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SUMMARY:Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Xue's Office Hour
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/23/23 \nYou will be able to join Xue’s open office hour to come with any questions or issues that you have. If you need help with a technical issue\, Xue will be able to walk you through and train you in how to resolve the issue. If you need teaching tips or strategies\, we can brainstorm in this session. If you need training in a specific area of Burlington English\, Xue will be able to help you navigate through the features.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/burlington-english-lunch-and-learn-xues-office-hour-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T150000
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SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 5/24/23 \nResearch 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 handful of great comprehension tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension skills.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/comprehension-strategies-for-intermediate-level-readers-052423/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
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SUMMARY:Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/26/23 \nYou 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 Digital Literacy. \nIn the webinar\, participants will learn: \n\nThe features of Northstar Digital Literacy.\nHow to help learners set digital literacy learning goals.\nHow to help learners navigate Northstar Digital Literacy assessments.\nHow to guide learners through the Northstar Digital Literacy Online Learning Modules.\n\nThe training will be appropriate for tutors working one-to-one with learners or assisting in a computer lab. \nIf you are not familiar with Northstar Digital Literacy Assessments\, please go to digitalliteracyassessment.org and take the Computer Basics assessment prior to the training.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/tutoring-with-northstar-digital-literacy-051623/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230602T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T173002Z
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SUMMARY:EBRI Webinar Series - 6 of 6
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/2/23 \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan \nJoin Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars\, each on Friday from 1:00-2:30pm CST. Participants may choose to attend some or all of the webinars. \nThis 6-part series of webinars will provide the background of Evidence-Based Reading Instruction or EBRI\, tools and processes for assessing readers’ strengths and weaknesses\, crucial skills for all four reading components\, and practitioner-tried routines for teaching them across ABE and ESL levels. The meetings focus on the following topics or questions: \n\nJune 2 – Webinar 6: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching comprehension (text engagement strategies) across ABE and ESL levels?
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ebri-webinar-series-6-of-6/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
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SUMMARY:Completing the Annual Volunteer Report
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/6/23 \nAre you ready to complete the Annual Volunteer Report using your data in SiD? Join data gurus Jenny Schlukebier and Mary Zimmerli  as they look over the report and discuss where the numbers come from. They’ll  also cover how to find and clean up potential errors in your SiD data. Finally\, they will reveal  SiD features and strategies for keeping your data current\, making next year’s reporting even easier.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/completing-the-annual-volunteer-report-060623/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T211627Z
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SUMMARY:How Adult Brains Learn Languages
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/9/23 \nLearn 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 practices that we use in the language classroom. Participants will leave the webinar with suggestions for ways teachers and tutors can apply brain-based teaching practices as we are helping adult ESL students develop their language skills.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/how-adult-brains-learn-languages-060923/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
CREATED:20230526T200219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T200219Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Online: Support and Idea Swap
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/13/23 \nTeaching Online: Support and Idea Swap session. \nLooking for new ideas \, excited about a new project or need a little advice with something you are already working with? Attend the  Teaching Online: Support and Idea Swap. \nCome prepared to share\, ask\, and advise. Teachers often have more knowledge and good ideas than they believe. \nConsider these sessions as a informal support group for teachers from which you’ll leave with advice\, resources\, and a productive perspective. Possible topics for support and discussion during these sessions include: \n\nAccessibility options for classroom students and online lessons\nTeaching digital literacy skills to participate in blended and online classes\nLocating classroom ready lessons online\nBest practices and tips & tricks using instructional tech tools\nMaking and using instructional screencasts\n\nNo previous attendance required. \nJason Brazier (DL Team/Literacy Minnesota) will be facilitating and hosting this session.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-online-support-and-idea-swap-061423/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T163127Z
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SUMMARY:Phonics in Adult ESL: Recommendations\, Activities and Resources
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/16/23 \nPhonics–the knowledge of the sounds letters make when they are combined to make words–is essential to beginning literacy and beginning level English language instruction. But\, many teachers and tutors lack the knowledge\, confidence and resources to teach the topic. Attend this session to learn why phonics instruction is important and leave with several ideas for phonics activities and resources to bring back to your teaching and tutoring sessions. \nThis session will be most useful to tutors and teachers working with beginning literacy\, low beginning and high beginning English language learners.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/phonics-in-adult-esl-recommendations-activities-and-resources-061623/
LOCATION:Literacy Minnesota – main office\, 700 Raymond Ave.\, Ste. 180\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/16/23 \nVocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. \nBut how many words should you teach? And which words are the most important? What strategies are best for helping students learn new words? How do you get students to make new words part of their receptive and productive vocabularies? This webinar will focus on the theory and best practice behind choosing\, teaching and reviewing reading vocabulary. You’ll get a chance to learn about (and practice) a variety of activities that can be done remotely or in person. Links to great online resources will also be provided. \nThis workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-reading-vocabulary-remotely-or-in-person-061623/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230619T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230619T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
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SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 6/19/23 \nCome and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety of activities tutors and teachers can try. We will talk about the mechanics of doing fluency practice via Zoom\, Google Meet\, Teams or any other remote tutoring tool (including the phone!). Participants will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share resources. \nThis workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/developing-and-practicing-reading-fluency-061923/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
CREATED:20230306T151800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T151800Z
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SUMMARY:Tips and Strategies for Online Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 6/21/23 \nDuring 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\, many learners chose to continue to learn in an online environment. Join this session to learn and see modeled tips and strategies for teaching and tutoring online\, and determine how to bring them back to your context. This session is appropriate for educators working with both English language learners and adult education students. (Note: This session does not include technical how-to skills for using Zoom or other platforms.)
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/tips-and-strategies-for-online-instruction-062123/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230627T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
CREATED:20221221T184420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T184420Z
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SUMMARY:Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/27/23 \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-062723/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Somali People: History\, Culture and Migration to Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 6/28/23 \nPresenter: Jaylani Hussein is currently the executive director of the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN). Hussein worked as the Community Liaison Officer at Metro State University and as a Planner for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. In 2013\, he created Zeila Consultants to develop and offer cross-cultural training workshops on East African cultures. Hussein has presented on the Somali Culture to diverse public and private organizations across the US. He specializes in the areas of urban planning\, community development\, youth development (with over 8 years’ experience in working in juvenile treatment centers for court adjudicated youth)\, legal and civil rights. \nDescription: Somalis are estimated to be the largest African immigrant group in Minnesota with approximately 75\,000-100\,000 residing in the state (source: McKnight Foundation). \nThis training covers: \n\nPre- and post-modern history of the Somali people.\nCulture.\nMigration to Minnesota.\nCultural gaps between the Somali and American communities.\nRecommendations for outreach to Somali community members.\n\nThis training will be recorded.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/understanding-the-somali-people-history-culture-and-migration-to-minnesota-062823/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230629T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230629T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
CREATED:20230405T222322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T222342Z
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SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 6/29/23 \nResearch 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 handful of great comprehension tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension skills.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/comprehension-strategies-for-intermediate-level-readers-062923/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230630T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230630T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
CREATED:20230307T211824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T211824Z
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SUMMARY:Essential Zoom Skills for Online Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/30/23 \nJoin 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 the platform is limited to meetings with friends and colleagues at work. \nThe workshop will cover: \n1.      Turning off participants’ cameras and microphones. \n2.     Re-naming participants. \n3.     Sharing your screen. \n4.    Annotating your screen. \n5.    Setting up and visiting breakout rooms.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/essential-zoom-skills-for-online-instruction-063023/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230705T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230705T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
CREATED:20230605T145039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T145039Z
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SUMMARY:Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 7/5/23 \nParticipants 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 with learner motivations\, barriers and persistence.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/core-training-module-1-overview-of-minnesota-adult-education-and-program-accountability-070523/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
CREATED:20230403T161311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T183555Z
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SUMMARY:WebChat with MDE
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 7/12/23 \n\nIf you need ASL interpretation for this event\, please contact Wendy Her at info@literacyactionnetwork.org by Wednesday\, June 28\, 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 Adult Ed state team. \nTopics will include: \n\nAugust reporting submission\nState aid calculation and service disruption\nTraining costs and federal funding\nStaff training policy\nNRS Testing\n\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-mde-071223/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Department of Education":MAILTO:neill.allard@state.mn.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
CREATED:20230605T145133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T145133Z
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SUMMARY:Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 7/12/23 \nParticipants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to adults are also covered. Finally\, participants increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English and developing literacy as an adult.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/core-training-module-2-understanding-adult-learners-071223/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
CREATED:20230630T204430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T204500Z
UID:10001777-1689618600-1689625800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Working with Literacy and Beginning Level ESL Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 7/17/23 \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-071723/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
CREATED:20230519T141313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T141313Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Equity 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 7/19/23 \nJoin presenter Jimmie Heags\, Jr.\, MA\, LSC\, LPCC\, LADC\, ACS\, for this session that exposes how race is defined and how racism impacts individuals and institutions. The session will provide learners with a framework for understanding and disrupting the attitudes and structures that perpetuate inequality. Participants will be introduced to basic interventions to identify and disrupt racialized mindsets and practices that promote equity. Interventions will include how to be an anti-racist. \nObjectives include the following: \n1) Define the nature of race and racism and their origins and impact. \n2) Examine the concepts of white privilege and white fragility. \n3) Understand the nature of microaggressions and their impact. \n4) Develop interventions for disrupting racist mindsets.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/racial-equity-101-071923/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230719T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230719T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
CREATED:20230605T145219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T145219Z
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SUMMARY:Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 7/19/23 \nParticipants 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 an appropriate level of teacher talk and delivering error correction.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/core-training-module-3-instructional-best-practices-working-with-learners-071923/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
CREATED:20230629T143347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T143403Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Somali People: History\, Culture and Migration to Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 7/20/23 \nSomalis are estimated to be the largest African immigrant group in Minnesota with approximately 75\,000-100\,000 residing in the state (source: McKnight Foundation). \nThis training covers: \n\nPre- and post-modern history of the Somali people.\nCulture.\nMigration to Minnesota.\nCultural gaps between the Somali and American communities.\nRecommendations for outreach to Somali community members.\n\nThis training will be recorded. If you know you cannot attend this session live\, there is no need to register. A separate registration for the recorded version will be made available after the session.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/understanding-the-somali-people-history-culture-and-migration-to-minnesota-072023/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
CREATED:20230710T145139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T145139Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/25/23 \nTeaching 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 fun and easy-to-use routines and activities for helping intermediate-level readers develop these important tools.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-intermediate-alphabetics/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
CREATED:20230605T145247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T145247Z
UID:10001764-1690396200-1690403400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 7/26/23 \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-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Writing Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 7/27/23 \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-072723/
LOCATION:Literacy Minnesota – main office\, 700 Raymond Ave.\, Ste. 180\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230731T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230731T151500
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SUMMARY:Rob's 5.5 Tips for Designing Great Workshop Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 7/31/23  \nAre you getting ready to present at Summer Institute? Do you want to learn how to design effective presentations? Are you looking to make your great workshops even greater? Join Literacy Minnesota training director Rob Podlasek as he shares 5 1/2 easy-to-implement tips to keep your presentations rolling and your audience members happy. \nThis session is appropriate for novice presenters as well as experienced trainers (with the workshop evaluation scars to prove it). As an added bonus\, we will share a variety of presenter resources that are available on the ATLAS website. \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/robs-5-5-tips-for-designing-great-workshop-presentations/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230804T150000
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SUMMARY:Reading Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 8/4/23 \nTeaching 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 for one-on-one\, remote and in-person instruction with tech and no-tech options. Leave feeling ready to provide your learners with meaningful and effective reading activities.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/reading-activities-for-beginning-literacy-and-beginning-english-language-learners-080423/
LOCATION:Literacy Minnesota – main office\, 700 Raymond Ave.\, Ste. 180\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
CREATED:20230801T143645Z
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SUMMARY:Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Xue's Office Hour
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/8/23 \nYou will be able to join Xue’s open office hour to come with any questions or issues that you have. If you need help with a technical issue\, Xue will be able to walk you through and train you in how to resolve the issue. If you need teaching tips or strategies\, we can brainstorm in this session. If you need training in a specific area of Burlington English\, Xue will be able to help you navigate through the features. \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/burlington-english-lunch-and-learn-xues-office-hour-080823/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230809T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
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SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 8/9/23 \nCome and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety of activities tutors and teachers can try. We will talk about the mechanics of doing fluency practice via Zoom\, Google Meet\, Teams or any other remote tutoring tool (including the phone!). Participants will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share resources. \nThis workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/developing-and-practicing-reading-fluency-080923/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171433
CREATED:20230706T182012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T182624Z
UID:10001785-1691744400-1691755200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Assessment Training for New Staff – CASAS Implementation Training (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 8/10/23 \nRegister now for a virtual CASAS Implementation Training! \nJoin your state trainers virtually for a CASAS Implementation training on Friday\, August 11\, 2023\, 9:00 to 12:00 noon. This training provides an overview of the approved CASAS tests. It will cover selection and administration of the appropriate CASAS test\, interpretation of test scores\, and measurement of student progress. This training is geared toward newer users of the assessments.  Participants who complete this training will be certified to administer CASAS multiple choice assessments. \nFor more information on this training\, contact Marty Olsen – martha.olsen@gmail.com
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/assessment-training-for-new-staff-casas-implementation-training-online-081123/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="SW ABE":MAILTO:martha.olsen@gmail.com
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