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Registration Deadline: THU. 10/28/21 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. Learn more about Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Foundations Training at […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 10/28/21 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is hosting a convening focused on college partnerships and creating a pathway for underserved learners into college programs. The convening will provide information on college processes, credit for prior learning, as well as be an opportunity for you to share your partnership experiences, ask questions, and […]

Application Deadline: WED. 10/6/21 APPLY NOW >> NOTE: Participation will be limited to keep the group a manageable size. Study Circle Meetings: ONLINE via Zoom, on Thursdays from 2:30-4:30 PM as follows: October 28 November 4 November 11 November 18 December 2 Facilitator: Cydnee Sanders Description: Many of us have heard the terms antiracist and DEI […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/29/21 Phonics is a crucial part of becoming a reader, yet many adult ESL learners lack sufficient decoding skills to be able to sound out and recognize new words, and don’t get adequate phonics instruction in their beginning level classes. Learn phonics activities to help learners with blending, segmenting, and developing phonemic […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 11/1/21 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: NONE; please click the Join Webinar link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN WEBINAR Join us for an overview presentation on Afghan culture and best […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/2/21 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards, initial and on-going assessment and other accountability measures. Learn more about […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/5/21 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Marisa Geisler at [email protected] Well, we're still here. We're still in this "in between" space between what was before […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 11/8/21 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. 11/9/21 Educators are welcome to join us to slow down, reflect and consider how we could lessen the ways that ableism affects our teaching and our students […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/9/21 In this session, we will go over strategies for teaching multi-level classes as well as share and brainstorm things that have worked for other teachers in […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/9/21 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] This webinar is the second in our ABE Administrators Webinar Series this year! We are pleased […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/9/21 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 […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 11/10/21 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 […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 11/11/21 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 […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 11/11/21 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 […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/12/21 Registration is now open for the Fall Adult Basic Education (ABE) Managers Meeting. Each Minnesota ABE consortium is expected to send at least one representative to […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/16/21 In this session, we will explore the English for Specific Careers section and brainstorm ways to incorporate this into your classroom for your students. NOTE: Attendees must […]

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 […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/16/21 Join Stephanie Sommers, ATLAS ACES Coordinator, and Kristine Kelly, ATLAS Literacy Coordinator, to identify connections between basic skills and soft skills instruction, practice incorporating ACES/TIF skills […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/16/21 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 […]