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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 2/23/24

To do our work well, educators need to be aware of students’ possible experiences stemming from trauma in a myriad of forms, as well as implications for teaching and learning. In this study circle, a lens of trauma-informed instruction is used to deepen our best practices in working with adult learners in ways that are inclusive and culturally responsive. In this professional learning activity, emphasis is on reading, reflection, and discussion.

Objectives:
– Articulate a working definition of trauma that includes personal, systemic, historical, and other experiences.
– Identify ways that such trauma can impact learning for adult basic education students.
–  Implement trauma-informed practices in order to better serve adult learners.
– Connect with fellow ABE practitioners and create a supportive environment that fosters well-being for ourselves, our students, and our workplaces.

Facilitated by: Andrea Echelberger

You must attend all study circle sessions to earn the 20 CEUs:

• Friday, March 8, 2024 from 1:00-4:00pm
• Friday, March 22, 2024 from 1:00-4:00pm
• Friday, April 5, 2024 from 1:00-4:00pm
• Friday, April 19, 2024 from 1:00-4:00pm

Zoom registration links will be sent to registrants via email.

Note: Priority for slots is given to current paid staff of Minnesota Adult Education programs.

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Meet our facilitator

Andrea Echelberger has worked in the field of adult education as a classroom teacher and an instructional trainer for 20 years, providing training and support for English language teachers on both a state and national level. Andrea has worked extensively with refugee-background adult emergent readers, served as an EL Fellow and EL Specialist with the US State Department, and has developed a wide variety of workshops and classroom instructional materials. Andrea holds a M. A. in Teaching ESL from Hamline University and a MN ABE Teaching License from the University of Minnesota.