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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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.  

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/20/21 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 […]

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

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/25/21 What are the keys to developing cultural responsiveness and cultural competency? Learn how to identify and be culturally responsive to meaningful cultural differences so that you […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/26/21 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 […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/26/21 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 […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/26/21 Many ABE managers have decided to invest a portion of their COVID Relief funds on technology for classrooms or for students to use at home. Others […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/27/21 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]