Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Xue’s Office Hour
OnlineRegistration Deadline: TUE. 8/8/23 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: TUE. 8/8/23 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: WED. 8/9/23 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. 8/10/23 Register now for a virtual CASAS Implementation Training! Join your state trainers virtually for a CASAS Implementation training on Friday, August 11, 2023, 9:00 to 12:00 […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 8/10/23 Register now for a virtual TABE Implementation Training! Join your state trainers virtually for a TABE Implementation training on Friday, August 11, 2023, 12:30-3:30 pm. This […]
Pre-Conference Registration Deadline: FRI. 7/14/23 General Conference Registration Deadline: FRI. 7/14/23 (Early Bird pricing through FRI. 6/30/23) Summer Institute is Minnesota’s annual statewide Adult Basic Education conference sponsored by Literacy […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/22/23 In this session, we will take a look at a Burlington English lesson plan paired with an In-Class Lesson. Xue will model how to present different […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/22/23 What is “white saviorism” and how does it show up in adult education? During this session, participants will explore a shared definition of the term “white […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 8/24/23 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. 8/29/23 In 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 […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 8/30/23 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. 9/6/23 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/8/23 Research shows that explicitly teaching a set of comprehension strategies is a great way to help intermediate-level readers maximize their understanding of texts. Come learn a […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 9/11/23 You don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their digital literacy skills using Northstar […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/12/23 In this session, we will go over areas in Burlington English that cover digital literacy to help support your students. We will cover content and resources […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/13/23 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. 9/15/23 During the early days of the pandemic, remote instruction was a necessary evil that many begrudgingly endured. But as the options for in-person instruction opened up, […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/19/23 In this session, we will explore ideas and strategies to enhance your instruction when teaching with In-Class Lessons. We will go over fresh ideas on how […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/19/23 Now that the Classic MobyMax interface has been retired, this session will help teachers and staff transition to the New Moby layout. Learn about the Home, […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/20/23 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. 9/21/23 Attend this training for an introduction to using Edmentum Courseware as a distance learning platform. The course catalog contains a wide variety of content for teaching […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/26/23 BASE is a state-supported distance learning platform with content supporting social and emotional learning (SEL) and the ACES/TIF standards. Attend this session to learn about using […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/26/23 Learners with limited English and literacy skills have unique needs for in-person and remote instruction. Participants will learn best practices and tips for success at this […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/27/23 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: FRI. 9/29/23 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan @ [email protected]. Math Institute 2023 will feature a morning keynote and workshop by Heather Buskirk, Director of […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/29/23 This class will expose how institutional racism and stereotypes can lead to microaggressions. The session will provide learners with a framework for understanding, identifying and disrupting […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 10/2/23 This training will provide an overview of using Exact Path for individualized remediation. This tool, which is a feature within Edmentum Courseware, can help teachers “fill […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/3/23 Register now for a virtual CASAS Implementation Training! Join your state trainers virtually for a CASAS Implementation training on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 3:00 to […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/3/23 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. 10/4/23 Join these three short 30-minute webinars—"WIOA Wednesdays for ABE” series! WIOA Workforce Programs, operated by local workforce development boards, help jobseekers develop education, training, and career […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 10/4/23 Teaching intermediate alphabetics (syllables, prefixes, suffixes, root words) is a great way to help students build their decoding and comprehension skills. Come learn a variety of […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/29/23 GUEST ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS: MUST BE REQUESTED BY THU. 9/21/23! Please note the room block is now closed. You will need to secure your own lodging and […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 10/9/23 This will be a repeat of the training offered on September 19. Now that the Classic MobyMax interface has been retired, this session will help teachers […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 10/9/23 Join us for this interactive session and pick up some ideas that will maximize your impact as a math tutor. This webinar will be appropriate for […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/10/23 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 10/11/23 In this interactive session, we’ll talk about data cleanup and answer some of our most popular user questions. Make plans to run SiD reports and examine […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 10/11/23 Join these three short 30-minute webinars—"WIOA Wednesdays for ABE” series! WIOA Workforce Programs, operated by local workforce development boards, help jobseekers develop education, training, and career […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/6/23 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] PROGRAM FLYER COST: $25/person $15 late fee will be incurred for registrations submitted after 10/6/23 PAYMENT: Need […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/17/23 In this session, we will explore the Burlington English Readers and brainstorm different ways to use them in class and outside of class. We will go […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/17/23 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: WED. 10/18/23 Join these three short 30-minute webinars—"WIOA Wednesdays for ABE” series! WIOA Workforce Programs, operated by local workforce development boards, help jobseekers develop education, training, and career […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 10/18/23 Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/24/23 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: WED. 10/25/23 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: WED. 10/25/23 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: FRI. 10/27/23 Join this hands-on session to learn and practice essential Zoom skills for the virtual classroom that may not be in your repertoire if your experience with […]
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 10/20/23 (registration is now closed) The Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle I is for teachers of low-literate Adult Basic Education ESL students – those learners with little […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 10/30/23 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, […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/31/23 In this session, we will explore the English for Specific Careers tile and the Career Exploration and Soft Skills course. These resources are here to help […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/31/23 BASE is a state-supported distance learning platform with content supporting social and emotional learning (SEL) and the ACES/TIF standards. Attend this session to learn about using […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 11/01/23 If you need ASL interpretation for this event, please contact Wendy Her at [email protected] by Monday, October 23, 2023. Web Chat with MN ABE is a […]
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WED. 11/1/23 Heard about the new English language proficiency test on its way from CASAS that will replace the CASAS Life & Work Series? Wondering what it all means? […]
No registration necessary: Contact Russ Fraenkel, [email protected], to receive the direct Zoom link. November 2023 dates: November 2 from 2:00-3:15pm November 3 from 10:00-11:15am NOTE: The meetings on November 2 […]
No registration necessary: Contact Russ Fraenkel, [email protected], to receive the direct Zoom link. November 2023 dates: November 2 from 2:00-3:15pm November 3 from 10:00-11:15am NOTE: The meetings on November 2 […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 11/6/23 This webinar is hosted by HealthForce Minnesota and presented by Elaine Vandenburgh. A review of the free, asynchronous nursing assistant state exam prep/refresher course will be […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/7/23 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: TUE. 11/7/23 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. 11/8/23 Besides how many minutes learners spend using MobyMax, what else can you learn from all those options under the Tools tab? The answer is…A LOT! We’ll […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 11/8/23 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. 11/10/23 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: FRI. 10/20/23 (registration is now closed) The Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle I is for teachers of low-literate Adult Basic Education ESL students – those learners with little […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/14/23 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. 11/14/23 Join a panel of program administrators from around the state as they share "3 Creative Ideas" for tackling current challenges around staffing, recruitment & engagement. Karen […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/14/23 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 11/15/23 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: WED. 11/15/23 You don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their digital literacy skills using Northstar […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/10/23 PROGRAM: The conference program including session descriptions will be posted by mid-October at https://www.mnabeassessment.com/support-services-conference. NOTE: Links to join the Zoom sessions will be sent out via […]
THIS WEBINAR HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 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. […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/21/23 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. 11/28/23 In this session, we will explore how to use the Progress component in Burlington Core and also how to run the different reports available to you. […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/28/23 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: NONE; please click the Join Webinar link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN WEBINAR: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/99072444305 Meeting ID: 990 7244 4305 This webinar will provide […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 11/29/23 An informative webinar designed for educators, support staff, and program personnel who are interested in learning about the HiSET exam and how to navigate the HiSET […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 11/29/23 Learning new languages and skills as an adult is a challenge for most people, and that challenge grows when trauma and stress are present. Trauma and […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 11/30/23 The Times They Are A-Changin', a wise Minnesotan once said! Maybe you have worked with local colleges a long time, or maybe you are new to this […]
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 10/20/23 (registration is now closed) The Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle I is for teachers of low-literate Adult Basic Education ESL students – those learners with little […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 12/4/23 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: TUE. 12/5/23 Wait, I'm not a math teacher! I want to incorporate numeracy into my ESL classroom, but where do I even start?! How do I effectively address […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 12/7/23 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. […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 12/11/23 Join us for this interactive session and pick up some ideas that will maximize your impact as a math tutor. This webinar will be appropriate for […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 12/11/23 Please note, it is recommended that you take any basic diversity, equity and inclusion class or training before you take this session, but it is not […]
Registration Deadline: EXTENDED - FRI. 12/15/23 Universal Design for Learning is an approach that minimizes barriers and maximizes learning for all students. Based on scientific insights into how humans learn, […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 12/15/23 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: THU. 1/11/24 Event Description: All the many Adult Education acronyms can feel like swimming in alphabet soup! Join Stephanie Sommers and Carly Voshell to learn more about ACES […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/12/24 Learners with limited English and literacy skills have unique needs for in-person and remote instruction. Participants will learn best practices and tips for success at this […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 1/17/24 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: MON. 1/22/24 During the early days of the pandemic, remote instruction was a necessary evil that many begrudgingly endured. But as the options for in-person instruction opened up, […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/23/24 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: Register up to the date of each Coffee Talk. This past year, we have added a new option to our testing services, making us a two-test state. We […]
Registration deadline: WED. 1/24/24 If you're a new program coordinator or teacher, or just need a refresher on updating your program classes and information, this training is for you! Literacy […]
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: THU. 1/25/24 NOTE: You must register for EACH day in order to receive the Zoom Join link and Flyer. The Flyer has all of the join links for […]
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: THU. 1/25/24 NOTE: You must register for EACH day in order to receive the Zoom Join link and Flyer. The Flyer has all of the join links for […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/30/24 Presenter: 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 […]
No registration necessary: Contact Russ Fraenkel, [email protected], to receive the direct Zoom link. February 2024 dates: February 1 from 2:00-3:15pm February 2 from 10:00-11:15am NOTE: The meetings on February 1 […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 2/1/24 Teaching intermediate alphabetics (syllables, prefixes, suffixes, root words) is a great way to help students build their decoding and comprehension skills. Come learn a variety of […]
No registration necessary: Contact Russ Fraenkel, [email protected], to receive the direct Zoom link. February 2024 dates: February 1 from 2:00-3:15pm February 2 from 10:00-11:15am NOTE: The meetings on February 1 […]
Application deadline: FRI. 1/19/24 Many of us have heard the terms antiracist and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), but how do we actually implement these large frameworks into our adult […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 2/5/24 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/6/24 In 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 […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/6/2024 Suspect you have a student with a math learning disability? Join us for this session on dyscalculia, a specific learning disability that makes numerical reasoning and […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 2/7/24 If you need ASL interpretation for this event, please contact Wendy Her at [email protected] by Monday, January 29, 2024. Web Chat with MN ABE is a […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 2/7/24 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: FRI. 2/9/24 Join this hands-on session to learn and practice essential Zoom skills for the virtual classroom that may not be in your repertoire if your experience with […]
Application deadline: FRI. 1/19/24 Many of us have heard the terms antiracist and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), but how do we actually implement these large frameworks into our adult […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 2/12/24 Speak with Tess Yuirk, HiSET Adult Education Manager, during this webinar. We will look at testing modalities for student testing, discuss the reasons for test center […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 2/12/24 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. 2/13/24 Looking for some concrete strategies to help your learners access academic language/content in multiple subject areas? Join our four panelists, interact with strategies they use in […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 2/15/24 All the many Adult Education acronyms can feel like swimming in alphabet soup! Join Stephanie Sommers and Carly Voshell to learn more about ACES (Academic, Career […]
Application deadline: FRI. 1/19/24 Many of us have heard the terms antiracist and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), but how do we actually implement these large frameworks into our adult […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 2/19/24 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. 2/20/24 In this session, we will take a look at a Burlington English lesson plan paired with an In-Class Lesson. Xue will model how to present different […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/20/24 Decisions, decisions… It’s that time again; planning for the coming school year is upon us! Join your colleagues and state staff for a time of discussion […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/20/24 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. 2/21/24 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: THU. 2/22/24 Embracing digital equity, computer companies continue to make efforts to foster an inclusive environment. As users, we must also try to share such technology with students […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/23/24 You don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their digital literacy skills using Northstar […]
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