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The Latest from VALRC

November 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

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

Upcoming Events

Wed, January 8, 2025 | 1:00 PM–2:30 PM

ProLiteracy: Developing Sentence Structure: Techniques for Beginning to Advanced English Learners

Often tutors and teachers will dive into sentence structure that is too advanced for students’ level. Join Steven as he discusses how to introduce strategies… Read More

Wed, January 8, 2025 | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM

LINCS: Learning About Dyslexia and Supporting Learners in the Classroom

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability in reading characterized by difficulties with word recognition and poor spelling and decoding abilities. Estimates of dyslexia fall in… Read More

Fri, January 10, 2025 | 1:00 PM–2:30 PM

EdTech Strategy Sessions: Fast PD and Media Creation

Staying ahead of technology trends is tough for busy teachers, but we’ve got you covered! Join EdTech for two dynamic lightning talks designed to fit… Read More

Mon, January 13, 2025 | 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
Webinar

Bimonthly Program Managers Meeting

This year’s bimonthly program managers meetings will be held on Mondays at 1:30p – 3:00p with an optional 30 minutes for discussion. Registering once will… Read More

Tue, January 14, 2025 | 2:00 PM–3:30 PM
Webinar

VALRC: LACES data analysis session

Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. Register here… Read More

Wed, January 15, 2025 | 12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Webinar

Virtual Virginia #1: Navigating Genius for Canvas Administrators

Part one of a two-part series to support Canvas administrators to navigate the Genius and Canvas systems to set up courses, enroll learners, and then… Read More