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Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 11/11/24 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to […]

Free

Teaching Reading Vocabulary

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/12/24 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

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
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 […]

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

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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
Event Series Language & Literacy 2025 – In-person event!

Language & Literacy Institute 2025 – Bloomington, MN

Embassy Suites by Hilton - Minneapolis Airport 7901 34th Ave S, Bloomington, MN, United States

Registration Opens Tuesday, December 17, 2024! NOTE: Anyone attending the conference, including presenters, MUST register! If you require ASL interpretation, contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] HOTEL GUEST ROOMS: ATLAS is holding a block of discounted rooms at the event venue, Embassy Suites by Hilton-Minneapolis Airport; however, space is limited and based on first come, first served. […]

Event Series Language & Literacy 2025 – In-person event!

Language & Literacy Institute 2025 – Bloomington, MN

Embassy Suites by Hilton - Minneapolis Airport 7901 34th Ave S, Bloomington, MN, United States

Registration Opens Tuesday, December 17, 2024! NOTE: Anyone attending the conference, including presenters, MUST register! If you require ASL interpretation, contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] HOTEL GUEST ROOMS: ATLAS is holding a block of discounted rooms at the event venue, Embassy Suites by Hilton-Minneapolis Airport; however, space is limited and based on first come, first served. […]

Event Series Leadership Book Club FY25

Leadership Book Club FY25

Online

Registration Deadline: Day of Each Meeting The books have already been ordered for this round (Brene Brown, Dare to Lead). If you already have a copy and are interested in the Leadership Book Club (or might want to join the next book!), please email Patsy Egan, [email protected]. Please note that all attendees need to register to […]

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 Minn State – ABE Coreq Affinity Group Meeting

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
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 […]

One-Room Schoolhouse Community of Practice

Online

Registration Deadline: Day of each session Join fellow one-room schoolhouse practitioners from around the state for our kickoff webinar! This first gathering of the year will be facilitated by Astrid Liden (MDE) and Patsy Egan (ATLAS), and we hope we bring together anyone who teaches adults in settings that lean toward "drop-in" or "lab" instruction […]

Free

Event Series Leadership Book Club FY25

Leadership Book Club FY25

Online

Registration Deadline: Day of Each Meeting The books have already been ordered for this round (Brene Brown, Dare to Lead). If you already have a copy and are interested in the Leadership Book Club (or might want to join the next book!), please email Patsy Egan, [email protected]. Please note that all attendees need to register to […]

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

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 Leadership Book Club FY25

Leadership Book Club FY25

Online

Registration Deadline: Day of Each Meeting The books have already been ordered for this round (Brene Brown, Dare to Lead). If you already have a copy and are interested in the Leadership Book Club (or might want to join the next book!), please email Patsy Egan, [email protected]. Please note that all attendees need to register to […]

South ABE Spring 2025 Regional – Mankato, MN

Country Inn & Suites - Mankato 1900 Premier Dr., Mankato,, MN, United States

Registration Opens Tuesday, April 8, 2025! Information forthcoming! If you require ASL interpretation, contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] Hotel Accommodations: No hotel block is held for this event.    

WebChat with MNABE

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 5/7/25 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 […]

Free

Math Institute 2025

Online

Registration Opens October 2025! Information forthcoming!    

Free

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