representative Brian Shedd will provide updates on the TABE 13/14 assessments and address questions submitted by Virginia educators.

  • Thu 26
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    VALRC: Using Technology to Enhance Reading Instruction PLC

    February 26 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm VALRC: Using Technology to Enhance Reading Instruction PLC
    Online

    SkillBlox is a free platform that contains over 10,000 vetted, high-quality, free and open educational resources you can use to build engaging lessons in a variety of subjects. In this 2-part workshop, we’ll explore a growing set of ready-to-go lessons (“Blox”) that you can easily save, copy, and adapt for use with your learners. In […]

  • March 2026

  • Wed 4
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    VALRC: Structured Literacy that Works: Practical Tools for Multilingual Learners

    March 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
    Virtual

    Join this informational webinar to learn how ESL Word Nerds is transforming literacy instruction for English learners through structured literacy intentionally designed for multilingual students. Discover how our carefully crafted scope and sequence supports all four language domains while building vocabulary, grammar, and confidence. Participants will leave with practical, research-based, classroom-tested strategies and highly visual […]

  • Tue 17
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    Refresher: LACES Data Analysis Session

    March 17 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Refresher: LACES Data Analysis Session
    Online

    Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. This is a refresher session geared towards beginning users and those who would like a refresher with data entry and using LACES. Register here

  • Tue 24
    Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center logo

    VALRC: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Practice

    March 24 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm VALRC: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Practice
    Online

    UDL in Practice is a 3-part series that introduces adult educators to practical strategies for designing inclusive learning experiences. Part 1 will focus on the principle of engagement. Part 2 will focus on the principle of representation. Part 3 will focus on the principle of action and expression.   Register here.

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