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The Difference Between Learning Disability, Low Ability, and Low Literacy

When students have learning challenges, it can be difficult to determine why. Learn how to distinguish between a learning disability, low ability, and low literacy.  Acquire knowledge about different types of learning disabilities.  Gain information about students with low ability and valuable resources.  Understand the complicated nature of learning for students from other cultures.  You will learn about specific tools to help understand learning differences and learn methods to improve instruction for all students.

This course is intended to meet Continuing Education Unit (CEU) requirements for modifying and adapting curricula, materials, and strategies to appropriately meet the individual needs of students.  Teachers who complete all units, including the course quiz and evaluation will receive three state approved CEUs.

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Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Other Traumas Which Can Impact Adult Student Learning

This course will help ABE teachers, managers and volunteers understand symptoms and causes of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other traumas which can impact adult student learning.

This online training is intended to meet the teacher re-licensure area for “Understanding students’ mental illness trauma” (Minnesota Statute 122A.187; Subd. 6. Mental illness). Teachers who complete all units, including the course questions, quiz, and evaluation will receive three state-approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

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Reducing the Stigma of Mental Illness

This course will help ABE teachers and volunteers understand mental health disorders common to the adult population. Learn to reduce the stigma of mental illness by understanding what it is like and how common it is.  Find out how to make it more comfortable to talk about mental illness, including what to say and do when students disclose mental illness.  Gain useful information about stress, how it impacts mental health, learn mental wellness strategies, including how to find work-life balance.

This workshop is intended to address the re-licensure area for Understanding Key Warning Signs of Early Onset Mental Illness in Adolescents and Adults. Teachers who complete all units, including the course assignment and evaluation will receive 3 state-approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

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Suicide Prevention for Adult Educators

This course will help ABE teachers and volunteers learn about suicide and prevention.  Learn about prevalence, causes, risk factors and warning signs of suicide.  Master a suicide prevention method and practice role playing how to approach students who show signs of suicidal thinking.  Prevention is key!  Gain knowledge about ways to promote hope, problem solving and resiliency in the classroom.

This workshop is intended to address the re-licensure area for Suicide Prevention Best Practices.  Teachers who complete all units, including the course quiz and evaluation will receive 1.5 state-approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Final approval of CEU’s for these courses granted by local re-licensure committees operating in the K-12 public school districts.

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