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

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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

Community of Practice

Come together with others interested in communication equity! We talk about all things plain language in a supportive space. Discuss current events, share resources, and get feedback on your materials.

Audience: All levels of plain language enthusiasts who want to learn from others and explore new ideas.

How often this is offered: Every other month

Length: 1 hour

Cost: Free

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Plain Language Coaching

Purchase individual or small group coaching sessions that provide a tailored, supportive space to identify challenges, explore solutions, and strengthen communication skills.

Audience: Individuals or teams looking for support on a specific project.

How often this is offered: Ongoing - schedule when it’s convenient for you

Length: 1 hour per session

Cost: Sliding scale

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Virtual Office Hours

Drop-in any time during our monthly office hours to ask questions about clear communication, design, and accessibility.

Audience: Anyone who has a specific question or is looking for support with a project.

How often this is offered: Monthly

Length: 2-hour drop-in window

Cost: Free

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Webinar Recaps

Read a summary or watch the recording of past webinars covering a range of topics related to plain language, communication equity, information design, and accessibility.

Audience: Varies - Review the session description to see if the topic fits your needs.

How often this is offered: New webinars posted quarterly

Length: 60-75 minutes

Cost: Free

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Plain Language: What it is and why it matters in equity-driven work

Enhance your plain language journey with this self-paced course. Learn about the frameworks that ground our work and connect plain language to broader social justice efforts.

Audience: Anyone from novice and experienced practitioners looking for explicit examples of how plain language connects to social justice.

How often this is offered: Ongoing

Length: 1-2 hours

Cost: Free

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Tailored Training

Bring the Clear Language Lab to your organization - in-person or virtually. We’ll work with you to adapt a public training or create something new to meet the needs of your team.

Audience: Organizations looking to train their staff

Length: Customizable

Cost: Varies - we’ll share a quote once we know what you’re looking for

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Make Professional Development Work for Your Team

Join Sarah and Keighty to explore strategies to create a culture of learning among your team.

This self-paced course is hosted by NTEN.

Audience: Leaders, supervisors, and professional mentors

Length: about 1 hour

Cost: $60 for NTEN members, $120 for non-members; use code LRN20 for a 20% discount

Learn more + register through NTEN