Registration Deadline: WED. 2/19/25 In this interactive session, we’ll spotlight student records - entry and re-entry; shared students; barriers to employment and other history items; assessments; and more!
Registration Deadline: WED. 2/19/25 Join this hands-on session to learn and practice essential Zoom skills for the virtual classroom that may not be in your repertoire if your experience with […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 2/20/25 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 […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 2/20/25 Pivot Tables are one of the most powerful tools in Google Sheets and Excel, but they strike fear into the hearts of most casual spreadsheet users. […]
Registration deadline: FRI. 2/21/25 On Friday, February 21, 10:00-11:00 a.m., the Support Staff Online Coffee Break Series will continue with Linda Keller and Jeff Galbavy virtually sharing their experiences with […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/21/25 Teaching and tutoring very beginning level ESL readers can be intimidating for volunteers and professional teachers alike. Attend this webinar to get practical activities and ideas […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/21/25 In response to the recent LAN survey on immigrant rights, we will be offering a webinar where we’ll explore topics from the survey findings, address questions, […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 2/24/25 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 […]
Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar You’re invited to our playgroup! Join your adult education colleagues and members of Literacy Minnesota’s Digital Learning team for a fun, informal, and interactive […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 2/26/25 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: WED. 2/26/25 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 […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 2/26/25 If you’re a new volunteer coordinator, teacher, or just need a refresher on updating your volunteer data in SiD, this mid-year check-in session is for you! […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 2/6/25 Facilitated by Dr. Rose Wan-Mui Chu and Andrea Echelberger, this online PELSB-approved competency training is aligned to state statute and provides Minnesota adult educators the opportunity […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/28/25 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 […]
Registration Deadline: Day of each session Join seasoned one room schoolhouse educators from Project for Pride in Living in Minneapolis and Lakes Area Adult Education in Detroit Lakes for this […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 3/3/25 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 […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/4/25 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, […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/4/25 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: Day of Each Meeting The books have already been ordered for this round (Brene Brown, Dare to Lead). If you already have a copy and are interested in […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/7/25 During the early days of the pandemic, remote instruction was a necessary evil that many begrudgingly endured. But as the options for in-person instruction opened up, […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 3/10/25 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: WED. 3/12/25 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: MON. 3/17/25 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: FRI. 3/21/25 Learning new languages and skills as an adult is a challenge for most people, and that challenge grows when trauma and stress are present. Trauma and […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 3/24/25 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 […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/25/25 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. 3/25/25 Presented by Kellie Blair Hardt, this month’s Tuesdays for Teachers will focus on helping learners bridge the gap between struggle and success on the GED Math […]
Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar You’re invited to our playgroup! Join your adult education colleagues and members of Literacy Minnesota’s Digital Learning team for a fun, informal, and interactive […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/28/25 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 […]
No Registration - use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting. Developing and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State […]
No Registration - use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting. Developing and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 4/7/25 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 […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/8/25 The ABE Hotline is an important way for potential students to find ABE programs in their area. In this Zoom session, staff from Literacy MN and […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/8/25 In this session, we will explore the newly released Prepare for CASAS STEPS Reading In-Class Lessons built for teachers to help students with mastering various CASAS […]
Registration Deadline: Day of Each Meeting The books have already been ordered for this round (Brene Brown, Dare to Lead). If you already have a copy and are interested in […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 4/9/25 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 […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/11/25 NOTE: The FLYER with session descriptions and Join Links is available through registration only. Most sessions will be recorded-see the flyer for details. AGENDA: 8:30-9:45 - […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/15/25 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 […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 4/16/25 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. 4/17/25 In this session, we will explore the newly released Prepare for CASAS STEPS Reading In-Class Lessons built for teachers to help students with mastering various CASAS […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/18/25 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. 4/22/25 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: Date of each webinar You’re invited to our playgroup! Join your adult education colleagues and members of Literacy Minnesota’s Digital Learning team for a fun, informal, and interactive […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 4/23/25 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: FRI. 4/25/25 The Support Staff Online Coffee Break Series continues with Christine Wytaske and Alec Lunneborg of Metro South, and Rachel Stiglitz of Metro East, discussing Intake Best […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 4/28/25 When teaching adult learners from many different cultures, it’s important to understand that our cultures shape the way we process new knowledge and approach learning and […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/29/25 In this session, we will explore the newly released Prepare for CASAS STEPS Reading In-Class Lessons built for teachers to help students with mastering various CASAS […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/29/25 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: WED. 4/30/25 It's time once again to tidy up your data in SiD. Join us for a webinar that helps you get ready to turn in your program’s […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 4/30/25 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 […]
Registration is CLOSED FLYER (with session descriptions and agenda) Hotel Accommodations: The room block is no longer available. If you require ASL interpretation, contact Gail Rutan at [email protected]
Registration Deadline: MON. 5/5/25 Join us as we explore how purposefully incorporating ACES skills into math classes supports stronger mathematicians. We will hear from two adult education teachers, Ellen Skogen […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/6/25 In this session, we will brainstorm ways to keep students engaged and working on independent practice over the summer season. Please come prepared with ideas that […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 5/7/25 WebChat 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 […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/13/25 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 […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 5/14/25 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 […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 5/15/25 In this session, we will brainstorm ways to keep students engaged and working on independent practice over the summer season. Please come prepared with ideas that […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/16/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Join us virtually on Friday, May 16, 10:00-11:00 am, for a session focused on TABE 13&14. State assessment trainers Linda Keller […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/16/25 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 […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 5/19/25 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: TUE. 5/20/25 In this session, we will brainstorm ways to keep students engaged and working on independent practice over the summer season. Please come prepared with ideas that […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/20/25 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: FRI. 5/23/25 Participants will be provided a basic introduction to Hmong history and culture. Topics covered will include Hmong population around the world, Hmong role in the CIA’s […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/27/25 Effective pronunciation instruction that prioritizes intelligibility can greatly support learners both inside and outside the classroom. Yet, many teachers struggle to identify which pronunciation features to […]
Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar You’re invited to our playgroup! Join your adult education colleagues and members of Literacy Minnesota’s Digital Learning team for a fun, informal, and interactive […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/30/25 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 […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 6/4/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Have you recently joined Adult Basic Education? Are you filling out the annual volunteer report for the first time or need […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/6/25 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: WED. 6/11/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Trauma and chronic stress can take many forms and affect how people learn, process information, and engage with others. These experiences […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 6/16/25 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. 6/18/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Please attend this training to learn how to assign (and re-assign) learner seats on this state-supported distance learning platform. After July […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 6/18/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Once we understand the effects of trauma and chronic stress, we can respond with effective, supportive strategies. In this section, participants […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 6/25/25 Venue: Online (see details below) In this session we'll go over reports that are due to MDE and share tips for making sure your SiD program […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 6/25/25 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: FRI. 7/11/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Adult learners bring a range of experiences, learning needs, and emotional challenges. This session helps ABE volunteers and professionals recognize signs […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 7/16/25 WebChat 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 […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 7/21/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Vocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. But […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 7/30/25 Venue: Online (see details below) The Statewide Digital Learning Team will host two Q&A sessions for staff and volunteers interested in using the new, state-supported Ellii […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 7/31/25 Venue: Online (see details below) The Statewide Digital Learning Team will host two Q&A sessions for staff and volunteers interested in using the new, state-supported Ellii […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 8/4/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going […]
Registration Deadline: EVENT POSTPONED Due to the delay of Federal funding, this webinar will not be held at this time.
Registration Deadline: FRI. 8/8/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 8/11/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles […]
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Registration Deadline: MON. 8/18/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 8/21/25 Venue: Online (see details below) You don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 8/25/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Participants will engage in a couple of classroom activities to experience scaffolding, checking comprehension and the gradual release of responsibility. These […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 8/27/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Join your state trainers virtually for a CASAS Implementation training for new staff. This training provides an overview of the approved […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 8/27/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Join your state trainers virtually for TABE Implementation for New Staff. This training provides an overview of approved TABE tests. It […]
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