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Beginning ESL Literacy Distance Learning / In-Class Units
Beginning ESL Literacy Distance Learning or In-Class Units
Upcoming ABE Events
Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
Registration Deadline: MON. 3/23/26 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
How the Hotline Supports Your ABE Program
Registration Deadline: THU. 3/26/26 Venue: Online (see details below) The Adult Literacy Hotline helps connect learners to ABE programs across the state—but referrals are just one part of our work. In this session, Caspian from Literacy MN will explain how to see what kinds of requests are coming… Learn More
Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
Registration Deadline: MON. 3/30/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Participants will engage in a couple of classroom activities to experience scaffolding, checking comprehension and the gradual release of responsibility. These aspects of teaching and tutoring are then defined, explained further and participants get opportunities to practice them. Learn More