Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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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 with a remote synchronous option) offer students the opportunity to participate online or in the classroom, but can be intimidating for teachers to implement. Literacy […]

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 to support students with ELA academic tasks and reflect on how building ACES/TIF skills with learners allows for more rigorous CCRS instruction and increases student […]

Free

Volunteer Foundations Training – Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/16/21 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include checking comprehension of all learners, using an appropriate level of teacher talk, delivering error correction and feedback, facilitating learner questions, and ensuring that instruction is learner centered. Learn more about Literacy Minnesota’s […]

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 Future – virtually via ZOOM. Thursday, November 18, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm: CASAS and TABE Implementation trainings (intended for anyone who is not CASAS or TABE […]

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 in academic year 2020-21 and will continue in 2021-22, meeting via Zoom.  The group consists of Minn State (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system) faculty […]

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 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 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 […]

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 in academic year 2020-21 and will continue in 2021-22, meeting via Zoom.  The group consists of Minn State (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system) faculty […]

Free

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

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/23/21 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

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

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 handful of great comprehension tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension skills.

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. 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 […]

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

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 alike. This year, the conference will be virtual, on Zoom. The conference is free for participants in Minnesota; $20 for participants outside of Minnesota. Learn new […]

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Counting with Purpose: Teaching Social Justice and Math

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 12/3/21 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] Presenter: May Vang Swanson, math instructor Social justice issues can be intimidating and uncomfortable, but social justice issues have a place in education and especially in math. Last year, May Vang Swanson designed a math course around four major themes: who […]

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Recorded Webinar Training

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 12/3/21 Universal Design for Learning is an approach that minimizes barriers and maximizes learning for all students. Based on scientific insights into how humans learn, UDL can help refine why you teach, what you teach and how you teach. Training details: Recorded UDL Webinar Access to the recording will be available throughout […]

Free

Volunteer Foundations Training – Core Training Module 1: Overview of MN Adult Education & Program Accountability

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 12/6/21 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards, initial and on-going assessment and other accountability measures. Learn more about Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Foundations Training at https://www.literacymn.org/volunteer-foundations-training.

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Volunteer Foundations Training – Core Training Module 1: Overview of MN Adult Education & Program Accountability

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 12/7/21 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards, initial and on-going assessment and other accountability measures. Learn more about Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Foundations Training at https://www.literacymn.org/volunteer-foundations-training.

Free

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 system.

Free

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

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 12/8/21 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

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

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 12/9/21 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

Northstar and CCRS: Cheers for Collaboration!

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 12/9/21 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] When we collaborate in MN Adult Education, great things can happen! Join Kristine Kelly, ATLAS Literacy Coordinator, and Leah Hauge, Northstar Curriculum Coordinator, to look more closely at CCRS English language arts projects recently added to the existing 12 curriculum […]

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

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Recorded Webinar Training – DEADLINE

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 12/10/21 Universal Design for Learning is an approach that minimizes barriers and maximizes learning for all students. Based on scientific insights into how humans learn, UDL can help refine why you teach, what you teach and how you teach. Training details: Recorded UDL Webinar Access to the recording will be available throughout […]

Free

Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 12/10/21 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 […]

Free

Supporting ACES in the One-Room Schoolhouse

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 12/13/21 Online classes, hybrid classes, independent distance learning assignments, emails, schedules, caregiving, tech troubleshooting... Everyone is juggling A LOT nowadays, including ABE learners! Join us to discuss strategies for supporting learners with diverse needs and goals in the essential skills of self-management, critical thinking, and effective communication. We'll hear from Stephanie Sommers, […]

Free

Volunteer Foundations Training – Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 12/13/21 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include checking comprehension of all learners, using an appropriate level of teacher talk, delivering error correction and feedback, facilitating learner questions, and ensuring that instruction is learner centered. Learn more about Literacy Minnesota’s […]

Free

Volunteer Foundations Training – Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 12/14/21 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include checking comprehension of all learners, using an appropriate level of teacher talk, delivering error correction and feedback, facilitating learner questions, and ensuring that instruction is learner centered. Learn more about Literacy Minnesota’s […]

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 with a remote synchronous option) offer students the opportunity to participate online or in the classroom, but can be intimidating for teachers to implement. Literacy Minnesota and the Support […]

Free

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

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 12/15/21 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

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

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 12/16/21 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

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

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

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

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

A Great Pair: ACES & Northstar Digital Literacy Skills

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 1/10/22 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] Please join us for the ACES Winter Webinar, where we will look at how ACES skills can be developed and practiced using the Northstar Digital Literacy standards and curriculum. This webinar will be co-facilitated by Stephanie Sommers, ACES Coordinator, and Elizabeth […]

Free

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