Registration Deadline: THU. 5/4/23 Join a cohort of Minnesota adult educators participating in the new LINCS Course – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): From Awareness to Action. This course leads […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/5/23 If you require ASL interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan Join Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars, each […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/9/23 In this session, we will explore the speech and pronunciation features in Burlington English. We will go over the Speech Trainer, speech in the Vocabulary Practice, […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 5/10/23 Exact Path is a feature within Edmentum Courseware that offers diagnostic assessments and individualized learning paths to fill in learners’ skill gaps in math, reading, and […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 5/10/23 Teaching and tutoring very beginning level ESL readers can be intimidating for volunteers and professional teachers alike. Attend this webinar to get practical activities and ideas […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 5/15/23 Jessica Horning, citizenship teacher for the Literacy Minnesota Open Door Learning Centers, will share multiple ways to teach and review the content of the citizenship interview […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/16/23 In this session, we will explore the English for Specific Careers tile and the Career Exploration and Soft Skills course. These resources are here to help […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/16/23 Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 5/17/23 Teaching intermediate alphabetics (syllables, prefixes, suffixes, root words) is a great way to help students build their decoding and comprehension skills. Come learn a variety of […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 5/18/23 This will be the last of three Teaching Online: Support and Idea Swap sessions. Participants can attend any or all of these sessions; there’s no requirement to […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/19/23 Phonics–the knowledge of the sounds letters make when they are combined to make words–is essential to beginning literacy and beginning level English language instruction. But, many […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/23/23 You will be able to join Xue’s open office hour to come with any questions or issues that you have. If you need help with a […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 5/24/23 Research shows that explicitly teaching a set of comprehension strategies is a great way to help intermediate-level readers maximize their understanding of texts. Come learn a […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/2/23 If you require ASL interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan Join Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars, each […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/6/23 Are you ready to complete the Annual Volunteer Report using your data in SiD? Join data gurus Jenny Schlukebier and Mary Zimmerli  as they look over […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/9/23 Learn what research has to say about how adult brains learn a new language, how trauma and stress impact learning, and how this influences the teaching […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/13/23 Teaching Online: Support and Idea Swap session. Looking for new ideas , excited about a new project or need a little advice with something you are […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/16/23 Phonics–the knowledge of the sounds letters make when they are combined to make words–is essential to beginning literacy and beginning level English language instruction. But, many […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/16/23 Vocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. But how many words should you […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 6/19/23 Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 6/21/23 During the early days of the pandemic, remote instruction was a necessary evil that many begrudgingly endured. But as the options for in-person instruction opened up, […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/27/23 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 […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 6/28/23 Presenter: Jaylani Hussein is currently the executive director of the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN). Hussein worked as the Community Liaison Officer at […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 6/29/23 Research shows that explicitly teaching a set of comprehension strategies is a great way to help intermediate-level readers maximize their understanding of texts. Come learn a […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/30/23 Join this hands-on session to learn and practice essential Zoom skills for the virtual classroom that may not be in your repertoire if your experience with […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 7/5/23 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 7/12/23 If you need ASL interpretation for this event, please contact Wendy Her at [email protected] by Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Web Chat with MN ABE is a […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 7/12/23 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 7/17/23 Learners with limited English and literacy skills have unique needs for in-person and remote instruction. Participants will learn best practices and tips for success at this […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 7/19/23 Join presenter Jimmie Heags, Jr., MA, LSC, LPCC, LADC, ACS, for this session that exposes how race is defined and how racism impacts individuals and institutions. […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 7/19/23 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 […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 7/20/23 Somalis are estimated to be the largest African immigrant group in Minnesota with approximately 75,000-100,000 residing in the state (source: McKnight Foundation). This training covers: Pre- […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/25/23 Teaching intermediate alphabetics (syllables, prefixes, suffixes, root words) is a great way to help students build their decoding and comprehension skills. Come learn a variety of […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 7/26/23 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 […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 7/27/23 While most in our society take the ability to write for granted, it can be laborious for ESL learners with little experience with this skill. Attend […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 7/31/23  Are you getting ready to present at Summer Institute? Do you want to learn how to design effective presentations? Are you looking to make your great […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 8/4/23 Teaching and tutoring very beginning level ESL readers can be intimidating for volunteers and professional teachers alike. Attend this webinar to get practical activities and ideas […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/8/23 You will be able to join Xue’s open office hour to come with any questions or issues that you have. If you need help with a […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 8/9/23 Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 8/10/23 Register now for a virtual CASAS Implementation Training! Join your state trainers virtually for a CASAS Implementation training on Friday, August 11, 2023, 9:00 to 12:00 […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 8/10/23 Register now for a virtual TABE Implementation Training! Join your state trainers virtually for a TABE Implementation training on Friday, August 11, 2023, 12:30-3:30 pm. This […]

Pre-Conference Registration Deadline: FRI. 7/14/23 General Conference Registration Deadline: FRI. 7/14/23 (Early Bird pricing through FRI. 6/30/23) Summer Institute is Minnesota’s annual statewide Adult Basic Education conference sponsored by Literacy […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/22/23 In this session, we will take a look at a Burlington English lesson plan paired with an In-Class Lesson. Xue will model how to present different […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/22/23 What is “white saviorism” and how does it show up in adult education? During this session, participants will explore a shared definition of the term “white […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 8/24/23 Vocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. But how many words should you […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/29/23 In this session, we will go over tools and resources for how you can lead your own student orientations for your class/program when onboarding new students […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 8/30/23 Phonics–the knowledge of the sounds letters make when they are combined to make words–is essential to beginning literacy and beginning level English language instruction. But, many […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 9/6/23 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/8/23 Research shows that explicitly teaching a set of comprehension strategies is a great way to help intermediate-level readers maximize their understanding of texts. Come learn a […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/12/23 In this session, we will go over areas in Burlington English that cover digital literacy to help support your students. We will cover content and resources […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 9/13/23 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/15/23 During the early days of the pandemic, remote instruction was a necessary evil that many begrudgingly endured. But as the options for in-person instruction opened up, […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/19/23 In this session, we will explore ideas and strategies to enhance your instruction when teaching with In-Class Lessons. We will go over fresh ideas on how […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/19/23 Now that the Classic MobyMax interface has been retired, this session will help teachers and staff transition to the New Moby layout. Learn about the Home, […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 9/20/23 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 […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 9/21/23 Attend this training for an introduction to using Edmentum Courseware as a distance learning platform. The course catalog contains a wide variety of content for teaching […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/26/23 Learners with limited English and literacy skills have unique needs for in-person and remote instruction. Participants will learn best practices and tips for success at this […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 9/27/23 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 […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/29/23  If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan @ [email protected]. Math Institute 2023 will feature a morning keynote and workshop by Heather Buskirk, Director of […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/29/23 This class will expose how institutional racism and stereotypes can lead to microaggressions. The session will provide learners with a framework for understanding, identifying and disrupting […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/3/23 Register now for a virtual CASAS Implementation Training! Join your state trainers virtually for a CASAS Implementation training on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 3:00 to […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/3/23 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/4/23 Join these three short 30-minute webinars—"WIOA Wednesdays for ABE” series! WIOA Workforce Programs, operated by local workforce development boards, help jobseekers develop education, training, and career […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/4/23 Teaching intermediate alphabetics (syllables, prefixes, suffixes, root words) is a great way to help students build their decoding and comprehension skills. Come learn a variety of […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/29/23 GUEST ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS: MUST BE REQUESTED BY THU. 9/21/23! Please note the room block is now closed. You will need to secure your own lodging and […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/9/23 This will be a repeat of the training offered on September 19. Now that the Classic MobyMax interface has been retired, this session will help teachers […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/9/23 Join us for this interactive session and pick up some ideas that will maximize your impact as a math tutor. This webinar will be appropriate for […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/10/23 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/11/23 In this interactive session, we’ll talk about data cleanup and answer some of our most popular user questions. Make plans to run SiD reports and examine […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/11/23 Join these three short 30-minute webinars—"WIOA Wednesdays for ABE” series! WIOA Workforce Programs, operated by local workforce development boards, help jobseekers develop education, training, and career […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/6/23 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] PROGRAM FLYER COST: $25/person $15 late fee will be incurred for registrations submitted after 10/6/23 PAYMENT: Need […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/17/23 In this session, we will explore the Burlington English Readers and brainstorm different ways to use them in class and outside of class. We will go […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/17/23 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 […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/18/23 Join these three short 30-minute webinars—"WIOA Wednesdays for ABE” series! WIOA Workforce Programs, operated by local workforce development boards, help jobseekers develop education, training, and career […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/18/23 Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/24/23 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 […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/25/23 In this session, we will explore the speech and pronunciation features in Burlington English. We will go over the Speech Trainer, speech in the Vocabulary Practice, […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/25/23 Phonics–the knowledge of the sounds letters make when they are combined to make words–is essential to beginning literacy and beginning level English language instruction. But, many […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/27/23 Join this hands-on session to learn and practice essential Zoom skills for the virtual classroom that may not be in your repertoire if your experience with […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/30/23 Join Jaylani Hussein of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) MN for a proactive diversity training that bridges the gap of misunderstanding and provides resources to employers, […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/31/23 In this session, we will explore the English for Specific Careers tile and the Career Exploration and Soft Skills course. These resources are here to help […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/31/23 BASE is a state-supported distance learning platform with content supporting social and emotional learning (SEL) and the ACES/TIF standards. Attend this session to learn about using […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 11/01/23 If you need ASL interpretation for this event, please contact Wendy Her at [email protected] by Monday, October 23, 2023. Web Chat with MN ABE is a […]

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WED. 11/1/23 Heard about the new English language proficiency test on its way from CASAS that will replace the CASAS Life & Work Series? Wondering what it all means? […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 11/6/23 This webinar is hosted by HealthForce Minnesota and presented by Elaine Vandenburgh. A review of the free, asynchronous nursing assistant state exam prep/refresher course will be […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/7/23 You will be able to join Xue’s open office hour to come with any questions or issues that you have. If you need help with a […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/7/23 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 11/8/23 Many tutors know they should limit their talking time, but struggle to do so. In this webinar, revisit the importance of reducing teacher talking time and […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/10/23 Vocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. But how many words should you […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/14/23 In this session, we will explore the challenges and advantages of teaching a multi-level classroom, share ideas on how to overcome these challenges, and brainstorm other […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/14/23 Join a panel of program administrators from around the state as they share "3 Creative Ideas" for tackling current challenges around staffing, recruitment & engagement. Karen […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/14/23 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 11/15/23 Hundreds of Karen learners have attended adult education classes in Minnesota, primarily in Saint Paul, Albert Lea and Worthington. Join this session to gain essential background […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/10/23 PROGRAM: The conference program including session descriptions will be posted by mid-October at https://www.mnabeassessment.com/support-services-conference. NOTE: Links to join the Zoom sessions will be sent out via […]

THIS WEBINAR HAS BEEN CANCELLED. While most in our society take the ability to write for granted, it can be laborious for ESL learners with little experience with this skill. […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/21/23 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 […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/28/23 In this session, we will explore how to use the Progress component in Burlington Core and also how to run the different reports available to you. […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/28/23 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 […]