Events

  • Racial Equity 101 Presented by Jimmie Heags

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/6/24 Join presenter Jimmie Heags, Jr., MA, LSC, LPCC, LADC, ACS, for this session that exposes how race is defined and how racism impacts individuals and institutions. […]

    Free
  • Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/13/24 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
  • Summer Institute 2024

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/13/24  This year Summer Institute is a two-day virtual conference from August 14-15. There are 37 breakout sessions, an MDE update, trivia night, the vendor fair, restorative […]

    $60.00
  • Teaching Reading Vocabulary

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 8/19/24 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 Intermediate Alphabetics

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 8/26/24 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
  • BurlingtonEnglish/Prepare for CASAS STEPS Overview

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 8/29/24 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
  • Back to School with MobyMax – Session 1

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 8/29/24  If you’ll be teaching with MobyMax this school year and need an introduction or a refresher, then this training is for you! We’ll cover essential tasks […]

    Free
  • Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/10/24 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
  • Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 9/11/24 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
  • Administrator Webinar: Staff Recruitment and Hiring

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/17/24 If you need ASL interpretation, please contact Marisa Geisler by Thursday, September 12. Attention MN Adult Education Managers and Coordinators! Make time as the new school […]

    Free
  • Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/17/24 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
  • Back to School with Edmentum Courseware

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/17/24 Andrew Kappel from Edmentum will present an introduction to Edmentum Courseware. You’ll get an overview of the platform, see the structure and layout of courses, explore […]

    Free
  • WebChat with MNABE

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 9/18/24 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
  • Writing Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 9/23/24 While most in our society take the ability to write for granted, it can be laborious for ESL learners with little experience with this skill. Attend this webinar to learn about and try out engaging, interactive activities for English Language Learners in Beginning Literacy and Beginning level classes. Ideas for in-person, […]

    Free
  • Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Best Practices in Core

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/24/24 In this session, we will explore ideas and strategies to enhance your instruction when teaching with In-Class Lessons. We will go over fresh ideas on how to engage your students when completing different activities!  NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account. 

    Free
  • Understanding the Somali People: History, Culture and Migration to Minnesota – Presented by CAIR-MN

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/24/24 Somalis are estimated to be the largest African immigrant group in Minnesota with approximately 75,000-100,000 residing in the state (source: McKnight Foundation). This training covers: Pre- and post-modern history of the Somali people. Culture. Migration to Minnesota. Cultural gaps between the Somali and American communities. Recommendations for outreach to Somali community […]

    Free
  • HSE Testing Coffee Talk Series

    HSE Testing Coffee Talk Series

    Online

    Registration Deadline: Register up to the date of each Coffee Talk. This past year, we have added a new option to our testing services, making us a two-test state. We have had and continue to need help with connectivity issues, online proctoring, scheduling availability, student identifications, accommodation issues, etc.  This series is intended to begin […]

    Free
  • 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 you using AI all the time, curious about it, worried about it, or just confused? Wherever you are, join Nick Houlson, Jason Brazier, and Elizabeth […]

    Free
  • Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 9/25/24 Participants will engage in a couple of classroom activities to experience scaffolding, checking comprehension and the gradual release of responsibility. These aspects of teaching and tutoring are then defined, explained further and participants get opportunities to practice them.

    Free
  • BurlingtonEnglish/Prepare for CASAS STEPS Overview

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 9/26/24 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, we will cover the new Burlington English Reading CASAS STEPS feature and how you can use Burlington Core to help your students achieve skill gains. […]

    Free
  • Credential Specialist Webinar

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/27/24 A credential is just a piece of paper, right? WRONG! An industry-recognized credential can make a huge difference in the life of a learner, which is why Adult Education programs throughout Minnesota are developing and implementing career pathway programs. Community Interpreter, Food Protection Manager and Certified Nursing Assistant are some of […]

    Free
  • Back to School with Exact Path

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/27/24 Andrew Kappel from Edmentum will present an introduction to Exact Path, a tool for individualized instruction and practice within the Edmentum platform. You’ll learn about assigning diagnostic assessments, managing individual student Learning Paths, using reports to monitor progress, and proxy hour reporting. The training will be interactive and include time for […]

    Free
  • Teaching Reading Vocabulary

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 9/30/24 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 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
  • Back to School with MobyMax – Session 2

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 10/2/24 If you’re teaching with MobyMax this school year and need an introduction or a refresher, then this training is for you! We’ll cover essential tasks for […]

    Free
  • Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 10/7/24 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
  • SiD Fall Data Cleanup

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/8/24 In this interactive session, we’ll focus on ways to keep your data clean throughout the year, making year-end reporting a snap! We’ll also answer some of […]

    Free
  • Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 10/14/24 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
  • CCRS Foundations Refresher Webinar

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 10/14/2024 INFORMATIONAL FLYER >> Download and pass along to your colleagues! Join us as we take a moment to refresh on key components of CCRS Foundations! This […]

    Free
  • Refining Your Teacher Talk

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 10/16/24 Many tutors know they should limit their talking time, but struggle to do so. In this webinar, revisit the importance of reducing teacher talking time and […]

    Free
  • Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/18/24 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
  • 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
  • Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 10/23/24 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
  • BurlingtonEnglish/Prepare for CASAS STEPS Overview

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/25/24 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. 10/29/24 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 Fall Manager Meeting

    Best Western Plus - Shoreview 1000 Gramsie Rd, Shoreview, MN, United States

    The 2024 Fall Manager Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 30 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. The target audience for this event is adult education managers, coordinators, administrators, […]

  • BurlingtonEnglish/Prepare for CASAS STEPS Overview

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 11/4/24 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
  • Math Institute 2024

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/8/24  If you require ASL interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] by October 25, 2024 AGENDA 8:25 am - Login and test your audio and video […]

    Free
  • 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
  • Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Progress and Reports

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/12/24 In this session, we will have an overview of how to use Progress and also go over the reports feature. We will go through helpful tips […]

    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

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