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SUMMARY:HiSET Content Overview Series: Reading Comprehension\, Writing and Mathematics
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadlines: on the day of each webinar in the series \nJoin us for a three-part\, hands-on workshop on Language Arts Reading Comprehension\, Writing\, and Mathematics. This is a “tools you can use” attendee participation presentation with practical examples and strategies for improving test taker pass rates. \n\nPart 1 will focus on Reading Comprehension across the subtests\nPart 2 on Writing Fluency\nPart 3 is a special look at Mathematics\, as well as a review of Educator and Test Taker resources\n\nAll parts look at the College and Career (CCR) standards and how they are assessed for the HSE. Using actual test examples coupled with instructional tips and strategies for the Adult Learner (ESL\, ABE\, and At-Risk students)\, we review and examine the most challenging and often failed test topics such as linear algebra\, reading comprehension\, and writing fluency. Participants will have hands-on practice with specific tips and strategies for preparing students to take and pass the HiSET… the first time! \nOctober 10\, 2:00-4:00 pm\n\nPART 1 – HiSET Deep Dive Reading/Social Studies/Science\n(date has passed)\n\nNovember 14\, 2:00-4:00 pm\n\nPART 2 – HiSET Deep Dive Writing – BEING RESCHEDULED\n\nNovember 28\, 2:00-4:00 pm\n\nPART 3 – HiSET Deep Dive Math – BEING RESCHEDULED
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/hiset-content-overview-series-reading-comprehension-writing-and-mathematics-112822/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Department of Education":MAILTO:neill.allard@state.mn.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
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SUMMARY:Adult Career Pathways / IET Networking Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/29/22 \nJoin ATLAS and ABE professionals around Minnesota for the first of three career-cluster networking sessions. Each webinar will have a primary facilitator to guide discussions and networking in specific career clusters that include: \n\nCommunity Interpreter Training (CIT)\nEducation: ParaPro and Child Development Associate (CDA)\nInformation Technology (IT): Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)\nFood Service: Certified Food Manager Certification (CFPM) and Food Handler\nEntrepreneurship: small business\nHealthcare: certified nursing assistant (CNA)\, personal care attendant (PCA)\, and home health aid\n\nThe networking series will be a success with YOU in the discussion! Join us for the series to learn and explore ways to strengthen these career pathways for your students. As makes sense\, we’ll delve specifically into IET (Integrated Education and Training) programming with colleagues from around the state. \n\nACP / IET Networking Webinar #1: 11/29/22\, 1:00-2:30pm\nACP / IET Networking Webinar #2: 2/7/23\, 1:00-2:30pm\nACP / IET Networking Webinar #2: 4/19/23\, 1:00-2:30pm
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/iet-career-cluster-networking-series/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20221028T150631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T150631Z
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SUMMARY:BASE SEL Courses Overview
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/29/22 \nAttend this training to learn about the new BASE SEL (social and emotional learning) courses for Minnesota Adult Education. Courses are available for learners as well as for staff and cover a wide variety of topics\, including: \n\nMindfulness\nMotivation\nAnxiety\nLGBTQIA issues\nDigital Citizenship and Safety\nSuicide Awareness and Prevention\n\nThese online courses are available at no additional charge for all Minnesota Adult Education teachers using the state-supported Edmentum distance learning account. \nSee an informational flyer about BASE Education here.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/base-sel-courses-overview/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221201T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20220823T170343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T171715Z
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SUMMARY:ABE-Dev Ed Affinity Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.  The upcoming meeting options are: \n\nThursday\, December 1 (2-3:15pm) or Friday\, December 2 (10-11:15am)\nThursday\, January 19 (2-3:15pm) or Friday\, January 20 (10-11:15am)\nThursday\, March 30 (2-3:15pm) or Friday\, March 31 (10-11:15am)\n\nAffinity Group meetings are facilitated by Lesley Blicker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lblicker/) and Russ Fraenkel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-fraenkel-44456a15/) \nRegistration\nFor more information\, or to register for Affinity Group meeting participation\, contact Russ Fraenkel at rwfraenkel@gmail.com \n\nWhat is the ABE-Dev Ed Affinity Group?\nDeveloping and advancing effective ABE-Dev Ed classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State educators working together through periodic Affinity Group (AG) meetings throughout the 2022-23 academic year.  The Affinity Group – attended by ABE and Dev Ed instructors and administrators\, as well as system-level administrators – continues to meet in its third academic year to ensure Minn State developmental education students are provided access to educator expertise and resources to help them complete their Dev Ed coursework in the most expeditious fashion possible. \nThe 75-minute AG virtual meetings provide the opportunity for educators to learn about and discuss partnership best practices.  Previous AG engagement has led to: \n\nthe development of a Dev Ed/ABE Toolkit (https://atlasabe.org/dev-ed-abe-toolkit/)\nmany statewide and national presentations\ncontinuation grants from Minn State and ABE\na 2023 work plan that features learning circles\na statewide symposium to occur the morning of February 16\, 2023 (stay tuned)!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/abe-dev-ed-affinity-group-meeting-120122/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221201T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20220919T135842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T175338Z
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SUMMARY:Algebra?! Not ALGEBRA! Let’s Make Sense of Math-y Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 12/1/22 \nDid you know that algebraic reasoning starts in CCRS Level A?! Come experience a routine (Always\, Sometimes\, Never) that creates space for students to reason mathematically and justify their thinking\, while “doing algebra”! In this webinar\, you will get to participate in rich math conversations and exercise your algebraic reasoning skills. You will walk away with ideas for incorporating algebraic reasoning into your lessons/units with students at various CCRS levels. (Not very comfortable with algebra? No problem!)
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/math-content-webinar-120122/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221202T144500
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20221031T204114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T165650Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Management Conference (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 12/1/22  \nThe Volunteer Management Conference (VMC) is a one-day professional development opportunity that brings together Adult Basic Education staff who work with volunteers: coordinators\, teachers and managers alike. This year\, the conference will be virtual\, on Zoom. \nSome of the topics that will be offered include: \n\nRisk Management: Supporting Successful Volunteer Assignments\nUsing Volunteers in Remote Instruction\nWhat’s New (and not-so-new) in Volunteer Training\nVolunteerism vs. Saviorism\nMental Wellness! It Matters! Mental Health Tips for Self-care & in the Classroom\nUsing English Unlocked with Volunteers
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-management-conference-2022/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221202T111500
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20220823T170848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T171725Z
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SUMMARY:ABE-Dev Ed Affinity Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.  The upcoming meeting options are: \n\nThursday\, December 1 (2-3:15pm) or Friday\, December 2 (10-11:15am)\nThursday\, January 19 (2-3:15pm) or Friday\, January 20 (10-11:15am)\nThursday\, March 30 (2-3:15pm) or Friday\, March 31 (10-11:15am)\n\nAffinity Group meetings are facilitated by Lesley Blicker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lblicker/) and Russ Fraenkel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-fraenkel-44456a15/) \nRegistration\nFor more information\, or to register for Affinity Group meeting participation\, contact Russ Fraenkel at rwfraenkel@gmail.com \n\nWhat is the ABE-Dev Ed Affinity Group?\nDeveloping and advancing effective ABE-Dev Ed classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State educators working together through periodic Affinity Group (AG) meetings throughout the 2022-23 academic year.  The Affinity Group – attended by ABE and Dev Ed instructors and administrators\, as well as system-level administrators – continues to meet in its third academic year to ensure Minn State developmental education students are provided access to educator expertise and resources to help them complete their Dev Ed coursework in the most expeditious fashion possible. \nThe 75-minute AG virtual meetings provide the opportunity for educators to learn about and discuss partnership best practices.  Previous AG engagement has led to: \n\nthe development of a Dev Ed/ABE Toolkit (https://atlasabe.org/dev-ed-abe-toolkit/)\nmany statewide and national presentations\ncontinuation grants from Minn State and ABE\na 2023 work plan that features learning circles\na statewide symposium to occur the morning of February 16\, 2023 (stay tuned)!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/abe-dev-ed-affinity-group-meeting-120222/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20221128T213547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T191337Z
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SUMMARY:MobyMax Webinar #1: NewMoby/OldMoby Transition & Reports Overview
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 12/7/22 \nThis session will help teachers who were familiar with the ClassicMoby layout to transition to the NewMoby interface. We will also discuss important reports that allow teachers and program staff to track usage (time on task for distance learning proxy hours) and learner progress (standards and skills mastered).
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mobymax-webinar-1-newmoby-oldmoby-transition-reports-overview/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20221116T193843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T193843Z
UID:10001664-1670497200-1670500800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:CareerOneStop – A Tool for ABE
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 12/8/22 \nLearn about how you can use CareerOneStop to find education\, training\, and resources for adult education students! The site is an incredible resource for career exploration and planning\, including self-assessments\, job-searching tools\, and skills matching. You will leave the training with an understanding of the site’s capabilities and how you can use it as an effective resource for your students.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/careeronestop-a-tool-for-abe/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards":MAILTO:cduin@mncounties.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20220826T151555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T151555Z
UID:10001623-1670590800-1670598000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices for Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 12/9/22 \nLearning 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 chronic stress can come in many forms\, and impact people’s ability to learn new skills and process information in a variety of different ways. In this webinar\, learn how stress and trauma can manifest in the adult education classroom\, and learn about healing-centered teaching practices that can help to support positive learning behaviors and increase retention and learner comfort.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/trauma-informed-teaching-practices-for-adult-learners-120922/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20220826T202227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T211156Z
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Practices for Diverse Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 12/14/22 \nJoin 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 way we make meaning of the world. Participants will gain awareness of their own cultural perspectives\, social location and the need for cultural humility in Adult Basic Education with the goal of enhancing the outcomes of adult learners and educators’ own professional development. Learning will be acquired through the explanation of concepts\, anecdotes and stories\, videos and participant reflection.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/culturally-responsive-practices-for-diverse-adult-learners-121422/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20221107T175159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T181610Z
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SUMMARY:MN Hyflex Community of Practice Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the link below to join on the day of the meeting. \nPlease join us for the fall series of MN Hyflex Community of Practice meetings. All meetings will be held on Google Meet on Thursday afternoons from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Meetings are November 17 and December 15. Future meetings and professional development TBD. No hyflex experience necessary and no need to RSVP\,  but please do let me know if you would like to put something on the agenda! \n\nJOIN MEETING: https://meet.google.com/quk-iiwu-tmp
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mn-hyflex-community-of-practice-meeting/2022-12-15/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221217
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20221115T220609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T192541Z
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SUMMARY:Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Recorded Webinar Training – DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 12/16/22 \nUniversal Design for Learning is an approach that minimizes barriers and maximizes learning for all students. Based on scientific insights into how humans learn\, UDL can help refine why you teach\, what you teach and how you teach. \nTraining details: \n\nRecorded UDL Webinar\nAccess to the recording will be available throughout the month of January. Take it at your own pace\, at your convenience!  Viewing the webinar and stopping to do some recommended activities should take approximately one to two hours.\nClassroom Implementation Assignment\nThe assignment enriches the training and involves implementing UDL principles into your teaching practice and classroom. A short reflection paper about your experience is required. The assignment is due in February.\nFollow-up Live Webinar\nParticipate in a one-hour live webinar to share what you learned with other UDL participants. The live webinar occurs in March.\nUpon Successful Completion \nSixteen CEUs intended to address the re-licensure area of Positive behavior interventions and accommodating\, modifying\, and adapting curriculum\, materials and strategies will be awarded upon completion.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/universal-design-for-learning-udl-recorded-webinar-training-deadline-2022/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="PANDA - Minnesota ABE Physical And Nonapparent Disability Assistance":MAILTO:panda@rdale.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20221017T184144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T184144Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Topics in ABE Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 12/16/22 \nWhat do welcoming spaces in adult education look like? How can we make sure LGBTQIA+ learners\, volunteers and professionals feel they belong? In this session\, ABE professionals in the LGBTQIA+ community will invite participants to reflect on and discuss topics of gender and sexuality in ESL/ABE classrooms and instruction. Participants will brainstorm how to include more queer representation in adult education curricula\, program environments and materials. Presenters will provide lesson examples for teaching gender-inclusive language. It is our intention to create a space where participants are welcome but not required to share aspects of their identity or experiences related to the topic.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/lgbtqia-topics-in-abe-spaces-121622/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230110T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230110T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20221128T213643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T213654Z
UID:10001668-1673364600-1673368200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:MobyMax Webinar #2: Moby 101 for Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/10/23 \nThis session is designed for teachers who are new to using MobyMax as a distance learning platform. It offers a brief overview and discusses how the platform’s adaptive algorithm works. We will also learn how teachers can assign lessons and set up their Moby classroom using customizable settings.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mobymax-webinar-2-moby-101-for-teachers/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20221019T145920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T170256Z
UID:10001648-1673960400-1673965800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Where Shall We Begin? Planning and Budgeting for the Coming Year
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/17/23 \nDecisions\, 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 and learning around making plans and budgeting strategically for the 2023-2024 school year. Panelists from various programs around the state will share their puzzles and strategies\, with ample time for conversation. \nAttendees: Please review these slides from the November 2022 Fall Manager Meeting prior to this webinar\, in order to be well-prepared for our budgeting discussion.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/administrator-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20220823T171146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T171747Z
UID:10001615-1674136800-1674141300@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:ABE-Dev Ed Affinity Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.  The upcoming meeting options are: \n\nThursday\, January 19 (2-3:15pm) or Friday\, January 20 (10-11:15am)\nThursday\, March 30 (2-3:15pm) or Friday\, March 31 (10-11:15am)\n\nAffinity Group meetings are facilitated by Lesley Blicker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lblicker/) and Russ Fraenkel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-fraenkel-44456a15/) \nRegistration\nFor more information\, or to register for Affinity Group meeting participation\, contact Russ Fraenkel at rwfraenkel@gmail.com \n\nWhat is the ABE-Dev Ed Affinity Group?\nDeveloping and advancing effective ABE-Dev Ed classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State educators working together through periodic Affinity Group (AG) meetings throughout the 2022-23 academic year.  The Affinity Group – attended by ABE and Dev Ed instructors and administrators\, as well as system-level administrators – continues to meet in its third academic year to ensure Minn State developmental education students are provided access to educator expertise and resources to help them complete their Dev Ed coursework in the most expeditious fashion possible. \nThe 75-minute AG virtual meetings provide the opportunity for educators to learn about and discuss partnership best practices.  Previous AG engagement has led to: \n\nthe development of a Dev Ed/ABE Toolkit (https://atlasabe.org/dev-ed-abe-toolkit/)\nmany statewide and national presentations\ncontinuation grants from Minn State and ABE\na 2023 work plan that features learning circles\na statewide symposium to occur the morning of February 16\, 2023 (stay tuned)!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/abe-dev-ed-affinity-group-meeting-011923/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20221128T213746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T213746Z
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SUMMARY:MobyMax Webinar #3: Assignment Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 1/19/23 \nThis session will explore many of the assignment types available to teachers in the MobyMax library. We will discuss where teachers can preview the assignments designated by the adaptive algorithm and how teachers can assign their own skills. We will also investigate various tools for direct instruction during synchronous class time\, including Whiteboard Activities\, Interactive Lessons\, and Quick Questions. Finally\, we will discuss one assessment (Skill Checker) that allows teachers to check for understanding about specific skills and remediate them easily.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mobymax-webinar-3-assignment-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230120T111500
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20220823T171342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T171828Z
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SUMMARY:ABE-Dev Ed Affinity Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.  The upcoming meeting options are: \n\nThursday\, January 19 (2-3:15pm) or Friday\, January 20 (10-11:15am)\nThursday\, March 30 (2-3:15pm) or Friday\, March 31 (10-11:15am)\n\nAffinity Group meetings are facilitated by Lesley Blicker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lblicker/) and Russ Fraenkel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-fraenkel-44456a15/) \nRegistration\nFor more information\, or to register for Affinity Group meeting participation\, contact Russ Fraenkel at rwfraenkel@gmail.com \n\nWhat is the ABE-Dev Ed Affinity Group?\nDeveloping and advancing effective ABE-Dev Ed classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State educators working together through periodic Affinity Group (AG) meetings throughout the 2022-23 academic year.  The Affinity Group – attended by ABE and Dev Ed instructors and administrators\, as well as system-level administrators – continues to meet in its third academic year to ensure Minn State developmental education students are provided access to educator expertise and resources to help them complete their Dev Ed coursework in the most expeditious fashion possible. \nThe 75-minute AG virtual meetings provide the opportunity for educators to learn about and discuss partnership best practices.  Previous AG engagement has led to: \n\nthe development of a Dev Ed/ABE Toolkit (https://atlasabe.org/dev-ed-abe-toolkit/)\nmany statewide and national presentations\ncontinuation grants from Minn State and ABE\na 2023 work plan that features learning circles\na statewide symposium to occur the morning of February 16\, 2023 (stay tuned)!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/abe-dev-ed-affinity-group-meeting-012023/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20221209T204041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T204058Z
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SUMMARY:Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 1/25/23 \nParticipants 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 are then defined\, explained further and participants get opportunities to practice them.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/core-training-module-4-instructional-best-practices-working-with-materials-012523/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20220811T194541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T212401Z
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SUMMARY:Language & Literacy Institute 2023
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/20/23 – REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. \nNOTE: ATLAS is holding a block of discounted rooms\, however\, space is limited and based on first come\, first served\, so register early if a room is needed. You can reserve a room only through the ATLAS Registration Form. \nPROGRAM SCHEDULE (Session Descriptions and Agenda) Note: sessions are in-person only and will not be recorded. \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \nCost: $35 for one day\, $45 for both days (after January 20\, a $15 late registration fee will be applied) \n\nNeed to pay for multiple registrations at once?\nOr need to pay for a registration that already was submitted?  \n\nBy credit card/PayPal: Have your staff mark “Please bill my organization” when registering\, and use this payment form.\nBy check/PO: Have your staff mark “Please bill my organization” when registering\, and ATLAS will invoice your program. Please do not send checks until you are invoiced.\n\n\n\nTravel Scholarships: \nATLAS will cover both mileage and hotel costs for Minnesota Adult Ed practitioners traveling over 50 miles one-way to the event. There is no scholarship application to fill out; ATLAS will pay the hotel directly for your lodging IF you choose that option upon registering\, and you can simply submit an ATLAS invoice after the conference to receive your mileage reimbursement. Please visit https://atlasabe.org/submit-invoice/ for instructions on submitting your invoice (and Form W-9\, if needed). \nHamline Graduate Credit Available!\nWould you like to earn 1 graduate credit for attending the Language & Literacy Institute 2023 for the reduced rate of $195? Simply register via this form by February 18\, 2023\, attend both days of the Institute on January 26 & 27\, and submit a summary and application task of something that you learned to the instructor\, Kristine Kelly at kkelly01@hamline.edu. And for more information about Hamline’s ABE license (this Language & Literacy Institute credit can be applied as an elective!)\, click here.\n\n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/2023-language-literacy-institute/2023-01-26/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton – Minneapolis Airport\, 7901 34th Ave S\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20220811T194541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T212401Z
UID:10001608-1674806400-1674835200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Language & Literacy Institute 2023
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/20/23 – REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. \nNOTE: ATLAS is holding a block of discounted rooms\, however\, space is limited and based on first come\, first served\, so register early if a room is needed. You can reserve a room only through the ATLAS Registration Form. \nPROGRAM SCHEDULE (Session Descriptions and Agenda) Note: sessions are in-person only and will not be recorded. \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \nCost: $35 for one day\, $45 for both days (after January 20\, a $15 late registration fee will be applied) \n\nNeed to pay for multiple registrations at once?\nOr need to pay for a registration that already was submitted?  \n\nBy credit card/PayPal: Have your staff mark “Please bill my organization” when registering\, and use this payment form.\nBy check/PO: Have your staff mark “Please bill my organization” when registering\, and ATLAS will invoice your program. Please do not send checks until you are invoiced.\n\n\n\nTravel Scholarships: \nATLAS will cover both mileage and hotel costs for Minnesota Adult Ed practitioners traveling over 50 miles one-way to the event. There is no scholarship application to fill out; ATLAS will pay the hotel directly for your lodging IF you choose that option upon registering\, and you can simply submit an ATLAS invoice after the conference to receive your mileage reimbursement. Please visit https://atlasabe.org/submit-invoice/ for instructions on submitting your invoice (and Form W-9\, if needed). \nHamline Graduate Credit Available!\nWould you like to earn 1 graduate credit for attending the Language & Literacy Institute 2023 for the reduced rate of $195? Simply register via this form by February 18\, 2023\, attend both days of the Institute on January 26 & 27\, and submit a summary and application task of something that you learned to the instructor\, Kristine Kelly at kkelly01@hamline.edu. And for more information about Hamline’s ABE license (this Language & Literacy Institute credit can be applied as an elective!)\, click here.\n\n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/2023-language-literacy-institute/2023-01-27/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton – Minneapolis Airport\, 7901 34th Ave S\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20221209T204145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T170750Z
UID:10001671-1675189800-1675197000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Working with Literacy and Beginning Level ESL Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/31/23 \nELIGIBILITY: This session has reached capacity for out-of-state (non-Minnesota) attendees. If you are located in Minnesota and wish to attend\, please email Kelly at krynda@literacymn.org for the link to register. Please indicate your MN ABE program in your email. Thank you! \nLearners 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 level. They’ll also get several ideas for routines\, activities and resources to use in their classes and tutoring sessions.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/working-with-literacy-and-beginning-level-esl-learners-013123/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20220826T171540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T191336Z
UID:10001624-1675256400-1675261800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:WebChat with MN ABE
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline:  WED. 2/1/23 \n\nIf you need ASL interpretation for this event\, please contact Wendy Her at info@literacyactionnetwork.org by Monday\, January 23rd\, 2023.\n\nWeb Chat 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 state ABE office on new and emerging issues and an opportunity for local ABE staff to ask questions and provide information to the Minnesota. \nFor those unable to attend\, the meeting and materials will be available on the Literacy Action Network website after the meeting: http://literacyactionnetwork.org/supplemental-service-activities/web-chat-with-mnabe.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/webchat-with-mn-abe-020123/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Department of Education":MAILTO:neill.allard@state.mn.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20221121T232312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T232312Z
UID:10001665-1675265400-1675269000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:MobyMax Webinar #4: Progress Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/1/23 \nIn this session\, we will discuss how teachers can review learner progress and results. We will also examine specific reports that allow teachers to track learners’ time on task as well as standards and skills mastered.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mobymax-webinar-4-progress-monitoring/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230202T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20221221T222931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T223033Z
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SUMMARY:TABE Online Review and Technology Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: NONE; just click the Join Meeting link below \nPlease join us virtually on Thursday\, February 2 – 1:00-2:30 pm\, for an overview of TABE Online. TABE representatives will provide a review of using the DRC Insight portal to administer tests. General information\, user management\, and setting up test sessions will be reviewed. Bring your questions as plenty of time will be allowed for addressing them. \nFor more information\, contact Marty Olsen\, martha.olsen@gmail.com or Linda Keller\, lindam.keller@ahschools.us.  Access to the training will be via ZOOM at the link below. \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\n\nMeeting ID: 826 8147 1268\nPasscode: 328846\nPhone: 651-372-8299
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/tabe-online-review-and-technology-discussion/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="SW ABE":MAILTO:martha.olsen@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20221214T220003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T220003Z
UID:10001673-1675708200-1675715400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Writing Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 2/6/23 \nWhile 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 this webinar to learn about and try out engaging\, interactive activities for English Language Learners in Beginning Literacy and Beginning level classes. Ideas for in-person\, remote\, one-on-one\, all-class\, as well as low-tech and no-tech options will be covered.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/writing-activities-for-beginning-literacy-and-beginning-english-language-learners-020623/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20230123T232234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T204257Z
UID:10001703-1675773000-1675775700@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Setting Your Classroom Up for Success - Orientation Materials
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/7/23 \nIn this session\, we will go over tools and resources for how you can lead your own student orientations for your class/program when onboarding new students to using Burlington English. We will go over important features to focus on and common Q&As. \nNOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/burlington-english-lunch-and-learn-setting-your-classroom-up-for-success-orientation/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20221027T163737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T000010Z
UID:10001654-1675774800-1675780200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Adult Career Pathways / IET Networking Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/7/23 \nJoin ATLAS and ABE professionals around Minnesota for the second of three career-cluster networking sessions. Each webinar will have a primary facilitator to guide discussions and networking in specific career clusters that include: \n\nCommunity Interpreter Training (CIT)\nEducation: ParaPro and Child Development Associate (CDA)\nInformation Technology (IT): Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)\nFood Service: Certified Food Manager Certification (CFPM) and Food Handler\nEntrepreneurship: small business\nHealthcare: certified nursing assistant (CNA)\, personal care attendant (PCA)\, and home health aid\n\nThe networking series will be a success with YOU in the discussion! Join us for the series to learn and explore ways to strengthen these career pathways for your students. As makes sense\, we’ll delve specifically into IET (Integrated Education and Training) programming with colleagues from around the state. \nRegister now for ACP / IET Networking Webinar #3 on WED. 4/19/23 from 1:00-2:30pm!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/iet-career-cluster-networking-series-webinar-2-of-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230210T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182538
CREATED:20230102T194624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T144909Z
UID:10001685-1676017800-1676030400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:PELSB Cultural Competency Training - PART 1
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 2/9/23 \nYou MUST attend and register for BOTH February 10 and February 24 \nRegister for February 24 >> \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n\nEligibility: Minnesota adult education practitioners only \n\nThis Cultural Competency training is only open to Minnesota adult educators. Our apologies if you are located outside of Minnesota! Please note that you are welcome to access our Cultural Competency resource library.\n\nTraining Description: \nFacilitated 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 to engage in dialogue\, activities\, and reflective practices to increase their cultural awareness and competency. The training also takes a deeper look at the role race equity plays in creating culturally responsive classroom teaching and learning spaces. \nPer MN Statutes 122A.181 and 122A.182\, and MN Administrative Rule 8710.7100\, every teacher in Minnesota who is seeking relicensure needs to complete the cultural competency training requirement. This PELSB-approved cultural competency training is aligned to MN Administrative Rule 8710.0310 Subpart 1D. \nNote: This is a two-part training taking place via Zoom from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm on BOTH February 10 and February 24. You must attend both days in full to meet the PELSB requirement. The training will not be recorded. \n\n \nDr. Rose Wan-Mui Chu has dedicated her professional life to the tireless pursuit of education equity and excellence for children and youth. Rose brings almost 30 years of rich and diverse cross-sector experiences. \nFounder and President of Plum Blossom Strategy LLC\, Dr. Chu is an experienced educator and consultant\, a fierce advocate for elevating\, demystifying and strengthening the teaching profession. Rose has a diverse professional portfolio: such as designing and facilitating community engagement activities or Minnesota state-approved Cultural Competency Training for educators\, supporting community based organizations in youth development efforts\, and being a thought partner for organizational leaders on systems thinking and systems change. \nA first generation immigrant from Hong Kong and a first generation college graduate\, Rose’s original Industrial Engineering background and work experience\, coupled with her most honored role as a classroom teacher have continued to ground her life’s work in educational reform and transformation. She is professor emerita at Metropolitan State University​\, where she has previously been a faculty and department chair at the Urban Teacher Program. Rose also held executive leadership positions as Assistant Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education\, and as interim Dean of Urban Education at Metropolitan State University. \nRose was elected to the school board of the Roseville Area Schools and began her first term in January 2020. \n\n \nIn 2004\, Andrea Echelberger began a two-year AmeriCorps position in St. Paul teaching adult refugees and immigrants English\, and she’s never looked back. Throughout her teaching career\, she has worked with a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and language levels\, and while she’s loved every class that she’s taught\, literacy level learners are her favorite group to teach. After five years of teaching with Literacy Minnesota\, she left in 2013 to work with the U.S. English Language Fellowship program in Phnom Penh\, Cambodia.  Andrea returned in the fall of 2015 to take up a position teaching the Basic English Class at the Open Door Learning Center – Lake Street. In 2016\, Andrea became the ESL Training Coordinator at Literacy Minnesota\, where she conducts interactive and engaging professional development for Minnesota teachers and tutors. She received her MAESL from Hamline University and holds an ABE Minnesota Teaching License from the University of Minnesota. \nAndrea is continuously humbled and inspired by the lessons and stories that she hears from her learners every day\, and is passionate about helping the people that she works with develop their voices in English so that they and their families are able to thrive in Minnesota.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/pelsb-cultural-competency-training-part-1-2023/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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