Events

  • Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 4/29/24 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.

    Free
  • SiD 23-24 End of Year Data Cleanup webinar

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/30/24 It's time once again to tidy up your data in SID! Mark your calendar for our annual webinar that helps you get ready for upcoming state and federal ABE reporting. It will be here before you know it! Topics include: Reporting deadlines Clean up and collect student info Clean up and […]

    Free
  • How to Work Effectively with Muslims – Presented by CAIR-MN

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/30/24 Join Jaylani Hussein of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) MN for a proactive diversity training that bridges the gap of misunderstanding and provides resources to employers, […]

    Free
  • WebChat with MDE – Annual ABE Grant Application Webinar

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 5/1/24 NOTE: ASL interpretation has been secured for this webinar. This session will be the annual grant informational webinar for the state and federal Adult Education Grant […]

    Free
  • Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 5/6/24 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
  • Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Best Practices in Core

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/7/24 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 […]

    Free
  • Edmentum Flex Assignments Training

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 5/9/24 Flex Assignments in Edmentum Courseware allow teachers to assign targeted lessons, practice, and assessments without assigning an entire course. Kris Klas from the Hubbs Center in […]

    Free
  • Tips and Strategies for Online Instruction

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/10/24 During the early days of the pandemic, remote instruction was a necessary evil that many begrudgingly endured. But as the options for in-person instruction opened up, […]

    Free
  • Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 5/15/24 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 and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 5/22/24 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
  • TVM Refresher Webinar

    Online

    Registration Deadline:  THU. 5/30/24 Join Elizabeth Bennett and Adam Kieffer from the Minnesota TVM Team for a review of the key components and requirements of the Minnesota Teacher Verification Model. Take this opportunity to refresh and re-ignite your TVM practice. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in a facilitated discussion with other […]

    Free
  • Teaching Reading Vocabulary

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 5/30/24 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
  • Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/4/24 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 […]

    Free
  • Completing the Annual Volunteer Report

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 6/6/24 Are you ready to complete the Annual Volunteer Report using your data in SiD? Join gurus Jenny Schlukebier and Mary Zimmerli  as they look over the report and discuss where the numbers come from. They’ll also cover how to find and clean up potential errors in your SiD data. Finally, they […]

    Free
  • Essential Zoom Skills for Online Instruction

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/7/24 Join this hands-on session to learn and practice essential Zoom skills for the virtual classroom that may not be in your repertoire if your experience with the platform is limited to meetings with friends and colleagues at work. The workshop will cover: 1. Turning off participants’ cameras and microphones. 2. Re-naming […]

    Free
  • Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 6/10/24 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.

    Free
  • Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 6/12/24 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.

    Free
  • Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices for Adult Learners Presented by Andrea Echelberger

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 6/12/24 Learning new languages and skills as an adult is a challenge for most people, and that challenge grows when trauma and stress are present. 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 […]

    Free
  • SiD: Prepping for the PY 23-24 August Submission

    Online

    Registration Deadline: THU. 6/20/24 Got your ducks in a row for the 23-24 NRS Program Year? This webinar will assist you in preparing for your consortium's August 1 report submission. […]

    Free
  • Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

    Online

    Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/21/24 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
  • Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/25/24 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
  • WebChat with MNABE

    Online

    Registration Deadline: WED. 7/10/24 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
  • Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

    Online

    Registration Deadline: MON. 7/22/24 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
  • 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
  • Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials

    Online

    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 are then defined, explained further and participants get opportunities to practice them.

    Free
  • Assessment Training for New Staff – CASAS Implementation Training (In person)

    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 will cover selection and administration of the appropriate CASAS test, interpretation of test scores, and measurement of student progress. This training is geared toward newer […]

    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, 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
  • 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 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, […]

    Free
  • Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Modeling an In-Class Lesson

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/10/24 In this session, we will take a look at a Burlington English lesson plan paired with an In-Class Lesson. Xue will model how to present different strategies for how to complete the activities and how you might complete them in your classroom. Feel free to come with questions and problems you’ve […]

    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 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
  • 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 adults are also covered. Finally, participants increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English and developing literacy as an adult.

    Free
  • Burlington English Lunch and Learn: How to Lead Student Orientations for Your Own Class

    Online

    Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/17/24 In this session, we will go over tools and resources for how you can lead your own student orientations for your class/program when onboarding new students to using Burlington English. We will go over important features to focus on and common Q&As. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE […]

    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 year begins to connect with your colleagues. Our September webinar topic for ABE administrators is staff recruitment and hiring, including the tiered licensure process. Facilitators […]

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

    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 the course catalog, and learn how to manage class sections, learner accounts, and proxy hour reporting. The training will be interactive and include time for […]

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

    Online

    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 an appropriate level of teacher talk and delivering error correction.

    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
  • ABE Foundations At a Distance: Webinar Series

    ABE Foundations At a Distance: Webinar Series

    Online

    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 […]

    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 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 […]

    Free

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