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The Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center equips the field of adult education and literacy with essential skills and resources to expand access to high-quality instruction and workforce preparation.
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We grow professional skills and capacity to improve programs and impact the lives of adult learners—webinars and virtual events, facilitated online courses, self-paced online courses, face-to-face training, and more.
The Latest from VALRC
January & February Opportunities
VALRC offers a host of professional development opportunities to Virginia adult education practitioners as well as adult education partner organizations. You can find… Read More
Happy Holidays and 2026 Preview
VALRC will close for winter break on December 22, 2025, and will reopen January 5, 2026. Wishing peace and joy to you and yours this… Read More
2025, Volume 35, No. 1, March Issue
Read this issue of PROGRESS. Download the PROGRESS March 2025 Issue PDF. Adult educators are, by nature, innovative and creative. We have… Read More
2024, Volume 34, No. 2, September Issue
Read this issue of PROGRESS. Download the PROGRESS September 2024 Issue PDF. Reading is a portal to opportunity, to social connection, and… Read More
Upcoming Events
Literacy Minnesota: Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. Join Literacy Minnesota Training Director Rob Podlasek to discuss the three key components… Read More
Grant Writing Tips and Tricks Workshop
Grant Writing Tips and Tricks Workshop Learn the Basics and How to Stand Out Register here. If you are interested… Read More
Bi-monthly Program Managers Meeting
Bi-monthly webinar for adult education program managers Read More
GEDTS: The Intersection of Adult Learning Theory and Universal Design
Adult learners bring experiences, diverse needs, and complex realities into adult education classrooms. Understanding how adults learn—and how instructional design can support that learning—is essential for creating environments where… Read More
CASAS Assessment Updates and Using Instructional Reports
In this training, we provide CASAS updates, review the new test series and their alignment to the College and Career Readiness and English Language Proficiency… Read More
NCFL: Building Digital Skills and Creating Connections: Mini-Projects in Family Learning
Want fresh ideas for helping adult English learners build real-world language and digital skills? This webinar will explore simple, engaging mini-projects that build foundational digital literacy skills. Read More