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Working with Literacy and Beginning Level ESL Learners

Online

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 […]

Free

Cultural Perspectives for Diverse Adult Learners

Online

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 […]

Free

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Xue’s Office Hour

Online

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 […]

Free

MN ABE Summer Institute 2022

Online

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 […]

$49 – $99

Overview of Online Statewide Training Courses

Online

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 […]

Free

Integrated Education and Training (IET) Academy Kickoff

Hamline University - Anderson Center 774 Snelling Ave. N., Saint Paul, MN, United States

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 […]

SiD Training: Data Cleanup

Online

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 […]

Free

HiSET Official Practice Tests Debriefing Webinar 1

Online

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 […]

Free

Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

Online

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 […]

Free

Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

Online

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 […]

Free

HISET Official Practice Tests Debriefing Webinar 2

Online

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 […]

Free

WebChat with MN ABE

Online

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 […]

Free

Strategic Approaches to Distance Learning

Online

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 […]

Free

Math Institute 2022 Virtual Conference

Online

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 […]

Free

Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 9/26/22 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 […]

Free

Phonics in Adult ESL: Recommendations, Activities and Resources

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/27/22 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 […]

Free

Refining Your Teacher Talk

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 9/29/22 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 […]

Free

South ABE Fall 2022 Regional

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

Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/23/22 (NOTE: Registrations after 5:00 PM on 9/23/22 will incur a $15 late fee) If you require ASL interpretation, contact Gail Rutan at [email protected]. 8:45-10:00 AM - […]

$25

CCRS Foundations Refresher Webinar

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/5/22 Promotional Flyer – Feel free to download the flyer and forward to your colleagues! Join us as we take a moment to refresh on key components […]

Free

Working with Literacy and Beginning Level ESL Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/5/22 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 […]

Free

ABE-Dev Ed Affinity Group Meeting

Online

Mark your calendar NOW, for this school year's online ABE-Dev Ed Affinity Group meetings.  Attendees are provided two meeting options to discuss the same content, allowing for greater practitioner engagement.  […]

Free

CASAS Implementation Training

Online

Registration Deadline: NONE; just click the Join Meeting link below Please joint us virtually on Friday, October 7, 2022 – 9:00-12:00, for a CASAS Certification Training. This is a basic, […]

Free

ABE-Dev Ed Affinity Group Meeting

Online

Mark your calendar NOW, for this school year's online ABE-Dev Ed Affinity Group meetings.  Attendees are provided two meeting options to discuss the same content, allowing for greater practitioner engagement.  […]

Free

TABE Implementation Training

Online

Registration Deadline: NONE; just click the Join Meeting link below Please join us virtually on Friday, October 7, 2022 – 12:30-3:30 pm, for a TABE Implementation Training. This basic, introductory […]

Free

CASAS Listening Test

Online

Registration Deadline: NONE; just click the Join Meeting link below CASAS offers multiple choice listening tests that add another perspective of understanding your students. This training will dive into the […]

Free

Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/10/22 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 […]

Free

Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/11/22 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 […]

Free

Helping Students Build Word Part Knowledge

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/18/22 Teaching word parts (prefixes, suffixes, root words) is a great way to help students build their decoding and comprehension skills. Come learn a variety of fun […]

Free

Reading Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners

Literacy Minnesota - main office 700 Raymond Ave., Ste. 180, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/19/22 Teaching and tutoring very beginning level ESL readers can be intimidating for volunteers and professional teachers alike. Attend this in-person workshop to get practical activities and […]

Free

Edmentum Exact Path Webinar

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/24/22 Katie Janis from Edmentum will provide a training on using Exact Path for diagnostic assessments and individualized Learning Paths in reading, language arts, and math. Exact […]

Free

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Writing in My Portfolio

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/25/22 In this session, we will learn how to use the My Portfolio feature in Core. We will also go over best practices for Writing activities. NOTE: Attendees […]

Free

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Pronunciation and Recording

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/1/22 In this session, we will explore the speech and pronunciation features in Burlington English. We will go over the Speech Trainer, speech in the Vocabulary Practice, […]

Free

Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 11/2/22 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

WIOA MOU/IFAs for ABE Professionals

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 11/3/22 Local workforce development boards are currently working on redoing their MOUs and IFAs with WIOA required partners. Come learn more about these documents and the role of ABE in this work. Presenters include: Jeanna Fortney, Director of the Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards and Juanita Borton, CareerForce Systems Operations Coordinator at […]

Free

CCRS TA Webinar: Math Sprinkles for Your Classroom Routines

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 11/3/22 Don't teach a math class? No problem! This session will go over a few numeracy routines that you can use in your classroom no matter what content you teach. Come experience some math-y ways of taking attendance, talking about the weather, and building graphic literacy. These activities will not only address […]

Free

Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/8/22 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.

Free

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Progress and Reports

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/8/22 In this session, we will have an overview of how to use Progress and also go over the reports feature. We will go through helpful tips on how to increase student usage. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Free

Teaching the Notes and Melodies: Incorporating Effective Pronunciation Instruction into EL Lessons

Literacy Minnesota - main office 700 Raymond Ave., Ste. 180, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Registration Deadline: WED. 11/9/22 English pronunciation is a challenge for teachers and learners alike! In order for learners to be able to add the features of English pronunciation to their speaking toolbox, they need explicit instruction so that they can hear and produce the target sounds and rhythms. In this in-person training, learn about techniques […]

Free

Fall Managers’ Meeting

Best Western Premier Nicollet Inn 14201 Nicollet Ave S, Burnsville

Registration Deadline: THU. 11/03/22 Any staff person with a leadership role in a Minnesota Adult Education program is invited to attend this year's in-person Fall Managers' Meeting. Each Minnesota ABE consortium is expected to send at least one representative to this workshop. We cannot provide food or materials if you register after Thursday, November 3. […]

Free

Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 11/10/22 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

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