Events

Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/20/20 The MELEd conference is the state’s premiere professional gathering for anyone who works with English language learners, from Pre-K through university/adult settings.  This year, MELEd will […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/24/20 Join BurlingtonEnglish's MN Customer Representative, Angela Donlon for a casual lunchtime discussion about the BE Teacher's Zone. Learn or get a refresher about how to assign materials to students, how and where to locate student progress information, locate loads of helpful teacher materials and more! Bring a lunch and questions/comments you […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 12/2/20 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. 12/3/20 Counter-stories are a tool used by minoritized communities to tell stories that reflect their experiences and knowledge. Counter-stories challenge the grand narratives accepted and advanced by the majority in society. As adult learners are invited to speak openly and share their experiences and knowledge, counter-storytelling can be a powerful tool for […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 12/3/20 Wondering about ways to collaborate and improve co-teaching with Adult Career Pathways (ACP)? We’re all in this together!  Hear from MDE staff and ACP leaders around the state on this important topic. We’ll share current examples of successful ACP collaborative efforts big and small, as well as tools and resources to help […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 12/3/20 The Volunteer Management Conference (VMC) brings together K-12 and Adult Basic Education staff who work with volunteers: coordinators, teachers, and managers alike. It's a one-day professional development opportunity focused on working with volunteers. This year, the conference will be virtual, on Zoom. Get Ready To: Learn new strategies and ideas through 12 […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 12/8/20 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: WED. 12/9/20 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: THU. 12/10/20 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: NONE; please click the Join Webinar link below to join on the day of the webinar: https://edmentum.zoom.us/j/91564037666  Join Edmentum representative Robin Tinker and Literacy Minnesota's Susan Wetenkamp-Brandt for a conversation about new Edmentum content and features, and best practices to help you get the most out of Edmentum Courseware. During the webinar we […]

Registration Deadline: TUE 12/15/20 We know that supportive relationships and a sense of community are vital components of student persistence...but how do we help students feel connected when we’re physically separated?  What are other strategies for promoting persistence through a pandemic?  Join your one-room schoolhouse/multilevel classroom colleagues to hear and share ideas around these essential […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 12/16/20 This workshop is intended for program staff who maintain SiD staff and volunteer records. Topics: We will cover how to manage staff, volunteer, and student records required by MDE. Collect staff, volunteer details Deactivate staff and volunteers who leave Use staff, volunteer reports to check entered data Provide details on annual […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; simply click the Join GoToMeeting link below to join on the day of the training: Join GoToMeeting: http://digitalliteracyassessment.org/webinar 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 […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 1/6/21 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. 1/7/21 Schools may be closed, but the learning hasn’t stopped! Adult ESL teachers and tutors are finding creative ways to help learners continue to develop their English skills. In this webinar, learn how to use phone video calls (using apps like FaceTime and WhatsApp) and explore their advantages and limitations as an […]

Registration Deadline: THU 1/7/21 Facilitated by Kris Klas and the MNI Advisory Team Are you exhausted by the sheer number of interactive apps and programs you feel like you need to learn in order to keep your students engaged in virtual classes? Looking for something that allows students to make their thinking visible and increases […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 1/11/21  The COVID-19 pandemic has left scores of people unemployed. With many businesses shutting down due to mandatory closures and a slow economy, too many workers are facing the prospect of looking for a new job. Do your students know how to talk about their skills? Do you give them opportunities to […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/12/21 Join BurlingtonEnglish Customer Rep, Angela Donlon, for a quick  & casual tour of the new Core curriculum and some Q/A. Bring your lunch and any questions you have about BE. Invite a friend!

Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/12/21 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: WED. 1/13/21 Web Chat with MNABE is a webinar discussion hosted by Literacy Action Network and 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 […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 1/13/21 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 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. 1/14/21 The transition to remote tutoring offers a variety of rewards and challenges. In this workshop, learn recommendations for adapting materials designed for in-person instruction into a remote teaching format. (WhatsApp will be modeled for one-to-one tutoring, Zoom will be modeled for small group instruction.) The presenter will demonstrate approaches for introducing reading, […]

Registration Deadline: THU 1/14/21 We all know that whoever is doing the talking is doing the learning. The idea of creating space for learners to be active contributors in the classroom is widely accepted as best practice. However, practically and powerfully putting this into action can be challenging. How do we facilitate students finding their […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/15/21 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. 1/19/21 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: TUE. 1/19/21 Join your MN BurlingtonEnglish Customer Rep, Angela Donlon for a quick tour of the BE TZ! Learn about the latest updates and enjoy a general time for Q/A. Invite a colleague for this MN Lunch & Learn meeting.

Registration Deadline: WED. 1/20/21 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 to […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 1/20/21 Learning Models: In-person, hybrid, distance - which ones are you doing now and which ones have you tried?  Join your colleagues for an informal discussion on a variety of manager-focused topics.

Registration Deadline: THU. 1/21/21 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 a learning environment. These differences can also serve as barriers to student success which is the antithesis of what ought to occur in educational communities. This […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 1/25/21 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. 1/26/21 Join your MN BurlingtonEnglish Customer Rep, Angela Donlon, as she takes a quick tour of BE's Readers. Learn how you can create a virtual reading room and so much more!

Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/26/21 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: WED. 1/27/21 Learners with limited English and literacy skills are proving that they are successful remote learners. In this webinar, learn creative approaches that tutors are taking to support literacy level learners through remote one-on-one tutoring using video calls. Participants will learn best practices, try out alphabetics and vocabulary building exercises, and hear […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; simply click on website link (in DETAILS box below) when webinar is starting *Note* We are repeating this webinar originally held on 1/6/21 due to a high level of interest in these topics. Please note this webinar is intended for Northstar sites.  Are you just getting started with Northstar? Have you been using […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/29/21 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] as soon as possible. For detailed session descriptions, please review the PROGRAM SCHEDULE A program flyer with zoom links for every workshop will be provided to all registrants prior to the event. DAY 1: Thursday, January 28, 2021 8:30 am: […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/2/21 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. 2/3/21 The transition to remote tutoring offers a variety of rewards and challenges. In this workshop, learn recommendations for adapting materials designed for in-person instruction into a remote teaching format. (WhatsApp will be modeled for one-to-one tutoring, Zoom will be modeled for small group instruction.) The presenter will demonstrate approaches for introducing reading, […]

Registration Deadline: MON. 2/8/21 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. 2/9/21 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 […]