Events

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 with learner motivations, barriers and persistence.

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 handful of great comprehension tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension skills.

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 Digital Literacy. In the webinar, participants will learn: The features of Northstar Digital Literacy. How to help learners set digital literacy learning goals. How to […]

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 available to help teach your students the importance of digital literacy and using the internet.  NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

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 adults are also covered. Finally, participants increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English and developing literacy as an adult.

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, 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 […]

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 to engage your students when completing different activities! NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account. 

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, Curriculum, Tools, and Help tabs; running proxy hour reports; managing your roster; customizing your Dashboard; and more tips to make things easier. It will be […]

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 an appropriate level of teacher talk and delivering error correction.

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 reading, language arts, math, science, social studies, GED/HiSET preparation, and career pathways classes. It will be helpful if you know your login credentials prior to […]

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 […]