ATLAS ABE

Facilitating Positive Experiences during Remote Learning 101
2021-08-03 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/3/21
In this webinar, Literacy Minnesota teachers will share some of their favorite virtual routines that promote successful learning. Discover tried and true practices for creating interactive and engaging small group and large group virtual activities, and learn tricks and explore free tools to make virtual lessons go smoothly. Participants will leave with ideas and classroom management practices that can be put into practice immediately.

MN Lunch & Learn with Burlington English: Best Practices using Audio
2021-08-03 12:30 - 13:15
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/3/21
In this session, we will explore best practices for using audio when teaching with Burlington English videos.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Responding to Community Trauma in the Classroom (Part 2 of 2)
2021-07-29 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-07-22 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-07-15 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-07-08 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-07-01 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-06-24 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-06-17 16:00 - 17:30
Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21
NOTE: If you were unable to attend Part 1 (on May 20), please watch the recording prior to this meeting.
The second part of the training will consist of small group discussions led by ABE teachers that will focus on adapting the practices for adult classrooms to better serve ABE learners of all backgrounds and levels.
If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu

Web Chat with MNABE
2021-07-27 13:00 - 14:30
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/27/21
Web Chat with MNABE is a webinar discussion led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of Education. Web Chat webinars provide updates from the state ABE office on new and emerging issues and an opportunity for local ABE staff to ask questions and provide information to the Minnesota.
Topics will include:

August reporting reminders
High school equivalency assessment updates
Grant updates
Accountability updates: Plans to end COVID exemptions
Transitions & partner updates
Upcoming professional development
Fall programming plans: Breakout discussions

For those unable to participate, Web Chats are recorded and posted on the Literacy Action Network website: http://literacyactionnetwork.org/supplemental-service-activities/web-chat-with-mnabe

Developing Fluency and Vocabulary for Beginning English Speakers
2021-07-27 10:00 - 11:30
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/27/21
Beginning level language learners are expected to master a great deal of vocabulary right from the start. In this webinar, discover methods for teaching vocabulary to beginning level English learners and recommendations for making it stick. Participants will also explore ways to build speaking fluency and confidence, and will leave with concrete activity ideas that can be used in one-on-one or small group instruction.

Accent Bias and Discrimination in the United States
2021-07-21 13:00 - 15:00
Registration Deadline: WED. 7/21/21
Teachers of adult ESL learners often hear stories of learners trying out their new English skills in the community, and being ignored or rebuffed because of their accent. In this workshop, learn about accent bias research, the politics of accent in the United States, and the ways that accent bias can result in discrimination for non-native speakers of English. Participants will role play ways to interrupt accent bias and advocate for English language learners in their communities.

Developing Fluency and Vocabulary for Beginning English Speakers
2021-07-20 18:30 - 20:00
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/20/21
Beginning level language learners are expected to master a great deal of vocabulary right from the start. In this webinar, discover methods for teaching vocabulary to beginning level English learners and recommendations for making it stick. Participants will also explore ways to build speaking fluency and confidence, and will leave with concrete activity ideas that can be used in one-on-one or small group instruction.

MN Lunch & Learn with Burlington English: Best Practices with Role Play Activities
2021-07-20 12:30 - 13:15
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/20/21
In this session, we will go over best practices with the role play activities found in the In-Class Lessons. Join us and add a few new ideas to your BE toolbox! Come with your own ideas to share with other teachers from around the state.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Remote Tutoring 101
2021-07-16 10:00 - 11:30
Registration Deadline: FRI. 7/16/21
Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices for connecting and communicating one-on-one with adult learners on the phone or online, get suggestions for correcting errors and checking comprehension in a virtual setting, and discover language activities that can be done over the phone or on a video call. Can’t wait to “see” you there!

Talk Amongst Yourselves: Building Up to Student-Facilitated Conversations
2021-07-15 18:30 - 20:00
Registration Deadline: THU. 7/15/21
Learn about three essential skills students need in order to join a conversation and keep it going. This webinar will demonstrate how to introduce those strategies and get students talking in small groups online. Come ready to participate in your own small groups and try out the techniques yourself!

MN Lunch & Learn with Burlington English: Best Practices with the Videos
2021-07-13 12:30 - 13:15
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/13/21
In this session, we will go through best practices for using videos when teaching with Burlington English.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Facilitating Positive Experiences during Remote Learning 101
2021-07-13 10:00 - 12:00
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/13/21
In this webinar, Literacy Minnesota teachers will share some of their favorite virtual routines that promote successful learning. Discover tried and true practices for creating interactive and engaging small group and large group virtual activities, and learn tricks and explore free tools to make virtual lessons go smoothly. Participants will leave with ideas and classroom management practices that can be put into practice immediately.

MN Lunch & Learn with Burlington English: Best Practices with the In-Class Lesson Wordlist
2021-07-06 12:30 - 13:15
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/6/21
In this session, we will discuss best practices for using the In-Class Lesson wordlist. Join us and add a few new ideas to your BE toolbox! Bring your ideas to share with others from around the state.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Getting Familiar with Google Meet
2021-06-29 18:00 - 20:00
Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/29/21
Are you tutoring or teaching ABE learners on Meet? Are you using Meet for the first time or looking to refresh your memory using its common features? If so, this training will help you become more confident using the platform on your own and with your learners!
Literacy Minnesota recognizes that using new technology can be challenging and confusing, so we created a concise step-by-step training to address the most valuable features of Google Meet from both the perspective of a computer and phone.
This introductory training offers brief how-to videos, step-by-step instructions modeled for learners, and hands-on practice activities. This session will cover how to:

Schedule meetings and send invitations to learners.
Join meetings.
Navigate basic in-meeting controls for audio, video, layout, and background settings.
Send chat messages.
Share screens with tips to simultaneously see students.
Create and share interactive Jamboards.
Open and manage breakout rooms.
Identify and resolve common technical issues with your learners.

Please note that you will be asked to participate in discussion groups during the webinar. Please plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can see the presentation and use your audio. Please contact Andy Francis at afrancis@literacymn.org with any questions about the training.

CASAS Implementation Training
2021-06-28 12:00 - 15:00
Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Webinar link below to join on the day of the webinar.

Join Webinar: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/93478221041

This training provides an overview of CASAS Life & Work Reading and Listening tests, and CASAS GOALS Reading and Math tests. It will cover selection and administration of the appropriate CASAS test, interpretation of test scores, and measurement of student progress. Additionally, we will discuss the use of CASAS assessment results to plan instruction. Sample test items from CASAS GOALS Reading and Math will be shared, and participants will receive a list of online resources. Finally, a brief overview of CASAS eTests will be provided. This training is geared toward newer users of the assessments, but can also be used as a recertification training.
Those who complete the training will be provided with a code to receive a certificate and will be authorized to administer CASAS multiple choice assessments.

TABE Implementation Training
2021-06-28 08:30 - 11:30
Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Webinar link below to join on the day of the webinar.

Join Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82764215038?pwd=bUZ6RkpRQjA4VHRRVXhZTmNmTXppZz09

This training provides an overview of TABE 11&12 assessments. It will cover selection and administration of the appropriate TABE test, interpretation of test scores, and measurement of student progress. Additionally, discussion will include using assessment results to plan instruction. Finally, an overview of TABE Online testing will be provided. This training is focused on newer users of the TABE assessments, but can also be used as a recertification training.
Those who complete this training will be authorized to order and administer TABE 11&12 assessments. This training be used to meet the MN ABE “once every five years” training requirement.

Remote Tutoring 101
2021-06-24 18:30 - 20:00
Registration Deadline: THU. 6/24/21
Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices for connecting and communicating one-on-one with adult learners on the phone or online, get suggestions for correcting errors and checking comprehension in a virtual setting, and discover language activities that can be done over the phone or on a video call. Can’t wait to “see” you there!

TechChat: Using Wakelet in the Virtual Classroom
2021-06-24 14:00 - 15:15
Registration Deadline: THU. 6/24/21
Wakelet is a free web-based platform where students and teachers can save, organize and share visually-engaging collections. Wakelet integrates with a growing number of platforms such as: Flipgrid, Google Drive, YouTube, OneDrive and Twitter. Class wakelets are a simple way to share class materials, recordings and links with lower-level learners. A built-in immersive reader with language translation adds additional support. Intermediate and advanced learners can co-create collections for projects and access other collections for research.
Please join ABE teacher Amy Van Steenwyk to see how she has used Wakelet with high beginning ELLs during distance learning. In addition, you will learn how to create collections on Wakelet that can be shared with students as well as how to invite students to contribute to a collection for a class or group project.

Talk Amongst Yourselves: Building Up to Student-Facilitated Conversations
2021-06-24 10:00 - 11:30
Registration Deadline: THU. 6/24/21
Learn about three essential skills students need in order to join a conversation and keep it going. This webinar will demonstrate how to introduce those strategies and get students talking in small groups online. Come ready to participate in your own small groups and try out the techniques yourself!

The MN Teacher Verification Model (TVM): An Overview and Discussion for Program Managers
2021-06-23 14:00 - 15:30
Registration Deadline: WED. 6/23/21
Join the Minnesota TVM Team for an overview of the key components and requirements of the Minnesota Teacher Verification Model. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in a facilitated discussion with other managers regarding TVM implementation considerations. In order to fully participate in the webinar, participants should read Modules 5 and 6 in the Distance and Blended Learning Basics for Adult Education online course prior to the webinar and review a selection of TVM lessons created by any of their TVM certified staff.
(Note: This webinar is NOT a TVM Certification Webinar.)

Tips and Strategies for Adult Education Math Tutors
2021-06-18 10:00 - 11:30
Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/18/21
Join Literacy Minnesota math teacher Lindsey Pust and training director Rob Podlasek for this interactive session and pick up some ideas that will maximize your impact as a math tutor. This webinar will be appropriate for volunteers assisting a teacher in a math classroom as well as those leading their own classes, small groups or one-to-one sessions. Topics covered will include:

Levels of Math Knowing
Procedural vs Conceptual Understanding
Strategies for Fostering Independent Learning
Asking Facilitating Questions
Productive Struggle

Getting Familiar with Google Meet
2021-06-15 10:00 - 12:00
Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/15/21
Are you tutoring or teaching ABE learners on Meet? Are you using Meet for the first time or looking to refresh your memory using its common features? If so, this training will help you become more confident using the platform on your own and with your learners!
Literacy Minnesota recognizes that using new technology can be challenging and confusing, so we created a concise step-by-step training to address the most valuable features of Google Meet from both the perspective of a computer and phone.
This introductory training offers brief how-to videos, step-by-step instructions modeled for learners, and hands-on practice activities. This session will cover how to:

Schedule meetings and send invitations to learners.
Join meetings.
Navigate basic in-meeting controls for audio, video, layout, and background settings.
Send chat messages.
Share screens with tips to simultaneously see students.
Create and share interactive Jamboards.
Open and manage breakout rooms.
Identify and resolve common technical issues with your learners.

Please note that you will be asked to participate in discussion groups during the webinar. Please plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can see the presentation and use your audio. Please contact Andy Francis at afrancis@literacymn.org with any questions about the training.

MN Lunch & Learn with Burlington English: Prepare for CASAS Part 3
2021-06-15 00:30 - 13:15
Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/15/21
Teachers: Learn how to interpret and use your student’s CASAS test results.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Cultural Perspectives for Diverse Adult Learners
2021-06-14 13:00 - 15:00
Registration Deadline: MON. 6/14/21
Anaïs Nin, author of Little Birds, was quoted as saying, “We don’t see people as they are.” Cultural differences can promote diversity in thought and enrichment in a learning environment. These differences can also serve as barriers to student success which is the antithesis of what ought to occur in educational communities. This presentation will cover topics ranging from cultural perspectives and cultural humility to implicit bias in Adult Basic Education.
Participants will explore cultural perspectives and the need for cultural humility related to enhancing the outcomes of adult learners and educators’ professional development. Learning will be acquired through breakout groups, short videos, discussion and facilitation of the topic.
Learning Objectives:

Gain awareness of one’s cultural perspectives, social location and the need for cultural humility in Adult Basic Education.
Begin recognizing and grappling with issues related to culture, identity, bias, privilege and power that can enhance and/or impede learners.
Define implicit bias and identify strategies for overcoming negative and harmful biases.
Expect and accept non-closure as a commitment of life-long learning.
