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Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/12/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that instruction is learner centered, using an appropriate level of teacher talk and delivering error correction. Learn More
Minnesota ABE Leadership Book Club: Cultivating Genius
Registration Deadline: By each meeting date DATES: (YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DATE) Meeting 1: Wednesday, March 4 – 12-1:15 pm (CST) – REGISTER Meeting 2: Wednesday, April 8 – 12-1:15 pm (CDT) –… Learn More
Integrating AI Literacy Across Adult Education Classes and Levels – Session 1
Registration Deadline: THU. 5/14/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Integrating AI Literacy Across Adult Education Classes and Levels Across adult education, AI literacy is a critical skill for navigating the modern workforce and daily life. This two-part webinar series moves beyond the “what” of AI… Learn More