Events

  • Q&A Session for Potential HiSET Test Centers

    Online

    Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN MEETING >> Join HiSET staff for a discussion on adding the HiSET exam to your test portfolio or the logistics of setting up a HiSET test center. We know that many organizations are starting their work […]

    Free
  • Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/22/22 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 learners develop their digital literacy skills. This training will focus on how tutors and teachers can guide learners through these resources. In the webinar, participants […]

    Free
  • How Adult Brains Learn Languages

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 3/23/22 Learn what research has to say about how adult brains learn a new language, how trauma and stress impact learning, and how this influences the teaching practices that we use in the language classroom. Participants will leave the webinar with suggestions for ways teachers and tutors can apply brain-based teaching practices […]

    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
  • EBRI Webinar Series: Meeting 3

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/25/22 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 3: What are evidence-based incentives, routines, and resources for teaching […]

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

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 3/28/22 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: Teaching with the Toolbar

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/29/22 In this session, we will explore the different functions of the toolbar in the In-Class Lessons and brainstorm creative ways for you to make each activity more engaging for your students. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

    Free
  • Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 3/30/22 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
  • 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
  • Google Webinar Series #3: Google Sites

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 4/6/22 Google Sites, part of Google Workspace, is a collaborative way to create high-quality websites for your ABE program, class, or project. Join us to hear how Jason Brazier (Literacy Minnesota), and adult educators Traci Pederson (Northwest Service Cooperative), Mary Kate Lewis (Mankato ABE) and Joyce Evenski (Glacial Lakes ABE) use Google […]

    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
  • TechChat: Using Nearpod in the ABE Classroom

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/8/22  Nearpod is an interactive classroom tool to engage students by adding interactive activities to your lessons like polls, collaboration boards,  and game-based quizzes. Students can interact and submit responses through any mobile device or laptop. It provides an easy and effective way for learners to do group work or work individually. […]

    Free
  • MN Lunch and Learn: Prepare for CASAS Part 1 – Teacher Materials

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/12/22 In this session, we will explore how to present the In-Class Lessons in the Prepare for CASAS tile, as well as look at how to navigate through the different teacher functions. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

    Free
  • Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/12/22 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
  • Edmentum Courseware: New User & Refresher Training

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 4/13/22 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 distance learning options. New teachers can request an account using the request form on the Distance Learning website at: literacymn.org/distancelearning/dl-platforms/edmentum.

    Free
  • Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 4/14/22 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
  • 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
  • EBRI Webinar Series: Meeting 4

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/15/22 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 4: What are evidence-based incentives, routines, and resources for teaching […]

    Free
  • Phonics in Adult ESL: Recommendations, Activities and Resources

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 4/18/22 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 teachers and tutors lack the knowledge, confidence and resources to teach the topic. Attend this session to learn why phonics instruction is important and leave […]

    Free
  • MN Lunch and Learn: Prepare for CASAS Part 2 – Student Testing

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/19/22 In this session, we will explore the student section of Prepare for CASAS and go over the different testing modes in this tile. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

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

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/19/22 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
  • ABE-DevEd Affinity Group

    Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Zoom link below to join on the day of the meeting: JOIN ZOOM (the passcode is Partners!) The ABE-DevEd Affinity Group was established in academic year 2020-21 and will continue in 2021-22, meeting via Zoom.  The group consists of Minn State (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system) faculty […]

    Free
  • Spring 2022 ABE Virtual Conference

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/22/22 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] Schedule: (Final session names and presenter names forthcoming) 9:00am - Welcome and Announcements 9:30am - Session 1 (1-hr sessions) Hyflex: How-to, lessons learned, panel of programs Low-literacy ESL Hi-Set Suicide Prevention 10:30am - Break 10:45am - Session 2 (1-hr sessions) Teacher […]

    Free
  • Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

    Registration Deadline: MON. 4/25/22 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
  • MN Lunch and Learn: Prepare for CASAS Part 3 – Test Results

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/26/22 In this session, we will explore how to interpret data from the test results and go over the Reserve Test feature in Prepare for CASAS. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

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

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/26/22 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
  • Teaching Citizenship

    Registration Deadline: WED. 4/27/22 Jessica Horning, citizenship teacher for the Literacy Minnesota Open Door Learning Centers, will share multiple ways to teach and review the content of the citizenship interview in fun, interactive ways. Participants will receive links to online resources that can be used in one-on-one or small group teaching settings. Please note that […]

    Free
  • 21-22 SiD End-of-Year Webinar

    Registration Deadline: WED. 4/27/22 It's time to register for the annual SiD webinar! This online session is for admin staff who compile and submit year-end state and federal reports for your ABE consortium. On the agenda: Reporting deadlines Clean up & collect student info Clean up & collect staff info Turn in Tables A, A1, […]

    Free
  • IET? Yes, We Can! 2022 – Virtual Event

    Registration Deadline: THU. 4/28/22 Join us on Zoom to delve into Integrated Education and Training (IET).  Integrated Education and Training and (IET) is a service approach that provides adult education and literacy activities concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation activities and workforce training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster for the purpose of educational […]

    Free
  • ABE-DevEd Affinity Group

    Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Zoom link below to join on the day of the meeting: JOIN ZOOM (the passcode is Partners!) The ABE-DevEd Affinity Group was established in academic year 2020-21 and will continue in 2021-22, meeting via Zoom.  The group consists of Minn State (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system) faculty […]

    Free
  • EBRI Webinar Series: Meeting 5

    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

    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

    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 […]

    Free
  • Web Chat with MN ABE

    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 […]

    Free

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