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Beginning ESL Literacy Distance Learning / In-Class Units
Beginning ESL Literacy Distance Learning or In-Class Units
Upcoming ABE Events
Antiracist Praxis Study Circle
Application Deadline: FRI. 2/13/26 Many of us have heard the terms antiracist and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), but how do we actually implement these large frameworks into our adult English classrooms? This study circle goes beyond defining antiracism and explores how the research around Translanguaging by Ofelia… Learn More
Support Staff Coffee Break: “CASAS Reports ‘But Wait. . .There’s More!'”
Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/20/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Did you know that you can use TOPSpro Enterprise to pull content standards and competency reports based on both CASAS etests and paper tests, and you can do this for individuals and whole classes? Our next Coffee Break will… Learn More
Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/20/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Research shows that explicitly teaching a set of comprehension strategies is a great way to help intermediate-level readers maximize their understanding of texts. Come learn a handful of great comprehension tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills… Learn More