Events

Registration Deadline: WED. 12/2/20 Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices for connecting and communicating one-on-one with adult learners on the phone or online, get suggestions for correcting errors and checking comprehension in a virtual setting, […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 12/3/20 Counter-stories are a tool used by minoritized communities to tell stories that reflect their experiences and knowledge. Counter-stories challenge the grand narratives accepted and advanced by the majority in society. As adult learners are invited to speak openly and share their experiences and knowledge, counter-storytelling can be a powerful tool for […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 12/3/20 Wondering about ways to collaborate and improve co-teaching with Adult Career Pathways (ACP)? We’re all in this together!  Hear from MDE staff and ACP leaders around the state on this important topic. We’ll share current examples of successful ACP collaborative efforts big and small, as well as tools and resources to help […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 12/3/20 The Volunteer Management Conference (VMC) brings together K-12 and Adult Basic Education staff who work with volunteers: coordinators, teachers, and managers alike. It's a one-day professional development opportunity focused on working with volunteers. This year, the conference will be virtual, on Zoom. Get Ready To: Learn new strategies and ideas through 12 […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 12/8/20 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 this webinar, learn how stress and trauma can manifest in the classroom, and learn about trauma-informed teaching practices that can help to support positive […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 12/9/20 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 this webinar, learn how stress and trauma can manifest in the classroom, and learn about trauma-informed teaching practices that can help to support positive […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 12/10/20 Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices for connecting and communicating one-on-one with adult learners on the phone or online, get suggestions for correcting errors and checking comprehension in a virtual setting, […]

Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Webinar link below to join on the day of the webinar: https://edmentum.zoom.us/j/91564037666  Join Edmentum representative Robin Tinker and Literacy Minnesota's Susan Wetenkamp-Brandt for a conversation about new Edmentum content and features, and best practices to help you get the most out of Edmentum Courseware. During the webinar we […]

Registration Deadline: TUE 12/15/20 We know that supportive relationships and a sense of community are vital components of student persistence...but how do we help students feel connected when we’re physically separated?  What are other strategies for promoting persistence through a pandemic?  Join your one-room schoolhouse/multilevel classroom colleagues to hear and share ideas around these essential […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 12/16/20 This workshop is intended for program staff who maintain SiD staff and volunteer records. Topics: We will cover how to manage staff, volunteer, and student records required by MDE. Collect staff, volunteer details Deactivate staff and volunteers who leave Use staff, volunteer reports to check entered data Provide details on annual […]