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Volunteer Foundations Training – Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 9/23/21 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. Learn more about Literacy Minnesota’s […]

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Math Institute 2021 – Virtual Event

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/24/21 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] Whether you are an experienced math teacher or just beginning the journey of incorporating numeracy into your core classes, Math Institute 2021 is for you! The focus of this year's Math Institute is coherence. How do I help my students […]

Free

How to Help Students Navigate the U.S. Immigration System

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 9/27/21 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, […]

Free

SiD Fall Focus: Solving Common Data Problems

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/28/21 Target audience: data entry staff During the session we plan to cover: the expiring Covid Exemption and how to find students who need an NRS test […]

Free

ABE-DevEd Affinity Group

Online

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 […]

Free

ABE-DevEd Affinity Group

Online

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 […]

Free

MobyMax: New and Refresher Training

Online

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Webinar link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN WEBINAR New to MobyMax or need a refresher? In this webinar, […]

Free

CCRS 2021: Time to Refresh!

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 10/7/21 CCRS may not have been one of your top priorities during the past 18 months, but join us to re-engage with this work in a refreshing […]

Free

So How’s It Goin’ Out There? Supporting & Supervising Staff at a Distance

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/11/21 This webinar kicks off our ABE Administrators Webinar Series this year! We are pleased to be offering more targeted support to those coordinating, managing, and otherwise leading adult education programs in Minnesota. Join us to talk about a pressing concern: supporting and supervising staff from a distance! While some programs are […]

Free

MN Lunch & Learn with Burlington English: Prepare for CASAS Part 3

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/12/21 In this session, we will go over how to set practice tests for students and also interpret data from the test results. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Free

MCIS Fall ABE Training Session One – Set Up and Navigation

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/13/21 by 1:00pm The Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS) is a comprehensive online resource for self-exploration and career and college readiness. Session One is on Set Up and Navigation; it will cover setting up student accounts and navigating major components on the student side (assessments, occupations, education, employment). Once registered, you will […]

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One Room Schoolhouse Webinar: Supporting ELLs in the Multilevel Classroom

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/13/21 Does your one-room schoolhouse classroom include English Language Learners? Do you teach multiple levels of ELLs in one class? (Don't we ALL do this?) Join us to learn and share strategies for supporting all learners in your class as they engage with rigorous content.  

Free

Volunteer Foundations Training – Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/13/21 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 […]

Free

Volunteer Foundations Training – Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 10/14/21 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 […]

Free

MCIS Fall ABE Training Session Two – Implementation

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 10/14/21 by 1:00pm The Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS) is a comprehensive online resource for self-exploration and career and college readiness. Session Two is on Implementation; it will cover Curriculum, Checklists, Personal Education Plan, and support resources for students and staff. Once registered, you will receive a reminder email 24 hours before […]

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Responding to Community Trauma in the Classroom (Part 2 of 2)

Online

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 […]

Free

Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/18/21 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

ABE Foundations at a Distance Webinar (3 consecutive dates)

Online

Registration Deadline: SEE BELOW Due to the virtual Summer Institute conference this year, we were unable to hold the in-person ABE Foundations Workshop, but the online course is a great option for those new to ABE! It’s a lot of information, and we recognize that having the in-person workshop allows you to ask questions, meet […]

Free

NEW HyFlex Community of Practice!

Online

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Google Meet link below to join on the day of the meeting Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) classes (classes that are taught synchronously in-person with a remote synchronous option) offer students the opportunity to participate online or in the classroom, but can be intimidating for teachers to implement. Literacy Minnesota and the […]

Free

Approaches and Activities to Support Writing Development

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/19/21 Incorporating writing instruction for English language learners of all levels is a challenge for many teachers and tutors. In this training, participants will learn approaches for including writing practice throughout the lesson and activities for extended practice. Participants will also develop strategies for delivering feedback for writing during and in-between lessons.

Free

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