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Clear Language Lab
Plain Language Training and Support
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Plain Language Foundations Webinars
Explore a wide range of foundational plain language ideas, from centering your audience to creating with accessibility in mind.
Audience: Varies - Review the session description to see if the topic fits your needs.
How often this is offered: Quarterly
Length: 75 minutes
Cost: Free
Skill-Builder Workshops
Boost your skills in a half hour demonstration that you can follow along with on your own device. We leave ample time for questions and troubleshooting.
Audience: Varies - Review the workshop description to see if the topic fits your needs.
How often this is offered: Varies by topic
Length: 30 minutes
Cost: Free
Writing for Understanding
Develop your communication skills in this interactive 3-part training. We offer two levels of this course.
Length: Three 2-hour sessions + 2-3 hours of independent work
Cost: Sliding scale
Level 1
Audience: Plain language beginners looking for more intensive support.
How often this is offered: 4-5 times per year
Level 2
Audience: Intermediate plain language users looking to improve their skills. Completion of Writing for Understanding 1 or an equivalent course is required.
How often this is offered: 2-3 times per year
Upcoming events
january
Tuesday, January 13 - Virtual Office Hours
Friday, January 16 - Save the Date: The Real Source of Employee Welness with CCDPH (10-11:30 am CT)
Thursday, January 29 - Writing for Understanding Level 1: January +February cohort begins
February
Tuesday, February 10 - Virtual Office Hours
Wednesday, February 25 - Plain Language Foundations Webinar: Building Relationships through Writing
Thursday, February 26 - Community of Practice
March
Wednesday, March 4 - Writing for Understanding Level 2: March + April 2026 cohort begins
Tuesday, March 10 - Virtual Office Hours