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How Can Registration & Intake Processes be Streamlined in an Equitable Manner?

“Our peer coach, William (Bill) Creighton, was instrumental in providing guidance to use the milestones provided by AE&L to set goals/objectives and remain on a timeline.” Team Registration Remix How Can Registration & Intake Processes be Streamlined in an Equitable Manner? by Jasmine Galloway Team Members Project Summary:… Read More

Incorporating Workforce Skills in GED & ELA Classes

“Using the ReMix Challenge as a PLC allowed new and veteran teachers to interact as well as present in a virtual format to their peers.” Team S.P.A.C.E. Matters by Dr. Barbara Brown   Team Members Project Summary: Dr. Barbara Brown Autumn Bedwell Frances Ferebee… Read More

Best Virtual Practices

“Using the AE&L Conference ReMix Team Challenge online support process provided by the VALRC (Google site, milestones, on track, and stay organized, PBL site, & focus question techniques); we identified the best practices, resolutions, and outcomes our students and teachers could implement to reduce the challenges associated with online learning… Read More

Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP) Job Opportunity for PM Adult ESL Instructors

Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP) is seeking PM adult ESOL instructors. $26.39/hour, with benefits such as paid planning time, free parking, and paid professional development. Job Description Come join REEP in making a lasting difference… 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

From the VDOE: Welcoming Immigrant Students

What can our data tell us about the English learners in our adult education programs?  Much of what is revealed in the statewide data is evident in your classes, programs, and communities. Our English learners come from around the world, have diverse educational backgrounds, and speak a wide range… Read More

Community as a Key to Unlocking Civics Education

by Susan Otero and MaryAnn Cunningham Florez “What really matters from the point of view of social capital and civic engagement is not merely nominal membership, but active and involved membership”. — Robert D. Putnam The community/civics education connection What motivates people to be civically in… Read More

Virtual Virginia Adult Education Courses

This page contains tutorials, resources, and guidance documents for teachers, program managers, and learners to get the most out of the adult education courses in Virtual Virginia. The Virginia Department of Education has partnered with Virtual Virginia to develop 9 online courses for adult learners in 3 content areas: English… Read More

Do You Know Alice?

by Jim André & Caroline Lane “33% of our fellow Virginians have an income below the realistic cost of basic necessities.” You know ALICE. You teach ALICE. You work with ALICE. Some of you may be ALICE. ALICE is an acronym that stands for Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed. Read More

Tips for Building a Successful Adult Education Class

by Freida Idsi-Cole Adult learning classrooms, virtual or otherwise, are a melting pot of individuals with a broad range of reasons: to find employment, to learn English, to learn to read and write, to try again at finishing high school, or to learn a skill they have always wanted… Read More