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June 2026 / Career Pathways, Correctional Education, Equity-Minded Practice, Integrated Education and Training, Program Management

June 2026 PROGRESS: Partnerships with Corrections

This edition of Progress highlights partnerships between adult education programs and correctional institutions and reentry programs. Read about the successful win-win partnerships that are strengthening communities and creating career pathways for justice-involved individuals. Read More

June 2026 / Career Pathways, Correctional Education, Equity-Minded Practice, Integrated Education and Training, Program Management

A Partnership Focused on Second Chances: Northern Shenandoah Valley Adult Education & Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center

“We want them coming out better than when they came in.” That guiding principle from Superintendent Clay Corbin has shaped the long-standing partnership between Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center and Northern Shenandoah Valley Adult Education. For more than 30 years, NSVAE has provided GED® instruction and educational support to incarcerated individuals at NRADC, building a program rooted in consistency, collaboration, and the belief that education creates opportunity. Read More

April 2026 / Uncategorized

Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

Read the latest round-up email to learn about online training events in May and June. Find out how to share your expertise… Read More

February 2026

SPOTLIGHT 2025

Read the fourth volume of collected writing by Virginia adult education learners. Read More

Upcoming Events

Wed, July 8, 2026 | 2:00 PM–3:00 PM

Welcoming America: Building Stronger Communities: A Nonpartisan Voter Engagement Series

This year, National Voter Registration Day falls on September 15 — right in the middle of Welcoming Week (September 10–19). Communities already gathering to celebrate… Read More

Thu, July 9, 2026 | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
Webinar

Performance Accountability Webinar

This virtual training will provide the basics of the data we collect and how it is used for accountability, a practical overview of the National… Read More

Wed, July 15, 2026 | 1:30 PM–3:00 PM
Webinar

LACES: Getting Off to a Good Start

This webinar, hosted by the LACES staff, is for all current (new and seasoned) data staff, focusing on setting up classes, batch editing, handling assessments… Read More

Mon, July 20, 2026 | 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
Webinar

Adult Education Program Manager Refresher

Bi-monthly webinar for adult education program managers Read More

Fri, July 31, 2026

Last day (midnight) to add or correct data for PY 2025-26

Last day to add or correct data for PY 2025-26; must be completed by midnight. Read More

Wed, August 5, 2026–August 6, 2026
Training

LACES Annual Training — By Invitation Only

Where: The Arboretum at 300 Arboretum Place, Richmond, VA 23236 (Parking is no-cost in the garage next to the building. Do not park… Read More