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. […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/6/24 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/20/24 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that instruction is learner centered, using […]
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 […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/27/24 Register now for a virtual CASAS Implementation Training! Join your state trainers virtually for a CASAS Implementation training. This training provides an overview of the approved […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/27/24 Register now for a virtual TABE Implementation Training! Join your state trainers virtually for a TABE Implementation training. This training provides an overview of approved TABE […]
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 […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/27/24 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 […]
Registration Deadline: None Join your state trainers in person for a CASAS Implementation training on August 29 from 9am-12pm. This training provides an overview of the approved CASAS tests. It […]
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, […]
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 […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/4/24 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up […]
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 […]
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 […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/17/24 Attention MN Adult Education Managers and Coordinators! Make time as the new school year begins to connect with your colleagues. Our September webinar topic for ABE […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/18/24 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that instruction is learner centered, using […]
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 […]
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- […]
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 […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/26/24 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/27/24 Information forthcoming! If you require ASL interpretation, contact Gail Rutan at [email protected]
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 […]
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 […]
Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar When ATLAS is unable to hold the usual in-person ABE Foundations workshop, the ABE Foundations online course is a great option for those new […]
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 teachers, including adding learners to your roster, creating class groups, adjusting module settings so learners can access the correct content, creating assignments, monitoring progress, and […]
REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024! Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/27/24 (IMPORTANT: Register by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 to secure a hotel room!) Hotel Accommodations: A discounted guest room block at Chase on the Lake is being held for ATLAS until FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. All rooms must be requested through the ATLAS Registration Form for Participants and […]
REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024! Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/27/24 (IMPORTANT: Register by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 to secure a hotel room!) Hotel Accommodations: A discounted guest room block at Chase on the Lake is being held for ATLAS until FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. All rooms must be requested through the ATLAS Registration Form for Participants and […]
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 fun and easy-to-use routines and activities for helping intermediate-level readers develop these important tools.
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 our most popular user questions. Make plans to run SiD reports and examine your own program data as we go along.
Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar When ATLAS is unable to hold the usual in-person ABE Foundations workshop, the ABE Foundations online course is a great option for those new to ABE! However, it’s a lot of information, and we recognize that having the in-person workshop allows you to ask questions, meet key leaders in […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 10/14/2024 Join us as we take a moment to refresh on key components of CCRS Foundations! This webinar is for any teacher, coordinator, administrator, or program leader who would like to brush up on their CCRS Foundations knowledge. Ask yourself: Do I remember the math shifts and the standards for mathematical practice, […]
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 learn ways to improve it to maximize learner engagement and comprehension.
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 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 […]
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 […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/26/24 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 Bennett from Literacy Minnesota […]
Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar When ATLAS is unable to hold the usual in-person ABE Foundations workshop, the ABE Foundations online course is a great option for those new to ABE! However, it’s a lot of information, and we recognize that having the in-person workshop allows you to ask questions, meet key leaders in […]
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 adults are also covered. Finally, participants increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English and developing literacy as an adult.
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, 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. […]
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 handful of great comprehension tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension skills.
No Registration - use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting. In 2024 the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System initiated a statewide effort to replace existing Developmental Education non-credit courses with a corequisite course format that awards enrolled students with college credit. The full expression of the format change is to occur by […]
No Registration - use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting. In 2024 the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System initiated a statewide effort to replace existing Developmental Education non-credit courses with a corequisite course format that awards enrolled students with college credit. The full expression of the format change is to occur by […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/1/24 Teaching and tutoring very beginning level ESL readers can be intimidating for volunteers and professional teachers alike. Attend this webinar to get practical activities and ideas for one-on-one, remote and in-person instruction with tech and no-tech options. Leave feeling ready to provide your learners with meaningful and effective reading activities.
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, 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. […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 11/4/24 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up with learner motivations, barriers and persistence.
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 8:30 am - WELCOME & INFORMATION - Patsy Egan, ATLAS 8:45 am - KEYNOTE: Hidden Teachers: The Stories of Adult Basic Education Mathematics Teachers in […]
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 adults are also covered. Finally, participants increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English and developing literacy as an adult.
Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar If you would like some company as you work through the modules, the ACES Foundations Webinar Series is a 3-part webinar series that provides a guided, connected way to complete the ACES Foundations online course content in a short, defined timeframe with colleagues. Webinar 1: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 […]
Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/15/24 What is “white saviorism” and how does it show up in adult education? During this session, participants will explore a shared definition of the term “white savior complex.” We will strategize ways to address this concept both in the context of working with adult learners and on a personal level. Through […]
Registration Deadline: MON. 11/18/24 Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that instruction is learner centered, using an appropriate level of teacher talk and delivering error correction.
Registration Deadline: MON. 11/25/24 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.
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 […]
Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/26/24 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 Bennett from Literacy Minnesota […]
Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar If you would like some company as you work through the modules, the ACES Foundations Webinar Series is a 3-part webinar series that provides a guided, connected way to complete the ACES Foundations online course content in a short, defined timeframe with colleagues. Webinar 1: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 12/4/24 Learners with limited English and literacy skills have unique needs for in-person and remote instruction. Participants will learn best practices and tips for success at this level. They'll also get several ideas for routines, activities and resources to use in their classes and tutoring sessions.
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, 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. […]
Registration Deadline: THU. 12/5/24 (registration opens in late September) 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" […]
Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar If you would like some company as you work through the modules, the ACES Foundations Webinar Series is a 3-part webinar series that provides a guided, connected way to complete the ACES Foundations online course content in a short, defined timeframe with colleagues. Webinar 1: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 […]
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 required. This class will define and explore the origins of the white supremacy class and caste systems in the United States and the racial trauma […]
Registration Deadline: WED. 1/15/25 (registration opens in late September) Join fellow one-room schoolhouse practitioners from around the state for meeting 2 of our community of practice! We hope we bring together anyone who teaches adults in settings that lean toward "drop-in" or "lab" instruction delivery models, or that are significantly multi-level. This is such a […]
Registration Opens DECEMBER 2024! Information forthcoming!
Registration Opens DECEMBER 2024! Information forthcoming!
No Registration - use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting. In 2024 the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System initiated a statewide effort to replace existing Developmental Education […]
No Registration - use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting. In 2024 the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System initiated a statewide effort to replace existing Developmental Education […]
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 […]
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 […]
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