Events

ABE Foundations at a Distance Webinar (3 consecutive dates)

Online

Registration Deadline: SEE BELOW Due to the virtual Summer Institute conference this year, we were unable to hold the in-person ABE Foundations Workshop, but the online course is a great option for those new to ABE! It’s a lot of information, and we recognize that having the in-person workshop allows you to ask questions, meet […]

Free

Becoming More Culturally Responsive in Rural and Metro Communities

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/25/21 What are the keys to developing cultural responsiveness and cultural competency? Learn how to identify and be culturally responsive to meaningful cultural differences so that you can make instruction more relevant to learners in adult classrooms.

Free

Convening Focused on College Partnerships

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/26/21 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is hosting a convening focused on college partnerships and creating a pathway for underserved learners into college programs. The convening will provide information on college processes, credit for prior learning, as well as be an opportunity for you to share your partnership experiences, ask questions, and […]

Free

Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/26/21 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.

Free

Manager Meet-Up: Technology Planning & Purchasing

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/26/21 Many ABE managers have decided to invest a portion of their COVID Relief funds on technology for classrooms or for students to use at home. Others are investing in technology-enhanced curriculum and materials development. In this webinar, we will hear from a panel of ABE managers about how they are using […]

Free

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

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/27/21 Participants learn about the types of materials that they may be working with, including prepared texts and realia. Participants also learn about the practice of explicit instruction, how to effectively give instructions, and suggestions for extending worksheets to maximize understanding and practice. Learn more about Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Foundations Training at […]

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

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 10/28/21 Participants learn about the types of materials that they may be working with, including prepared texts and realia. Participants also learn about the practice of explicit instruction, how to effectively give instructions, and suggestions for extending worksheets to maximize understanding and practice. Learn more about Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Foundations Training at […]

Free

Convening Focused on College Partnerships

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 10/28/21 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is hosting a convening focused on college partnerships and creating a pathway for underserved learners into college programs. The convening will provide information on college processes, credit for prior learning, as well as be an opportunity for you to share your partnership experiences, ask questions, and […]

Free

Antiracist Praxis Study Circle

Online

Application Deadline: WED. 10/6/21 APPLY NOW >> NOTE: Participation will be limited to keep the group a manageable size. Study Circle Meetings: ONLINE via Zoom, on Thursdays from 2:30-4:30 PM as follows: October 28 November 4 November 11 November 18 December 2 Facilitator: Cydnee Sanders Description: Many of us have heard the terms antiracist and DEI […]

Free

Responding to Community Trauma in the Classroom (Part 2 of 2)

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21 NOTE: If you were unable to attend Part 1 (on May 20), please watch the recording prior to this meeting. The second part of the training will consist of small group discussions led by ABE teachers that will focus on adapting the practices for adult classrooms to better serve ABE learners […]

Free

Teaching Phonics to Adult English Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/29/21 Phonics is a crucial part of becoming a reader, yet many adult ESL learners lack sufficient decoding skills to be able to sound out and recognize new words, and don’t get adequate phonics instruction in their beginning level classes. Learn phonics activities to help learners with blending, segmenting, and developing phonemic […]

Free

ABE Foundations at a Distance Webinar (3 consecutive dates)

Online

Registration Deadline: SEE BELOW Due to the virtual Summer Institute conference this year, we were unable to hold the in-person ABE Foundations Workshop, but the online course is a great option for those new to ABE! It’s a lot of information, and we recognize that having the in-person workshop allows you to ask questions, meet […]

Free

Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 11/1/21 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

Afghan Culture and Best Practices for Workforce Providers

Online

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Webinar link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN WEBINAR Join us for an overview presentation on Afghan culture and best […]

Free

Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 11/8/21 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

MN Lunch & Learn: Teaching in a Multi-Level Class

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/9/21 In this session, we will go over strategies for teaching multi-level classes as well as share and brainstorm things that have worked for other teachers in their classes. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Free

Administrator Webinar #2 – Building the Ship While Sailing It! Learning Models: How to Make Decisions and Shift as a System

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/9/21 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] This webinar is the second in our ABE Administrators Webinar Series this year! We are pleased to be offering more targeted support to those coordinating, managing, and otherwise leading adult education programs in Minnesota. Join us to talk about learning models […]

Free

Volunteer Foundations Training – Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/9/21 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Motivations and barriers to learning are also covered, as well as guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to adults. Participants also increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English/developing literacy as […]

Free
Event Series Forward Together Ambassador Training

Forward Together Ambassador Training

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/9/21 The Graduate! Network will be hosting a virtual Forward Together Ambassador training on November 9 and 10 from 12:00-12:45 pm. This training is a part of the Minnesota Forward Together initiative. Minnesota has partnered with The Graduate! Network to recruit and train local volunteer ambassadors to encourage their friends, neighbors, and […]

Free

Edmentum Courseware: New & Refresher Teacher Training

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 11/10/21 In this session we will cover what new teachers need to know to get up and running with Edmentum Courseware, one of Minnesota Adult Education's state-supported distance learning options. New teachers can request an account using the request form on the Distance Learning website at: literacymn.org/distancelearning/dl-platforms/edmentum.

Free

Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 11/11/21 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. This training will focus on how tutors and teachers can guide learners through these resources. In the webinar, participants […]

Free

Responding to Community Trauma in the Classroom (Part 2 of 2)

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21 NOTE: If you were unable to attend Part 1 (on May 20), please watch the recording prior to this meeting. The second part of the training will consist of small group discussions led by ABE teachers that will focus on adapting the practices for adult classrooms to better serve ABE learners […]

Free

Please Say That Again: Pronunciation Instruction for Adult ESL Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 11/11/21 English pronunciation is a challenge, but important to teach! In this training, learn about three different pronunciation features that can be taught and practiced during virtual and in-person instruction. Participants will learn how the three features impact speakers’ intelligibility, and explore activities designed to help learners practice using these features in […]

Free

Fall 2021 Managers Meeting

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/12/21 Registration is now open for the Fall Adult Basic Education (ABE) Managers Meeting. Each Minnesota ABE consortium is expected to send at least one representative to this workshop. Agenda topics will include: Opening announcements Programming models Recruitment and marketing Partners and collaborations Accountability HiSET

Free

MN Lunch & Learn: English for Specific Careers

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/16/21 In this session, we will explore the English for Specific Careers section and brainstorm ways to incorporate this into your classroom for your students. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Free

HyFlex Community of Practice Group

Online

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN MEETING >> Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) classes (classes that are taught synchronously in-person […]

Free

Teaching Them to Fish: Using ACES/TIF to Support CCRS Instruction

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/16/21 Join Stephanie Sommers, ATLAS ACES Coordinator, and Kristine Kelly, ATLAS Literacy Coordinator, to identify connections between basic skills and soft skills instruction, practice incorporating ACES/TIF skills […]

Free

2021 ABE Support Staff Conference

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/12/21 Please join SPARC (Support Professionals Resource Advisory Committee) this November as we present the annual Support Services Conference – Reflecting on the Past While Reimagining the […]

Free

ABE-DevEd Affinity Group

Online

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Zoom link below to join on the day of the meeting: JOIN ZOOM (the passcode is Partners!) The ABE-DevEd Affinity Group was established […]

Free

Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 11/18/21 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 […]

Free

ABE-DevEd Affinity Group

Online

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Zoom link below to join on the day of the meeting: JOIN ZOOM (the passcode is Partners!) The ABE-DevEd Affinity Group was established […]

Free

Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 11/29/21 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 […]

Free

Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices for Adult Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 12/1/21 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

2021 Virtual Literacy Volunteer Management Conference

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 12/2/21 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 […]

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Making the Most of Your Edmentum Courseware

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 12/8/21 This session is for experienced Edmentum Courseware users who would like to learn about new features and strategies for making the most effective use of the […]

Free

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