PD Opportunities

These online courses offer in-depth explorations of evidence-based practices in a variety of core adult education areas. All are facilitated by qualified leaders in their respective fields. Courses run anywhere from six to ten weeks and have closed enrollment. On-demand options are available upon request.

A professional learning community, or PLC, is a group of educators that meets regularly, shares expertise, and works collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of learners. Like facilitated online courses, our PLCs offer in-depth explorations of evidence-based practices in adult education. The format differs in that peer-to-peer collaboration through professional dialogue is the focus of study.

For individuals who want to develop their skills but may not have the time to dedicate to a course or PLC, our webinar series take our core educational content and provide it in an alternative format to accommodate busy schedules. These workshops are facilitated by adult education practitioners and while attending all sessions is recommended, it is not necessary in order to get the most out of each individual session.

VALRC offers a variety of foundational tutorials for adult educators that can be accessed and taken at one’s leisure. These virtual learning opportunities have been designed by VALRC educational specialists but are non-facilitated. Registration and content access is provided through the Canvas platform. If you do not already have a Canvas account with us, you will need to request one. For help with Canvas, including account set-up, contact VALRC at vdesk@vcu.edu or 1-800-237-0178.

To facilitate communication and collaboration between regions, programs, and peers regarding specific areas of collective interest; VALRC hosts a variety of open online discussions. Participation expectations are determined by each group and VALRC welcomes recommendations from the field for potential new groups.