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Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/30/21 Are you tutoring learners on Zoom? Are you using Zoom for the first time or looking to refresh your memory on how to use its common features? If so, this training will help you become more confident using Zoom on your own and with your learners! Literacy Minnesota recognizes that using […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 3/31/21 Phonics is a crucial part of becoming a reader, yet many adult ESL learners lack sufficient decoding skills to be able to sound out and recognize new words, and don’t get adequate phonics instruction in their beginning level classes. In this webinar, you’ll learn phonics activities to help learners with blending, segmenting, […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 4/1/21 Learn about three essential skills students need in order to join a conversation and keep it going. This webinar will demonstrate how to introduce those strategies and get students talking in small groups online. Come ready to participate in your own small groups and try out the techniques yourself!

Registration Deadline: MON. 4/5/21 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 teach? And which words are the most important? What strategies are best for helping students learn new words? How do you get students to make […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/6/21 Ever wonder if there where or how to find Citizenship/EL Civics materials in Burlington English? Come to this session to find out! NOTE: A BurlingtonEnglish account is required to register. For account setup, contact JennaRose Dahl at: [email protected]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/6/21 It can be challenging to make yourself understood over the phone, even for native English speakers! In this webinar, learn about three different pronunciation features that can be taught and practiced during virtual video instruction. Participants will learn how the three features impact speakers’ intelligibility, and explore activities designed to help […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 4/8/21 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 practices that we use in the language classroom. Participants will leave the webinar with suggestions for ways teachers and tutors can apply brain-based teaching practices […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 4/8/21 The last year has shown just how vital digital literacy skills are in society. Northstar Digital Literacy provides a wide-range of tools and resources to help learners develop their digital literacy skills. In the webinar, participants will learn: The features of Northstar Digital Literacy How to set up and proctor a […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/13/21 Let's have a chat about the 'W's of BE: Who uses it? Why? Where? What's your go-to in BE? Please come to this session and bring your BE toolbox, ready to share what's inside with other teachers from around the state. NOTE: A BurlingtonEnglish account is required to register. For account […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/13/21 Whether you are teaching one learner on WhatsApp or a large group on Zoom, lesson planning is a critical part of ensuring learner success with virtual instruction. During this webinar, you will learn how to design lessons so that both the teacher and the learners experience success. Topics covered include: how […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 4/14/21 Teachers of adult ESL learners often hear stories of learners trying out their new English skills in the community, and being ignored or rebuffed because of their accent. In this workshop, learn about accent bias research, the politics of accent in the United States, and the ways that accent bias can […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 4/14/21 Ch-ch-changes! Join your one-room schoolhouse/multilevel classroom colleagues to talk about what your current programming looks like and what changes might lie ahead. What new processes or practices will linger post-pandemic? We’ll hear from Abby Roza at the Ramsey County Correctional Facility, Traci Pederson from Northwest Service Cooperative, and Jen Hellekson from […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 4/15/21 Are you tutoring learners on Zoom? Are you using Zoom for the first time or looking to refresh your memory on how to use its common features? If so, this training will help you become more confident using Zoom on your own and with your learners! Literacy Minnesota recognizes that using […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 4/15/21 Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices for connecting and communicating one-on-one with adult learners on the phone or online, get suggestions for correcting errors and checking comprehension in a virtual setting, […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 4/8/21 (This registration is for BOTH April 16 and April 30; you do not need to submit a separate registration for each meeting.) Eligibility: Minnesota adult education practitioners only This Cultural Competency training is only open to Minnesota adult educators. Our apologies if you are located outside of Minnesota! Please note that you […]

The theme of this year's Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) spring conference is Moving Forward. Come learn from engaging presenters and network with teachers from K-12, 2-year colleges, and other ABE programs. More information can be found at the website listed in the Details section below. NOTE: The registration link for the conference […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/20/21 So much has changed! Join us for this session where you will learn what's new with locating and using the Student Progress component in BE. NOTE: A BurlingtonEnglish account is required to register. For account setup, contact JennaRose Dahl at: [email protected]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/20/21 Learn about three essential skills students need in order to join a conversation and keep it going. This webinar will demonstrate how to introduce those strategies and get students talking in small groups online. Come ready to participate in your own small groups and try out the techniques yourself!

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/20/21 Join Literacy Minnesota and special guests for a Zoom celebration of Asian-American and Pacific Islander lives in Minnesota! Come and learn about AAPI representation in education and the arts from Dr. Rose Chu, Senior Policy Fellow at MNEEP and Professor Emerita at Metro State; politics and policy from State House Representative […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 4/21/21 Are you tutoring or teaching ABE learners on Meet? Are you using Meet for the first time or looking to refresh your memory using its common features? If so, this training will help you become more confident using the platform on your own and with your learners! Literacy Minnesota recognizes that […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 4/21/21 In this webinar we will look at the connection between ACES/TIF and the Workplace Preparation requirement that is a component of both Integrated Education and Training (IET) and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) instruction. We will hear from a panel of teachers who have experience planning workforce preparation activities, […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 4/21/21 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: THU. 4/22/21 It can be challenging to make yourself understood over the phone, even for native English speakers! In this webinar, learn about three different pronunciation features that can be taught and practiced during virtual video instruction. Participants will learn how the three features impact speakers’ intelligibility, and explore activities designed to help […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/23/21 Join us for a webinar and virtual conversation on racial equity. During this session, we’ll discuss important terms, including racism, white supremacy, white privilege and white fragility. We’ll also practice responding to instances of racism in various scenarios. You’ll leave with resources to address and dismantle racism. This is a great […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/23/21 Let's share our key takeaways and ideas from the MCTM Spring Conference 2021! Facilitated by Andy Albee, Robbinsdale Adult Academic Program instructor, and Lindsey Pust, ATLAS Numeracy Coordinator.  

Registration Deadline: MON. 4/26/21 Are you just getting started with Northstar? Have you been using Northstar for a while but would like a refresher on available resources? Join us for a tour of the features on your Northstar Admin Portal, learn how to add users to Northstar Online Learning, report time on task, track completed […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/27/21 Come learn how explicit listening instruction builds a foundation for literacy skills and fosters independence for language learners. This workshop will identify authentic learning tasks that English learners encounter daily, try out a variety of listening activities across multiple levels, and discuss which explicit listening strategies are used for each one. […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/27/21 Incorporating a close reading strategy into our instruction is a common best practice. However, how often do we extend that same strategy to visual texts? Can we? During this webinar, you will get an opportunity to experience a close reading activity of a visual text as if you were a student. […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/27/21 The last year has shown just how vital digital literacy skills are in society. Northstar Digital Literacy provides a wide-range of tools and resources to help learners develop their digital literacy skills. In the webinar, participants will learn: The features of Northstar Digital Literacy How to set up and proctor a […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 4/28/21 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 practices that we use in the language classroom. Participants will leave the webinar with suggestions for ways teachers and tutors can apply brain-based teaching practices […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 4/29/21 Classkick is an ed tech tool that allows an instructor to build web-based slides that can be presentations, assessments, interactive assignments, or all three at once. An instructor can show the presentation to students via projector or screen sharing. Simultaneously or later as homework, the instructor can provide a single URL […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 4/29/21 Are you tutoring learners on Zoom? Are you using Zoom for the first time or looking to refresh your memory on how to use its common features? If so, this training will help you become more confident using Zoom on your own and with your learners! Literacy Minnesota recognizes that using […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 4/8/21 (This registration is for BOTH April 16 and April 30; you do not need to submit a separate registration for each meeting.) Eligibility: Minnesota adult education practitioners only This Cultural Competency training is only open to Minnesota adult educators. Our apologies if you are located outside of Minnesota! Please note that you […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/30/21 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 of activities tutors and teachers can try. We will talk about the mechanics of doing fluency practice via Zoom, Google Meet, Teams or any other […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/3/21 As BurnlingtonEnglish continues to update and add new features, have you noticed that Student Progress has moved? Join us in a casual conversation to see where […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/4/21 Trauma and chronic stress can come in many forms, and impact people’s ability to learn new skills and process information in a variety of different ways. […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/4/21 Join us as we explore conceptual understanding of proportions using a Desmos activity we created using "Three-Act Math." We will explore how we can develop proportional […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 5/5/21 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: WED. 5/5/21 Web Chat with MN ABE is a quarterly webinar discussion hosted by Literacy Action Network and led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 5/10/21 The last year has shown just how vital digital literacy skills are in society. Northstar Digital Literacy provides a wide-range of tools and resources to help […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 5/10/21 A lunchtime chat about how to use BE with your advanced-level EL students. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: WED. 5/12/21 Come learn how explicit listening instruction builds a foundation for literacy skills and fosters independence for language learners. This workshop will identify authentic learning tasks that […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 5/13/21 Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 5/13/21 Join us to learn more about the basic components of IETs! This webinar will focus on the key components of IETs, articulate the value of an […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 5/13/21 Are you tutoring learners on Zoom? Are you using Zoom for the first time or looking to refresh your memory on how to use its common […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/14/21 What do welcoming spaces in adult education look like? How can we make sure LGBTQIA+ learners, volunteers and professionals feel they belong? In this session, ABE professionals in the LGBTQIA+ community will invite participants to reflect on and discuss topics of gender and sexuality in ESL/ABE classrooms and instruction. Participants will […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 5/17/21 Join other MN teachers for a noontime discussion about our English in America course. This is an old favorite which has been updated. Come see how to use this as a stand-alone or supplemental curriculum. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/18/21 Are you tutoring or teaching ABE learners on Meet? Are you using Meet for the first time or looking to refresh your memory using its common features? If so, this training will help you become more confident using the platform on your own and with your learners! Literacy Minnesota recognizes that […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/18/21 A Walk Through BE's 'English in America' Course: join us as we take a look at the re-vamped EIA course! NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/18/21 Join Literacy Minnesota and special guests for a Zoom celebration of Asian-American and Pacific Islander lives in Minnesota! Come and learn about AAPI representation in education and the arts from Dr. Rose Chu, Senior Policy Fellow at MNEEP and Professor Emerita at Metro State; politics and policy from State House Representative […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 5/19/21 Do you currently offer or are planning to focus on manufacturing career pathway programming? Come to this networking session to: Share locations and deliveries of manufacturing instruction across MN ABE to avoid duplication of services and allow for collaboration across regions. Share curriculum and materials for manufacturing ACPs to lessen the […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 5/19/21 Trauma and chronic stress can come in many forms, and impact people’s ability to learn new skills and process information in a variety of different ways. In this webinar, learn how stress and trauma can manifest in the classroom, and learn about trauma-informed teaching practices that can help to support positive […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 5/24/21 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 of activities tutors and teachers can try. We will talk about the mechanics of doing fluency practice via Zoom, Google Meet, Teams or any other […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/25/21 Are you tutoring learners on Zoom? Are you using Zoom for the first time or looking to refresh your memory on how to use its common features? If so, this training will help you become more confident using Zoom on your own and with your learners! Literacy Minnesota recognizes that using […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/25/21 Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices for connecting and communicating one-on-one with adult learners on the phone or online, get suggestions for correcting errors and checking comprehension in a virtual setting, […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 5/26/21 Join Literacy Minnesota math teacher Lindsey Pust and training director Rob Podlasek for this interactive session and pick up some ideas that will maximize your impact as a math tutor. This webinar will be appropriate for volunteers assisting a teacher in a math classroom as well as those leading their own […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21  Padlet is a web-based digital application where students and teachers and collaborate, share notes, pictures, links, and documents synchronously or asynchronously. It provides an easy and effective way for learners to do group work or work individually. Since it is compatible with a variety of devices, it makes it an efficient way to […]

Registration deadline: TUE. 6/1/21 Teachers: learn how to use the Prepare for CASAS tools in Burlington English to remediate, enhance your curriculum and re-teach tough topics with the In-Class Lessons […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/1/21 Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices […]

CANCELLED Are you tutoring or teaching ABE learners on Meet? Are you using Meet for the first time or looking to refresh your memory using its common features? If so, […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 6/2/21 As we all mourn the loss of Todd Wagner, former State Director for Adult Basic Education, there is much to process and grieve. Join us to […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 6/3/21 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: THU 6/3/21 Join us to learn more about the basic components of IETs! This webinar will focus on an overview of the IET design process and creating standards-based […]

Registration Deadline: none; simply join with the Zoom link below Attention Managers: Have you ever had to cancel a transition class due to low enrollment? Have you considered holding online […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/8/21 Teachers: Help your students navigate the Prepare for CASAS lessons and practice tests. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: THU. 6/10/21 The last year has shown just how vital digital literacy skills are in society. Northstar Digital Literacy provides a wide-range of tools and resources to help […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 6/14/21 Anaïs Nin, author of Little Birds, was quoted as saying, “We don't see people as they are.” Cultural differences can promote diversity in thought and enrichment in […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/15/21 Teachers: Learn how to interpret and use your student's CASAS test results. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/15/21 Are you tutoring or teaching ABE learners on Meet? Are you using Meet for the first time or looking to refresh your memory using its common […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/18/21 Join Literacy Minnesota math teacher Lindsey Pust and training director Rob Podlasek for this interactive session and pick up some ideas that will maximize your impact […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 6/23/21 Join the Minnesota TVM Team for an overview of the key components and requirements of the Minnesota Teacher Verification Model.  You’ll have the opportunity to ask […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 6/24/21 Learn about three essential skills students need in order to join a conversation and keep it going. This webinar will demonstrate how to introduce those strategies […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 6/24/21 Wakelet is a free web-based platform where students and teachers can save, organize and share visually-engaging collections. Wakelet integrates with a growing number of platforms such […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 6/24/21 Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Webinar link below to join on the day of the webinar. Join Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82764215038?pwd=bUZ6RkpRQjA4VHRRVXhZTmNmTXppZz09 This training provides an overview of TABE 11&12 assessments. It […]

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/93478221041 This training provides an overview of CASAS Life & Work […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/29/21 Are you tutoring or teaching ABE learners on Meet? Are you using Meet for the first time or looking to refresh your memory using its common […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/6/21  In this session, we will discuss best practices for using the In-Class Lesson wordlist. Join us and add a few new ideas to your BE toolbox! […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/13/21 In this webinar, Literacy Minnesota teachers will share some of their favorite virtual routines that promote successful learning. Discover tried and true practices for creating interactive […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/13/21 In this session, we will go through best practices for using videos when teaching with Burlington English. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 7/15/21 Learn about three essential skills students need in order to join a conversation and keep it going. This webinar will demonstrate how to introduce those strategies […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 7/16/21 Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/20/21 In this session, we will go over best practices with the role play activities found in the In-Class Lessons. Join us and add a few new […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/20/21 Beginning level language learners are expected to master a great deal of vocabulary right from the start. In this webinar, discover methods for teaching vocabulary to […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 7/21/21 Teachers of adult ESL learners often hear stories of learners trying out their new English skills in the community, and being ignored or rebuffed because of […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/27/21 Beginning level language learners are expected to master a great deal of vocabulary right from the start. In this webinar, discover methods for teaching vocabulary to […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/27/21 Web Chat with MNABE is a webinar discussion led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of Education. Web Chat webinars provide updates from the […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/3/21 In this session, we will explore best practices for using audio when teaching with Burlington English videos. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/3/21 In this webinar, Literacy Minnesota teachers will share some of their favorite virtual routines that promote successful learning. Discover tried and true practices for creating interactive and engaging small group and large group virtual activities, and learn tricks and explore free tools to make virtual lessons go smoothly. Participants will leave […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 8/5/21 Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices for connecting and communicating one-on-one with adult learners on the phone or online, get suggestions for correcting errors and checking comprehension in a virtual setting, […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 8/9/21 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 of activities tutors and teachers can try. We will talk about the mechanics of doing fluency practice via Zoom, Google Meet, Teams or any other […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/10/21 Learn about three essential skills students need in order to join a conversation and keep it going. This webinar will demonstrate how to introduce those strategies and get students talking in small groups online. Come ready to participate in your own small groups and try out the techniques yourself!

Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/10/21 In this session, we will go over the best practices on how to use the Read and Life Skills text in your In-Class lessons. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: THU. 8/12/21 The last year has shown just how vital digital literacy skills are in society. Northstar Digital Literacy provides a wide-range of tools and resources to help learners develop their digital literacy skills. This training will focus on how tutors and teachers can guide learners through these resources. In the webinar, participants […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 8/16/21 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 teach? And which words are the most important? What strategies are best for helping students learn new words? How do you get students to make […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/17/21 Incorporating writing activities into remote instruction for English language learners is a challenge for many teachers and tutors. In this webinar, participants will learn approaches for including writing practice throughout the lesson and activities for extended practice. Participants will also develop strategies for delivering feedback for writing during and in-between lessons. This […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/17/21 In this session, we will work on best practices for writing assignments and writing practice in Burlington English CORE. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: WED. 8/11/21 ABE Summer Institute is Minnesota’s annual statewide Adult Basic Education conference sponsored by Literacy Action Network.  Due to COVID-19 we have made the decision to hold the conference on a virtual platform.  This year’s conference will include a keynote speaker,  ABE updates from the ABE State Director, 30+ break-out sessions, poster […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 8/25/21 Incorporating writing activities into remote instruction for English language learners is a challenge for many teachers and tutors. In this webinar, participants will learn approaches for including writing practice throughout the lesson and activities for extended practice. Participants will also develop strategies for delivering feedback for writing during and in-between lessons. […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 8/26/21 Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices for connecting and communicating one-on-one with adult learners on the phone or online, get suggestions for correcting errors and checking comprehension in a virtual setting, […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 8/30/21 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: NONE; please click the Join Webinar link below to join on the day of the webinar. All are welcome to attend! This training covers selecting and using the appropriate CASAS test, interpreting test scores, and measuring student progress. Discussion will focus on administering CASAS appraisals, pre- and post-tests, and introduce online instructional resources. […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 9/9/21 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards, initial and ongoing assessment and other accountability measures. Learn more about […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/14/21 English pronunciation is a challenge, but important to teach! In this training, learn about three different pronunciation features that can be taught and practiced during virtual […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/14/21 In this session, we will learn how to use the My Portfolio feature in Core. We will also go over best practices for Writing activities. NOTE: Attendees […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/14/21 The last year has shown just how vital digital literacy skills are in society. Northstar Digital Literacy provides a wide-range of tools and resources to help […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 9/16/21 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Motivations and barriers to learning are also […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/14/21 EdReady™ lets your students assess  readiness for college math and English, see target options, and get  personalized study paths to fill in knowledge gaps. This training […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/21/21 In this session, we will have an overview of how to use Progress and also go over the reports feature. We will go through helpful tips […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 9/22/21 Web Chat with MNABE is a webinar discussion led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of Education. Web Chat webinars provide updates from the […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 9/22/21 Learn how explicit listening instruction builds a foundation for literacy skills and fosters independence for language learners. This workshop will identify authentic learning tasks that English […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 9/23/21 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include checking comprehension of all learners, using an appropriate level of teacher talk, delivering error correction and feedback, facilitating learner questions, and ensuring that instruction is learner centered. Learn more about Literacy Minnesota’s […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/24/21 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] Whether you are an experienced math teacher or just beginning the journey of incorporating numeracy into your core classes, Math Institute 2021 is for you! The focus of this year's Math Institute is coherence. How do I help my students […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 9/27/21 The U.S. immigration system is complex, and it impacts the lives of many learners in adult education. In the first part of this interactive two-hour webinar, attorney Erin Schutte Wadzinski will provide a general overview of immigration law and answer your questions about the complexities of the U.S. federal immigration system. […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/28/21 Target audience: data entry staff During the session we plan to cover: the expiring Covid Exemption and how to find students who need an NRS test data cleanup and common problem areas the latest updates and breaking news We’ll take your questions during the Q & A segment at the end.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/28/21 In this session, we will have an overview of the Prepare for CASAS tile and explore the functions of the In-Class Lessons. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Zoom link below to join on the day of the meeting: JOIN ZOOM (the passcode is Partners!) The ABE-DevEd Affinity Group was established in academic year 2020-21 and will continue in 2021-22, meeting via Zoom.  The group consists of Minn State (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system) faculty […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 9/30/21 Participants learn about the types of materials that they may be working with, including prepared texts and realia. Participants also learn about the practice of explicit instruction, how to effectively give instructions, and suggestions for extending worksheets to maximize understanding and practice. Learn more about Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Foundations Training at […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Zoom link below to join on the day of the meeting: JOIN ZOOM (the passcode is Partners!) The ABE-DevEd Affinity Group was established in academic year 2020-21 and will continue in 2021-22, meeting via Zoom.  The group consists of Minn State (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system) faculty […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/5/21 In this session, we will go over the Student Lessons in the Prepare for CASAS tile and the test modes for student's test practice. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Webinar link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN WEBINAR New to MobyMax or need a refresher? In this webinar, we'll go over the basics of this state-supported distance learning platform. We'll dive into registering students and sharing them with other teachers, communicating login information […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/6/21 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards, initial and on-going assessment and other accountability measures. Learn more about Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Foundations Training at https://www.literacymn.org/volunteer-foundations-training.

Registration Deadline: THU. 10/7/21 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards, initial and on-going assessment and other accountability measures. Learn more about Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Foundations Training at https://www.literacymn.org/volunteer-foundations-training.

Registration Deadline: THU. 10/7/21 CCRS may not have been one of your top priorities during the past 18 months, but join us to re-engage with this work in a refreshing and energizing way. CCRS leaders will share updates and great new strategies around ELA, math, and ELLs and discuss program coaching opportunities for the coming […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/11/21 This webinar kicks off our ABE Administrators Webinar Series this year! We are pleased to be offering more targeted support to those coordinating, managing, and otherwise leading adult education programs in Minnesota. Join us to talk about a pressing concern: supporting and supervising staff from a distance! While some programs are […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/12/21 In this session, we will go over how to set practice tests for students and also interpret data from the test results. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/13/21 by 1:00pm The Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS) is a comprehensive online resource for self-exploration and career and college readiness. Session One is on Set Up and Navigation; it will cover setting up student accounts and navigating major components on the student side (assessments, occupations, education, employment). Once registered, you will […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/13/21 Does your one-room schoolhouse classroom include English Language Learners? Do you teach multiple levels of ELLs in one class? (Don't we ALL do this?) Join us to learn and share strategies for supporting all learners in your class as they engage with rigorous content.  

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/13/21 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Motivations and barriers to learning are also covered, as well as guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to adults. Participants also increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English/developing literacy as […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 10/14/21 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Motivations and barriers to learning are also covered, as well as guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to adults. Participants also increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English/developing literacy as […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 10/14/21 by 1:00pm The Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS) is a comprehensive online resource for self-exploration and career and college readiness. Session Two is on Implementation; it will cover Curriculum, Checklists, Personal Education Plan, and support resources for students and staff. Once registered, you will receive a reminder email 24 hours before […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/18/21 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 teach? And which words are the most important? What strategies are best for helping students learn new words? How do you get students to make […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Google Meet link below to join on the day of the meeting Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) classes (classes that are taught synchronously in-person with a remote synchronous option) offer students the opportunity to participate online or in the classroom, but can be intimidating for teachers to implement. Literacy Minnesota and the […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/19/21 Incorporating writing instruction for English language learners of all levels is a challenge for many teachers and tutors. In this training, participants will learn approaches for including writing practice throughout the lesson and activities for extended practice. Participants will also develop strategies for delivering feedback for writing during and in-between lessons.

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/20/21 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include checking comprehension of all learners, using an appropriate level of teacher talk, delivering error correction and feedback, facilitating learner questions, and ensuring that instruction is learner centered. Learn more about Literacy Minnesota’s […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 10/21/21 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include checking comprehension of all learners, using an appropriate level of teacher talk, delivering error correction and feedback, facilitating learner questions, and ensuring that instruction is learner centered. Learn more about Literacy Minnesota’s […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/25/21 What are the keys to developing cultural responsiveness and cultural competency? Learn how to identify and be culturally responsive to meaningful cultural differences so that you can make instruction more relevant to learners in adult classrooms.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/26/21 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is hosting a convening focused on college partnerships and creating a pathway for underserved learners into college programs. The convening will provide information on college processes, credit for prior learning, as well as be an opportunity for you to share your partnership experiences, ask questions, and […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/26/21 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: TUE. 10/26/21 Many ABE managers have decided to invest a portion of their COVID Relief funds on technology for classrooms or for students to use at home. Others are investing in technology-enhanced curriculum and materials development. In this webinar, we will hear from a panel of ABE managers about how they are using […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/27/21 Participants learn about the types of materials that they may be working with, including prepared texts and realia. Participants also learn about the practice of explicit instruction, how to effectively give instructions, and suggestions for extending worksheets to maximize understanding and practice. Learn more about Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Foundations Training at […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 10/28/21 Participants learn about the types of materials that they may be working with, including prepared texts and realia. Participants also learn about the practice of explicit instruction, how to effectively give instructions, and suggestions for extending worksheets to maximize understanding and practice. Learn more about Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Foundations Training at […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 10/28/21 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is hosting a convening focused on college partnerships and creating a pathway for underserved learners into college programs. The convening will provide information on college processes, credit for prior learning, as well as be an opportunity for you to share your partnership experiences, ask questions, and […]

Application Deadline: WED. 10/6/21 APPLY NOW >> NOTE: Participation will be limited to keep the group a manageable size. Study Circle Meetings: ONLINE via Zoom, on Thursdays from 2:30-4:30 PM as follows: October 28 November 4 November 11 November 18 December 2 Facilitator: Cydnee Sanders Description: Many of us have heard the terms antiracist and DEI […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/29/21 Phonics is a crucial part of becoming a reader, yet many adult ESL learners lack sufficient decoding skills to be able to sound out and recognize new words, and don’t get adequate phonics instruction in their beginning level classes. Learn phonics activities to help learners with blending, segmenting, and developing phonemic […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 11/1/21 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 of activities tutors and teachers can try. We will talk about the mechanics of doing fluency practice via Zoom, Google Meet, Teams or any other […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Webinar link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN WEBINAR Join us for an overview presentation on Afghan culture and best practices for workforce providers by Naweed Ahmadzai. Naweed is the Human Resource Engagement Coordinator for Hennepin County. He is an Afghan-American who grew up in […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/2/21 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards, initial and on-going assessment and other accountability measures. Learn more about Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Foundations Training at https://www.literacymn.org/volunteer-foundations-training.

Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/5/21 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Marisa Geisler at [email protected] Well, we're still here. We're still in this "in between" space between what was before and what's next.  While we'd rather welcome you to an in-person Regional Event, it is not yet in the cards. Yet we know now just […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 11/8/21 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 of activities tutors and teachers can try. We will talk about the mechanics of doing fluency practice via Zoom, Google Meet, Teams or any other […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/9/21 Educators are welcome to join us to slow down, reflect and consider how we could lessen the ways that ableism affects our teaching and our students in both the classroom and across our larger educational systems. Let’s examine why and how, despite modern disability rights legislation, ableism persists as an oppressive […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/9/21 In this session, we will go over strategies for teaching multi-level classes as well as share and brainstorm things that have worked for other teachers in their classes. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/9/21 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] This webinar is the second in our ABE Administrators Webinar Series this year! We are pleased to be offering more targeted support to those coordinating, managing, and otherwise leading adult education programs in Minnesota. Join us to talk about learning models […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/9/21 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Motivations and barriers to learning are also covered, as well as guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to adults. Participants also increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English/developing literacy as […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 11/10/21 In this session we will cover what new teachers need to know to get up and running with Edmentum Courseware, one of Minnesota Adult Education's state-supported distance learning options. New teachers can request an account using the request form on the Distance Learning website at: literacymn.org/distancelearning/dl-platforms/edmentum.

Registration Deadline: THU. 11/11/21 The last year has shown just how vital digital literacy skills are in society. Northstar Digital Literacy provides a wide-range of tools and resources to help learners develop their digital literacy skills. This training will focus on how tutors and teachers can guide learners through these resources. In the webinar, participants […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 11/11/21 English pronunciation is a challenge, but important to teach! In this training, learn about three different pronunciation features that can be taught and practiced during virtual and in-person instruction. Participants will learn how the three features impact speakers’ intelligibility, and explore activities designed to help learners practice using these features in […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/12/21 Registration is now open for the Fall Adult Basic Education (ABE) Managers Meeting. Each Minnesota ABE consortium is expected to send at least one representative to this workshop. Agenda topics will include: Opening announcements Programming models Recruitment and marketing Partners and collaborations Accountability HiSET

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/16/21 In this session, we will explore the English for Specific Careers section and brainstorm ways to incorporate this into your classroom for your students. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN MEETING >> Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) classes (classes that are taught synchronously in-person with a remote synchronous option) offer students the opportunity to participate online or in the classroom, but can be intimidating for teachers to implement. Literacy […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/16/21 Join Stephanie Sommers, ATLAS ACES Coordinator, and Kristine Kelly, ATLAS Literacy Coordinator, to identify connections between basic skills and soft skills instruction, practice incorporating ACES/TIF skills to support students with ELA academic tasks and reflect on how building ACES/TIF skills with learners allows for more rigorous CCRS instruction and increases student […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/16/21 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include checking comprehension of all learners, using an appropriate level of teacher talk, delivering error correction and feedback, facilitating learner questions, and ensuring that instruction is learner centered. Learn more about Literacy Minnesota’s […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/12/21 Please join SPARC (Support Professionals Resource Advisory Committee) this November as we present the annual Support Services Conference – Reflecting on the Past While Reimagining the Future – virtually via ZOOM. Thursday, November 18, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm: CASAS and TABE Implementation trainings (intended for anyone who is not CASAS or TABE […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Zoom link below to join on the day of the meeting: JOIN ZOOM (the passcode is Partners!) The ABE-DevEd Affinity Group was established in academic year 2020-21 and will continue in 2021-22, meeting via Zoom.  The group consists of Minn State (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system) faculty […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 11/18/21 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 teach? And which words are the most important? What strategies are best for helping students learn new words? How do you get students to make […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Zoom link below to join on the day of the meeting: JOIN ZOOM (the passcode is Partners!) The ABE-DevEd Affinity Group was established in academic year 2020-21 and will continue in 2021-22, meeting via Zoom.  The group consists of Minn State (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system) faculty […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/23/21 Participants learn about the types of materials that they may be working with, including prepared texts and realia. Participants also learn about the practice of explicit instruction, how to effectively give instructions, and suggestions for extending worksheets to maximize understanding and practice. Learn more about Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Foundations Training at […]