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? You’re not alone!  This session will help clarify what’s going on with the new assessment, how it’s related to CCRS and the English Language Proficiency […]

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 knowledge in order to intersect your own culture with that of Karen learners. The session will include information on Karen history, culture, life in the […]

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 email prior to the conference, along with the conference program. If you have connection issues on the day of the conference, contact Heather Williams, [email protected]. […]

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. Attend this webinar to learn about and try out engaging, interactive activities for English Language Learners in Beginning Literacy and Beginning level classes. Ideas for […]

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 an appropriate level of teacher talk and delivering error correction.

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. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

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 are then defined, explained further and participants get opportunities to practice them.