Events

Registration Deadline: MON. 2/19/24 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 […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/20/24 In this session, we will take a look at a Burlington English lesson plan paired with an In-Class Lesson. Xue will model how to present different […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/20/24 Decisions, decisions… It’s that time again; planning for the coming school year is upon us! Join your colleagues and state staff for a time of discussion […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/20/24  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: WED. 2/21/24 Phonics–the knowledge of the sounds letters make when they are combined to make words–is essential to beginning literacy and beginning level English language instruction. But, many […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/23/24 You don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their digital literacy skills using Northstar Digital Literacy. In the webinar, participants will learn: The features of Northstar Digital Literacy. How to help learners navigate Northstar digital literacy assessments. How to […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 2/26/24 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: TUE. 2/27/24 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 need teaching tips or […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 2/28/24 What do welcoming spaces in adult education look like? How can we make sure LGBTQIA+ learners, volunteers and professionals feel they belong? In this session, ABE professionals in the LGBTQIA+ community will invite participants to reflect on and discuss topics of gender and sexuality in ESL/ABE classrooms and instruction. Participants will […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 2/29/24 Are you a teacher? Do you need MORE TIME for prep work, planning, giving feedback to learners, and creating differentiated materials? (If you said “no,” we don’t believe you.) Join this webinar to learn how you can use generative artificial intelligence (A.I.) tools to support all the behind-the-scenes work of teaching. […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/23/24 - Registration is now CLOSED Schedule and session descriptions: PROGRAM FLYER>> If you require ASL Interpretation, contact Gail Rutan at [email protected]. COST: $25/person $15 late fee will be incurred for registrations submitted after 2/23/24 (deadline 2/27/24) PAYMENT: Need to pay for multiple registrations at once? Or need to pay for a registration that […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 3/4/24 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: WED. 3/6/24 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.

Application deadline: FRI. 1/19/24 Many of us have heard the terms antiracist and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), but how do we actually implement these large frameworks into our adult […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 3/11/24 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. 3/12/24 In this session, we will explore the components of IELCE and IET and breakdown how those components can be found in Burlington English. We will talk […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/12/24 Join us for an engaging webinar as we explore the revolutionary Microsoft AI Copilot, an AI powered chat tool designed to enhance productivity.  As Microsoft plans […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 3/13/24 Teaching intermediate alphabetics (syllables, prefixes, suffixes, root words) is a great way to help students build their decoding and comprehension skills. Come learn a variety of […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 3/13/24 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 […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 3/14/24 Single Set of Learning Objectives, also known as SSLOs, are required for an Integrated Education and Training (IET) course approval from the Minnesota Department of Education. […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 3/18/24 Join presenter Jimmie Heags, Jr., MA, LSC, LPCC, LADC, ACS, for this session that explores how cultural identities and experiences impact student-instructor interactions and shape the […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/19/24 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 […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 3/20/24 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 […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 3/21/24 We know you’ve got a handle on creating traditional classrooms in SiD where students are working on reading, writing, ‘rithmetic, and ESL skills. There are also […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 3/20/24 Come learn about the new CASAS STEPS assessment and the new BurlingtonEnglish CASAS preparation materials. We’ll collaborate together in person, sharing strategies learned from states who […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/22/24 Many tutors know they should limit their talking time, but struggle to do so. In this webinar, revisit the importance of reducing teacher talking time and […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 3/25/24 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 […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/26/24 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 […]