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Upcoming ABE Events
The Art of Small Group Facilitation
Registration Deadline: WED. 10/21/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Small group work can be one of the most effective ways to increase student engagement and language practice, but facilitating a group isn’t always easy. Volunteers are often asked to lead discussions, support practice activities, or facilitate group work. Learn More
Tools for Deepening Equity in Your Program
Registration Deadline: WED. 10/21/26 Looking for concrete ways to advance equity in your adult education program but finding that most available tools are designed for K-12 settings? Join us for an interactive webinar dedicated to exploring powerful, adult-education-specific resources designed to help you identify growth areas and take actionable steps… Learn More
Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
Registration Deadline: THU. 10/22/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to adults are also covered. Finally, participants increase their sensitivity to the challenges of… Learn More