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Registration Deadline: WED. 3/2/22 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: NONE; please click the Join Zoom link below to join on the day of the meeting: JOIN ZOOM (the passcode is Partners!) The ABE-DevEd Affinity Group was established […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 3/3/22 We have lots of ways of reasoning intuitively about ratio and proportion, but in school we tend to see only one method: cross-multiplication. While this strategy […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Zoom link below to join on the day of the meeting: JOIN ZOOM (the passcode is Partners!) The ABE-DevEd Affinity Group was established in academic year 2020-21 and will continue in 2021-22, meeting via Zoom.  The group consists of Minn State (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system) faculty […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/4/22 Join Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars, each on Friday from 1:00-2:30pm CST. Participants may choose to attend some or all of the webinars. The meetings focus on the following topics or questions: Webinar 2: What is the value of diagnostic reading assessment (DRA)? […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 3/7/22 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards, initial and on-going assessment and other accountability measures.

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN MEETING >> This will be the final of three Teaching Online: Support and Idea Swap sessions. Participants can attend any or all of these sessions; there's no requirement to attend all three. Participants should be prepared to […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 3/10/22 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 teachers and tutors lack the knowledge, confidence and resources to teach the topic. Attend this session to learn why phonics instruction is important and leave […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 3/10/22 Telling students rules and facts doesn’t always ‘stick!’ When learners discover for themselves how a text operates or how a math problem is unfolding, the real magic happens. Join special guest Mark Trushkowsky as we experience inquiry-based learning and consider ways it helps our students deepen their understanding of both ELA […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/11/22 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 of activities tutors and teachers can try. We will talk about the mechanics of doing fluency practice via Zoom, Google Meet, Teams or any other […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 3/14/22 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Motivations and barriers to learning are also covered, as well as guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to adults. Participants also increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English/developing literacy as […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN MEETING >> Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) classes (classes that are taught synchronously in-person with […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/15/22 The U.S. immigration system is complex, and it impacts the lives of many learners in adult education. In the first part of this interactive two-hour webinar, […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 3/17/22 In this session, we will cover what new teachers need to know to get up and running with MobyMax, one of Minnesota Adult Education’s state-supported distance […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 3/21/22 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include checking comprehension of all learners, using an appropriate level of teacher talk, delivering error correction and feedback, facilitating learner questions, and ensuring that instruction is learner centered.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/22/22 In this session, we will explore the new Grammar section in Burlington English and ideas for how to incorporate it in your classroom. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN MEETING >> Join HiSET staff for a discussion on adding the HiSET exam to your test portfolio or the logistics of setting up a HiSET test center. We know that many organizations are starting their work […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/22/22 The last year has shown just how vital digital literacy skills are in society. Northstar Digital Literacy provides a wide-range of tools and resources to help learners develop their digital literacy skills. This training will focus on how tutors and teachers can guide learners through these resources. In the webinar, participants […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 3/23/22 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 practices that we use in the language classroom. Participants will leave the webinar with suggestions for ways teachers and tutors can apply brain-based teaching practices […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/25/22 Join Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars, each on Friday from 1:00-2:30pm CST. Participants may choose to attend some or all of the webinars. The meetings focus on the following topics or questions: Webinar 3: What are evidence-based incentives, routines, and resources for teaching […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 3/28/22 Participants learn about the types of materials that they may be working with, including prepared texts and realia. Participants also learn about the practice of explicit instruction, how to effectively give instructions, and suggestions for extending worksheets to maximize understanding and practice.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/29/22 In this session, we will explore the different functions of the toolbar in the In-Class Lessons and brainstorm creative ways for you to make each activity more engaging for your students. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: WED. 3/30/22 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 handful of great comprehension tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension skills.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/5/22 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards, initial and on-going assessment and other accountability measures.

Registration Deadline: WED. 4/6/22 Google Sites, part of Google Workspace, is a collaborative way to create high-quality websites for your ABE program, class, or project. Join us to hear how Jason Brazier (Literacy Minnesota), and adult educators Traci Pederson (Northwest Service Cooperative), Mary Kate Lewis (Mankato ABE) and Joyce Evenski (Glacial Lakes ABE) use Google […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/12/22 In this session, we will explore how to present the In-Class Lessons in the Prepare for CASAS tile, as well as look at how to navigate through the different teacher functions. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/12/22 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Motivations and barriers to learning are also covered, as well as guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to adults. Participants also increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English/developing literacy as […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 4/13/22 In this session, we will cover what new teachers need to know to get up and running with Edmentum Courseware, one of Minnesota Adult Education’s state-supported distance learning options. New teachers can request an account using the request form on the Distance Learning website at: literacymn.org/distancelearning/dl-platforms/edmentum.

Registration Deadline: THU. 4/14/22 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 teach? And which words are the most important? What strategies are best for helping students learn new words? How do you get students to make […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/15/22 Join Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars, each on Friday from 1:00-2:30pm CST. Participants may choose to attend some or all of the webinars. The meetings focus on the following topics or questions: Webinar 4: What are evidence-based incentives, routines, and resources for teaching […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 4/18/22 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 teachers and tutors lack the knowledge, confidence and resources to teach the topic. Attend this session to learn why phonics instruction is important and leave […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/19/22 In this session, we will explore the student section of Prepare for CASAS and go over the different testing modes in this tile. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/19/22 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include checking comprehension of all learners, using an appropriate level of teacher talk, delivering error correction and feedback, facilitating learner questions, and ensuring that instruction is learner centered.

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Zoom link below to join on the day of the meeting: JOIN ZOOM (the passcode is Partners!) The ABE-DevEd Affinity Group was established in academic year 2020-21 and will continue in 2021-22, meeting via Zoom.  The group consists of Minn State (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system) faculty […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/22/22 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] Schedule: (Final session names and presenter names forthcoming) 9:00am - Welcome and Announcements 9:30am - Session 1 (1-hr sessions) Hyflex: How-to, lessons learned, panel of programs Low-literacy ESL Hi-Set Suicide Prevention 10:30am - Break 10:45am - Session 2 (1-hr sessions) Teacher […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 4/25/22 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 of activities tutors and teachers can try. We will talk about the mechanics of doing fluency practice via Zoom, Google Meet, Teams or any other […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/26/22 In this session, we will explore how to interpret data from the test results and go over the Reserve Test feature in Prepare for CASAS. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/26/22 Participants learn about the types of materials that they may be working with, including prepared texts and realia. Participants also learn about the practice of explicit instruction, how to effectively give instructions, and suggestions for extending worksheets to maximize understanding and practice.

Registration Deadline: WED. 4/27/22 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 in fun, interactive ways. Participants will receive links to online resources that can be used in one-on-one or small group teaching settings. Please note that […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 4/28/22 Join us on Zoom to delve into Integrated Education and Training (IET).  Integrated Education and Training and (IET) is a service approach that provides adult education and literacy activities concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation activities and workforce training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster for the purpose of educational […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Zoom link below to join on the day of the meeting: JOIN ZOOM (the passcode is Partners!) The ABE-DevEd Affinity Group was established in academic year 2020-21 and will continue in 2021-22, meeting via Zoom.  The group consists of Minn State (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system) faculty […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/29/22 Join Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars, each on Friday from 1:00-2:30pm CST. Participants may choose to attend some or all of the webinars. The meetings focus on the following topics or questions: Webinar 5: What are evidence-based incentives, routines, and resources for teaching […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/29/22 English pronunciation is a challenge, but important to teach! In this training, learn about three different pronunciation features that can be taught and practiced during virtual and in-person instruction. Participants will learn how the three features impact speakers’ intelligibility, and explore activities designed to help learners practice using these features in […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 4/20/22 The theme of this year's Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) spring conference is Reunite and Ignite! Come learn from engaging presenters and network with teachers from K-12, 2-year colleges, and other ABE programs. Conference Details Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022 Time: 8:00am-6:00pm Location: DECC in Duluth, MN Cost: $180 for general participants, $100 for Lead […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 5/2/22 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards, initial and ongoing assessment and other accountability measures.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/3/22 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 handful of great comprehension tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension skills.

Registration Deadline: WED. 5/4/22 Google Classroom is a basic learning management system for organizing materials and assignments for learners. Come to this session to see adult education examples and ideas for making the most of this powerful, free tool.

Registration Deadline: THU. 5/5/22 Pear Deck makes it easy to add interaction and assessment to Google Slides. Pear Deck activities include multiple choice questions, short written responses, drag and drop, select an area, and more. Pear Deck can be used in teacher-mode for a whole-class activity, or it can be used in student-mode for group […]

This in-person event has been cancelled. Please join us for the FREE Spring 2022 ABE Virtual Conference on April 22 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm CDT!

Registration Deadline: MON. 5/9/22 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Motivations and barriers to learning are also […]

Registration Deadline:  WED. 5/11/22 If you need ASL interpretation for this event, please contact Karla Vien at [email protected] by Monday, May 2, 2022. Web Chat with MNABE is a webinar discussion […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/13/22 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: FRI. 5/13/22 If you need ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] This session will reground participants in the neuroscience of stress, the brain, and our bodies. […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 5/16/22 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include checking comprehension of all learners, using an […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/17/22 In this session, we will explore the new Grammar section in Burlington English and ideas on how you can incorporate it in your class and lessons. […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/17/22 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: WED. 5/18/22 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 […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 5/19/22 Join this two-hour workshop to learn how to discover cultural bias and connect with students of color. Practice lessons to create healthy power dynamics in a […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN MEETING >> Meeting ID: 917 7964 3910 Please join us on Zoom […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN MEETING >> Meeting ID: 940 1703 4203 Please join us on Zoom on Friday, May 20, 9:00-12:00 noon for a basic, introductory training, designed to cover selecting and administering TABE 11&12, interpreting test scores, and measuring student […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/20/22 Join Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars, each on Friday from 1:00-2:30pm CST. Participants may choose to attend some or all of the webinars. The meetings focus on the following topics or questions: Webinar 6: What are evidence-based incentives, routines, and resources for teaching […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/20/22 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 of activities tutors and teachers can try. We will talk about the mechanics of doing fluency practice via Zoom, Google Meet, Teams or any other […]

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 5/20/22 This session will reground participants in the neuroscience of stress, the brain, and our bodies. We will apply this knowledge into programmatic and instructional practices that create a healing-centered environment for teachers and learners alike. Presented by Lucy Rosario and Andrea Echelberger. Session 2 (Friday, May 20) will focus on programmatic […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 5/23/22 Participants learn about the types of materials that they may be working with, including prepared texts and realia. Participants also learn about the practice of explicit instruction, how to effectively give instructions, and suggestions for extending worksheets to maximize understanding and practice.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/24/22 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. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.  

Registration Deadline: THU. 6/2/22 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 the report and discuss where the numbers come from. They'll  also cover how to find and clean up potential errors in your SiD data. Finally, […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/7/22 2020 changed us, no doubt. But, what many marginalized people -- including people with disabilities -- are doubtful of, is whether or not reckonings about access and inclusion are here to stay. Even though some organizations are beginning to ask long-overdue questions of accessibility that start to move beyond ramps and […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/7/22 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 handful of great comprehension tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension skills.

Registration Deadline: WED. 6/8/22 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards, initial and on-going assessment and other accountability measures.

Registration Deadline: WED. 6/15/22 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Motivations and barriers to learning are also covered, as well as guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to adults. Participants also increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English/developing literacy as […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN MEETING >> Meeting ID: 918 3010 6191 Please join us on Zoom on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 1:00-2:00, for a TABE Recertification Training. This session will provide a review of standardized testing and address questions you may […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN MEETING >> Meeting ID: 965 2504 3433 Please join us on Zoom on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 1:00-2:00, for a CASAS Recertification Training. This session will provide a review of standardized testing and address questions you may […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 6/22/22 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include checking comprehension of all learners, using an appropriate level of teacher talk, delivering error correction and feedback, facilitating learner questions, and ensuring that instruction is learner centered.

Applications Open for IET Academy! Are you looking to begin an IET in your program?  Or do you have an IET already, and want to strengthen or expand it?  Consider joining the IET Academy!  This professional development cohort from ATLAS is for IELCE grantees and other programs who are actively pursuing IET work. Cohort Activities include: […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/28/22 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 level. They'll also get several ideas for routines, activities and resources to use in their tutoring sessions.

Registration Deadline: WED. 6/29/22 Participants learn about the types of materials that they may be working with, including prepared texts and realia. Participants also learn about the practice of explicit instruction, how to effectively give instructions, and suggestions for extending worksheets to maximize understanding and practice.

Registration Deadline: None; simply click the JOIN link below CareerForceMN.com is a great tool for workforce and adult basic education staff to find resources, promote program offerings, and connect with prospective students. You’re invited to a training to learn more about the site and how you use it to benefit your program and students. The […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 7/6/22 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 with learner motivations, barriers and persistence.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/12/22 Starting new this Summer! 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 technical issue, Xue will be able to walk you through and train you in how to resolve the issue. If you […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 7/13/22 Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach that enhances educational equity by creating more accessible learning experiences for all students. This introductory webinar covers fundamental UDL concepts, the similarities and differences between UDL and disability accommodations, and some UDL strategies for adult learners across levels. We’ll also highlight the UDL […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 7/13/22 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 adults are also covered. Finally, participants increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English and developing literacy as an adult.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/19/22 In this session, we will explore the functions of the Prepare for CASAS/Test Prep tool and tie it back to how you can use this into your curriculum to help increase your student's CASAS scores to make measurable skill gains. We will go over the In-Class lessons targeted for competency topics, […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/19/22 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, attorneys, community leaders and educators. This single diversity training will cover three different sections. 1. First, the presentation will open with a brief introduction on […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 7/20/22 WebChat 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. If you […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 7/20/22 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 an appropriate level of teacher talk and delivering error correction.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/26/22 Starting new this summer! You will be able to join Xue’s open office hour to come with any questions or issues that you have. If you […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 7/27/22 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 […]