2024 ABE Support Services Conference – Call for Proposals

Did you do an informative and engaging  presentation at the ABE Summer Institute, and say to yourself, “that was fun, I wish I could share it with more people”? Or maybe you have some ideas in mind but haven’t had the chance to share them? This is your opportunity! SPARC (Support Professionals Advisory Resource Committee) is now seeking presentation proposals for the 2024 ABE Support Services Conference. We hope that new and experienced ABE support staff will consider sharing their ideas and expertise with their colleagues at this statewide virtual conference.

2024 ABE Support Services Conference Overview

• The conference will be Thursday, November 14 and Friday, November 15, 2024.
• CASAS and TABE Implementation trainings will be held on Thursday, November 14.
• All concurrent sessions will be on Friday, November 15.
• Concurrent sessions will be 45 minutes long.
• Sessions will be presented using the Zoom platform, with tech support and a room host.

Conference Location

• Online – Prior to the conference, links for all sessions will be sent to those who are registered.

Why should you attend?

Below are questions that will be answered through some of the confirmed sessions for the conference.

• How can I use SiD more effectively to enroll students and track their progress? Jenny Schlukebier will show you and make it fun!
• Why (and how) should I be using GED Manager to ensure that I know what’s happening with my GED testers? Mellissa Hultstrand will demonstrate GED Manager and answer your questions!
• I love the PANDA website, but I’m not always sure where to find information. How can I navigate the site more efficiently? Wendy Sweeney will demonstrate how to find what you’re looking for!
• Can you tell me more about the refugees that have been enrolling in our program? Come and listen to Rachele King inform us about Minnesota’s resettlement landscape!
• My program is planning to implement computer-based testing for CASAS. Where do I start? Jeff Galbavy and Linda Keller will share tips and tricks you can use as you set up eTesting!

Next Steps!

The questions above and so many more will be answered at this year’s Support Services Conference. What questions still need to be addressed? Do you have a presentation that could fill in the holes? If so, please download a copy of the Call for Proposals, complete it and submit it to Rachel Stiglitz ([email protected]). We’d love to hear your ideas!