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
  • Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 4/5/21 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: Citizenship/EL Civics in BE

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/6/21 Ever wonder if there where or how to find Citizenship/EL Civics materials in Burlington English? Come to this session to find out! NOTE: A BurlingtonEnglish account […]

    Free
  • How Adult Brains Learn Languages

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 4/8/21 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 […]

    Free
  • Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 4/8/21 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 learners develop their digital literacy skills. In the webinar, participants will learn: The features of Northstar Digital Literacy How to set up and proctor a […]

    Free
  • MN Teachers: Lunch and Learn: What’s in YOUR BurlingtonEnglish Toolbox? A Roundtable Chat

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/13/21 Let's have a chat about the 'W's of BE: Who uses it? Why? Where? What's your go-to in BE? Please come to this session and bring your BE toolbox, ready to share what's inside with other teachers from around the state. NOTE: A BurlingtonEnglish account is required to register. For account […]

    Free
  • A Roadmap for Success: Remote Lesson Planning 101

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/13/21 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 instruction. During this webinar, you will learn how to design lessons so that both the teacher and the learners experience success. Topics covered include: how […]

    Free
  • Accent Bias and Discrimination in the United States

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 4/14/21 Teachers of adult ESL learners often hear stories of learners trying out their new English skills in the community, and being ignored or rebuffed because of their accent. In this workshop, learn about accent bias research, the politics of accent in the United States, and the ways that accent bias can […]

    Free
  • One-Room Schoolhouse Webinar: Moving Towards a New Normal

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 4/14/21 Ch-ch-changes! Join your one-room schoolhouse/multilevel classroom colleagues to talk about what your current programming looks like and what changes might lie ahead. What new processes or practices will linger post-pandemic? We’ll hear from Abby Roza at the Ramsey County Correctional Facility, Traci Pederson from Northwest Service Cooperative, and Jen Hellekson from […]

    Free
  • Getting Familiar with Zoom

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 4/15/21 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 features? If so, this training will help you become more confident using Zoom on your own and with your learners! Literacy Minnesota recognizes that using […]

    Free
  • Remote Tutoring 101

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 4/15/21 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 for connecting and communicating one-on-one with adult learners on the phone or online, get suggestions for correcting errors and checking comprehension in a virtual setting, […]

    Free
  • PELSB Cultural Competency Training

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 4/8/21 (This registration is for BOTH April 16 and April 30; you do not need to submit a separate registration for each meeting.) Eligibility: Minnesota adult education practitioners only This Cultural Competency training is only open to Minnesota adult educators. Our apologies if you are located outside of Minnesota! Please note that you […]

    Free
  • MCTM Spring 2021 Virtual Conference

    Online

    The theme of this year's Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) spring conference is Moving Forward. Come learn from engaging presenters and network with teachers from K-12, 2-year colleges, and other ABE programs. More information can be found at the website listed in the Details section below. NOTE: The registration link for the conference […]

    $75

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