Registration Deadline: MON. 1/10/22 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] Please join us for the ACES Winter Webinar, where we will look at how ACES skills […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/11/22 In this session, we will explore how to use the Progress component in Burlington Core and also how to run reports. NOTE: Attendees must have current login […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/11/22 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: WED. 1/12/22 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: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN MEETING >> This will be the first of three Teaching Online: Support […]

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 […]

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. 1/18/22 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, and the tutorials. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/18/22 Literacy and numeracy are often interwoven, so why do we tend to treat them solely as isolated subjects? Join us for an interactive webinar where we will continue to explore the powerful relationship between literacy and numeracy! We will discuss math language routines that highlight reading, writing and speaking skills as […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/18/22 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.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/18/22 This webinar will go over the ABE Federal Grant Application and address questions from participants about the process. It is open to any eligible Minnesota entity planning to apply for federal ABE funding (as part of a consortium or directly). About the ABE Federal Grant Application The Minnesota Department of Education […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 1/19/22 Join us for this interactive session and pick up some ideas that will maximize your impact as a math tutor. This webinar will be appropriate for volunteers assisting a teacher in a math classroom as well as those leading their own classes, small groups or one-to-one sessions. Topics covered will include: Levels […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 1/19/22 Learn how to access and use consortium-specific SLEDS reports about your learners' achievements before, during and after participating in adult education (ABE). What is SLEDS? The Minnesota Statewide Longitudinal Education Data System, SLEDS, bridges relevant data to identify the most viable educational and career pathways for Minnesotans to achieve successful outcomes. […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/21/22 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. 1/25/22 In this session, we will cover the different functions of the Teacher's Zone tile and the Admin Zone tile and what the differences are. NOTE: Attendees must […]

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

Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/25/22 Join us for the following overviews: Overview of the USCIS Adult Citizenship Education Program Development Guide Overview of the U.S. Naturalization Test Overview of the Citizenship […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 1/26/22 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: THU. 1/27/22 If you require ASL interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] The PROGRAM SCHEDULE  contains the daily schedule (also shown below), session descriptions, and presenter biographies.

Registration Deadline: MON. 1/31/22 Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 2/2/22 In this kickoff to our spring webinar series, participants will get an overview of Google Suite applications and resources for educators. Learn how to become a […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 2/2/22 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards, initial and on-going assessment and other accountability measures.

Registration Deadline: THU 2/3/22 Heard about IET but don't know where to start? Interested in offering IET? Come learn how to get started with designing an IET with tools and […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/4/22 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, participants […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/8/22 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: TUE. 2/8/22 In this session, we will be going over the English in America curriculum and how you can teach with this strand along with Burlington Core. NOTE: Attendees […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Zoom link below to join on the day of the meeting: JOIN ZOOM Meeting ID: 937 44226770 Passcode: 058356 Please join us virtually on Tuesday, […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 2/9/22 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: THU. 2/10/22 (This registration is for BOTH February 11 and February 25; you do not need to submit a separate registration for each meeting.) Eligibility: Minnesota adult education practitioners […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/15/22 In this session, we will explore the Career Exploration and Soft Skills curriculum strand and how you might incorporate it in your lessons. NOTE: Attendees must have […]

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 […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/15/22 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: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN MEETING >> This will be second of three Teaching Online: Support and […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 2/16/22 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 […]

Join Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars, each on Friday from 1:00-2:30pm CST. Participants may choose to attend some or all […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/18/22 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: TUE. 2/22/22 In this session we will explore the benefits of using Burlington Readers and what they are. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/22/22 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. 2/23/22 Decisions, decisions… It’s that time again; planning for the coming school year is upon us! Join us for a time of discussion and learning around making […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 2/23/22 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 […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 2/24/22 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: THU. 2/10/22 (Register on February 11 calendar entry; you do not need to submit a separate registration for each meeting.) Eligibility: Minnesota adult education practitioners only This Cultural Competency […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/1/22 Join us for this interactive session and pick up some ideas that will maximize your impact as a math tutor. This webinar will be appropriate for […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 3/2/22 The second in Literacy Minnesota’s spring webinar series will dive deep into Google Slides. Join us to hear how adult educator Staci Landsem (Lakes Area ABE) […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 3/2/22 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: 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 […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 3/3/22 We have lots of ways of reasoning intuitively about ratio and proportion, but in school we tend to see only one method: cross-multiplication. While this strategy […]

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 […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/4/22 Join Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars, each on Friday from 1:00-2:30pm CST. Participants may choose to attend some […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 3/7/22 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards, initial and on-going assessment and other accountability measures.

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN MEETING >> This will be the final of three Teaching Online: Support […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 3/10/22 Phonics–the knowledge of the sounds letters make when they are combined to make words–is essential to beginning literacy and beginning level English language instruction. But, many […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 3/10/22 Telling students rules and facts doesn’t always ‘stick!’ When learners discover for themselves how a text operates or how a math problem is unfolding, the real […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/11/22 Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 3/14/22 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: 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 […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/15/22 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, […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 3/17/22 In this session, we will cover what new teachers need to know to get up and running with MobyMax, one of Minnesota Adult Education’s state-supported distance […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 3/21/22 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 […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/22/22 In this session, we will explore the new Grammar section in Burlington English and ideas for how to incorporate it in your classroom. NOTE: Attendees must have […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN MEETING >> Join HiSET staff for a discussion on adding the HiSET exam to your test portfolio or the logistics of setting up a HiSET test center. We know that many organizations are starting their work […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/22/22 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: WED. 3/23/22 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: FRI. 3/25/22 Join Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars, each on Friday from 1:00-2:30pm CST. Participants may choose to attend some or all of the webinars. The meetings focus on the following topics or questions: Webinar 3: What are evidence-based incentives, routines, and resources for teaching […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 3/28/22 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.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/29/22 In this session, we will explore the different functions of the toolbar in the In-Class Lessons and brainstorm creative ways for you to make each activity more engaging for your students. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: WED. 3/30/22 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. 4/5/22 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards, initial and on-going assessment and other accountability measures.

Registration Deadline: WED. 4/6/22 Google Sites, part of Google Workspace, is a collaborative way to create high-quality websites for your ABE program, class, or project. Join us to hear how […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/12/22 In this session, we will explore how to present the In-Class Lessons in the Prepare for CASAS tile, as well as look at how to navigate […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/12/22 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: WED. 4/13/22 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 […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 4/14/22 Vocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. But how many words should you […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/15/22 Join Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars, each on Friday from 1:00-2:30pm CST. Participants may choose to attend some […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 4/18/22 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 teachers and tutors lack the knowledge, confidence and resources to teach the topic. Attend this session to learn why phonics instruction is important and leave […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/19/22 In this session, we will explore the student section of Prepare for CASAS and go over the different testing modes in this tile. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/19/22 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.

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: FRI. 4/22/22 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] Schedule: (Final session names and presenter names forthcoming) 9:00am - Welcome and Announcements 9:30am - Session 1 (1-hr sessions) Hyflex: How-to, lessons learned, panel of programs Low-literacy ESL Hi-Set Suicide Prevention 10:30am - Break 10:45am - Session 2 (1-hr sessions) Teacher […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 4/25/22 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. 4/26/22 In this session, we will explore how to interpret data from the test results and go over the Reserve Test feature in Prepare for CASAS. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/26/22 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.

Registration Deadline: WED. 4/27/22 Jessica Horning, citizenship teacher for the Literacy Minnesota Open Door Learning Centers, will share multiple ways to teach and review the content of the citizenship interview in fun, interactive ways. Participants will receive links to online resources that can be used in one-on-one or small group teaching settings. Please note that […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 4/28/22 Join us on Zoom to delve into Integrated Education and Training (IET).  Integrated Education and Training and (IET) is a service approach that provides adult education and literacy activities concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation activities and workforce training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster for the purpose of educational […]

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: FRI. 4/29/22 Join Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars, each on Friday from 1:00-2:30pm CST. Participants may choose to attend some or all of the webinars. The meetings focus on the following topics or questions: Webinar 5: What are evidence-based incentives, routines, and resources for teaching […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/29/22 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: WED. 4/20/22 The theme of this year's Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) spring conference is Reunite and Ignite! Come learn from engaging presenters and network with teachers from K-12, 2-year colleges, and other ABE programs. Conference Details Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022 Time: 8:00am-6:00pm Location: DECC in Duluth, MN Cost: $180 for general participants, $100 for Lead […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 5/2/22 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards, initial and ongoing assessment and other accountability measures.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/3/22 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: WED. 5/4/22 Google Classroom is a basic learning management system for organizing materials and assignments for learners. Come to this session to see adult education examples and ideas for making the most of this powerful, free tool.

Registration Deadline: THU. 5/5/22 Pear Deck makes it easy to add interaction and assessment to Google Slides. Pear Deck activities include multiple choice questions, short written responses, drag and drop, select an area, and more. Pear Deck can be used in teacher-mode for a whole-class activity, or it can be used in student-mode for group […]

This in-person event has been cancelled. Please join us for the FREE Spring 2022 ABE Virtual Conference on April 22 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm CDT!

Registration Deadline: MON. 5/9/22 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. 5/11/22 If you need ASL interpretation for this event, please contact Karla Vien at [email protected] by Monday, May 2, 2022. 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 state ABE office on new and emerging […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/13/22 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 strategies that we can use in the classroom. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/13/22 If you need ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] This session will reground participants in the neuroscience of stress, the brain, and our bodies. We will apply this knowledge into programmatic and instructional practices that create a healing-centered environment for teachers and learners alike. Presented by Lucy Rosario and […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 5/16/22 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.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/17/22 In this session, we will explore the new Grammar section in Burlington English and ideas on how you can incorporate it in your class and lessons. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/17/22 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: WED. 5/18/22 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: THU. 5/19/22 Join this two-hour workshop to learn how to discover cultural bias and connect with students of color. Practice lessons to create healthy power dynamics in a teacher-student relationship.

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN MEETING >> Meeting ID: 917 7964 3910 Please join us on Zoom on Thursday, May 19, 1:00-4:00 pm for a basic, introductory CASAS training, designed to walk participants through the assessment process from appraisal to post-test. The […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN MEETING >> Meeting ID: 940 1703 4203 Please join us on Zoom on Friday, May 20, 9:00-12:00 noon for a basic, introductory training, designed to cover selecting and administering TABE 11&12, interpreting test scores, and measuring student […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/20/22 Join Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars, each on Friday from 1:00-2:30pm CST. Participants may choose to attend some or all of the webinars. The meetings focus on the following topics or questions: Webinar 6: What are evidence-based incentives, routines, and resources for teaching […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/20/22 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: FRI. 5/20/22 This session will reground participants in the neuroscience of stress, the brain, and our bodies. We will apply this knowledge into programmatic and instructional practices that create a healing-centered environment for teachers and learners alike. Presented by Lucy Rosario and Andrea Echelberger. Session 2 (Friday, May 20) will focus on programmatic […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 5/23/22 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.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/24/22 In this session, we will explore how to use the Progress component in Burlington Core and also how to run the different reports available to you. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.  

Registration Deadline: THU. 6/2/22 Are you ready to complete the Annual Volunteer Report using your data in SiD? Join data gurus Jenny Schlukebier and Mary Zimmerli  as they look over the report and discuss where the numbers come from. They'll  also cover how to find and clean up potential errors in your SiD data. Finally, […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/7/22 2020 changed us, no doubt. But, what many marginalized people -- including people with disabilities -- are doubtful of, is whether or not reckonings about access and inclusion are here to stay. Even though some organizations are beginning to ask long-overdue questions of accessibility that start to move beyond ramps and […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/7/22 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: WED. 6/8/22 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards, initial and on-going assessment and other accountability measures.

Registration Deadline: WED. 6/15/22 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: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN MEETING >> Meeting ID: 918 3010 6191 Please join us on Zoom on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 1:00-2:00, for a TABE Recertification Training. This session will provide a review of standardized testing and address questions you may […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN MEETING >> Meeting ID: 965 2504 3433 Please join us on Zoom on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 1:00-2:00, for a CASAS Recertification Training. This session will provide a review of standardized testing and address questions you may […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 6/22/22 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.

Applications Open for IET Academy! Are you looking to begin an IET in your program?  Or do you have an IET already, and want to strengthen or expand it?  Consider joining the IET Academy!  This professional development cohort from ATLAS is for IELCE grantees and other programs who are actively pursuing IET work. Cohort Activities include: […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/28/22 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 level. They'll also get several ideas for routines, activities and resources to use in their tutoring sessions.

Registration Deadline: WED. 6/29/22 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.

Registration Deadline: None; simply click the JOIN link below CareerForceMN.com is a great tool for workforce and adult basic education staff to find resources, promote program offerings, and connect with prospective students. You’re invited to a training to learn more about the site and how you use it to benefit your program and students. The […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 7/6/22 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up with learner motivations, barriers and persistence.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/12/22 Starting new this Summer! You will be able to join Xue's open office hour to come with any questions or issues that you have. If you […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 7/13/22 Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach that enhances educational equity by creating more accessible learning experiences for all students. This introductory webinar covers fundamental […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 7/13/22 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/19/22 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: TUE. 7/19/22 Join Jaylani Hussein of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) MN for a proactive diversity training that bridges the gap of misunderstanding and provides resources to employers, […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 7/20/22 WebChat with MNABE is a webinar discussion led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of Education. Web Chat webinars provide updates from the state […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 7/20/22 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that instruction is learner centered, using […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/26/22 Starting new this summer! You will be able to join Xue’s open office hour to come with any questions or issues that you have. If you […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 7/27/22 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: TUE. 8/2/22 Learners with limited English and literacy skills have unique needs for in-person and remote instruction. Participants will learn best practices and tips for success at this […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/2/22 In this session, we will explore the English for Specific Careers tile and how your students will be able to utilize this tool for their independent […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 8/4/22 This session explores how cultural identities and experiences impact student-instructor interactions and shape the way we make meaning of the world. Interactions are usually improved when […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/9/22 Starting new this summer! You will be able to join Xue’s open office hour to come with any questions or issues that you have. If you […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 9/7/22 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 9/12/22 This webinar will introduce the ABE field to the four Online Statewide Training Courses that are being piloted this year. Programs can refer adult learners to […]

Cohort Description Are you looking to begin an IET in your program?  Or do you have an IET already, and want to strengthen or expand it?  Consider joining the IET […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/13/22 In this session, we will explore the challenges and advantages of teaching a multi-level classroom, share ideas on how to overcome these challenges, and brainstorm other […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/13/22 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: WED. 9/14/22 In this interactive session we’ll talk about data cleanup and common problem areas. Make plans to run SiD reports and examine your own program data as […]

REGISTRATION DEADLINES: WED. 9/14/22  Topics: Math & Science Join us as we look at trends in initial feedback from the HiSET Official Practice Tests in Mathematics and Science, share your […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 9/14/22 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/16/22 Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety […]

REGISTRATION DEADLINES: MON. 9/19/22  Topics: Reading, Writing and Social Studies Join us as we look at trends in initial feedback from the HiSET Official Practice Tests in Language Arts-Reading, Language […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/20/22 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. 9/21/22 If you need ASL interpretation for this event, please contact Wendy Her at [email protected] by Monday, September 12, 2022. Web Chat 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 state ABE office on new and […]

Wednesday, September 21, 2:30–3:30 pm (immediately following WebChat, optional) Presenters: Tom Cytron-Hysom, Consultant/ABE Technology Grant Manager | Susan Wetenkamp-Brandt, Senior Manager – Educational Technology & Digital Literacy at Literacy Minnesota Three […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 9/21/22 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that instruction is learner centered, using […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 9/22/22 Hundreds of Karen learners have attended adult education classes in Minnesota, primarily in Saint Paul, Albert Lea and Worthington. Join this session to gain essential background […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/23/22 Promotional Flyer - Feel free to download the flyer and forward to your colleagues! If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan @ [email protected]. Dan […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 9/26/22 Vocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. But how many words should you […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/27/22 Phonics–the knowledge of the sounds letters make when they are combined to make words–is essential to beginning literacy and beginning level English language instruction. But, many […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 9/28/22 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: THU. 9/29/22 Many tutors know they should limit their talking time, but struggle to do so. In this webinar, revisit the importance of reducing teacher talking time and […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/23/22 (NOTE: Registrations after 5:00 PM on 9/23/22 will incur a $15 late fee) If you require ASL interpretation, contact Gail Rutan at [email protected]. 8:45-10:00 AM - […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/3/22 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/5/22 Promotional Flyer – Feel free to download the flyer and forward to your colleagues! Join us as we take a moment to refresh on key components […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/5/22 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 […]

Mark your calendar NOW, for this school year's online ABE-Dev Ed Affinity Group meetings.  Attendees are provided two meeting options to discuss the same content, allowing for greater practitioner engagement.  […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; just click the Join Meeting link below Please joint us virtually on Friday, October 7, 2022 – 9:00-12:00, for a CASAS Certification Training. This is a basic, […]

Mark your calendar NOW, for this school year's online ABE-Dev Ed Affinity Group meetings.  Attendees are provided two meeting options to discuss the same content, allowing for greater practitioner engagement.  […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; just click the Join Meeting link below Please join us virtually on Friday, October 7, 2022 – 12:30-3:30 pm, for a TABE Implementation Training. This basic, introductory […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; just click the Join Meeting link below CASAS offers multiple choice listening tests that add another perspective of understanding your students. This training will dive into the […]

Registration Deadline: On the day of each webinar in the series Join us for a three-part, hands-on workshop on Language Arts Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Mathematics. This is a “tools you […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/10/22 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/11/22 In this session, we will explore different types of engaging activities which you can try with your students in the classroom. Ranging from community building activities […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/11/22 Research shows that explicitly teaching a set of comprehension strategies is a great way to help intermediate-level readers maximize their understanding of texts. Come learn a […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/12/22 Promotional Flyer – Feel free to download the flyer and forward to your colleagues! Join us as we take a moment to refresh on key components […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 10/13/22 Hundreds of refugees from Afghanistan now call Minnesota home and many have shown up in adult education classrooms around the state. Join this session to gain […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/17/22 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that instruction is learner centered, using […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/18/22 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. 10/18/22 Teaching word parts (prefixes, suffixes, root words) is a great way to help students build their decoding and comprehension skills. Come learn a variety of fun […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/19/22 Teaching and tutoring very beginning level ESL readers can be intimidating for volunteers and professional teachers alike. Attend this in-person workshop to get practical activities and […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/24/22 Katie Janis from Edmentum will provide a training on using Exact Path for diagnostic assessments and individualized Learning Paths in reading, language arts, and math. Exact […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/24/22 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: TUE. 10/25/22 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: WED. 10/26/22 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. 11/1/22 In this session, we will explore the speech and pronunciation features in Burlington English. We will go over the Speech Trainer, speech in the Vocabulary Practice, […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/1/22 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 11/2/22 Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 11/3/22 Local workforce development boards are currently working on redoing their MOUs and IFAs with WIOA required partners. Come learn more about these documents and the role […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 11/3/22 Don't teach a math class? No problem! This session will go over a few numeracy routines that you can use in your classroom no matter what […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/8/22 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/8/22 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. 11/9/22 English pronunciation is a challenge for teachers and learners alike! In order for learners to be able to add the features of English pronunciation to their […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 11/03/22 Any staff person with a leadership role in a Minnesota Adult Education program is invited to attend this year's in-person Fall Managers' Meeting. Each Minnesota ABE […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 11/10/22 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: MON. 11/14/22 Katie Janis from Edmentum will provide training for teachers who are getting started or want to review how to use Edmentum (Plato) Courseware and Exact Path […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 11/14/22 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 […]