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From the VDOE: EdEquity & Community Engagement
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) recognizes that education is our most effective tool to reduce poverty, address racism, and sustain economic advancement for all Virginians. The Commonwealth is committed to ensuring that students and families in Virginia, regardless of their race, economic status, or the languages they speak at… Read More
Strategies for Improving Student Retention
“As a team, it was important to us for our project to speak to both learner and program interests, concerns, and issues.” Team Retention Remix by Alonzo Ricks Team Members Project Summary: Debbie Elliott, Cornerstone Learning Center, Campbell County Public Schools Dr. Marie Shepherd, Portsmouth Public… Read More
A Conversation with Tommy Clements
Tommy Clements, who currently serves as the Dean of Applied Science and Technology at Mountain Empire Community College, has been a steadfast and valued partner of adult education over the last decade. A little over nine years ago, he partnered with two local adult education programs—Regional Adult and… Read More
English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Featured Instructional Resources
Image by Freepik Key Terms: Adult ESOL Instruction: English to speakers of other languages (ESOL) refers to instruction that supports multilingual learners in acquiring and developing the proficiency of their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills in the English language. Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IECLE):… Read More
Overcoming Barriers to Adult Education: Strengths-Based Strategies for Effective Enrollment and Retention
This information guide suggests practical strategies that can help refugee and immigrant adult learners continue their education. It includes English Language Proficiency (ELP), academic learning, vocational/career education, cultural orientation, financial and digital literacy, parenting, and more. This is a free resource, but it does require a… Read More
LINCS: Helping Adult Learners Transition to Postsecondary Education and Training
This live Zoom event will feature guest speaker, Meghan McBride, Vice President for Adult Education at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. Meghan’s will share her amazing personal story of determination and persistence and share helpful tips on Helping Adult Learners Transition to Postsecondary Education and Training. Read More
The PRACEP Para Pathway
by Virginia (Ginger) Hilleary Three years ago, Piedmont Regional Adult and Career Education Programs’ (PRACEP) Regional Specialist exclaimed, “We need to have a Plugged-In cohort this year!” There was only one problem: what were we going to do? Other regions had Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and welding and Commercial Driver’s… Read More
Strategies for Improving Student Retention
“As a team, it was important to us for our project to speak to both learner and program interests, concerns, and issues.” Team Retention Remix by Alonzo Ricks Team Members Project Summary: Debbie Elliott, Cornerstone Learning Center, Campbell County Public Schools Dr. Marie Shepherd, Portsmouth Public… Read More
From Adult Education to Community College
by Dana Hathorn “We have to make a concerted effort to provide experiences where students can learn from and share with each other, as well as build on the strengths and weaknesses of one another.” As a member of the Virginia Community College System Tidewater Community College (TCC) is… Read More
VALRC: Cultural Competence in Adult Education Webinar
This webinar will be an introduction to and overview of cultural competence in the adult education classroom. The goals of the webinar are to provide a framework for cultural competence that can impact the adult education classroom, discuss strategies for developing and self-assessing cultural competence, and present strategies for incorporating… Read More