In August 2020, the Department of Education and the Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center (VALRC) facilitated a two-day IET meeting for all adult education programs to focus on redesigning IETs for new distance-oriented learning environments. The meeting focused on virtual and distance instructional delivery, online credential options, support for English learners in IETs, and workshopping the IET planning tool to develop fully integrated IET Programs. The resources below were identified during the meeting breakout discussions as important issues for realigning IET programming to new distance learning environments.
Redesigning IET
Part I. Technical Assistance Resources and Contact Information
VDOE Professional Development Resource
The Professional Development page for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the Virginia Department of Education
This page includes links to the video tutorials, including the video below on IET, and the IET planning tool.
The Integrated Education and Training 2020 Technical Assistance video
Watch the Integrated Education and Training 2020 Technical Assistance video with the Virginia Community College System
This video was recorded in July 2020 as a collaborative effort between the Virginia Department of Education, the Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center, and the Virginia Community College System to share innovations and important considerations for IET design and delivery. The 26-minute video covers how IETs fit into Virginia’s vision through the Combined State Plan, the benefits of using IET to offer transformative learning, considerations with IET students, funding opportunities, and technical assistance with IET planning tools.
Part II. Guidance and Resources for Redesigning IETs
The following five topic areas were identified during the Redesigning IET meetings as important for going forward with IET planning and delivering: the IET timeline, learning support services, partnerships and partner contributions, recruitment and screening, and supporting English learners in IET. Resources and guidance for each topic may be found by clicking on the below cards.
