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Writing Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 3/25/24 While most in our society take the ability to write for granted, it can be laborious for ESL learners with little experience with this skill. Attend this webinar to learn about and try out engaging, interactive activities for English Language Learners in Beginning Literacy and Beginning level classes. Ideas for in-person, […]

Free

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Prepare for CASAS/Test Prep Tool

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/26/24 In this session, we will explore the functions of the Prepare for CASAS/Test Prep tool and tie it back to how you can use this into your curriculum to help increase your student’s CASAS scores to make measurable skill gains. We will go over the In-Class lessons targeted for competency topics, […]

Free
Event Series HSE Testing Coffee Talk Series

HSE Testing Coffee Talk Series

Online

Registration Deadline: Register up to the date of each Coffee Talk. This past year, we have added a new option to our testing services, making us a two-test state. We have had and continue to need help with connectivity issues, online proctoring, scheduling availability, student identifications, accommodation issues, etc.  This series is intended to begin […]

Free

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

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 3/27/24 Participants will engage in a couple of classroom activities to experience scaffolding, checking comprehension and the gradual release of responsibility. These aspects of teaching and tutoring are then defined, explained further and participants get opportunities to practice them.

Free

Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/29/24 Research shows that explicitly teaching a set of comprehension strategies is a great way to help intermediate-level readers maximize their understanding of texts. Come learn a handful of great comprehension tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension skills.

Free

Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/2/24 You don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their digital literacy skills using Northstar […]

Free

Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 4/15/24 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to […]

Free

Teaching Reading Vocabulary

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 4/17/24 Vocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. But how many words should you […]

Free

Adult Career Pathways Institute

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/19/24 Join ATLAS for a half day, virtual conference on all things Adult Career Pathway! This year's ACP Institute will feature a welcome from Minnesota ABE Director, […]

Free

Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/23/24 Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety […]

Free

CASAS STEPS and Burlington English Prep Virtual Conference

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/26/24 Come learn about the new CASAS STEPS assessment and the new BurlingtonEnglish CASAS preparation materials. We’ll collaborate together in person, sharing strategies learned from states who […]

Free

Working with Literacy and Beginning Level ESL Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/26/24 Learners with limited English and literacy skills have unique needs for in-person and remote instruction. Participants will learn best practices and tips for success at this […]

Free

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