Events

Registration Deadline: TUES. 1/21/20 The cost of the citizenship application fee is going up 61% in 2020, and learning centers are expecting a big increase in the number of people applying for citizenship before the increase takes place. If you know someone who is interested in becoming a naturalized citizen, there are a number of […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/17/20 (NOTE: $15 late fee applied to all registrations made after 1/17/20) NOTE: Guest room reservations must be made no later than THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020 to be guaranteed the discounted rate. Cost:  $35 for one day only $45 for both days Intended Audience: ABE reading, writing, and ESL teachers of all levels […]

A training by Marn Frank and Terrisa Fisher, ATLAS, for participants accepted through an application process. This training will be held in conjunction with the Language & Literacy Institute on Friday, January 24, 2020.

Registration Deadline: MON. 1/27/20 Do you want to help your students improve their performance on their NRS assessments? Join us and other teachers to learn how Test Practice and Progress Reporting within Prepare for CASAS can help your students improve their test-taking skills, achieve higher test scores, and increase their English language proficiency. Requirements: You must […]

Registration Deadline: TUES. 1/28/20 Learn what research has to say about how adult brains learn a new language, and what how this influences the teaching practices that we use in the language classroom. Engage in discussions with fellow tutors on how we can apply these suggestions while we are helping adult ESL students develop their […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 1/30/20 Join us for continuing support in implementing CCRS at the program and classroom levels! A huge part of implementing the CCRS involves making student thinking visible.  And we can only “see” what students are thinking via what they write or SAY. So, let’s get students talking in intentional, academic ways! In this […]

Registration Deadline (for Cohort): FRI. 11/22/19 The kickoff for this cohort will take place at MDE, Conference Center B, room 16.

Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/31/20 Do you want to learn how to use the data from Student Progress Reports to customize your instruction? If so, join us and other teachers to “Drill into the Details” of BurlingtonEnglish Student Progress Reports. Teachers will learn how to run reports, interpret sample data, and collaborate with other teachers to […]

Registration Deadline:  TUE. 1/28/20 The Adult Diploma Workgroup meeting is for currently operating standard adult high school diploma program staff. Every approved program that has a standard adult diploma program is required to have representation at all workgroup meetings. Registration is from 8:30 to 9:15 AM. If you have questions about the meeting, please contact […]