Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/19/22 Join Jaylani Hussein of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) MN for a proactive diversity training that bridges the gap of misunderstanding and provides resources to employers, attorneys, community leaders and educators. This single diversity training will cover three different sections. 1. First, the presentation will open with a brief introduction on […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 7/20/22 WebChat 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 issues and an opportunity for local ABE staff to ask questions and provide information to the Minnesota. If you […]
Application Deadline: FRI. 5/27/22 APPLY NOW >> NOTE: Participation will be limited to keep the group a manageable size. Study Circle Meetings: ONLINE via Zoom, on Wednesdays from 3-5 pm (CDT) as follows: Wednesday, June 15 Wednesday, June 22 Wednesday June 29 Wednesday, July 13 Wednesday, July 20 Facilitator: Cydnee Sanders Description: Many of us have heard the terms […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 7/20/22 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that instruction is learner centered, using an appropriate level of teacher talk and delivering error correction.
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 […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/26/22 Starting new this summer! You will be able to join Xue’s open office hour to come with any questions or issues that you have. If you need help with a technical issue, Xue will be able to walk you through and train you in how to resolve the issue. If you […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 7/27/22 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.
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 […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/2/22 Learners with limited English and literacy skills have unique needs for in-person and remote instruction. Participants will learn best practices and tips for success at this level. They'll also get several ideas for routines, activities and resources to use in their tutoring sessions.
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/2/22 In this session, we will explore the English for Specific Careers tile and how your students will be able to utilize this tool for their independent study. We will also explore ways to tie this with other parts of Burlington English.
Registration Deadline: THU. 8/4/22 This session explores how cultural identities and experiences impact student-instructor interactions and shape the way we make meaning of the world. Interactions are usually improved when direct instruction is adapted to a learner’s cultural needs and preferences. Participants will explore cultural perspectives and the need for cultural humility related to enhancing […]
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 […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/9/22 Starting new this summer! You will be able to join Xue’s open office hour to come with any questions or issues that you have. If you need help with a technical issue, Xue will be able to walk you through and train you in how to resolve the issue. If you […]
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 […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 8/12/22 ABE Summer Institute is Minnesota’s annual statewide Adult Basic Education conference sponsored by Literacy Action Network. Due to ongoing COVID-19 we have made the decision to hold the conference on a virtual platform. This year’s conference will include: ABE updates from the ABE State Director, 30+ break-out sessions, poster sessions, Movement […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/7/22 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up with learner motivations, barriers and persistence.
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 […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 9/12/22 This webinar will introduce the ABE field to the four Online Statewide Training Courses that are being piloted this year. Programs can refer adult learners to these courses and count the contact hours. Come and hear the expectations of the learners and the expectations of the referring program for each course. […]
Cohort Description Are you looking to begin an IET in your program? Or do you have an IET already, and want to strengthen or expand it? Consider joining the IET Academy! This professional development cohort from ATLAS is for IELCE grantees and other programs who are actively pursuing IET work. Cohort Activities include: Initial meeting […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/13/22 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.
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/13/22 While most in our society take the ability to write for granted, it can be laborious for ESL learners with little experience with this skill. Attend this in-person workshop to learn about and try out engaging, interactive activities for English Language Learners in Beginning Literacy and Beginning level classes. Ideas for […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/14/22 In this interactive session we’ll talk about data cleanup and common problem areas. Make plans to run SiD reports and examine your own program data as we go along. We’ll take your questions during the Q & A segment at the end.
REGISTRATION DEADLINES: WED. 9/14/22 Topics: Math & Science Join us as we look at trends in initial feedback from the HiSET Official Practice Tests in Mathematics and Science, share your own impressions and discuss what ways our HSE instruction will remain the same and in what ways it will need to change to accommodate HiSET […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/14/22 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.
Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/16/22 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 […]
REGISTRATION DEADLINES: MON. 9/19/22 Topics: Reading, Writing and Social Studies Join us as we look at trends in initial feedback from the HiSET Official Practice Tests in Language Arts-Reading, Language Arts-Writing and Social Studies, share your own impressions and discuss what ways our HSE instruction will remain the same and in what ways it will […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/20/22 In this session, we will explore the functions of the Prepare for CASAS/Test Prep tool and tie it back to how you can use this into your curriculum to help increase your student’s CASAS scores to make measurable skill gains. We will go over the In-Class lessons targeted for competency topics, […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/21/22 If you need ASL interpretation for this event, please contact Wendy Her at [email protected] by Monday, September 12, 2022. Web Chat with MN ABE 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 […]
Wednesday, September 21, 2:30–3:30 pm (immediately following WebChat, optional) Presenters: Tom Cytron-Hysom, Consultant/ABE Technology Grant Manager | Susan Wetenkamp-Brandt, Senior Manager – Educational Technology & Digital Literacy at Literacy Minnesota Three years ago, COVID turned the ABE world upside down as we pivoted to online classes overnight. We have time now for managers to take a deep […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/21/22 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that instruction is learner centered, using an appropriate level of teacher talk and delivering error correction.
Registration Deadline: THU. 9/22/22 Hundreds of Karen learners have attended adult education classes in Minnesota, primarily in Saint Paul, Albert Lea and Worthington. Join this session to gain essential background knowledge in order to intersect your own culture with that of Karen learners. The session will include information on Karen history, culture, life in the […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/23/22 Promotional Flyer - Feel free to download the flyer and forward to your colleagues! If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan @ [email protected]. Dan Meyer, Chief Academic Officer at Desmos, has taught high school math to students who didn’t like high school math. He has advocated for better math […]
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