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EBRI Webinar Series: Meeting 5

Online

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 […]

Free

Please Say That Again: Pronunciation Instruction for Adult ESL Learners

Online

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 […]

Free

MCTM 2022 Spring Conference

DECC 350 Harbor Dr., Duluth, MN, United States

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 […]

$180

Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

Online

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.

Free

Google Webinar Series #4: Google Classroom

Online

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.

Free

TechChat: Using Pear Deck in the ABE Classroom

Online

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 […]

Free

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

Spring 2022 South Regional – CANCELLED

Country Inn & Suites - Mankato 1900 Premier Dr., Mankato,, MN, United States

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!

Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

Online

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 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

Web Chat with MN ABE

Online

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 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 […]

Free

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

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Differentiation Makes a Difference

Online

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 strategies that we can use in the classroom. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Free

Healing-Centered Learning Environments in Adult Education

Online

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. 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 […]

Free

Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners

Online

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 appropriate level of teacher talk, delivering error correction and feedback, facilitating learner questions, and ensuring that instruction is learner centered.

Free

MN Lunch and Learn: Exploring the New Grammar Section

Online

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

Free

Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person

Online

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 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

Accent Bias and Discrimination in the United States

Online

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 their accent. In this workshop, learn about accent bias research, the politics of accent in the United States, and the ways that accent bias can […]

Free

Becoming a Culturally Responsive Educator

Online

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 teacher-student relationship.

Free

CASAS Implementation Training

Online

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 on Thursday, May 19, 1:00-4:00 pm for a basic, introductory CASAS training, designed to walk participants through the assessment process from appraisal to post-test. The […]

Free

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

TABE Implementation Training

Online

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 […]

Free

EBRI Webinar Series: Meeting 6

Online

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 […]

Free

Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

Online

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 […]

Free

Healing Centered Learning Environments in Adult Education – Part 2

Online

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 […]

Free

EnGen Pilot Information Session

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 5/23/22 Join Minnesota adult education distance education leaders and an EnGen representative to learn more about EnGen and an upcoming pilot of this career-focused English language learning DL platform in school year 2022-23. Minnesota adult education programs will have the opportunity to apply for no-cost seats for the pilot. If you have […]

Free

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

Online

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.

Free

MN Lunch and Learn: Using Progress and Reports

Online

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.  

Free

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

Completing the Annual Volunteer Report

Online

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, […]

Free

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

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