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The Latest from VALRC

September 2024 / Literacy, Reading

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

August 2024 / Professional Development, VALRC

September 2024 Professional Development Round Up

Check out VALRC’s September 2024 collection of free online training resources for adult literacy educators. In addition to self-paced learning options provided by… Read More

July 2024 / Professional Development

August 2024 Professional Development Round Up

  Check out VALRC’s August 2024 collection of free online training resources for adult literacy educators. In addition to self-paced learning options provided by… Read More

July 2024 / ESOL, Instruction

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… Read More

Latest Resources

Instruction

Digital Skills Made Easy: Two Must-Try Routines for ESOL Volunteer Instructors

Instruction

Family Literacy Activity Kits

Equity-Minded Practice

Translanguaging for Adult ESOL Instruction

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Upcoming Events

Fri, September 27, 2024 | 1:00 PM–2:00 PM

World Education: Equipped for the Elections: Media Literacy and Voting (Part 2)

Get Out the Adult Education Vote! — presented by Cynthia Peters, Jennifer Gagliardi, and others. Register… Read More

Tue, October 1, 2024 | 1:00 PM–2:00 PM

edWeb: Teenagers with Dyslexia: Empowering Adolescent Learners

In this edWebinar, we will explore effective classroom practices and interventions tailored specifically for adolescents with dyslexia. Attendees will gain valuable insights into fostering academic… Read More

Wed, October 2, 2024 | 1:00 PM–2:00 PM

edWeb: Conquering Dyslexia: Strategies Based in Science to Help ALL Students

Join this enlightening edWebinar as Dr. Jan Hasbrouck, esteemed literacy expert, researcher, and author, draws from both professional and personal experience to dispel dyslexia myths… Read More

Thu, October 3, 2024 | 1:00 PM–2:00 PM

edWeb: What Do I Do Now? Using Data to Intensify Reading Interventions

Students with dyslexia often require intensive reading interventions to experience success. Trying to find the right intervention can be a difficult and frustrating process. Join… Read More

Sun, October 6, 2024–October 9, 2024

ProLiteracy Conference

We are passionate about leading the adult literacy field to the best practices for program and student success. This is why every two years we… Read More

Thu, October 10, 2024 | 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Webinar

VALRC: Integrating Digital Resilience Skills Development Into Daily Lesson Plans

Is your class time split into separate English practice and then digital literacy skills practice? Are you challenged by using technology… Read More

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