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SiD Fall Focus: Solving Common Data Problems

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/28/21 Target audience: data entry staff During the session we plan to cover: the expiring Covid Exemption and how to find students who need an NRS test data cleanup and common problem areas the latest updates and breaking news We’ll take your questions during the Q & A segment at the end.

Free

MN Lunch & Learn with Burlington English: Prepare for CASAS Part 1

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/28/21 In this session, we will have an overview of the Prepare for CASAS tile and explore the functions of the In-Class Lessons. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

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

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

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 9/30/21 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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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

MN Lunch & Learn with Burlington English: Prepare for CASAS Part 2

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/5/21 In this session, we will go over the Student Lessons in the Prepare for CASAS tile and the test modes for student's test practice. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Free

MobyMax: New and Refresher Training

Online

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Webinar link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN WEBINAR New to MobyMax or need a refresher? In this webinar, we'll go over the basics of this state-supported distance learning platform. We'll dive into registering students and sharing them with other teachers, communicating login information […]

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

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/6/21 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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CCRS 2021: Time to Refresh!

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 10/7/21 CCRS may not have been one of your top priorities during the past 18 months, but join us to re-engage with this work in a refreshing […]

Free

MCIS Fall ABE Training Session One – Set Up and Navigation

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/13/21 by 1:00pm The Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS) is a comprehensive online resource for self-exploration and career and college readiness. Session One is on Set Up […]

Free

MCIS Fall ABE Training Session Two – Implementation

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 10/14/21 by 1:00pm The Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS) is a comprehensive online resource for self-exploration and career and college readiness. Session Two is on Implementation; it […]

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Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/18/21 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

NEW HyFlex Community of Practice!

Online

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Google Meet link below to join on the day of the meeting Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) classes (classes that are taught synchronously in-person with a remote […]

Free

Approaches and Activities to Support Writing Development

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/19/21 Incorporating writing instruction for English language learners of all levels is a challenge for many teachers and tutors. In this training, participants will learn approaches for including writing practice throughout the lesson and activities for extended practice. Participants will also develop strategies for delivering feedback for writing during and in-between lessons.

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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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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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 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

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 practices for workforce providers by Naweed Ahmadzai. Naweed is the Human Resource Engagement Coordinator for Hennepin County. He is an Afghan-American who grew up in […]

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

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/2/21 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

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

Fall 2021 ABE Conference: Still Here, Still Awesome! – Virtual Event

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/5/21 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Marisa Geisler at [email protected] Well, we're still here. We're still in this "in between" space between what was before and what's next.  While we'd rather welcome you to an in-person Regional Event, it is not yet in the cards. Yet we know now just […]

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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 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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People with Disabilities Are the Best Teachers: Start Unlearning the Curriculum of Ableism

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/9/21 Educators are welcome to join us to slow down, reflect and consider how we could lessen the ways that ableism affects our teaching and our students in both the classroom and across our larger educational systems. Let’s examine why and how, despite modern disability rights legislation, ableism persists as an oppressive […]

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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 […]

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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

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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

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