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I Hear You! Effective Listening Instruction for English Language Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/27/21 Come learn how explicit listening instruction builds a foundation for literacy skills and fosters independence for language learners. This workshop will identify authentic learning tasks that English learners encounter daily, try out a variety of listening activities across multiple levels, and discuss which explicit listening strategies are used for each one. […]

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Close Reading & CCRS – Unpacking a Visual Text

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/27/21 Incorporating a close reading strategy into our instruction is a common best practice. However, how often do we extend that same strategy to visual texts? Can we? During this webinar, you will get an opportunity to experience a close reading activity of a visual text as if you were a student. […]

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Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/27/21 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. In the webinar, participants will learn: The features of Northstar Digital Literacy How to set up and proctor a […]

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How Adult Brains Learn Languages

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 4/28/21 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 […]

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TechChat: Using Classkick in the Virtual Classroom

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Registration Deadline: THU. 4/29/21 Classkick is an ed tech tool that allows an instructor to build web-based slides that can be presentations, assessments, interactive assignments, or all three at once. An instructor can show the presentation to students via projector or screen sharing. Simultaneously or later as homework, the instructor can provide a single URL […]

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Getting Familiar with Zoom

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 4/29/21 Are you tutoring learners on Zoom? Are you using Zoom for the first time or looking to refresh your memory on how to use its common features? If so, this training will help you become more confident using Zoom on your own and with your learners! Literacy Minnesota recognizes that using […]

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PELSB Cultural Competency Training

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 4/8/21 (This registration is for BOTH April 16 and April 30; you do not need to submit a separate registration for each meeting.) Eligibility: Minnesota adult education practitioners only This Cultural Competency training is only open to Minnesota adult educators. Our apologies if you are located outside of Minnesota! Please note that you […]

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Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/30/21 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 […]

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Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices for Adult Learners

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Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/4/21 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. […]

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Math Webinar: Exploring Proportions Conceptually Using Desmos

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Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/4/21 Join us as we explore conceptual understanding of proportions using a Desmos activity we created using "Three-Act Math." We will explore how we can develop proportional […]

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Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person

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Registration Deadline: WED. 5/5/21 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 […]

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Web Chat with MN ABE

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 5/5/21 Web Chat with MN ABE is a quarterly webinar discussion hosted by Literacy Action Network and led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of […]

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Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 5/10/21 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 […]

Free

Remote Tutoring 101

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 5/13/21 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 […]

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Integrated Education and Training (IET) 101

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 5/13/21 Join us to learn more about the basic components of IETs! This webinar will focus on the key components of IETs, articulate the value of an […]

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Getting Familiar with Zoom

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 5/13/21 Are you tutoring learners on Zoom? Are you using Zoom for the first time or looking to refresh your memory on how to use its common […]

Free

LGBTQIA+ Topics in ABE Spaces

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/14/21 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 […]

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Getting Familiar with Google Meet

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/18/21 Are you tutoring or teaching ABE learners on Meet? Are you using Meet for the first time or looking to refresh your memory using its common […]

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MN Teachers: Lunch and Learn: English in America

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Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/18/21 A Walk Through BE's 'English in America' Course: join us as we take a look at the re-vamped EIA course! NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials […]

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Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices for Adult Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 5/19/21 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. […]

Free

Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 5/24/21 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 […]

Free

Getting Familiar with Zoom

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/25/21 Are you tutoring learners on Zoom? Are you using Zoom for the first time or looking to refresh your memory on how to use its common […]

Free

Remote Tutoring 101

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/25/21 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 […]

Free

Tips and Strategies for Adult Education Math Tutors

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 5/26/21 Join Literacy Minnesota math teacher Lindsey Pust and training director Rob Podlasek for this interactive session and pick up some ideas that will maximize your impact […]

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TechChat: Using Padlet in the Virtual Classroom

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21  Padlet is a web-based digital application where students and teachers and collaborate, share notes, pictures, links, and documents synchronously or asynchronously. It provides an easy and effective […]

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Remote Tutoring 101

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/1/21 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 […]

Free

Getting Familiar with Google Meet

Online

CANCELLED Are you tutoring or teaching ABE learners on Meet? Are you using Meet for the first time or looking to refresh your memory using its common features? If so, […]

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Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

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Registration Deadline: THU. 6/3/21 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 […]

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Manager Meet-Up: Regional Classes

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Registration Deadline: none; simply join with the Zoom link below Attention Managers: Have you ever had to cancel a transition class due to low enrollment? Have you considered holding online transition classes and opening them up to other consortium's students? Join us for another Manager Meet-Up to discuss Regional Classes. No registration required, click on […]

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Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 6/10/21 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. In the webinar, participants will learn: The features of Northstar Digital Literacy How to set up and proctor a […]

Free

Cultural Perspectives for Diverse Adult Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 6/14/21 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 […]

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Getting Familiar with Google Meet

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Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/15/21 Are you tutoring or teaching ABE learners on Meet? Are you using Meet for the first time or looking to refresh your memory using its common […]

Free

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