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The Latest from VALRC
August 2026: Workplace Adult Education and Literacy
What happens when adult education, workforce development, government agencies, and employers come together around a common goal? In this issue, you'll learn how four different regional programs are approaching workplace literacy and find tips for making the most of these powerful collaborations. Read More
Building Partnerships, Strengthening Communities Through Workplace Literacy
The partnership with Back 40 BBQ & Bakery is an excellent example of how Franklin County Adult & Career Education works alongside local businesses to develop a skilled workforce, strengthen our community, and create opportunities for lifelong learning. Read More
English Language Education in the Workplace: Lessons from Two Workplaces
The Shenandoah Initiative for Adult Education has partnered with two local employers, Augusta Health hospital and Virginia Panel Corporation, to pilot English language education programs for their employees. Read More
From Challenge to Connection: Bedford County’s Workplace Spanish Program
We had to rethink our workplace literacy program. Rather than pause the program entirely, we connected with a community partner to turn the challenge into an opportunity. Read More
Upcoming Events
COABE: Workforce Pell Is Here: What The Field of Adult Education Needs to Know
“Workforce Pell is reshaping the connection between adult education, workforce development, and higher education by expanding Pell Grants to eligible short-term workforce training programs. As… Read More
CASAS: National News and Updates Webinar
In this informational webinar, Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) will provide an overview and update on new CASAS assessments, guidelines, and training resources. Read More
Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
Teaching intermediate alphabetics (syllables, prefixes, suffixes, root words) is a great way to help students build their decoding and comprehension skills. Come learn a variety… Read More
IET Office Hour
Join us for an hour of IET and workforce development discussion. Office hours will occur on the first Wednesday of the month from noon to 1p. Bring your questions! Read More
Literacy Minnesota: Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a… Read More
Adult Education & Family Literacy Week
September 14-18 is Adult Education & Family Literacy week, when “educators from all over the country join together with adult learners, community partners, business leaders,… Read More