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SUMMARY:VALRC: Regional Instructional Specialist PLC
DESCRIPTION:This professional learning community is open to Regional Instructional Specialists (and other Virginia adult educators whose work includes instructional leadership). Focused on problem-solving and sharing promising practices\, this discussion-based PLC will address topics including classroom observations\, retention strategies for learners and educators\, curriculum choices\, partnerships\, and supporting effective instructional practices. The PLC meets monthly. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-specialist-plc-april25/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PLC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250424
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SUMMARY:ESOL Basics: Instructional Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Course runs: 3/27/25 – 4/23/25 (4 weeks) \nRegistration Now Open for Instructional Strategies!
URL:https://valrc.org/event/esol-basics-instructional-strategies/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Facilitated Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T170000
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SUMMARY:GEDTS: GED Math Test-Taking Strategies & Calculator Skills\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kellie Blair Hardt\, this month’s Tuesdays for Teachers will focus on helping learners bridge the gap between struggle and success on the GED Math exam. This interactive\, hands-on session will equip you with proven test-taking strategies to support learners in overcoming common skills gaps—particularly in working with polynomials\, formulas\, and problem-solving techniques that often present challenges. You’ll learn what to teach and how to teach it to enhance student comprehension\, reduce errors\, and improve test efficiency—including how to maximize the TI-30XS Multiview calculator to its full potential. \nPlease bring paper\, pencils\, and a TI-30XS Multiview calculator for this interactive session. Don’t miss out on engaging\, effective\, and fun strategies you can apply immediately in the classroom! \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/gedts-tuesdays-for-teachers-math-and-calculator-skills/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20250225T202926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T204208Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC -  Digital Resilience in the American Workforce (DRAW) PLC
DESCRIPTION:Session 1 – March\, 21st from 1-1:30pm\, Session 2 – April\, 25th from 1-1:30pm\, Session 3 – May 23rd from 1-1:30pm \nThese interactive sessions will define digital resilience and focus on its importance for both instructors and students. Participants will gain insight and discover practical ways to begin implementing EdTech routines in the classroom\, as well as participate in guided learning circles to share ideas and challenges.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-digital-resilience-in-the-american-workforce-draw-plc/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20250107T191927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T191927Z
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SUMMARY:CASAS: Assessing NEDP Client Work
DESCRIPTION:Join the NEDP national trainer and assessors from across the country as we practice assessing client responses to newly added questions.\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/casas-assessing-nedp-client-work-2/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20250107T191827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T191827Z
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SUMMARY:CASAS: Assessing NEDP Client Work
DESCRIPTION:Join the NEDP national trainer and assessors from across the country as we practice assessing client responses to newly added questions.\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/casas-assessing-nedp-client-work/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20250226T171257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T171257Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Regional Instructional Specialist PLC
DESCRIPTION:This professional learning community is open to Regional Instructional Specialists (and other Virginia adult educators whose work includes instructional leadership). Focused on problem-solving and sharing promising practices\, this discussion-based PLC will address topics including classroom observations\, retention strategies for learners and educators\, curriculum choices\, partnerships\, and supporting effective instructional practices. The PLC meets monthly. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/instructional-specialist-plc/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PLC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T173000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20250128T230840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T230840Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Advancing Alphabetics: Systematic Phonics Instruction with EBRI Tools and AI Insights
DESCRIPTION:This session explores how systematic phonics instruction supports an effective reading program\, using the Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI) Observation Tool for educator growth. Participants will gain insights into building alphabetics-based instruction and learn how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can offer truly exciting enhancements to these processes. Practical strategies for improving literacy outcomes and implementing evidence-based reading practices will be shared. \nPresenter: Mora da Silva \nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-advancing-alphabetics-systematic-phonics-instruction-with-ebri-tools-and-ai-insights/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20250109T174415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T174415Z
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SUMMARY:All About Accommodations (for GED® Testing)
DESCRIPTION:This session will be facilitated by Debbie Bergtholdt\, Accommodations Manager at Pearson VUE. \nThere are always updates and improvements to the accommodation request process.  Join us to find out what is new and to discuss accommodations available on the GED® test. Also learn what tools are available to help your students find the documentation they need to support accommodation requests. There will be time for questions and concerns you have related to this topic. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/all-about-accommodations-for-ged-testing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20250115T163856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T163856Z
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SUMMARY:NEDP PLC: Outreach
DESCRIPTION:This session of the Virginia NEDP Professional Learning Community will focus on outreach and marketing. Trainers will introduce the NEDP Marketing Plan template and discuss target audience identification\, budget-friendly digital marketing strategies\, and free NEDP outreach/marketing resources. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/nedp-plc-outreach/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PLC,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20250107T191240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T191240Z
UID:10000698-1736949600-1736953200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:CASAS: Digital Essentials for NEDP
DESCRIPTION:Join this one-hour “how-to” session to explore alternative digital tools to enhance NEDP competencies. We’ll dive into resume templates in Canva\, creating charts and graphs in Google Sheets\, designing and presenting slideshows in Google Slides\, and understanding Google Drive—what it is and how clients might use it.\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/casas-digital-essentials-for-nedp-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20250107T190722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T190722Z
UID:10000697-1736870400-1736874000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:CASAS: Digital Essentials for NEDP
DESCRIPTION:Join this one-hour “how-to” session to explore alternative digital tools to enhance NEDP competencies. We’ll dive into resume templates in Canva\, creating charts and graphs in Google Sheets\, designing and presenting slideshows in Google Slides\, and understanding Google Drive—what it is and how clients might use it.\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/casas-digital-essentials-for-nedp/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20241108T175935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T181859Z
UID:10000675-1736863200-1736868600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: LACES data analysis session
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of Virginia practitioners for a hands-on experience working with data in the LACES system. \nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-laces-data-analysis-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20241205T144255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T143602Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS: Learning About Dyslexia and Supporting Learners in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION: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 the range of 5 to 20 percent of the population. Join LINCS Moderator\, Michael Cruse\, Learners with Disabilities group to learn why this range is so broad\, options for screening potentially dyslextic learners\, and strategies for supporting students who seek a formal diagnosis. We will also cover best practices and accommodations to support learners with dyslexia in the adult education setting. \nRegister at the link below: \nhttps://air-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvfuGsqDgsE9Ec5Ki-D7h6-J9u-j2Fm5vp
URL:https://valrc.org/event/lincs-learning-about-dyslexia-and-supporting-learners-in-the-classroom/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20241203T191223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T191223Z
UID:10000691-1733844600-1733850000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:GEDTS Tuesdays for Teachers: Tackling Test Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Test anxiety is a huge challenge for our students\, but it can be overcome. Find out how test anxiety affects the brain and leave with easy-to-implement strategies like symptom reframing\, expressive writing\, and deep breathing. Presenters will also talk about effective test prep strategies and harnessing the growth mindset! \nThe “Hot Topic” section of the webinar will explore how educators in jurisdictions where access to GED Manager is allowed have discovered the benefits of their student authorized access\, via GEDPrep Connect\, to support student outreach and guide classroom instruction. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/gedts-tackling-test-anxiety/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20241107T203637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T203637Z
UID:10000673-1733310000-1733317200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:NEDP Leadership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This semi-annual meeting allows Virginia educators involved in the National External Diploma Program (NEDP) to meet with leaders from across the state and to share information and promising practices. Registration information will be shared by email; contact Hillary Major (hmajor@vcu.edu) with any questions about accessing the virtual session.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/nedp-leadership-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20241107T203225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T203225Z
UID:10000672-1732030200-1732035600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:GEDTS Tuesdays for Teachers -- AI Literacy: Preparing Students for Success in a Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:This presentation explores the critical role of AI literacy in modern education. By helping students and educators distinguish between AI-generated and human-created content\, we enhance digital competency and foster critical thinking. The session with special guest presenter Vi Hawes includes interactive activities such as image and text analysis\, creative writing\, and real-world applications of AI. Participants will leave equipped with practical strategies to integrate AI tools responsibly into the classroom\, encouraging innovation\, ethical use\, and continued learning in an AI-driven world. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/gedts-tuesdays-for-teachers-ai-literacy-preparing-students-for-success-in-a-digital-age/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20240829T130906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T130906Z
UID:10000636-1731502800-1731508200@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Disabilities and the Adult Learner Webinar Series\, Session 2: Instructional strategies for working with adults with disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Disabilities can occur across the lifespan\, affecting academic performance\, work\, and daily living. Individuals with disabilities can have challenges with learning but can exhibit strengths in some areas. This session will provide instructional strategies for working with adults with disabilities\, with a focus on incorporating evidence-based strategies into reading instruction. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-disabilities-and-the-adult-learner-webinar-series-session-2-instructional-strategies-for-working-with-adults-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20241023T182818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T182818Z
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SUMMARY:Learn About SPOTLIGHT
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide an over of the SPOTLIGHT publication\, with information for teachers\, tutors\, and program administrators about how their learners can be part of our next issue. Educators interested in SPOTLIGHT\, teaching writing\, and elevating adult learners’ voices should attend. \nRegister here.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/learn-about-spotlight/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20240828T170725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T183311Z
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SUMMARY:GEDTS Tuesdays for Teachers: Critical Reading and the RLA Extended Response
DESCRIPTION:Previous Tuesdays for Teachers sessions on the GED® RLA Extended Response have focused on many aspects of writing including grammar skills\, the writing process\, and creating effective arguments. Yet the extended response is just as much a reading task as it is a writing one. \nIn this session\, participants will discover strategies for critically reading the source text arguments and using a T-chart to gather evidence. Participants will also learn an effective method for analyzing evidence and where to find other resources to help students practice this task. There will be time at the end to process thoughts and pose questions. \nRegister here for October’s webinar. \nTuesdays for Teachers is GEDTS’ free professional development series designed for educators. This bi-monthly series takes a deeper dive into classroom strategies and techniques for the GED® test. Find previous webinar recordings on ged.com. \n 
URL:https://valrc.org/event/gedts-tuesday-for-teachers/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20241011T155908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T155908Z
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SUMMARY:EconEdLink: Teaching Economics Using Rockstar Current Events Resources & Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Teachers are super busy and do not have a lot of time to keep up with current events to use in the classroom the next day.  Yet\, current events are an important and effective way to contextualize secondary subjects for real-world learning\, including economics.  This webinar\, sponsored by the Council for Economic Education\, features three presenters who share free resources and strategies for successfully teaching current events in real-time with minimal teacher preparation and maximum student engagement. Mr. Joel Miller will present the timely “Monday Morning Economist” newsletter and accompanying Foundation on Economic Education (FEE) teacher resources that easily integrate current events and pop culture into economics lessons. Ms. Ariel Slonim will share Marginal Revolution University’s (MRU) “Econ in the News” subscription that combs through the news to find relevant current events for teaching economics on a regular basis as well as how to structure related productive student discussions. Dr. Cheryl Ayers will share her research-based\, economic-way-of-thinking instructional strategies and tools for making any current event more accessible to students.  Join the webinar to enhance your teaching toolkit! \nRegister here. (A free EconEdLink account is required to register.)
URL:https://valrc.org/event/econedlink-teaching-economics-using-rockstar-current-events-resources-strategies/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20240829T131109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T131322Z
UID:10000637-1729083600-1729089000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Disabilities and the Adult Learner Webinar Series\, Session 1: Introduction to working with adult learners who have disabilities
DESCRIPTION:It is important to keep in mind that learning disabilities are life-long. Children with disabilities grow-up to be adults with disabilities. Although\, many adult learners go undiagnosed. Learning disabilities affect the ability to understand or use spoken or written language\, do mathematical calculations\, coordinate movements\, or direct attention. This session focuses on how adult educators can help their learners by better understanding the different characteristics of learning disabilities\, implementing universal designing for learning (UDL)\, and utilizing partnerships. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-disabilities-and-the-adult-learner-webinar-series-session-1-introduction-to-working-with-adult-learners-who-have-disabilities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20240826T131148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T154744Z
UID:10000615-1728572400-1728579600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:VALRC: Integrating Digital Resilience Skills Development Into Daily Lesson Plans
DESCRIPTION:Is your class time split into separate English practice and then digital literacy skills practice? Are you challenged by using technology throughout a lesson plan to support instruction?  \nThis webinar will introduce strategies for seamlessly integrating standards-based activities\, aligned with the Seattle Digital Equity Initiative Digital Skills Framework\, throughout a lesson. You’ll also explore how to use AI to differentiate content and design effective lesson plans. \nAfter a brief overview\, participants will select and discuss one of the unit\, collaborating on ways to integrate a specific objective into a contextualized lesson. You’ll learn how the same AI promptcan be used across various tools and utilize the Digital Skills Glossary to support your objective. Participants will review lesson plans that combine contextualized objectives with digital literacy skills practice.  \nThis webinar is meant for anyone supporting learners developing digital resilience while improving their English skills. Attendees will receive valuable resources\, including links to the framework and glossary.  \nRegister Here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-integrating-digital-literacy-into-the-classroom/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20240925T152036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T152320Z
UID:10000643-1727960400-1727964000@valrc.org
SUMMARY:edWeb: What Do I Do Now? Using Data to Intensify Reading Interventions
DESCRIPTION: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 this applicable edWebinar that goes beyond identification and gives attendees an in-depth look at using data for the most successful reading interventions. \nOur presenter\, Dr. Matthew Burns\, who is widely known and respected for his experience in working with striving readers\, will present a framework educators can use to examine data and student performance. The framework and the strategies Dr. Burns will share empower educators to be able to select interventions with a higher likelihood of success and to modify current intervention efforts to enhance student outcomes. Attendees will learn: \n\nThe importance of improved reading instruction rather than solely focusing on identification\nThe significance of individualized instruction for dyslexic students\nStrategies to use in small group instruction\nAn understanding of a practical framework to select reading interventions for students with dyslexia\nSkills to match reading interventions to student needs\nKnowledge of specific reading interventions to address student needs\n\nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/edweb-what-do-i-do-now-using-data-to-intensify-reading-interventions/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20240925T151725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T151725Z
UID:10000642-1727874000-1727877600@valrc.org
SUMMARY:edWeb: Conquering Dyslexia: Strategies Based in Science to Help ALL Students
DESCRIPTION: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 and emphasize the need for differentiated\, systematically designed explicit instruction based on science. She’ll share Nancy Young’s infographic The Ladder of Reading & Writing to learn about the rationale and a framework for literacy instruction based on students’ identified needs and strengths. Attendees will learn: \n\nHow to connect the Science of Reading to your teaching\nTo understand the power of differentiating instruction to meet ALL students’ needs\nThe current research on identifying and designing appropriate instruction for students with dyslexia and other word-level reading challenges\nIdeas for successfully differentiating literacy instruction to meet the needs of ALL learners in real-world classrooms\n\nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/edweb-conquering-dyslexia-strategies-based-in-science-to-help-all-students/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20240925T151352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T151352Z
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SUMMARY:edWeb: Teenagers with Dyslexia: Empowering Adolescent Learners
DESCRIPTION: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 success and promoting positive well-being among adolescent learners with dyslexia\, while receiving actionable tips for creating learning environments that support students with dyslexia. \nAttendees will be empowered with tools and strategies to champion adolescents on their educational journey. Together\, we can cultivate a supportive community where every learner thrives\, regardless of their unique learning profile. Attendees will learn about: \n\nCharacteristics of teenagers with dyslexia\nAdvanced concepts for improving literacy outcomes for secondary students\nClassroom strategies applicable for older struggling readers and writers\nSocial and emotional support for teenagers with dyslexia\nResources and tools to support adolescent learners\n\nThis edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, literacy coaches\, and intervention specialists. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/edweb-teenagers-with-dyslexia-empowering-adolescent-learners/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
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SUMMARY:VALRC Online Facilitated Course\, Beyond Basics: An Introduction to Multilevel ESOL Instruction
DESCRIPTION:4 weeks | 16 hours \nMost adult ESOL classes are multi-level in some respect; therefore\, teachers of adult ESOL become experienced in teaching multilevel classes because. For example\, students may come with different reading or speaking levels\, different levels of home country education\, differing lengths of time living in the U.S. In some programs\, limited resources or program size may mean that native speakers and English language learners are in the same class. The multi-level nature of adult ESOL classes can be a benefit\, not a detriment\, to learning. But it can be challenging to manage as well. \nThis course is designed for teachers who want to tackle the challenges of teaching multilevel classes. It is for teachers who want to address the varied learning needs of individual students without planning individual lessons and burning out. It is for teachers who want to become highly effective multi-level classroom teachers by using strategies that work. \nThrough the online course format\, you can learn at your own pace from the comfort and convenience of your own home or office. Facilitators\, available to help you throughout the four-week course\, lead you through the content and technical aspects of the course. \nEach week’s lesson addresses a topic in adult education pertaining to multilevel ESOL instruction. Course activities include readings\, videos\, assignments\, and discussions. The lessons are sequential. \nLessons and resources included in this course: \n\nBenefits and Challenges of a Multilevel Class and Building Community\nShared Goals and Needs in a Multilevel Class\nInteractive Activities and Grouping Strategies\nDifferentiated learning\nMultilevel Lesson Planning and Standards\n\nPreview the course syllabus. \nYou can register for this course using this Registration Form. The deadline to register is Thursday\, September 12\, 2024.
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-online-facilitated-course-beyond-basics-an-introduction-to-multilevel-esol-instruction/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Facilitated Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20240827T140436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T152852Z
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SUMMARY:VALRC: Science of Reading Overview
DESCRIPTION:This is a repeat webinar from Spring 2024. \nThis session presents a basic overview of the science of reading and effective reading instruction\, including alphabetics\, fluency\, vocabulary\, and comprehension. During the session\, we discuss strategies for each component of reading and how to use them in the classroom. Participants will leave with resources for teaching each component. \nRegister
URL:https://valrc.org/event/valrc-science-of-reading-overview-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20240828T190749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T124612Z
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SUMMARY:edWeb: Small Groups and the Science of Reading: Helping Students Get Unstuck
DESCRIPTION:While following an explicit and systematic approach to your reading instruction\, how can you help students who seem to get stuck on a particular skill? What can you do for students who “can’t blend?” What’s a good routine for students who are great at decoding but can’t read texts fluently? \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Julia Lindsey is back to share strategies for using research-based routines to meet students’ literacy needs\, especially with small groups. Dr. Lindsey is a proud former elementary school teacher\, foundational literacy expert\, and author of Reading Above the Fray: Reliable\, Research-Based Routines for Developing Decoding Skills. \nYou’ll walk away with classroom routines that will help your readers get unstuck and build key foundational literacy skills so they can decode\, comprehend\, and enjoy what they read! \nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/small-groups-and-the-science-of-reading-helping-students-get-unstuck/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220458
CREATED:20240705T182419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T182419Z
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SUMMARY:Office of New Americans: Shaping our Immigrants Future
DESCRIPTION:Join a special presentation by the Immigrant Services Team of the Office of New Americans for an overview of Virginia’s immigrant population. Get ready to explore the vibrant immigrant community in Virginia and discover valuable resources for employment\, housing\, healthcare\, education\, and citizenship. \nRegister here
URL:https://valrc.org/event/office-of-new-americans-shaping-our-immigrants-future/
LOCATION:Online
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