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The Latest from VALRC

September 2024 / Uncategorized

October 2024 Professional Development Round Up

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

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

Upcoming Events

Thu, November 7, 2024 | 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
PLC

Career Pathways PLC #2

The second installment of the 3-part 90-minute Professional Learning Community (PLC) series (2nd of 3) for ALL IET, IELCE, workplace literacy, and workforce development practitioners. This PLC will focus on targeted topics related to program design, using data to communicate needs and successes, locating and adapting instructional materials for all skill levels, and engaging employers and other partners to secure supportive services for all learners. Breakouts will focus on targeted topics for specific types of career pathways programming. Details and guest speakers will be announced on the listservs and on the Event Calendar. Read More

Thu, November 7, 2024 | 3:30 PM–4:30 PM

LINCS: An Open Discussion Coffee Break

Adult educators say they seldom have the chance to talk with their colleagues in a relaxed setting. This open discussion, facilitated by LINCS Moderators Steve… Read More

Thu, November 7, 2024 | 5:00 PM–6:00 PM
Webinar

Learn About SPOTLIGHT

This webinar will provide an over of the SPOTLIGHT publication, with information for teachers, tutors, and program administrators about how their learners… Read More

Fri, November 8, 2024 | 1:00 PM–2:30 PM

EdTech Strategy Session: Digital Tools for Integrated Education and Training (Sponsored by Ellii)

Join EdTech every month on the second Friday to hear practical strategies and innovative approaches to the use of educational technology and the implementation of… Read More

Tue, November 12, 2024 | 4:15 PM–5:15 PM

LINCS: Tribal Cultural Services and Support: Responsive Approach Working with Indigenous Individuals with Disabilities

Join the guest speakers, Wendy Parent-Johnson, Executive Director of the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center and Professor in the Department of Counseling and Special Education… Read More

Tue, November 12, 2024 | 7:30 PM–9:30 PM

Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Reading Vocabulary

Vocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. But how many words should… Read More