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  • October 2024

  • Fri 25
    October 25, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am CDT

    BurlingtonEnglish/Prepare for CASAS STEPS Overview

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/25/24 Come join our session to learn about how Burlington English can help prepare your students for the new Prepare for CASAS STEPS assessment. In this session, […]

    Free
  • Tue 29
    October 29, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/29/24 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 […]

    Free
  • Wed 30
    October 30, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm CDT

    2024 Fall Manager Meeting

    Best Western Plus - Shoreview 1000 Gramsie Rd, Shoreview, MN, United States

    The 2024 Fall Manager Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 30 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. The target audience for this event is adult education managers, coordinators, administrators, […]

  • Thu 31
    October 31, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm CDT Minn State – ABE Coreq Affinity Group Meeting

    Minnesota State – ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting

    Online

    Kickoff Meeting for the year: October 31 @ 2:00 - 3:15 pm CDT - OR - November 1 @ 10:00 - 11:15 am CDT You choose the option that best […]

    Free
  • November 2024

  • Fri 1
    November 1, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 am CDT Minn State – ABE Coreq Affinity Group Meeting

    Minnesota State – ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting

    Online

    Kickoff Meeting for the year: October 31 @ 2:00 - 3:15 pm CDT - OR - November 1 @ 10:00 - 11:15 am CDT You choose the option that best […]

    Free
  • Fri 1
    November 1, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT

    How Adult Brains Learn Languages – Presented by Andrea Echelberger

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/1/24 Learn 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 […]

    Free
  • Fri 1
    November 1, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    Reading Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/1/24 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 […]

    Free
  • Mon 4
    November 4, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm CST

    BurlingtonEnglish/Prepare for CASAS STEPS Overview

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 11/4/24 Come join our session to learn about how Burlington English can help prepare your students for the new Prepare for CASAS STEPS assessment. In this session, […]

    Free
  • Mon 4
    November 4, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 11/4/24 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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 5
    November 5, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm CST

    Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Writing in Burlington English

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/5/24  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 […]

    Free
  • Fri 8
    November 8, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm CST

    Math Institute 2024

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/8/24  If you require ASL interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] by October 25, 2024 AGENDA 8:25 am - Login and test your audio and video […]

    Free
  • Mon 11
    November 11, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 11/11/24 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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 12
    November 12, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm CST

    Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Progress and Reports

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/12/24 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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 12
    November 12, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm CST ACES/TIF Foundations Webinar Series

    ACES/TIF Foundations Webinar Series

    Online

    Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar Get Acquainted with ACES/TIF! Are you the kind of person who believes that 2’s company and 3’s a party? Are you new to ABE […]

    Free
  • Tue 12
    November 12, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Teaching Reading Vocabulary

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/12/24 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 […]

    Free
  • Thu 14
    November 14, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CST

    Support Staff Pre-Conference – CASAS Implementation Training (online)

    Online

     Registration Deadline: MON. 11/11/24 Join your state trainers virtually for a CASAS Implementation training on Thursday, November 14, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This training provides an overview of the […]

    Free
  • Thu 14
    November 14, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CST

    Support Staff Pre-conference – TABE Implementation Training (online)

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 11/11/24 Join your state trainers virtually for a TABE Implementation training on Thursday, November 14, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This training provides an overview of TABE […]

    Free
  • Thu 14
    November 14, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 11/14/24 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 […]

    Free
  • Fri 15
    November 15, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm CST

    Support Services Conference 2024 (online)

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 11/11/24 Join the Support Professionals’ Advisory Resource Committee for the annual Support Services Conference to be held virtually on Friday, November 15, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. […]

    Free
  • Fri 15
    November 15, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

    Solidarity Not Charity: Challenging the White Savior Complex in Adult Education – Presented by Kris Klas and Erin Cary

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/15/24 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 […]

    Free
  • Mon 18
    November 18, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 11/18/24 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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 19
    November 19, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm CST

    Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Readers

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/19/24 In this session, we will explore the Burlington Readers and strategies on how you might use them with your class. NOTE: Attendees must have current login […]

    Free
  • Tue 19
    November 19, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

    Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/19/24 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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 19
    November 19, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm CST

    NOVEMBER TUESDAYS FOR TEACHERS – AI Literacy: Preparing Students for Success in a Digital Age

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/19/24  Explore the critical role of AI literacy in modern education. We enhance digital competency and foster critical thinking by helping students and educators distinguish between AI-generated and […]

    Free
  • Thu 21
    November 21, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST

    Fall North Regional Follow-Up

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/19/24 Join your northern Minnesota colleagues for an informal opportunity to share how you've applied something you learned at the regional event on October 3-4. Anyone who […]

    Free
  • Mon 25
    November 25, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 11/25/24 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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 26
    November 26, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm CST HSE Testing Coffee Talk Series

    HSE Testing Coffee Talk Series

    Online

    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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 26
    November 26, 2024 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm CST AI Playgroup

    AI Playgroup

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/26/24 (for the final session) How are generative AI tools (like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, MagicSchool, Khanmigo, and many others) affecting you, your colleagues, and adult learners? Are […]

    Free
  • Tue 26
    November 26, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm CST ACES/TIF Foundations Webinar Series

    ACES/TIF Foundations Webinar Series

    Online

    Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar Get Acquainted with ACES/TIF! Are you the kind of person who believes that 2’s company and 3’s a party? Are you new to ABE […]

    Free
  • December 2024

  • Tue 3
    December 3, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm CST

    Administrator Networking Webinar: Computer-Based Testing

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 12/3/24 Do you want to get started with computer-based testing in your program? Or maybe you’ve started and are running into challenges? Come share your experiences, challenges […]

    Free
  • Wed 4
    December 4, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Working with Literacy and Beginning Level English Language Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 12/4/24 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 […]

    Free
  • Thu 5
    December 5, 2024 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am CST

    BurlingtonEnglish/Prepare for CASAS STEPS Overview

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 12/5/24 Come join our session to learn about how Burlington English can help prepare your students for the new Prepare for CASAS STEPS assessment. In this session, […]

    Free
  • Thu 5
    December 5, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm CST One-Room Schoolhouse Community of Practice – Meeting 1

    One-Room Schoolhouse Community of Practice

    Online

    Registration Deadline: Day of each session Join seasoned one room schoolhouse educators from Project for Pride in Living in Minneapolis and Lakes Area Adult Education in Detroit Lakes for this […]

    Free
  • Tue 10
    December 10, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

    Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 12/10/24 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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 10
    December 10, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm CST ACES/TIF Foundations Webinar Series

    ACES/TIF Foundations Webinar Series

    Online

    Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar Get Acquainted with ACES/TIF! Are you the kind of person who believes that 2’s company and 3’s a party? Are you new to ABE […]

    Free
  • Fri 13
    December 13, 2024 @ 8:30 am - 2:45 pm CST

    2024 VIRTUAL Literacy Volunteer Management Conference

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 12/12/24 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. […]

  • Mon 16
    December 16, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

    Racial Equity 201 Presented by Jimmie Heags

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 12/16/24 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 […]

    Free
  • Mon 16
    December 16, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm CST

    Strategy Session for Edmentum Program Administrators

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 12/16/24 We heard your feedback! Edmentum can be really useful, but it’s…complicated. This strategy session will address housekeeping issues and provide some quick tips to make managing […]

    Free
  • Mon 16
    December 16, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 12/16/24 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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 17
    December 17, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CST

    Edmentum Office Hours

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 12/17/24 If you use Edmentum Courseware or Exact Path, you can sign up for a time to meet with our Edmentum Customer Success Manager, Andrew Kappel, on […]

    Free
  • January 2025

  • Wed 8
    January 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 1/8/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Mon 13
    January 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm CST

    Transitions 101 Webinar

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 1/13/2025 Attend this webinar to hear the basics of what is meant by “Transitions” in adult education. ATLAS will provide an overview of relevant work and professional […]

    Free
  • Mon 13
    January 13 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Teaching Reading Vocabulary

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 1/13/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Wed 15
    January 15 @ 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm CST One-Room Schoolhouse Community of Practice – Meeting 1

    One-Room Schoolhouse Community of Practice

    Online

    Registration Deadline: Day of each session Join seasoned one room schoolhouse educators from Project for Pride in Living in Minneapolis and Lakes Area Adult Education in Detroit Lakes for this […]

    Free
  • Wed 15
    January 15 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 1/15/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Fri 17
    January 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am CST

    Support Staff Coffee Break – Digital Inclusion (Virtual)

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/17/25 On January 17, the Support Staff Online Coffee Break Series will continue with Elizabeth Bennett helping participants to understand what the word “digital inclusion” means in […]

    Free
  • Wed 22
    January 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 1/22/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Thu 23
    January 23 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CST Language & Literacy 2025 – In-person event!

    Language & Literacy Institute 2025 – Bloomington, MN

    Embassy Suites by Hilton - Minneapolis Airport 7901 34th Ave S, Bloomington, MN, United States

    REGISTRATION DEADLINE: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. No additional registrations can be accommodated. NOTE: Anyone attending the conference, including presenters, MUST register! HOTEL GUEST ROOMS: ATLAS is holding a block of […]

    $35 – $45
  • Fri 24
    January 24 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST Language & Literacy 2025 – In-person event!

    Language & Literacy Institute 2025 – Bloomington, MN

    Embassy Suites by Hilton - Minneapolis Airport 7901 34th Ave S, Bloomington, MN, United States

    REGISTRATION DEADLINE: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. No additional registrations can be accommodated. NOTE: Anyone attending the conference, including presenters, MUST register! HOTEL GUEST ROOMS: ATLAS is holding a block of […]

    $35 – $45
  • Mon 27
    January 27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    LGBTQIA+ Topics in ABE Spaces Presented by Erin Cary and Grayson Betz

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 1/27/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 28
    January 28 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm CST AI Playgroup & Makerspace

    AI Playgroup & Makerspace

    Online

    Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar You’re invited to our playgroup! Join your adult education colleagues and members of Literacy Minnesota’s Digital Learning team for a fun, informal, and interactive […]

    Free
  • Wed 29
    January 29 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST Leadership Book Club FY25

    Leadership Book Club FY25

    Online

    Registration Deadline: Day of Each Meeting The books have already been ordered for this round (Brene Brown, Dare to Lead). If you already have a copy and are interested in […]

  • Wed 29
    January 29 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

    Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 1/29/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Wed 29
    January 29 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 1/29/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Thu 30
    January 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm CST Minn State – ABE Coreq Affinity Group Meeting

    Minnesota State – ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting

    Online

    No Registration - use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting.  Developing and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State […]

    Free
  • Thu 30
    January 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 1/30/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Fri 31
    January 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 am CST Minn State – ABE Coreq Affinity Group Meeting

    Minnesota State – ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting

    Online

    No Registration - use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting.  Developing and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State […]

    Free
  • Fri 31
    January 31 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

    Phonics in Beginning ESL: Recommendations, Activities and Resources

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/31/25 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 […]

    Free
  • February 2025

  • Mon 3
    February 3 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

    Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 2/3/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 4
    February 4 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm CST

    Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Multi-Level Strategies and Differentiation

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/4/25  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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 4
    February 4 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CST

    Google Sheets Series, Session 1: Introductory Data Analysis

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/4/25 Google Sheets is a powerful tool to summarize data and understand trends in learner data, but many users don’t understand how to maximize its potential. In […]

    Free
  • Thu 6
    February 6 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm CST

    Math Content Webinar: Dyscalculia

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 2/6/25 Join us for a session on dyscalculia; a specific learning disability that makes numerical reasoning and comprehension challenging for our learners. This session will build on […]

    Free
  • Fri 7
    February 7 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm CST PELSB Cultural Competency Training

    PELSB Cultural Competency Training – Part 1

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 2/6/25 Facilitated by Dr. Rose Wan-Mui Chu and Andrea Echelberger, this online PELSB-approved cultural competency training is aligned to state statute and provides Minnesota adult educators the […]

  • Fri 7
    February 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

    Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/7/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Mon 10
    February 10 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CST It Begins With Us

    It Begins With Us

    The Upper Room - Marshall 100 West College Drive, Suite #300, Marshall, MN, United States

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/7/25 COST: $45 per day Come join us for our annual It Begins with Us Conference on February 10-11! We will be at a new location this year at […]

  • Tue 11
    February 11 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CST It Begins With Us

    It Begins With Us

    The Upper Room - Marshall 100 West College Drive, Suite #300, Marshall, MN, United States

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/7/25 COST: $45 per day Come join us for our annual It Begins with Us Conference on February 10-11! We will be at a new location this year at […]

  • Wed 12
    February 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CST

    WebChat with MNABE

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 2/12/25 WebChat 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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 18
    February 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/18/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Wed 19
    February 19 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am CST

    SiD – It’s All About Students

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 2/19/25 In this interactive session, we’ll spotlight student records - entry and re-entry; shared students; barriers to employment and other history items; assessments; and more!

    Free
  • Wed 19
    February 19 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Essential Zoom Skills for Online Instruction

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 2/19/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Thu 20
    February 20 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm CST

    Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Multi-Level Strategies

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 2/20/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Thu 20
    February 20 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CST

    Google Sheets Series, Session 2: Deep Dive into Data Summarization with Pivot Tables

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 2/20/25 Pivot Tables are one of the most powerful tools in Google Sheets and Excel, but they strike fear into the hearts of most casual spreadsheet users. […]

    Free
  • Fri 21
    February 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am CST

    Support Staff Coffee Break – CASAS eTesting (Virtual)

    Online

    Registration deadline: FRI. 2/21/25 On Friday, February 21, 10:00-11:00 a.m., the Support Staff Online Coffee Break Series will continue with Linda Keller and Jeff Galbavy virtually sharing their experiences with […]

    Free
  • Fri 21
    February 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

    Reading Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/21/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Fri 21
    February 21 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm CST

    Adult Education Check-In: Q&A on Federal Funding and Policy Changes

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/21/25 In response to the recent LAN survey on immigrant rights, we will be offering a webinar where we’ll explore topics from the survey findings, address questions, […]

    Free
  • Mon 24
    February 24 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Karen History, Culture and Language and the Adult Education Classroom presented by the Karen Organization of Minnesota

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 2/24/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 25
    February 25 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm CST AI Playgroup & Makerspace

    AI Playgroup & Makerspace

    Online

    Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar You’re invited to our playgroup! Join your adult education colleagues and members of Literacy Minnesota’s Digital Learning team for a fun, informal, and interactive […]

    Free
  • Wed 26
    February 26 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CST

    Administrators, Where Shall We Begin? Planning & Budgeting for the Coming Year

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 2/26/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Wed 26
    February 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

    Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 2/26/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Thu 27
    February 27 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST

    Volunteer Data Mid-Year Check-In

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 2/26/25 If you’re a new volunteer coordinator, teacher, or just need a refresher on updating your volunteer data in SiD, this mid-year check-in session is for you! […]

    Free
  • Fri 28
    February 28 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm CST PELSB Cultural Competency Training

    PELSB Cultural Competency Training – Part 2

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 2/6/25 Facilitated 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 […]

  • Fri 28
    February 28 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

    Teaching Reading Vocabulary

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/28/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Fri 28
    February 28 @ 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm CST One-Room Schoolhouse Community of Practice – Meeting 1

    One-Room Schoolhouse Community of Practice

    Online

    Registration Deadline: Day of each session Join seasoned one room schoolhouse educators from Project for Pride in Living in Minneapolis and Lakes Area Adult Education in Detroit Lakes for this […]

    Free
  • March 2025

  • Mon 3
    March 3 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 3/3/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 4
    March 4 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm CST

    Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Pronunciation

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/4/25 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, […]

    Free
  • Tue 4
    March 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/4/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Wed 5
    March 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST Leadership Book Club FY25

    Leadership Book Club FY25

    Online

    Registration Deadline: Day of Each Meeting The books have already been ordered for this round (Brene Brown, Dare to Lead). If you already have a copy and are interested in […]

  • Fri 7
    March 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

    Tips and Strategies for Online Instruction

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/7/25 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, […]

    Free
  • Mon 10
    March 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 3/10/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Wed 12
    March 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 3/12/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Mon 17
    March 17 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 3/17/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Fri 21
    March 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices for Adult Learners Presented by Andrea Echelberger

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/21/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Mon 24
    March 24 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 3/24/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 25
    March 25 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/25/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 25
    March 25 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm CDT

    Tuesdays for Teachers: GED Math Test-Taking Strategies & Calculator Skills, Part 1

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/25/25 Presented by Kellie Blair Hardt, this month’s Tuesdays for Teachers will focus on helping learners bridge the gap between struggle and success on the GED Math […]

    Free
  • Tue 25
    March 25 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm CDT AI Playgroup & Makerspace

    AI Playgroup & Makerspace

    Online

    Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar You’re invited to our playgroup! Join your adult education colleagues and members of Literacy Minnesota’s Digital Learning team for a fun, informal, and interactive […]

    Free
  • Fri 28
    March 28 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    Culturally Responsive Practices for Diverse Adult Learners Presented by Jimmie Heags

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/28/25 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 […]

    Free
  • April 2025

  • Thu 3
    April 3 @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm CDT Minn State – ABE Coreq Affinity Group Meeting

    Minnesota State – ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting

    Online

    No Registration - use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting.  Developing and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State […]

    Free
  • Fri 4
    April 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 pm CDT Minn State – ABE Coreq Affinity Group Meeting

    Minnesota State – ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting

    Online

    No Registration - use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting.  Developing and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State […]

    Free
  • Mon 7
    April 7 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Teaching Reading Vocabulary

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 4/7/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 8
    April 8 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am CDT

    ABE Hotline Basics

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/8/25 The ABE Hotline is an important way for potential students to find ABE programs in their area. In this Zoom session, staff from Literacy MN and […]

    Free
  • Tue 8
    April 8 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm CDT

    Burlington Boost: Overview of BurlingtonEnglish Prepare for CASAS STEPS Reading In-Class Lessons

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/8/25 In this session, we will explore the newly released Prepare for CASAS STEPS Reading In-Class Lessons built for teachers to help students with mastering various CASAS […]

    Free
  • Wed 9
    April 9 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT Leadership Book Club FY25

    Leadership Book Club FY25

    Online

    Registration Deadline: Day of Each Meeting The books have already been ordered for this round (Brene Brown, Dare to Lead). If you already have a copy and are interested in […]

  • Wed 9
    April 9 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 4/9/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Fri 11
    April 11 @ 8:30 am - 3:15 pm CDT

    Spring 2025 ABE Statewide Virtual Conference

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/11/25 NOTE: The FLYER with session descriptions and Join Links is available through registration only. Most sessions will be recorded-see the flyer for details. AGENDA: 8:30-9:45 - […]

    Free
  • Tue 15
    April 15 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/15/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Wed 16
    April 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 4/16/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Thu 17
    April 17 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm CDT

    Burlington Boost: Overview of BurlingtonEnglish Prepare for CASAS STEPS Reading In-Class Lessons

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 4/17/25 In this session, we will explore the newly released Prepare for CASAS STEPS Reading In-Class Lessons built for teachers to help students with mastering various CASAS […]

    Free
  • Fri 18
    April 18 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    Writing Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/18/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 22
    April 22 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/22/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 22
    April 22 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm CDT AI Playgroup & Makerspace

    AI Playgroup & Makerspace

    Online

    Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar You’re invited to our playgroup! Join your adult education colleagues and members of Literacy Minnesota’s Digital Learning team for a fun, informal, and interactive […]

    Free
  • Wed 23
    April 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 4/23/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Fri 25
    April 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am CDT

    Support Staff Coffee Break – Intake Best Practices (Virtual)

    Online

    Registration deadline: FRI. 4/25/25 The Support Staff Online Coffee Break Series continues with Christine Wytaske and Alec Lunneborg of Metro South, and Rachel Stiglitz of Metro East, discussing Intake Best […]

    Free
  • Mon 28
    April 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Leveraging Students’ Collectivist Mindset as a Classroom Asset Presented by Cydnee Sanders and Erin Cary

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 4/28/25 When teaching adult learners from many different cultures, it’s important to understand that our cultures shape the way we process new knowledge and approach learning and […]

    Free
  • Tue 29
    April 29 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm CDT

    Burlington Boost: Overview of BurlingtonEnglish Prepare for CASAS STEPS Reading In-Class Lessons

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/29/25 In this session, we will explore the newly released Prepare for CASAS STEPS Reading In-Class Lessons built for teachers to help students with mastering various CASAS […]

    Free
  • Tue 29
    April 29 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/29/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Wed 30
    April 30 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am CDT

    SiD End Of Contact Hours Year Prep

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 4/30/25 It's time once again to tidy up your data in SiD. Join us for a webinar that helps you get ready to turn in your program’s […]

    Free
  • Wed 30
    April 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 4/30/25 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 […]

    Free
  • May 2025

  • Fri 2
    May 2 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm CDT

    South ABE Spring 2025 Regional – Mankato, MN

    Country Inn & Suites - Mankato 1900 Premier Dr., Mankato,, MN, United States

    Registration is CLOSED FLYER (with session descriptions and agenda) Hotel Accommodations: The room block is no longer available. If you require ASL interpretation, contact Gail Rutan at [email protected]

    $25
  • Mon 5
    May 5 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm CDT

    Math Content Webinar: Supporting Successful Mathematicians with ACES Skills

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 5/5/25 Join us as we explore how purposefully incorporating ACES skills into math classes supports stronger mathematicians. We will hear from two adult education teachers, Ellen Skogen […]

    Free
  • Tue 6
    May 6 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm CDT

    Burlington Boost: Keeping Students Engaged Over Summer Break with BurlingtonEnglish

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/6/25 In this session, we will brainstorm ways to keep students engaged and working on independent practice over the summer season. Please come prepared with ideas that […]

    Free
  • Wed 7
    May 7 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CDT

    WebChat with MNABE

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 5/7/25 WebChat 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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 13
    May 13 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    Teaching Reading Vocabulary

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/13/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Wed 14
    May 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Working with Literacy and Beginning Level English Language Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 5/14/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Thu 15
    May 15 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm CDT

    Burlington Boost: Keeping Students Engaged Over Summer Break with BurlingtonEnglish

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 5/15/25 In this session, we will brainstorm ways to keep students engaged and working on independent practice over the summer season. Please come prepared with ideas that […]

    Free
  • Fri 16
    May 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am CDT

    Support Staff Coffee Break – TABE 13&14 Updates

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/16/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Join us virtually on Friday, May 16, 10:00-11:00 am, for a session focused on TABE 13&14. State assessment trainers Linda Keller […]

    Free
  • Fri 16
    May 16 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    How Adult Brains Learn Languages Presented by Andrea Echelberger

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/16/25 Learn 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 […]

    Free
  • Mon 19
    May 19 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Refining Your Teacher Talk

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 5/19/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Tue 20
    May 20 @ 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm CDT

    Burlington Boost: Keeping Students Engaged Over Summer Break with BurlingtonEnglish

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/20/25 In this session, we will brainstorm ways to keep students engaged and working on independent practice over the summer season. Please come prepared with ideas that […]

    Free
  • Tue 20
    May 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/20/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Fri 23
    May 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    Hmong 101: An Introduction to Hmong History and Culture Presented by Hmong Cultural Center

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/23/25 Participants will be provided a basic introduction to Hmong history and culture. Topics covered will include Hmong population around the world, Hmong role in the CIA’s […]

    Free
  • Tue 27
    May 27 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    Integrated Pronunciation Instruction for Increased Intelligibility Presented by Suzanne Gilchrist McCurdy

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/27/25 Effective pronunciation instruction that prioritizes intelligibility can greatly support learners both inside and outside the classroom. Yet, many teachers struggle to identify which pronunciation features to […]

    Free
  • Tue 27
    May 27 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm CDT AI Playgroup & Makerspace

    AI Playgroup & Makerspace

    Online

    Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar You’re invited to our playgroup! Join your adult education colleagues and members of Literacy Minnesota’s Digital Learning team for a fun, informal, and interactive […]

    Free
  • Fri 30
    May 30 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/30/25 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 […]

    Free
  • June 2025

  • Wed 4
    June 4 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    Completing the Annual Volunteer Report

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 6/4/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Have you recently joined Adult Basic Education? Are you filling out the annual volunteer report for the first time or need […]

    Free
  • Fri 6
    June 6 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/6/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Wed 11
    June 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Understanding the Impact of Trauma and Chronic Stress, Part 1, Presented by Andrea Echelberger

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 6/11/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Trauma and chronic stress can take many forms and affect how people learn, process information, and engage with others. These experiences […]

    Free
  • Mon 16
    June 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 6/16/25 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 […]

    Free
  • Wed 18
    June 18 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    MobyMax Site Administrator Training

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 6/18/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Please attend this training to learn how to assign (and re-assign) learner seats on this state-supported distance learning platform. After July […]

    Free
  • Wed 18
    June 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Strategies for Trauma-Informed Teaching, Part 2, Presented by Andrea Echelberger

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 6/18/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Once we understand the effects of trauma and chronic stress, we can respond with effective, supportive strategies. In this section, participants […]

    Free
  • Wed 25
    June 25 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am CDT

    SiD: Prep for August Submission PY 2024-25

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 6/25/25 Venue: Online (see details below) In this session we'll go over reports that are due to MDE and share tips for making sure your SiD program […]

    Free
  • Wed 25
    June 25 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 6/25/25 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 […]

    Free
  • July 2025

  • Fri 11
    July 11 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    Teaching the Whole Learner: Supporting Mental Health and Neurodiversity in ABE – Presented by Jimmie Heags

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 7/11/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Adult learners bring a range of experiences, learning needs, and emotional challenges. This session helps ABE volunteers and professionals recognize signs […]

    Free
  • Wed 16
    July 16 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CDT

    WebChat with MN ABE

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 7/16/25 WebChat 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 […]

    Free
  • Mon 21
    July 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Teaching Reading Vocabulary

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 7/21/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Vocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. But […]

    Free
  • Wed 30
    July 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    Ellii Q&A for Instructional Staff

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 7/30/25 Venue: Online (see details below) The Statewide Digital Learning Team will host two Q&A sessions for staff and volunteers interested in using the new, state-supported Ellii […]

    Free
  • Thu 31
    July 31 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am CDT

    Ellii Q&A for Support Staff

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 7/31/25 Venue: Online (see details below) The Statewide Digital Learning Team will host two Q&A sessions for staff and volunteers interested in using the new, state-supported Ellii […]

    Free
  • August 2025

  • Mon 4
    August 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 8/4/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going […]

    Free
  • Wed 6
    August 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CDT

    Online Statewide Courses Webinar – THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED

    Online

    Registration Deadline: EVENT POSTPONED Due to the delay of Federal funding, this webinar will not be held at this time.

    Free
  • Fri 8
    August 8 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 8/8/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency […]

    Free
  • Mon 11
    August 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 8/11/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles […]

    Free
  • Tue 12
    August 12 @ 12:00 pm - August 15 @ 12:00 pm CDT

    2025 Summer Institute (in person)

    Park Event Center - Waite Park 500 Division St, Waite Park

    Registration Deadline: TBD Events Cost: TBD

  • Mon 18
    August 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 8/18/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that […]

    Free
  • Thu 21
    August 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 8/21/25 Venue: Online (see details below) You don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their […]

    Free
  • Mon 25
    August 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 8/25/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Participants will engage in a couple of classroom activities to experience scaffolding, checking comprehension and the gradual release of responsibility. These […]

    Free
  • Wed 27
    August 27 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT

    CASAS Implementation for New Staff (Virtual)

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 8/27/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Join your state trainers virtually for a CASAS Implementation training for new staff. This training provides an overview of the approved […]

    Free
  • Wed 27
    August 27 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT

    TABE Implementation for New Staff (Virtual)

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 8/27/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Join your state trainers virtually for TABE Implementation for New Staff. This training provides an overview of approved TABE tests. It […]

    Free
  • September 2025

  • Thu 4
    September 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 9/4/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Teaching intermediate alphabetics (syllables, prefixes, suffixes, root words) is a great way to help students build their decoding and comprehension skills. […]

    Free
  • Tue 9
    September 9 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT

    CCRS Foundations Refresher Webinar

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/9/25 INFORMATIONAL FLYER>> Join us as we take a moment to refresh on key components of CCRS Foundations! This webinar is for any teacher, coordinator, administrator, or […]

    Free
  • Wed 10
    September 10 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CDT Administrator Webinar Series (3 part series)

    Administrator Webinar Series (3-part series)

    Online

    Registration Deadline: Day of event Join us for a three-part webinar series for Minnesota Adult Education administrators focused on leadership, program improvement, and state/federal priorities. Whether you're new or experienced, […]

    Free
  • Mon 15
    September 15 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 9/15/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Research shows that explicitly teaching a set of comprehension strategies is a great way to help intermediate-level readers maximize their understanding […]

    Free
  • Wed 17
    September 17 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT

    TABE Implementation for New Staff (Virtual)

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 9/17/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Join your state trainers virtually for a TABE Implementation for New Staff. This training provides an overview of approved TABE tests. […]

    Free
  • Wed 17
    September 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CDT

    WebChat with MN ABE

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 9/17/25 Venue: Online (see details below) WebChat with MN ABE is a webinar discussion led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of Education. Web Chat webinars provide […]

    Free
  • Wed 24
    September 24 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    Teaching Reading Vocabulary

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 9/24/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Vocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. But […]

    Free
  • Thu 25
    September 25 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am CDT

    SiD: Fall Data Cleanup 2025

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 9/25/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Join us for this interactive session where you'll learn practical strategies to keep your data clean all year long - so […]

    Free
  • Fri 26
    September 26 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am CDT

    Introduction to MobyMax

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/26/25 Venue: Online (see details below) This is a beginner-level training for anyone new to using MobyMax (or anyone who would like a refresher). The training will […]

    Free
  • Tue 30
    September 30 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT

    Ready, Set, IET!

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/30/25  FLYER  Join us on September 30, 1–4 p.m. for a dynamic afternoon focused on Integrated Education & Training (IET). Whether you’re new to IET or ready […]

    Free
  • Tue 30
    September 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/30/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency […]

    Free
  • October 2025

  • Fri 3
    October 3 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm CDT

    Digital Learning Institute

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/3/25 Venue: Online (see details below) This FREE professional development event will support adult education staff and volunteers in building awareness and expertise around distance and digital […]

    Free
  • Mon 6
    October 6 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Racial Equity 101 Presented by Jimmie Heags

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 10/6/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Join presenter Jimmie Heags, Jr., MA, LSC, LPCC, LADC, ACS, for this session that exposes how race is defined and how […]

    Free
  • Thu 9
    October 9 @ 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm CDT North ABE Fall 2025 Regional Conference – IN-PERSON!

    North ABE Fall 2025 Regional Conference – IN-PERSON: Bemidji, MN

    South Shore Hotel & Conference Center - Bemidji 1019 Paul Bunyan Dr S, Bemidji, MN, MN, United States

    FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 10/3/25 HOTEL REQUEST DEADLINE: Is Past Due - please make a reservation on your own, if needed. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WED. 10/1/2025 LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: […]

    $35.00
  • Fri 10
    October 10 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm CDT North ABE Fall 2025 Regional Conference – IN-PERSON!

    North ABE Fall 2025 Regional Conference – IN-PERSON: Bemidji, MN

    South Shore Hotel & Conference Center - Bemidji 1019 Paul Bunyan Dr S, Bemidji, MN, MN, United States

    FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 10/3/25 HOTEL REQUEST DEADLINE: Is Past Due - please make a reservation on your own, if needed. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WED. 10/1/2025 LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: […]

    $35.00
  • Fri 10
    October 10 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/10/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Teaching intermediate alphabetics (syllables, prefixes, suffixes, root words) is a great way to help students build their decoding and comprehension skills. […]

    Free
  • Wed 15
    October 15 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 10/15/25 Venue: Online (see details below) You don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their […]

    Free
  • Mon 20
    October 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Integrated Pronunciation Instruction for Increased Intelligibility Presented by Suzanne Gilchrist McCurdy

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 10/20/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Effective pronunciation instruction that prioritizes intelligibility can greatly support learners both inside and outside the classroom. Yet, many teachers struggle to […]

    Free
  • Wed 22
    October 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 10/22/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going […]

    Free
  • Thu 23
    October 23 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm CDT

    Fall Manager Meeting

    Jimmy's Event Center 3565 Labore Rd, Vadnais Heights, MN, United States

    Registration Deadline: WED. 10/8/25 Venue: Jimmy's Event Center (see details below) The 2025 Fall Manager Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 23 from 9:00 am–3:00 pm. The target audience […]

    Free
  • Fri 24
    October 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am CDT

    Support Staff Coffee Break – Best Practices for Intake for Beginning Literacy Learners (Virtual)

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/24/25 Venue: Online (see details below) The Support Staff Online Coffee Break Series returns with Rebecca Jarvis (Metro South) sharing the work of a task force of […]

    Free
  • Mon 27
    October 27 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

    Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 10/27/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Research shows that explicitly teaching a set of comprehension strategies is a great way to help intermediate-level readers maximize their understanding […]

    Free
  • Tue 28
    October 28 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT

    MobyMax: Focus on Content Standards and Assignments

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/28/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Join us for a deep dive into MobyMax content and the CCRS! You’ll learn how to find and assign MobyMax lessons […]

    Free
  • Wed 29
    October 29 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm CDT

    Ellii October Webinar: What Can I Teach with Ellii?

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 10/29/25 Venue: Online (see details below) This session will provide an overview of the rich selection of content available for teachers in the Ellii platform. We’ll show […]

    Free
  • Wed 29
    October 29 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

    Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 10/29/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles […]

    Free
  • Thu 30
    October 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm CDT Minnesota State – ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meetings

    Minnesota State – ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meetings

    Online

    Registration Deadline: Day of Event (see below) Developing and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State educators working together through periodic […]

    Free
  • Fri 31
    October 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 am CDT Minnesota State – ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meetings

    Minnesota State – ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meetings

    Online

    Registration Deadline: Day of Event (see below) Developing and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State educators working together through periodic […]

    Free
  • November 2025

  • Mon 3
    November 3 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Teaching Reading Vocabulary

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 11/3/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Vocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. But […]

    Free
  • Tue 4
    November 4 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CST

    AI Crash Course – Session 1

    Online

    Registration Deadline: On the date of each webinar Venue: Online (see details below) AI Crash Course 2025 November 4, 11, 18 @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm This FREE webinar series is […]

    Free
  • Wed 5
    November 5 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 11/5/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that […]

    Free
  • Thu 6
    November 6 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm CST

    Healing-Centered Organizations: Stress and Trauma’s Impact on Adult Education Programs and Teams

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 11/6/25 How does trauma show up in our organizations? Trauma is not only an individual’s experience or responsibility, but an organizational pattern that can be perpetuated in […]

    Free
  • Fri 7
    November 7 @ 8:45 am - 3:15 pm CST

    Math Institute 2025 (Virtual Conference)

    Online

    REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 11/7/25 Keynote Talk: Math is Figuroutable! Keynote Speaker: Pamela Weber Harris Pamela Weber Harris is changing the way we view and teach mathematics. She is the author […]

    Free
  • Fri 7
    November 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST

    Let’s Start at the Very Beginning: Instruction for Literacy Level Adult Learners – Presented by Andrea Echelberger

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/7/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Do you work with an adult learner or a class of learners who are just beginning to read and write? Tutoring […]

    Free
  • Tue 11
    November 11 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CST

    AI Crash Course – Session 2

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/18/25 Venue: Online (see details below) AI Crash Course 2025 November 4, 11, 18 @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm This FREE webinar series is open to all adult […]

    Free
  • Wed 12
    November 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CST

    Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 11/12/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Participants will engage in a couple of classroom activities to experience scaffolding, checking comprehension and the gradual release of responsibility. These […]

    Free
  • Thu 13
    November 13 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CST

    Support Services Pre-Conference: CASAS and TABE Training

    Online

    Conference Details & Information Venue: Online (see details below) SPARC, along with the Minnesota Department of Education and SW ABE, sponsors an annual statewide conference for support professionals. Day one […]

    Free
  • Fri 14
    November 14 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm CST

    Support Services Conference

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 11/12/25 Venue: Online (see details below) SPARC, along with the Minnesota Department of Education and SW ABE, sponsors an annual statewide conference for support professionals. Day one […]

    Free
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