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Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Writing in Burlington English

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/5/24  In this session, we will learn how to use the My Portfolio feature in Core. We will also go over best practices for Writing activities.  NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account. 

Free

Math Institute 2024

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/8/24  If you require ASL interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] by October 25, 2024 AGENDA 8:25 am - Login and test your audio and video 8:30 am - WELCOME & INFORMATION - Patsy Egan, ATLAS 8:45 am - KEYNOTE 1: Hidden Teachers: The Stories of Adult Basic Education Mathematics Teachers […]

Free

Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 11/11/24 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.

Free

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Progress and Reports

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/12/24 In this session, we will have an overview of how to use Progress and also go over the reports feature. We will go through helpful tips on how to increase student usage.  NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.   

Free
Event Series ACES/TIF Foundations Webinar Series

ACES/TIF Foundations Webinar Series

Online

Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar Get Acquainted with ACES/TIF! Are you the kind of person who believes that 2’s company and 3’s a party? Are you new to ABE in MN and looking to connect with colleagues in a supportive environment? Maybe you’re not new, but you’d still enjoy a chance to collaborate, learn, […]

Free

Teaching Reading Vocabulary

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/12/24 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 […]

Free

Support Staff Pre-Conference – CASAS Implementation Training (online)

Online

 Registration Deadline: MON. 11/11/24 Join your state trainers virtually for a CASAS Implementation training on Thursday, November 14, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This training provides an overview of the approved CASAS tests. It will cover selection and administration of the appropriate CASAS test, interpretation of test scores, and measurement of student progress. This training […]

Free

Support Staff Pre-conference – TABE Implementation Training (online)

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 11/11/24 Join your state trainers virtually for a TABE Implementation training on Thursday, November 14, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This training provides an overview of TABE 11 & 12. It will cover selection and administration of the appropriate level test, interpretation of test scores, and measurement of student progress. This training […]

Free

Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 11/14/24 You don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their digital literacy skills using Northstar Digital Literacy. In the webinar, participants will learn: The features of Northstar Digital Literacy. How to help learners navigate Northstar digital literacy assessments. How to […]

Free

Support Services Conference 2024 (online)

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 11/11/24 Join the Support Professionals’ Advisory Resource Committee for the annual Support Services Conference to be held virtually on Friday, November 15, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. This conference is designed especially for support staff that work in areas such as student registration and intake, student testing, data entry and management, and […]

Free

Solidarity Not Charity: Challenging the White Savior Complex in Adult Education – Presented by Kris Klas and Erin Cary

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/15/24 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 savior complex.” We will strategize ways to address this concept both in the context of working with adult learners and on a personal level. Through […]

Free

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Readers

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/19/24 In this session, we will explore the Burlington Readers and strategies on how you might use them with your class. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account. 

Free

Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/19/24 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 fun and easy-to-use routines and activities for helping intermediate-level readers develop these important tools.

Free

NOVEMBER TUESDAYS FOR TEACHERS – AI Literacy: Preparing Students for Success in a Digital Age

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/19/24  Explore the critical role of AI literacy in modern education. We enhance digital competency and foster critical thinking by helping students and educators distinguish between AI-generated and human-created content. The session includes interactive activities such as image and text analysis, creative writing, and real-world applications of AI. Participants will leave equipped with […]

Free

Fall North Regional Follow-Up

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/19/24 Join your northern Minnesota colleagues for an informal opportunity to share how you've applied something you learned at the regional event on October 3-4. Anyone who attended a session related to digital literacy, online/HyFlex teaching, or distance learning is invited! Contact Elizabeth ([email protected]) with any questions.

Free

Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 11/25/24 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.

Free
Event Series AI Playgroup

AI Playgroup

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/26/24 (for the final session) How are generative AI tools (like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, MagicSchool, Khanmigo, and many others) affecting you, your colleagues, and adult learners? Are […]

Free
Event Series ACES/TIF Foundations Webinar Series

ACES/TIF Foundations Webinar Series

Online

Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar Get Acquainted with ACES/TIF! Are you the kind of person who believes that 2’s company and 3’s a party? Are you new to ABE in MN and looking to connect with colleagues in a supportive environment? Maybe you’re not new, but you’d still enjoy a chance to collaborate, learn, […]

Free

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