Events

  • Northstar Digital Literacy: Getting started with Northstar

    Online

    Registration Deadline: NONE; simply click the Join GoToMeeting link below to join on the day of the training: Join GoToMeeting: http://digitalliteracyassessment.org/webinar Are you just getting started with Northstar? Have you been using Northstar for […]

    Free
  • Remote Tutoring 101

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 1/6/21 Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices […]

    Free
  • Jammin’ on Jamboard: Create a Lesson on Jamboard

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU 1/7/21 Facilitated by Kris Klas and the MNI Advisory Team Are you exhausted by the sheer number of interactive apps and programs you feel like you need […]

  • Racial Equity 101

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/12/21 Join us for a webinar and virtual conversation on racial equity. During this session, we’ll discuss important terms, including racism, white supremacy, white privilege and white […]

    Free
  • Web Chat with MN ABE

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 1/13/21 Web Chat with MNABE is a webinar discussion hosted by Literacy Action Network and led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of Education. Web […]

    Free
  • Facilitating Positive Experiences during Remote Learning 101

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 1/13/21 In this webinar, Literacy Minnesota teachers will share some of their favorite virtual routines that promote successful learning. Discover tried and true practices for creating interactive […]

    Free
  • Making It Work: Adapting Materials 101

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 1/14/21 The transition to remote tutoring offers a variety of rewards and challenges. In this workshop, learn recommendations for adapting materials designed for in-person instruction into a […]

    Free
  • Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/15/21 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 […]

    Free
  • Remote Tutoring 101

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/19/21 Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices […]

    Free
  • A Roadmap for Success: Remote Lesson Planning 101

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 1/20/21 Whether you are teaching one learner on WhatsApp or a large group on Zoom, lesson planning is a critical part of ensuring learner success with virtual […]

    Free
  • Manager Meet-Up: Learning Models

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 1/20/21 Learning Models: In-person, hybrid, distance - which ones are you doing now and which ones have you tried?  Join your colleagues for an informal discussion on […]

    Free
  • Cultural Perspectives for Diverse Adult Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 1/21/21 Anaïs Nin, author of Little Birds, was quoted as saying, “We don't see people as they are.” Cultural differences can promote diversity in thought and enrichment in a […]

    Free
  • Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 1/25/21 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 […]

    Free
  • One Step at a Time: Remote Tutoring for Literacy Level Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 1/27/21 Learners with limited English and literacy skills are proving that they are successful remote learners. In this webinar, learn creative approaches that tutors are taking to […]

    Free
  • Northstar Digital Literacy: Getting Started with Northstar

    Online

    Registration Deadline: NONE; simply click on website link (in DETAILS box below) when webinar is starting *Note* We are repeating this webinar originally held on 1/6/21 due to a high level […]

    Free
  • Language & Literacy 2021 Institute – VIRTUAL

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/29/21 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] as soon as possible. For detailed session descriptions, please review the PROGRAM SCHEDULE A program […]

    Free
  • Remote Tutoring 101

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/2/21 Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices […]

    Free
  • Making It Work: Adapting Materials 101

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 2/3/21 The transition to remote tutoring offers a variety of rewards and challenges. In this workshop, learn recommendations for adapting materials designed for in-person instruction into a […]

    Free
  • EBRI Study Circle – Virtual

    EBRI Study Circle – Virtual

    Online

    This series of six meetings, facilitated by Marn Frank, ATLAS, from early February through early May will introduce the foundations of and best practices for evidence-based reading instruction (or EBRI). […]

    Free
  • Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 2/8/21 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 […]

    Free
  • A Roadmap for Success: Remote Lesson Planning 101

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/9/21 Whether you are teaching one learner on WhatsApp or a large group on Zoom, lesson planning is a critical part of ensuring learner success with virtual […]

    Free
  • Remote Tutoring 101

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 2/11/21 Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices […]

    Free
  • Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 2/15/21 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 […]

    Free
  • Getting Familiar with Zoom

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/16/21 Are you tutoring learners on Zoom? Are you using Zoom for the first time or looking to refresh your memory on how to use its common […]

    Free
  • What Is Ableism Anyway? And What Can We Do About It?

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUES. 2/16/21 Disability is often absent from talks about social justice. Yet, people with disabilities have arguably some of the worst U.S. health, education, housing, employment, and community […]

    Free
  • Teaching Citizenship Online

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 2/17/21 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 […]

    Free
  • Minnesota Adult Education Data Review Discussion

    Online

    Registration Deadline:  THU. 2/18/21 This session is for anyone that wants to dive into Minnesota's Adult Education performance data that was reported to the feds in October 2020. The session […]

    Free
  • Facilitating Positive Experiences during Remote Learning 101

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/19/21 In this webinar, Literacy Minnesota teachers will share some of their favorite virtual routines that promote successful learning. Discover tried and true practices for creating interactive […]

    Free
  • Pronunciation Study Circle – Meeting 1 of 3

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/16/21 This study circle, led by Andrea Echelberger of Literacy Minnesota, is a professional learning activity for adult ESL teachers who are interested in integrating effective pronunciation […]

    Free
  • Racial Equity 101

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 2/24/21 Join us for a webinar and virtual conversation on racial equity. During this session, we’ll discuss important terms, including racism, white supremacy, white privilege and white […]

    Free
  • Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 2/24/21 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 […]

    Free
  • TechChat: Using Jamboard in the Virtual Classroom

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 2/25/21 Jamboard is a free virtual whiteboard where people can work collaboratively. A great option for teachers, Jamboard allows you to present as you teach, give students […]

    Free
  • One Step at a Time: Remote Tutoring for Literacy Level Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 2/25/21 Learners with limited English and literacy skills are proving that they are successful remote learners. In this webinar, learn creative approaches that tutors are taking to […]

    Free
  • EBRI Study Circle – Virtual

    EBRI Study Circle – Virtual

    Online

    This series of six meetings, facilitated by Marn Frank, ATLAS, from early February through early May will introduce the foundations of and best practices for evidence-based reading instruction (or EBRI). […]

    Free
  • Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/26/21 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 […]

    Free
  • Northstar Digital Literacy: Getting started with Northstar

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 3/1/21 Note: This webinar is intended for individuals at Northstar subscriber sites only. Are you just getting started with Northstar? Have you been using Northstar for a while […]

    Free
  • Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/2/21 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 […]

    Free
  • MN Teachers Lunch and Learn: The Vocabulary Practice Gem

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/2/21 MN Lunch and Learn with Burlington English. Zoom with us as we uncover the gem that is Burlington English's Vocabulary Practice! (NOTE: You must have a […]

    Free
  • Remote Tutoring 101

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 3/3/21 Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices […]

    Free
  • Islamophobia in the United States

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 3/3/21 Muslim-Americans have been part of the fabric of the United States for centuries. Yet the religion of Islam and those who identify as Muslim continue to […]

    Free
  • Getting Familiar with Zoom

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 3/4/21 Are you tutoring learners on Zoom? Are you using Zoom for the first time or looking to refresh your memory on how to use its common […]

    Free
  • Spring 2021 Un-Regional Event – Virtual

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI 3/5/21 A complete flyer with Zoom links will be provided to you upon registration. You must register to gain access to the sessions. The General Session can […]

    Free
  • Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/9/21 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 […]

    Free
  • Making It Work: Adapting Materials 101

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 3/10/21 The transition to remote tutoring offers a variety of rewards and challenges. In this workshop, learn recommendations for adapting materials designed for in-person instruction into a […]

    Free
  • Web Chat with MN ABE

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 3/10/21 Web Chat with MN ABE is a quarterly webinar discussion hosted by Literacy Action Network and led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of […]

    Free
  • A Roadmap for Success: Remote Lesson Planning 101

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 3/11/21 Whether you are teaching one learner on WhatsApp or a large group on Zoom, lesson planning is a critical part of ensuring learner success with virtual […]

    Free
  • Pronunciation Study Circle – Meeting 2 of 3

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 2/15/21 This study circle, led by Andrea Echelberger of Literacy Minnesota, is a professional learning activity for adult ESL teachers who are interested in integrating effective pronunciation […]

    Free
  • Racial Equity 101

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 3/15/21 Join us for a webinar and virtual conversation on racial equity. During this session, we’ll discuss important terms, including racism, white supremacy, white privilege and white […]

    Free
  • Getting Familiar with Zoom

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/16/21 Are you tutoring learners on Zoom? Are you using Zoom for the first time or looking to refresh your memory on how to use its common […]

    Free
  • MN Teachers Lunch and Learn: Inside the Tutorials Tile

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/16/21 MN Teachers Lunch and Learn: Inside the Tutorials Tile Zoom with us for a peak inside the BE Tutorials Tile. There have been new tutorials added […]

    Free
  • Teaching Phonics Virtually to Adult ESL Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/16/21 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 […]

    Free
  • EBRI Study Circle – Virtual

    EBRI Study Circle – Virtual

    Online

    This series of six meetings, facilitated by Marn Frank, ATLAS, from early February through early May will introduce the foundations of and best practices for evidence-based reading instruction (or EBRI). […]

    Free
  • Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/19/21 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 […]

    Free
  • Manage SiD Subsites and Classes

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/23/21 This workshop is intended for program staff with a SiD Admin level login. Let’s take a deeper dive into how subsites and classes work together. During […]

    Free
  • Facilitating Positive Experiences during Remote Learning 101

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/23/21 In this webinar, Literacy Minnesota teachers will share some of their favorite virtual routines that promote successful learning. Discover tried and true practices for creating interactive […]

    Free
  • Remote Tutoring 101

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 3/24/21 Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices […]

    Free
  • TechChat: Using Flipgrid in the Virtual Classroom

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 3/25/21 Flipgrid is a great free website that allows teachers and students to interact by creating and sharing short videos. The session will be facilitated by ABE […]

    Free
  • Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 3/25/21 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 […]

    Free
  • EBRI Study Circle – Virtual

    EBRI Study Circle – Virtual

    Online

    This series of six meetings, facilitated by Marn Frank, ATLAS, from early February through early May will introduce the foundations of and best practices for evidence-based reading instruction (or EBRI). […]

    Free
  • Pronunciation Study Circle – Meeting 3 of 3

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 2/15/21 This study circle, led by Andrea Echelberger of Literacy Minnesota, is a professional learning activity for adult ESL teachers who are interested in integrating effective pronunciation […]

    Free
  • Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 3/29/21 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 […]

    Free
  • Getting Familiar with Zoom

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/30/21 Are you tutoring learners on Zoom? Are you using Zoom for the first time or looking to refresh your memory on how to use its common […]

    Free
  • Teaching Phonics Virtually to Adult ESL Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 3/31/21 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 […]

    Free

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