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Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 11/14/24 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

Support Services Conference 2024 (online)

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 11/11/24 Join the Support Professionals’ Advisory Resource Committee for the annual Support Services Conference to be held virtually on Friday, November 15, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. […]

Free

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Readers

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/19/24 In this session, we will explore the Burlington Readers and strategies on how you might use them with your class. NOTE: Attendees must have current login […]

Free

Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/19/24 Teaching intermediate alphabetics (syllables, prefixes, suffixes, root words) is a great way to help students build their decoding and comprehension skills. Come learn a variety of […]

Free

Fall North Regional Follow-Up

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/19/24 Join your northern Minnesota colleagues for an informal opportunity to share how you've applied something you learned at the regional event on October 3-4. Anyone who […]

Free

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

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 11/25/24 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
Event Series AI Playgroup

AI Playgroup

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/26/24 (for the final session) How are generative AI tools (like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, MagicSchool, Khanmigo, and many others) affecting you, your colleagues, and adult learners? Are you using AI all the time, curious about it, worried about it, or just confused? Wherever you are, join Nick Houlson, Jason Brazier, and Elizabeth […]

Free

Administrator Networking Webinar: Computer-Based Testing

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 12/3/24 Do you want to get started with computer-based testing in your program? Or maybe you’ve started and are running into challenges? Come share your experiences, challenges […]

Free

Working with Literacy and Beginning Level English Language Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 12/4/24 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 level. They'll also get several ideas for routines, activities and resources to use in their classes and tutoring sessions.

Free

BurlingtonEnglish/Prepare for CASAS STEPS Overview

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 12/5/24 Come join our session to learn about how Burlington English can help prepare your students for the new Prepare for CASAS STEPS assessment. In this session, […]

Free

Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 12/10/24 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

2024 VIRTUAL Literacy Volunteer Management Conference

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 12/12/24 The Volunteer Management Conference (VMC) is a one-day professional development opportunity that brings together Adult Basic Education staff who work with volunteers: coordinators, teachers and managers alike. This year, the conference will be virtual, on Zoom. Cost: FREE for participants in Minnesota; $20 for participants outside of Minnesota. Registration is not refundable, but […]

Racial Equity 201 Presented by Jimmie Heags

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 12/16/24 Please note, it is recommended that you take any basic diversity, equity and inclusion class or training before you take this session, but it is not required. This class will define and explore the origins of the white supremacy class and caste systems in the United States and the racial trauma […]

Free

Strategy Session for Edmentum Program Administrators

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 12/16/24 We heard your feedback! Edmentum can be really useful, but it’s…complicated. This strategy session will address housekeeping issues and provide some quick tips to make managing “all the things” on this platform easier. Topics will include: A brief overview of Courseware and Exact Path - and how to decide which options […]

Free

Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 12/16/24 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 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 […]

Free

Edmentum Office Hours

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 12/17/24 If you use Edmentum Courseware or Exact Path, you can sign up for a time to meet with our Edmentum Customer Success Manager, Andrew Kappel, on Tuesday, December 17. He will work with you on your program-specific questions or challenges. Multiple staff from your consortium/program/site can attend the same meeting; just […]

Free

Transitions 101 Webinar

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 1/13/2025 Attend this webinar to hear the basics of what is meant by “Transitions” in adult education. ATLAS will provide an overview of relevant work and professional […]

Free

Minnesota State – ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting

Online

No Registration - use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting.  Developing and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State educators working together through periodic Affinity Group (AG) meetings. The Affinity Group’s composition by role includes ABE Educators, Faculty, College Deans and Administrators, anyone with […]

Free

Event Series PELSB Cultural Competency Training

PELSB Cultural Competency Training

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 2/6/25 Facilitated by Dr. Rose Wan-Mui Chu and Andrea Echelberger, this online PELSB-approved competency training is aligned to state statute and provides Minnesota adult educators the opportunity to engage in dialogue, activities, and reflective practices to increase their cultural awareness and competency. The training also takes a deeper look at the role […]

WebChat with MNABE

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 2/12/25 WebChat 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 emerging issues and an opportunity for local ABE staff to ask questions and provide information to the Minnesota Adult […]

Free

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