Events

Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/8/23 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

Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 9/11/23 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

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Digital Literacy Content

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/12/23 In this session, we will go over areas in Burlington English that cover digital literacy to help support your students. We will cover content and resources […]

Free

Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 9/13/23 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

Tips and Strategies for Online Instruction

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/15/23 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

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Best Practices in Core

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Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/19/23 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

MobyMax Training: Meet the New Moby! Session 1

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Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/19/23 Now that the Classic MobyMax interface has been retired, this session will help teachers and staff transition to the New Moby layout. Learn about the Home, […]

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Edmentum Courseware: New User & Refresher Training

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 9/21/23 Attend this training for an introduction to using Edmentum Courseware as a distance learning platform. The course catalog contains a wide variety of content for teaching […]

Free

BASE for Distance Learning

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/26/23 BASE is a state-supported distance learning platform with content supporting social and emotional learning (SEL) and the ACES/TIF standards. Attend this session to learn about using […]

Free

Working with Literacy and Beginning Level ESL Learners

Literacy Minnesota - main office 700 Raymond Ave., Ste. 180, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/26/23 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 […]

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Math Institute 2023 Virtual Conference

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Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/29/23  If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan @ [email protected]. Math Institute 2023 will feature a morning keynote and workshop by Heather Buskirk, Director of […]

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Understanding and Interrupting Microaggressions

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Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/29/23 This class will expose how institutional racism and stereotypes can lead to microaggressions. The session will provide learners with a framework for understanding, identifying and disrupting […]

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Edmentum Exact Path New User & Refresher Training

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Registration Deadline: MON. 10/2/23 This training will provide an overview of using Exact Path for individualized remediation. This tool, which is a feature within Edmentum Courseware, can help teachers “fill […]

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CASAS Implementation Training for New Staff (Virtual)

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Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/3/23 Register now for a virtual CASAS Implementation Training! Join your state trainers virtually for a CASAS Implementation training on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 3:00 to […]

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WIOA Wednesday for ABE—Focus on the WIOA Adult Program

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Registration Deadline: WED. 10/4/23 Join these three short 30-minute webinars—"WIOA Wednesdays for ABE” series! WIOA Workforce Programs, operated by local workforce development boards, help jobseekers develop education, training, and career […]

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Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

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Registration Deadline: WED. 10/4/23 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 […]

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North ABE Fall 2023 Regional

Sanford Center Bemidji 1111 Event Center Dr NE,, Bemidji, MN, United States

Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/29/23 GUEST ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS: MUST BE REQUESTED BY THU. 9/21/23! Please note the room block is now closed. You will need to secure your own lodging and […]

$15 – $25

MobyMax Training: Meet the New Moby! Session 2

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Registration Deadline: MON. 10/9/23 This will be a repeat of the training offered on September 19. Now that the Classic MobyMax interface has been retired, this session will help teachers […]

Free

Tips and Strategies for Adult Education Math Tutors

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/9/23 Join us for this interactive session and pick up some ideas that will maximize your impact as a math tutor. This webinar will be appropriate for […]

Free

Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/10/23 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

SiD 2023 Fall Data Cleanup

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Registration Deadline: WED. 10/11/23 In this interactive session, we’ll talk about data cleanup and answer some of our most popular user questions. Make plans to run SiD reports and examine […]

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WIOA Wednesday for ABE—Focus on the WIOA Dislocated Worker Program

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Registration Deadline: WED. 10/11/23 Join these three short 30-minute webinars—"WIOA Wednesdays for ABE” series! WIOA Workforce Programs, operated by local workforce development boards, help jobseekers develop education, training, and career […]

Free

South ABE Fall 2023 Regional

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

Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/6/23 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at [email protected] PROGRAM FLYER COST: $25/person $15 late fee will be incurred for registrations submitted after 10/6/23 PAYMENT: Need […]

$25.00

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Burlington Readers!

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Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/17/23 In this session, we will explore the Burlington English Readers and brainstorm different ways to use them in class and outside of class. We will go […]

Free

Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/18/23 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 […]

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Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Pronunciation and Recording

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Registration Deadline: WED. 10/25/23 In this session, we will explore the speech and pronunciation features in Burlington English. We will go over the Speech Trainer, speech in the Vocabulary Practice, […]

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Phonics in Beginning ESL: Recommendations, Activities and Resources

Literacy Minnesota - main office 700 Raymond Ave., Ste. 180, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/25/23 Phonics–the knowledge of the sounds letters make when they are combined to make words–is essential to beginning literacy and beginning level English language instruction. But, many […]

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Essential Zoom Skills for Online Instruction

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Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/27/23 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 […]

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How to Work Effectively with Muslims

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Registration Deadline: MON. 10/30/23 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

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Career Content!

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Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/31/23 In this session, we will explore the English for Specific Careers tile and the Career Exploration and Soft Skills course. These resources are here to help […]

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BASE as an In-Class Resource for SEL

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Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/31/23 BASE is a state-supported distance learning platform with content supporting social and emotional learning (SEL) and the ACES/TIF standards. Attend this session to learn about using […]

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WebChat with MDE

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 11/01/23 If you need ASL interpretation for this event, please contact Wendy Her at [email protected] by Monday, October 23, 2023. Web Chat with MN ABE is a […]

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DevEd-ABE Partner Affinity Group Meeting

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No registration necessary: Contact Russ Fraenkel, [email protected], to receive the direct Zoom link. November 2023 dates: November 2 from 2:00-3:15pm November 3 from 10:00-11:15am NOTE: The meetings on November 2 […]

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DevEd-ABE Partner Affinity Group Meeting

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No registration necessary: Contact Russ Fraenkel, [email protected], to receive the direct Zoom link. November 2023 dates: November 2 from 2:00-3:15pm November 3 from 10:00-11:15am NOTE: The meetings on November 2 […]

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MobyMax Training: Deep Dive into Reports and Data

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Registration Deadline: WED. 11/8/23 Besides how many minutes learners spend using MobyMax, what else can you learn from all those options under the Tools tab? The answer is…A LOT! We’ll […]

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Refining Your Teacher Talk

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Registration Deadline: WED. 11/8/23 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 […]

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Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person

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Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/10/23 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 […]

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Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/14/23 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

Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 11/15/23 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 2023 (Virtual)

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Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/10/23 PROGRAM: The conference program including session descriptions will be posted by mid-October at https://www.mnabeassessment.com/support-services-conference. NOTE: Links to join the Zoom sessions will be sent out via […]

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Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Progress and Reports

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Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/28/23 In this session, we will explore how to use the Progress component in Burlington Core and also how to run the different reports available to you. […]

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Ability to Benefit: An Introductory Overview

Online

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Webinar link below to join on the day of the webinar: JOIN WEBINAR: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/99072444305 Meeting ID: 990 7244 4305 This webinar will provide […]

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Exploring the HiSET

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Registration Deadline: WED. 11/29/23 An informative webinar designed for educators, support staff, and program personnel who are interested in learning about the HiSET exam and how to navigate the HiSET website. During the one hour webinar, topics that will be covered will include an introduction, test structure, how to register and schedule, study preparation and […]

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Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices for Adult Learners

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Registration Deadline: WED. 11/29/23 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 […]

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Hot Topics in Post-Secondary Partnerships Webinar

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Registration Deadline: THU. 11/30/23 The Times They Are A-Changin', a wise Minnesotan once said!  Maybe you have worked with local colleges a long time, or maybe you are new to this corner of adult education. Come to this webinar regardless, because some changes are afoot! We’ll tackle hot topics in post secondary partnerships including Ability to […]

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Event Series Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle

Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 10/20/23 (registration is now closed) The Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle I is for teachers of low-literate Adult Basic Education ESL students – those learners with little or no first-language literacy. With a special focus on reading development for these learners, teachers explore relevant research and its implications for best practices in […]

Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

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Registration Deadline: MON. 12/4/23 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

Cultivating Mathematical Literacy for English Language Learners

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Registration Deadline: TUE. 12/5/23 Wait, I'm not a math teacher! I want to incorporate numeracy into my ESL classroom, but where do I even start?! How do I effectively address literacy and numeracy at the same time? Join Cindy Schultz and Meagan Hymes as they offer insights into these very real questions. You will get to […]

2023 VIRTUAL Literacy Volunteer Management Conference

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Registration Deadline: THU. 12/7/23 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. This year, the conference will be virtual, on Zoom. Event Location: Virtual, via Zoom Cost: Free for participants in Minnesota; $20 for participants outside of Minnesota The […]

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Tips and Strategies for Adult Education Math Tutors

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 12/11/23 Join us for this interactive session and pick up some ideas that will maximize your impact as a math tutor. This webinar will be appropriate for volunteers assisting a teacher in a math classroom as well as those leading their own classes, small groups or one-to-one sessions. Topics covered will include: […]

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Racial Equity 201 with Jimmie Heags

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Registration Deadline: MON. 12/11/23 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 […]

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Recorded Webinar Training – DEADLINE

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Registration Deadline: EXTENDED - FRI. 12/15/23 Universal Design for Learning is an approach that minimizes barriers and maximizes learning for all students. Based on scientific insights into how humans learn, UDL can help refine why you teach, what you teach and how you teach. Training details: Recorded UDL Webinar Access to the recording will be […]

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Reading Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners

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Registration Deadline: FRI. 12/15/23 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.

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More than Alphabet Soup: ACES/TIF 2.0 Lessons and Strategies (Part 1)

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Registration Deadline: THU. 1/11/24 Event Description: All the many Adult Education acronyms can feel like swimming in alphabet soup! Join Stephanie Sommers and Carly Voshell to learn more about ACES (Academic, Career and Employability Skills), which are part of the MN ABE Content Standards, and the TIF (Transitions Integration Framework). We will explore 2023 TIF […]

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Working with Literacy and Beginning Level ESL Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/12/24 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.

Free

Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 1/17/24 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

Tips and Strategies for Online Instruction

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 1/22/24 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, many learners chose to continue to learn in an online environment. Join this session to learn and see modeled tips and strategies for teaching and […]

Free

Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/23/24 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 […]

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Event Series HSE Testing Coffee Talk Series

HSE Testing Coffee Talk Series

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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 […]

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