No registration necessary: Contact Russ Fraenkel, [email protected], to receive the direct Zoom link. February 2024 dates: February 1 from 2:00-3:15pm February 2 from 10:00-11:15am NOTE: The meetings on February 1 […]
Application deadline: FRI. 1/19/24 Many of us have heard the terms antiracist and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), but how do we actually implement these large frameworks into our adult […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 2/5/24 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/6/24 In this session, we will go over tools and resources for how you can lead your own student orientations for your class/program when onboarding new students […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/6/2024 Suspect you have a student with a math learning disability? Join us for this session on dyscalculia, a specific learning disability that makes numerical reasoning and […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 2/7/24 If you need ASL interpretation for this event, please contact Wendy Her at [email protected] by Monday, January 29, 2024. Web Chat with MN ABE is a […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 2/7/24 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 […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/9/24 Join this hands-on session to learn and practice essential Zoom skills for the virtual classroom that may not be in your repertoire if your experience with […]
Application deadline: FRI. 1/19/24 Many of us have heard the terms antiracist and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), but how do we actually implement these large frameworks into our adult […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 2/12/24 Speak with Tess Yuirk, HiSET Adult Education Manager, during this webinar. We will look at testing modalities for student testing, discuss the reasons for test center […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 2/12/24 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 […]
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: TUE. 2/13/24 Looking for some concrete strategies to help your learners access academic language/content in multiple subject areas? Join our four panelists, interact with strategies they use in […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 2/15/24 All the many Adult Education acronyms can feel like swimming in alphabet soup! Join Stephanie Sommers and Carly Voshell to learn more about ACES (Academic, Career […]
Application deadline: FRI. 1/19/24 Many of us have heard the terms antiracist and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), but how do we actually implement these large frameworks into our adult […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 2/19/24 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that instruction is learner centered, using […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/20/24 In this session, we will take a look at a Burlington English lesson plan paired with an In-Class Lesson. Xue will model how to present different strategies for how to complete the activities and how you might complete them in your classroom. Feel free to come with questions and problems you’ve […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/20/24 Decisions, decisions… It’s that time again; planning for the coming school year is upon us! Join your colleagues and state staff for a time of discussion and learning around making plans and budgeting strategically for the 2024-2025 school year. State ABE Director Brad Hasskamp will be on hand for questions, and […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/20/24 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.
Registration Deadline: WED. 2/21/24 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: THU. 2/22/24 Embracing digital equity, computer companies continue to make efforts to foster an inclusive environment. As users, we must also try to share such technology with students to address individual needs. By exploring these features, we empower ourselves to create a more accessible and equitable digital world. Join us to discover computer […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/23/24 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 Digital Literacy. In the webinar, participants will learn: The features of Northstar Digital Literacy. How to help learners navigate Northstar digital literacy assessments. How to […]
Application deadline: FRI. 1/19/24 Many of us have heard the terms antiracist and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), but how do we actually implement these large frameworks into our adult English classrooms? This study circle goes beyond defining antiracism and explores how the research around Translanguaging by Ofelia García and Culturally Responsive Teaching by Zaretta […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 2/26/24 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.
Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/27/24 You will be able to join Xue’s open office hour to come with any questions or issues that you have. If you need help with a […]
Registration Deadline: 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 […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 2/28/24 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: THU. 2/29/24 Are you a teacher? Do you need MORE TIME for prep work, planning, giving feedback to learners, and creating differentiated materials? (If you said “no,” we don’t believe you.) Join this webinar to learn how you can use generative artificial intelligence (A.I.) tools to support all the behind-the-scenes work of teaching. […]
Looking for agendas and session descriptions from previous ATLAS events? Check out our Event Flyer Archive!
Get an overview of all MN Adult Education professional development (PD) activities in one convenient, searchable place!
Couldn’t attend a particular ATLAS webinar or virtual event? You can view a recording and earn 1 CEU by filling out this application form!
Get Details
