Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/19/22 In this session, we will explore the functions of the Prepare for CASAS/Test Prep tool and tie it back to how you can use this into your curriculum to help increase your student's CASAS scores to make measurable skill gains. We will go over the In-Class lessons targeted for competency topics, […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/19/22 Join Jaylani Hussein of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) MN for a proactive diversity training that bridges the gap of misunderstanding and provides resources to employers, attorneys, community leaders and educators. This single diversity training will cover three different sections. 1. First, the presentation will open with a brief introduction on […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 7/20/22 WebChat with MNABE 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. If you […]
Application Deadline: FRI. 5/27/22 APPLY NOW >> NOTE: Participation will be limited to keep the group a manageable size. Study Circle Meetings: ONLINE via Zoom, on Wednesdays from 3-5 pm (CDT) as follows: Wednesday, June 15 Wednesday, June 22 Wednesday June 29 Wednesday, July 13 Wednesday, July 20 Facilitator: Cydnee Sanders Description: Many of us have heard the terms […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 7/20/22 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that instruction is learner centered, using an appropriate level of teacher talk and delivering error correction.
Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21 NOTE: If you were unable to attend Part 1 (on May 20), please watch the recording prior to this meeting. The second part of the training will consist of small group discussions led by ABE teachers that will focus on adapting the practices for adult classrooms to better serve ABE learners […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/26/22 Starting new this summer! You 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 […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 7/27/22 Participants will engage in a couple of classroom activities to experience scaffolding, checking comprehension and the gradual release of responsibility. These aspects of teaching and tutoring are then defined, explained further and participants get opportunities to practice them.
Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21 NOTE: If you were unable to attend Part 1 (on May 20), please watch the recording prior to this meeting. The second part of the training will consist of small group discussions led by ABE teachers that will focus on adapting the practices for adult classrooms to better serve ABE learners […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/2/22 Learners with limited English and literacy skills have unique needs for in-person and remote instruction. Participants will learn best practices and tips for success at this level. They'll also get several ideas for routines, activities and resources to use in their tutoring sessions.
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/2/22 In this session, we will explore the English for Specific Careers tile and how your students will be able to utilize this tool for their independent study. We will also explore ways to tie this with other parts of Burlington English.
Registration Deadline: THU. 8/4/22 This session explores how cultural identities and experiences impact student-instructor interactions and shape the way we make meaning of the world. Interactions are usually improved when direct instruction is adapted to a learner’s cultural needs and preferences. Participants will explore cultural perspectives and the need for cultural humility related to enhancing […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21 NOTE: If you were unable to attend Part 1 (on May 20), please watch the recording prior to this meeting. The second part of the training will consist of small group discussions led by ABE teachers that will focus on adapting the practices for adult classrooms to better serve ABE learners […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/9/22 Starting new this summer! You 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 […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21 NOTE: If you were unable to attend Part 1 (on May 20), please watch the recording prior to this meeting. The second part of the training will consist of small group discussions led by ABE teachers that will focus on adapting the practices for adult classrooms to better serve ABE learners […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 8/12/22 ABE Summer Institute is Minnesota’s annual statewide Adult Basic Education conference sponsored by Literacy Action Network. Due to ongoing COVID-19 we have made the decision to hold the conference on a virtual platform. This year’s conference will include: ABE updates from the ABE State Director, 30+ break-out sessions, poster sessions, Movement […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21 NOTE: If you were unable to attend Part 1 (on May 20), please watch the recording prior to this meeting. The second part of the training will consist of small group discussions led by ABE teachers that will focus on adapting the practices for adult classrooms to better serve ABE learners […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21 NOTE: If you were unable to attend Part 1 (on May 20), please watch the recording prior to this meeting. The second part of the training will consist of small group discussions led by ABE teachers that will focus on adapting the practices for adult classrooms to better serve ABE learners […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21 NOTE: If you were unable to attend Part 1 (on May 20), please watch the recording prior to this meeting. The second part of the training […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/7/22 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21 NOTE: If you were unable to attend Part 1 (on May 20), please watch the recording prior to this meeting. The second part of the training […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 9/12/22 This webinar will introduce the ABE field to the four Online Statewide Training Courses that are being piloted this year. Programs can refer adult learners to […]
Cohort Description Are you looking to begin an IET in your program? Or do you have an IET already, and want to strengthen or expand it? Consider joining the IET […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/13/22 In this session, we will explore the challenges and advantages of teaching a multi-level classroom, share ideas on how to overcome these challenges, and brainstorm other […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/13/22 While most in our society take the ability to write for granted, it can be laborious for ESL learners with little experience with this skill. Attend […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/14/22 In this interactive session we’ll talk about data cleanup and common problem areas. Make plans to run SiD reports and examine your own program data as […]
REGISTRATION DEADLINES: WED. 9/14/22 Topics: Math & Science Join us as we look at trends in initial feedback from the HiSET Official Practice Tests in Mathematics and Science, share your […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/14/22 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/16/22 Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety […]
REGISTRATION DEADLINES: MON. 9/19/22 Topics: Reading, Writing and Social Studies Join us as we look at trends in initial feedback from the HiSET Official Practice Tests in Language Arts-Reading, Language […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/20/22 In this session, we will explore the functions of the Prepare for CASAS/Test Prep tool and tie it back to how you can use this into […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/21/22 If you need ASL interpretation for this event, please contact Wendy Her at [email protected] by Monday, September 12, 2022. Web Chat with MN ABE is a webinar […]
Wednesday, September 21, 2:30–3:30 pm (immediately following WebChat, optional) Presenters: Tom Cytron-Hysom, Consultant/ABE Technology Grant Manager | Susan Wetenkamp-Brandt, Senior Manager – Educational Technology & Digital Literacy at Literacy Minnesota Three […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/21/22 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that instruction is learner centered, using […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 9/22/22 Hundreds of Karen learners have attended adult education classes in Minnesota, primarily in Saint Paul, Albert Lea and Worthington. Join this session to gain essential background […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/23/22 Promotional Flyer - Feel free to download the flyer and forward to your colleagues! If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan @ [email protected]. Dan […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 9/26/22 Vocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. But how many words should you […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/27/22 Phonics–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 […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/28/22 Participants will engage in a couple of classroom activities to experience scaffolding, checking comprehension and the gradual release of responsibility. These aspects of teaching and tutoring […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 9/29/22 Many tutors know they should limit their talking time, but struggle to do so. In this webinar, revisit the importance of reducing teacher talking time and […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/23/22 (NOTE: Registrations after 5:00 PM on 9/23/22 will incur a $15 late fee) If you require ASL interpretation, contact Gail Rutan at [email protected]. 8:45-10:00 AM - […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 10/3/22 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 10/5/22 Promotional Flyer – Feel free to download the flyer and forward to your colleagues! Join us as we take a moment to refresh on key components […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 10/5/22 Learners with limited English and literacy skills have unique needs for in-person and remote instruction. Participants will learn best practices and tips for success at this […]
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. […]
Registration Deadline: NONE; just click the Join Meeting link below Please joint us virtually on Friday, October 7, 2022 – 9:00-12:00, for a CASAS Certification Training. This is a basic, […]
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. […]
Registration Deadline: NONE; just click the Join Meeting link below Please join us virtually on Friday, October 7, 2022 – 12:30-3:30 pm, for a TABE Implementation Training. This basic, introductory […]
Registration Deadline: NONE; just click the Join Meeting link below CASAS offers multiple choice listening tests that add another perspective of understanding your students. This training will dive into the […]
Registration Deadline: On the day of each webinar in the series Join us for a three-part, hands-on workshop on Language Arts Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Mathematics. This is a “tools you […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 10/10/22 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/11/22 In this session, we will explore different types of engaging activities which you can try with your students in the classroom. Ranging from community building activities […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/11/22 Research shows that explicitly teaching a set of comprehension strategies is a great way to help intermediate-level readers maximize their understanding of texts. Come learn a […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 10/12/22 Promotional Flyer – Feel free to download the flyer and forward to your colleagues! Join us as we take a moment to refresh on key components […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 10/13/22 Hundreds of refugees from Afghanistan now call Minnesota home and many have shown up in adult education classrooms around the state. Join this session to gain […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/7/22 If you require ASL interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] Schedule: Thursday - 5:30-8:45 p.m. | Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Cost: $25 […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/7/22 If you require ASL interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] Schedule: Thursday - 5:30-8:45 p.m. | Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Cost: $25 […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 10/17/22 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that instruction is learner centered, using […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/18/22 You 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 […]
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: until day of each webinar Due to the virtual Summer Institute conference this year, we will not be holding the in-person Adult Education (ABE) Foundations Workshop, but the […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/18/22 Teaching word parts (prefixes, suffixes, root words) is a great way to help students build their decoding and comprehension skills. Come learn a variety of fun […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 10/19/22 Teaching and tutoring very beginning level ESL readers can be intimidating for volunteers and professional teachers alike. Attend this in-person workshop to get practical activities and […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 10/24/22 Katie Janis from Edmentum will provide a training on using Exact Path for diagnostic assessments and individualized Learning Paths in reading, language arts, and math. Exact […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 10/24/22 Participants will engage in a couple of classroom activities to experience scaffolding, checking comprehension and the gradual release of responsibility. These aspects of teaching and tutoring […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/25/22 In this session, we will learn how to use the My Portfolio feature in Core. We will also go over best practices for Writing activities. NOTE: Attendees […]
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: until day of each webinar Due to the virtual Summer Institute conference this year, we will not be holding the in-person Adult Education (ABE) Foundations Workshop, but the […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 10/26/22 While most in our society take the ability to write for granted, it can be laborious for ESL learners with little experience with this skill. Attend […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/1/22 In this session, we will explore the speech and pronunciation features in Burlington English. We will go over the Speech Trainer, speech in the Vocabulary Practice, […]
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: until day of each webinar Due to the virtual Summer Institute conference this year, we will not be holding the in-person Adult Education (ABE) Foundations Workshop, but the […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/1/22 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 11/2/22 Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 11/3/22 Local workforce development boards are currently working on redoing their MOUs and IFAs with WIOA required partners. Come learn more about these documents and the role […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 11/3/22 Don't teach a math class? No problem! This session will go over a few numeracy routines that you can use in your classroom no matter what […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/8/22 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/8/22 In this session, we will have an overview of how to use Progress and also go over the reports feature. We will go through helpful tips […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 11/9/22 English pronunciation is a challenge for teachers and learners alike! In order for learners to be able to add the features of English pronunciation to their […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 11/03/22 Any staff person with a leadership role in a Minnesota Adult Education program is invited to attend this year's in-person Fall Managers' Meeting. Each Minnesota ABE […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 11/10/22 Vocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. But how many words should you […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 11/14/22 Katie Janis from Edmentum will provide training for teachers who are getting started or want to review how to use Edmentum (Plato) Courseware and Exact Path […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 11/14/22 Teaching and tutoring very beginning level ESL readers can be intimidating for volunteers and professional teachers alike. Attend this webinar to get practical activities and ideas […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/15/22 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that instruction is learner centered, using […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/15/22 “Both literacy and numeracy are critical skills for adults in order to fully engage in their communities.” This statement is part of the official stance of […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/11/22 Please joint us virtually for the Support Services Conference on Thursday, November 17 and Friday, November 18, 2022! Thursday, November 17 will feature a CASAS Implementation […]
Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the link below to join on the day of the meeting. Please join us for the fall series of MN Hyflex Community of Practice meetings. […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/18/22 Teaching word parts (prefixes, suffixes, root words) is a great way to help students build their decoding and comprehension skills. Come learn a variety of fun […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 11/21/22 During the early days of the pandemic, remote instruction was a necessary evil that many begrudgingly endured. But as the options for in-person instruction open up, […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/22/22 Participants will engage in a couple of classroom activities to experience scaffolding, checking comprehension and the gradual release of responsibility. These aspects of teaching and tutoring […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/22/22 You 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 […]
Registration Deadlines: on the day of each webinar in the series Join us for a three-part, hands-on workshop on Language Arts Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Mathematics. This is a “tools you […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/29/22 Join 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 […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/29/22 Attend 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 […]
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. […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 12/1/22 Did 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 […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 12/1/22 The 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. […]
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: Thursday, December 1 (2-3:15pm) or Friday, December 2 (10-11:15am) Thursday, January 19 (2-3:15pm) or Friday, January 20 (10-11:15am) Thursday, March […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 12/7/22 This 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).
Registration Deadline: THU. 12/8/22 Learn 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 […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 12/9/22 Learning new languages and skills as an adult is a challenge for most people, and that challenge grows when trauma and stress are present. Trauma and 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 […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 12/14/22 Join presenter Jimmie Heags, Jr., MA, LSC, LPCC, LADC, ACS, for this session that explores how cultural identities and experiences impact student-instructor interactions and shape the 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 […]
Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the link below to join on the day of the meeting. Please 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 […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 12/16/22 Universal 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. Training details: Recorded UDL Webinar Access to the recording will be available throughout […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 12/16/22 What 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 […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/10/23 This 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.
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/17/23 Decisions, decisions… It’s that time again; planning for the coming school year is upon us! Join your colleagues and state staff for a time of discussion 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 […]
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