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Registration Deadline: THU. 3/14/24 Single Set of Learning Objectives, also known as SSLOs, are required for an Integrated Education and Training (IET) course approval from the Minnesota Department of Education. If you have written SSLOs, you know that it can be a difficult and tedious process as you try to boil down a complex course […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 3/18/24 Join presenter Jimmie Heags, Jr., MA, LSC, LPCC, LADC, ACS, for this session that explores how cultural identities and experiences impact student-instructor interactions and shape the way we make meaning of the world. Participants will gain awareness of their own cultural perspectives, social location and the need for cultural humility in […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/19/24 You will be able to join Xue’s open office hour to come with any questions or issues that you have. If you need help with a technical issue, Xue will be able to walk you through and train you in how to resolve the issue. If you need teaching tips or […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 3/20/24 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 an appropriate level of teacher talk and delivering error correction.

Registration Deadline: THU. 3/21/24 We know you’ve got a handle on creating traditional classrooms in SiD where students are working on reading, writing, ‘rithmetic, and ESL skills. There are also classes that have specific Federal reporting requirements. Still others have state guidelines and staff training rules. They can be a little more tricky or confusing. […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 3/20/24 Come learn about the new CASAS STEPS assessment and the new BurlingtonEnglish CASAS preparation materials. We’ll collaborate together in person, sharing strategies learned from states who […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/22/24 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: MON. 3/25/24 While most in our society take the ability to write for granted, it can be laborious for ESL learners with little experience with this skill. Attend […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/26/24 In this session, we will explore the functions of the Prepare for CASAS/Test Prep tool and tie it back to how you can use this into […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 3/27/24 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 […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/29/24 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 […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/2/24 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. 4/2/24 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 […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 4/15/24 The HiSET serves as a crucial pathway for individuals seeking to obtain a high school equivalency credential. This session highlights a unique perspective on the HiSET […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 4/15/24 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 […]