• LINCS: Developing Hyflex Lesson Plans

    Virtual

    Hyflex instruction provides maximum learning flexibility but challenges instructors with effective lesson planning. Join our guest presenter, Hyflex instruction expert Vi Hawes, for a free LINCS event to learn how to develop Hyflex Lesson Plans. Ms. Hawes will answer your questions as she shares effective lesson planning and Hyflex technology tools. Register Here

  • UDL in Practice: Reflecting on Your Applications in Your Program, Part 1

    Virtual

    This live webinar will connect previous UDL concepts with those to come and re-engage participants on the importance of upskilling teaching and learning strategies. Participants can discuss their experience with implementing what they learned from the UDL courses, sharing success and challenges in their own implementation and supporting the implementation of others, and ask about […]

  • COABE: Success Stories – Integrating Entrepreneurship in ABE/ESOL Programs

    Virtual

    Come be inspired by three success stories of COABE Online Entrepreneurship Institute graduates who are positively changing the lives of adult learners (and families) in ABE/ESOL programs around the country by offering entrepreneurship classes, virtual pitch challenges, mentorships, apprenticeships, resources fairs, field trips, and more! These adult education and literacy programs culminate with the U.S. […]

  • Literacy Minnesota: Working with Literacy and Beginning Level English Language Learners

    Virtual

    Learners with limited English and literacy skills have unique needs for in-person and remote instruction. Participants will learn best practices and tips for success at this level. They’ll also get several ideas for routines, activities and resources to use in their classes and tutoring sessions. Register Here

  • VALRC: Certified Guest Service Professional: A Versatile IET for English Language Learners

    Virtual

    Learn about the Guest Service Gold®- Making Connections curriculum and its adaptability for all English language learners at an intermediate or advanced level. Engage in an interactive preview of activities focused on one of the seven key guest service elements, demonstrating how language and employability skills are seamlessly integrated. The session will also share effective […]

  • LINCS: ALL IN: Understanding Access to Adult Literacy Skills

    Virtual

    Literacy is critical to greater equity for adults and families. It enables the power to communicate, access resources and opportunities, and make informed decisions about health, children’s education, and civic engagement, for example. Join the LINCS PD CoP with guest Sarah Cacicio of the Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network to glean insights from new […]

  • VALRC: Differentiated Science of Reading Instruction for Multilingual Learners

    Virtual

    Do you want to tackle the challenges of teaching multilevel ESOL classes? Are you looking to address the varied learning needs of individual students within one classroom and become an effective multi-level teacher? This session will focus on ways to provide differentiated instruction to multilingual learners, with a focus on incorporating alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary, and […]

  • Switchboard: Bridging the Gap: Strategies and Insights for the Career Advancement of Internationally Educated Newcomers

    Virtual

    Join this insightful webinar on supporting internationally educated newcomers in navigating career pathways in the U.S. World Education Services (WES), a nationally recognized credential evaluation agency, will facilitate a discussion alongside grantees of ORR's Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) program in Idaho. Speakers will discuss how RCP-funded programs are supporting internationally educated ORR-eligible clients by helping […]

  • Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Reading Vocabulary

    Virtual

    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 you teach? And which words are the most important? What strategies are best for helping students learn new words? How do you get students to make new words part of […]

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

    Virtual

    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 at Virginia Commonwealth University, and R. Joshua Drywater, Training and Technical Assistance Associate at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Rehabilitation Research and Training Center for a discussion of the cultural considerations of […]

  • LINCS: An Open Discussion Coffee Break

    Virtual

    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 Schmidt (LINCS Community Reading and Writing Group) and Erin Vobornik (LINCS Community Teaching and Learning Group) will provide adult educators an opportunity to talk with your professional colleagues about adult […]