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Lessons from the Field Webinar Recordings
The Lessons from the Field webinar series showcases the expertise of adult education and literacy practitioners from across the state. Lessons from the Field webinars are proposed, designed, and delivered by Virginia adult educators. This playlist will grow as more recordings are added. It launches with Lessons from the Field… Read More
Serving Youth in Adult Education
Young adults are 25% of our learners Young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 constitute about 25% of our total enrollment statewide. See NRS Table 2 for Virginia, 2023-24. *Visit this page often for updates as we learn more! Who are they? Opportunity Youth Opportunity… Read More
Case Study 1: Workforce Readiness Program
Case Study 1: Workforce Readiness Program Setting:A community college offers a Workforce Readiness Program for adults seeking employment after layoffs or career changes. The class includes English language learners, adults with limited digital literacy, and individuals with learning differences. Challenge:Many… Read More
Virginia Adult Education Resources for Newly Arrived Refugees, Immigrants, and Americans
Virginia Adult Education Website: Learn more about adult education services & where they are offered! Virginia Adult Education Provider’s Directory: Interactive state map to search for, locate, and contact services. Virginia Works Website: Learn more about workforce development services! This resource… Read More
Spanish High School Equivalency Resource
The VDOE Director’s Memo NO. 037-21, issued in June 2021, clarified that Spanish High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation classes are an allowable activity according to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Spanish HSE FAQs: All FAQ responses are labeled according to where the information came from. “VALRC” indicates responses… Read More
Katie Bratisax
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Lifelong Learning: A Key to Creating Healthier Communities
by Aaron Boush Most of us have a pretty good idea of what good health looks like—and what it doesn’t. But the picture of health is made up of more than just what you eat, how much exercise you get, and whether or not you… Read More
From the VDOE: Civics Education as a Critical Component of Adult Education
A key outcome of participation in adult education is that students are empowered to be more engaged in and informed about their roles as parents, employees, and community members. Civics education is a critical component of all levels and types of adult education, preparing students to engage in respectful… Read More
Science-Based Stories & Hands-On Experiments to Engage Families & Advance Literacy Skills
“The project-based learning (PBL) approach was really helpful in setting some concrete goals and stopping to evaluate along the way. Projects never go according to plan so having the time to think through and pivot when needed was essential.” Team SHINE: Super Scientist Family Literacy by Vici Garber… Read More