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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, IET!
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/30/25  \nFLYER  \nJoin us on September 30\, 1–4 p.m. for a dynamic afternoon focused on Integrated Education & Training (IET). Whether you’re new to IET or ready to refine your approach\, you’ll gain valuable insights from: \n\nIET 101 for foundational understanding\nSSLOs (Single Set of Learning Objectives) deep dive\nPanel discussion with experienced practitioners\n\nWe’ll wrap up by preparing for upcoming IET coaching opportunities—covering expectations\, sharing the interest form\, and answering your questions. Open to IELCE grantees and all adult educators interested in IET.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/iet-institute-2025/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
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SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/30/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nCome 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 remote tutoring tool (including the phone!). Participants will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share resources. \nThis workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/developing-and-practicing-reading-fluency-093025/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T154136Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Learning Institute
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/3/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nThis FREE professional development event will support adult education staff and volunteers in building awareness and expertise around distance and digital learning. The DL Institute is for everyone – teachers\, volunteers\, administrators\, support staff – and will include sessions for participants at all levels of technical skill and confidence. \nTopics will include: \n\nDistance & Blended Learning Basics for Minnesota Adult Education – Participants who attend all four sessions can fulfill this training requirement for staff involved with distance learning.\nStarting\, sustaining\, and growing your distance learning programming\nDistance learning platforms\nDigital literacy and resilience\nTechnology tools and routines\nNetworking and building community among digital literacy practitioners\n\nAdditional information: \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email from “MNABE Staff” with a link to join the opening session. Links to subsequent sessions will be provided in a flyer\, which will be shared closer to the event.\nTo request accommodations (ASL interpretation\, etc.)\, please contact the DL helpdesk.\nMost sessions will be recorded and shared on the MN ABE PD YouTube channel.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/digital-learning-institute/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20250915T223509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T160042Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Equity 101 Presented by Jimmie Heags
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 10/6/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nJoin 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. The session will provide learners with a framework for understanding and disrupting the attitudes and structures that perpetuate inequality. Participants will be introduced to basic interventions to identify and disrupt racialized mindsets and practices that promote equity. Interventions will include how to be an anti-racist. \nObjectives include the following: \n\nDefine the nature of race and racism and their origins and impact.\nExamine the concepts of white privilege and white fragility.\nUnderstand the nature of microaggressions and their impact.\nDevelop interventions for disrupting racist mindsets.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/racial-equity-101-presented-by-jimmie-heags-100625/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20241112T204807Z
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SUMMARY:North ABE Fall 2025 Regional Conference - IN-PERSON: Bemidji\, MN
DESCRIPTION:FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 10/3/25 \nHOTEL REQUEST DEADLINE: Is Past Due – please make a reservation on your own\, if needed. \nEARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WED. 10/1/2025 \nLATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 10/3/2025 at 5:00 pm (CST) NOTE: Additional late fee of $20 applies after 10/1 \nFY26 FLYER-NORTH ABE FALL 2025 REGIONAL \nHotel Accommodations: A discounted guest room block at the SouthShore Hotel on Lake Bemidji is being held for ATLAS until TUESDAY\, SEPTEMBER 30.  All rooms must be requested through the ATLAS Registration Form for Participants and Presenters by TUESDAY\, SEPTEMBER 30. You will not be able to secure a guest room at the discounted rate of $119 by calling or contacting the hotel directly for these dates or rates.  \nCOST: \n\n$35 for both Thursday and Friday (get Thursday for free!)\n$35 for Friday only\n$20 for Thursday only\n$20 late fee will be incurred for registrations submitted after Wednesday\, October 1\, 2025 at 5:00 pm (CST)\n\nPAYMENT: \nNeed to pay for multiple registrations at once? Or need to pay for a registration that was already submitted? \n\nBy credit card/PayPal: Have your staff mark “Please bill my organization” when registering\, and use this payment form.\nBy organizational check/PO: Have your staff mark “Please bill my organization” when registering\, and ATLAS will invoice your program. Please do not send checks until you are invoiced.\n\nTRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT: \nIn addition to covering lodging expenses directly with the hotel\, ATLAS will again reimburse North ABE programs or individuals for mileage over 50 miles one-way to and from the venue. Simply submit an ATLAS invoice (and Form W-9 if applicable) after the event. Please direct any questions to Eva Kovacs Zewdie\, ATLAS Grant & Budget Coordinator ezewdie01@hamline.edu \n\nSCHEDULE\nThursday\, October 9 – 2:00 pm – 7:30 pm (note 2 pm start time)\n2-4:30 pm – Afternoon Session: Using AI in Reading Instruction \n5:00-6:00 pm – Light Dinner \n6:00-7:30 pm – Concurrent Session 1 \nFriday\, October 10 – 8:00 am-3:00 pm\n8:15 – 8:45 am – Welcome & General Session \n9:00 – 10:30 am –  Concurrent Session 2 \n10:45 – 12:15 pm – Concurrent Session 3 \n12:15 – 1:15 pm – Lunch \n1:15 – 2:45 pm – Concurrent Session 4 \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/north-abe-fall-regional-conference/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:South Shore Hotel & Conference Center – Bemidji\, 1019 Paul Bunyan Dr S\, Bemidji\, MN\, MN\, 56601\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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SUMMARY:North ABE Fall 2025 Regional Conference - IN-PERSON: Bemidji\, MN
DESCRIPTION:FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 10/3/25 \nHOTEL REQUEST DEADLINE: Is Past Due – please make a reservation on your own\, if needed. \nEARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WED. 10/1/2025 \nLATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 10/3/2025 at 5:00 pm (CST) NOTE: Additional late fee of $20 applies after 10/1 \nFY26 FLYER-NORTH ABE FALL 2025 REGIONAL \nHotel Accommodations: A discounted guest room block at the SouthShore Hotel on Lake Bemidji is being held for ATLAS until TUESDAY\, SEPTEMBER 30.  All rooms must be requested through the ATLAS Registration Form for Participants and Presenters by TUESDAY\, SEPTEMBER 30. You will not be able to secure a guest room at the discounted rate of $119 by calling or contacting the hotel directly for these dates or rates.  \nCOST: \n\n$35 for both Thursday and Friday (get Thursday for free!)\n$35 for Friday only\n$20 for Thursday only\n$20 late fee will be incurred for registrations submitted after Wednesday\, October 1\, 2025 at 5:00 pm (CST)\n\nPAYMENT: \nNeed to pay for multiple registrations at once? Or need to pay for a registration that was already submitted? \n\nBy credit card/PayPal: Have your staff mark “Please bill my organization” when registering\, and use this payment form.\nBy organizational check/PO: Have your staff mark “Please bill my organization” when registering\, and ATLAS will invoice your program. Please do not send checks until you are invoiced.\n\nTRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT: \nIn addition to covering lodging expenses directly with the hotel\, ATLAS will again reimburse North ABE programs or individuals for mileage over 50 miles one-way to and from the venue. Simply submit an ATLAS invoice (and Form W-9 if applicable) after the event. Please direct any questions to Eva Kovacs Zewdie\, ATLAS Grant & Budget Coordinator ezewdie01@hamline.edu \n\nSCHEDULE\nThursday\, October 9 – 2:00 pm – 7:30 pm (note 2 pm start time)\n2-4:30 pm – Afternoon Session: Using AI in Reading Instruction \n5:00-6:00 pm – Light Dinner \n6:00-7:30 pm – Concurrent Session 1 \nFriday\, October 10 – 8:00 am-3:00 pm\n8:15 – 8:45 am – Welcome & General Session \n9:00 – 10:30 am –  Concurrent Session 2 \n10:45 – 12:15 pm – Concurrent Session 3 \n12:15 – 1:15 pm – Lunch \n1:15 – 2:45 pm – Concurrent Session 4 \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/north-abe-fall-regional-conference/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:South Shore Hotel & Conference Center – Bemidji\, 1019 Paul Bunyan Dr S\, Bemidji\, MN\, MN\, 56601\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20250824T021222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T195028Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/10/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nTeaching 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-intermediate-alphabetics-101025/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20250824T024027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T195300Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 10/15/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nYou 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 Digital Literacy. \nIn the webinar\, participants will learn: \n\nThe features of Northstar Digital Literacy.\nHow to help learners navigate Northstar digital literacy assessments.\nHow to use the Northstar instructor-led curriculum.\nHow to guide learners through the Northstar Digital Literacy Online Learning Modules.\nAdditional digital literacy resources.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-and-tutoring-with-northstar-digital-literacy-101525/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20250922T180558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T180534Z
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SUMMARY:Integrated Pronunciation Instruction for Increased Intelligibility Presented by Suzanne Gilchrist McCurdy
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 10/20/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nEffective pronunciation instruction that prioritizes intelligibility can greatly support learners both inside and outside the classroom. Yet\, many teachers struggle to identify which pronunciation features to focus on and how to seamlessly integrate them into their lessons. This session will help participants refine their pronunciation diagnostic skills\, determine key pronunciation features to address\, and explore practical ways to incorporate pronunciation instruction into everyday classroom activities.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/integrated-pronunciation-instruction-for-increased-intelligibility-presented-by-suzanne-gilchrist-mccurdy/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20250821T193706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T152350Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 10/22/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nParticipants 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-core-training-module-1-overview-of-minnesota-adult-education-and-program-accountability-102225/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20250923T173821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T182029Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Manager Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 10/8/25 \nVenue: Jimmy’s Event Center (see details below) \n\nThe 2025 Fall Manager Meeting will be held on Thursday\, October 23 from 9:00 am–3:00 pm. The target audience for this event is adult education managers\, coordinators\, administrators\, and other program leaders. Because the focus of this meeting will be on collaborative problem solving and sharing around priority topics in the Minnesota Adult Education system\, this will be an IN-PERSON ONLY event. \nWe strongly encourage every adult education consortium to have representation at this meeting. \nIf you need ASL interpretation for this event\, please contact Wendy Lindblom at info@literacyactionnetwork.org by October 2. \nDetails: \nDate: Thursday\, October 23\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 am–3:00 pm (doors open at 8:00 am with a continental breakfast and networking time)\nLocation: Jimmy’s Event Center (3565 Labore Road\, Vadnais Heights\, MN 55110)\nFood: Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided \nLodging information: \nHoliday Inn Express (Vadnais Heights\, MN)\nP: (651) 484-2400\nGroup: Literacy Action Network\nRate: $109.00/room (not including taxes) — breakfast included\nRoom Block: Wednesday\, October 22\, 2025 \nNote: Literacy Action Network will reimburse mileage and lodging costs for those traveling 100 miles or more round trip. If you have questions about reimbursements and/or lodging\, please contact Wendy Lindblom at info@literacyactionnetwork.org.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/fall-manager-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:Jimmy’s Event Center\, 3565 Labore Rd\, Vadnais Heights\, MN\, 55110\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Department of Education":MAILTO:neill.allard@state.mn.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20251010T001615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T201411Z
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SUMMARY:Support Staff Coffee Break - Best Practices for Intake for Beginning Literacy Learners (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/24/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nThe Support Staff Online Coffee Break Series returns with Rebecca Jarvis (Metro South) sharing the work of a task force of experienced adult educators who focused on Beginning ESL Literacy learners. The task force addressed concerns and made recommendations surrounding intake\, placement\, and testing practices for these learners. The specific focus was students who do not read or write in their first language and are new to alphabetic print literacy. \n\nNEW resource! Best Practices for Intake and Support Staff: Beginning ESL Literacy\n\nFor more information\, contact Marty Olsen – martha.olsen@gmail.com
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/support-staff-coffee-break-best-practices-for-intake-for-beginning-literacy-learners-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="SW ABE":MAILTO:martha.olsen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20250823T124840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T194900Z
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SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 10/27/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nResearch 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/comprehension-strategies-for-intermediate-level-readers-102725/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20250908T214753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T173557Z
UID:10002288-1761663600-1761667200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:MobyMax: Focus on Content Standards and Assignments
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/28/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nJoin us for a deep dive into MobyMax content and the CCRS! You’ll learn how to find and assign MobyMax lessons that are aligned to specific CCR/Common Core standards in math and English language arts. We’ll also discuss ways to make the most of diagnostic assessment and placement test data and tips for managing assignments in open-enrollment classes. \n\nAudience: Teachers and instructional staff or volunteers who use (or are interested in using) MobyMax for distance learning\nDo I need a MobyMax teacher account to attend this session? Yes\, it will be very helpful to know your login credentials before attending this session. You can request a state-supported account here under “Key Information.”\nHow do I join the session? Register here\, then look for an email from “MNABE Staff” with a Zoom link.\nAccommodations: To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations\, please email the DL help desk.\nWill there be a recording? Yes! The recording will be posted on the MN Adult Education PD YouTube channel.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mobymax-focus-on-content-standards-and-assignments/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20250908T202256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T194754Z
UID:10002284-1761748200-1761751800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Ellii October Webinar: What Can I Teach with Ellii?
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 10/29/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nThis session will provide an overview of the rich selection of content available for teachers in the Ellii platform. We’ll show you some concrete examples of resource sets for various topics and levels and discuss options for customization. We’ll also take a quick tour of the Ventures collections for teachers using this textbook series. There will be time for questions and discussion. \n\nAudience: Teachers and volunteers who are using or interested in using Ellii\, all levels\nDo I need an Ellii teacher account to attend this session? No. An account is helpful (get one here)\, but not required.\nHow do I join the session? Register here\, then look for an email from “MNABE Staff” with a Zoom link.\nAccommodations: To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations\, please email the DL help desk.\nWill there be a recording? Yes! The recording will be posted on the MN Adult Education PD YouTube channel.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ellii-october-webinar-what-can-i-teach-with-ellii/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20250821T194459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T152508Z
UID:10002262-1761762600-1761769800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 10/29/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nParticipants 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-core-training-module-2-understanding-adult-learners-102925/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20250826T171931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T161608Z
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SUMMARY:Minnesota State/ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Day of Event (see below) \nDeveloping and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State educators working together through periodic Affinity Group (AG) meetings. The Affinity Group’s composition by role includes ABE Educators\, Faculty\, College Deans and Administrators\, anyone with co-req reporting responsibility\, and ABE Regional Directors. The Affinity Group sessions bring together all these practitioners who wish to explore and promote effective partnership models for student success in the co-req environment. All voices are welcome to help shape local and statewide collaboration strategies. \nAdditional information about the Affinity Group >> \nMeeting Dates:\n\n1. Thursday\, October 30\, 2-3:15 pm – REGISTER\n2. Friday\, October 31\, 10-11:15 am – REGISTER\n3. Thursday\, January 15\, 2-3:15 pm – REGISTER\n4. Friday\, January 16\, 10-11:15 am – REGISTER\n5. Thursday\, April 9\, 2-3:15 pm – REGISTER\n6. Friday\, April 10\, 10-11:15 am – REGISTER
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/minnesota-state-abe-corequisite-affinity-group-meetings/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T111500
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20250826T171931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T161608Z
UID:10002267-1761904800-1761909300@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota State/ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Day of Event (see below) \nDeveloping and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State educators working together through periodic Affinity Group (AG) meetings. The Affinity Group’s composition by role includes ABE Educators\, Faculty\, College Deans and Administrators\, anyone with co-req reporting responsibility\, and ABE Regional Directors. The Affinity Group sessions bring together all these practitioners who wish to explore and promote effective partnership models for student success in the co-req environment. All voices are welcome to help shape local and statewide collaboration strategies. \nAdditional information about the Affinity Group >> \nMeeting Dates:\n\n1. Thursday\, October 30\, 2-3:15 pm – REGISTER\n2. Friday\, October 31\, 10-11:15 am – REGISTER\n3. Thursday\, January 15\, 2-3:15 pm – REGISTER\n4. Friday\, January 16\, 10-11:15 am – REGISTER\n5. Thursday\, April 9\, 2-3:15 pm – REGISTER\n6. Friday\, April 10\, 10-11:15 am – REGISTER
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/minnesota-state-abe-corequisite-affinity-group-meetings/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251103T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20250823T123219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T194802Z
UID:10002275-1762194600-1762201800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 11/3/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nVocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. \nBut 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 new words part of their receptive and productive vocabularies? This webinar will focus on the theory and best practice behind choosing\, teaching and reviewing reading vocabulary. You’ll get a chance to learn about (and practice) a variety of activities that can be done remotely or in person. Links to great online resources will also be provided. \nThis workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-reading-vocabulary-110325/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20251010T202904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T163649Z
UID:10002297-1762268400-1762272000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:AI Crash Course - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: On the date of each webinar \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nAI Crash Course 2025\nNovember 4\, 11\, 18 @ 3:00pm – 4:00pm \nThis FREE webinar series is open to all adult education staff and volunteers. Please register for the series and attend the sessions that work for your schedule. \nSession 1: What is AI? What are effective prompts?\nTUE. 11/4/25 \nA beginner-friendly introduction to working with AI. Learn what AI is\, how to access and navigate AI platforms\, and how to create effective prompts (i.e.\, help the AI “understand” what you want it to do). \nSession 2: AI for Teaching\nTUE. 11/11/25\n \nStart learning how to use MagicSchool AI\, an AI platform developed for teachers. It has tools to support you with many common tasks\, including: \n\nCreating academic texts\, lessons\, worksheets\, and rubrics\nDrafting unit plans and course syllabi\nBrainstorming ideas for choice boards\, differentiation\, and accommodations\nAnd much\, much more!\n\nSession 3: Now what? AI Literacy for EVERYONE\nTUE. 11/18/25 \nDiscuss what AI literacy means and why it matters: for learners\, teachers\, administrators\, and everyone. Consider how we can support appropriate\, responsible\, and ethical use of AI tools. \nAdditional information: \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email from “MNABE Staff” with a Zoom link to join the sessions.\nTo request accommodations (ASL interpretation\, etc.)\, please contact the DL helpdesk at support@mnabedistancelearning.zendesk.com.\nSessions will be recorded and shared on the MN Adult Education PD YouTube channel.\nCEUs will be available.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ai-crash-course-session-1/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20250821T195352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T152601Z
UID:10002263-1762367400-1762374600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 11/5/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nParticipants 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-core-training-module-3-instructional-best-practices-working-with-learners-110525/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20250825T200303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T175235Z
UID:10002265-1762439400-1762444800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Healing-Centered Organizations: Stress and Trauma’s Impact on Adult Education Programs and Teams
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 11/6/25 \nHow does trauma show up in our organizations? Trauma is not only an individual’s experience or responsibility\, but an organizational pattern that can be perpetuated in schools and programs. This webinar presented by frequent ATLAS speaker Lucille Amis Rosario explores the types and signs of organizational trauma\, including patterns like parallel process and re-enactment that can undermine team cohesion and the wellbeing of both students and staff. Learn how communication dynamics may reflect deeper stress\, and discover practical ways to interrupt harmful cycles through a healing-centered approach. Lucille will also introduce a Sequence of Engagement framework to guide healthier interactions and support programs in becoming places of healing. \nIf you require ASL interpretation contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/healing-centered-organizations-stress-and-traumas-impact-on-adult-education-programs-and-teams/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20240510T201138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T022232Z
UID:10002007-1762505100-1762528500@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Math Institute 2025 (Virtual Conference)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 11/7/25 \nKeynote Talk: Math is Figuroutable!\nKeynote Speaker: Pamela Weber Harris\nPamela Weber Harris is changing the way we view and teach mathematics. She is the author of several books\, including Numeracy Problems Strings K-5\, Developing Mathematical Reasoning\, and Building Powerful Numeracy. As a mom\, a former high school math teacher\, university lecturer\, and an author\, she believes everyone can do more math when it is based in reasoning than math as memorizing and mimicking. Pam has created online Building Powerful Mathematics workshops and presents frequently at national and international conferences. Her particular interests include teaching real math\, building powerful numeracy\, sequencing rich tasks to construct mathematics\, using technology appropriately\, smart assessment\, and vertical connectivity in curricula in schools PK-12. Pam helps leaders and teachers to make the shift that supports students to learn real math because math is figureoutable! \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \nSchedule: \n8:45am- 10:15 – Welcome and Keynote – Keynote address (Pam Harris) \n10:15-10:30 – Break \n10:30-12pm – Workshop (Problem Strings with Pam Harris) \n12:00-12:45 – Lunch \n12:45-2:15 – Concurrent Workshops \n2:15-2:30 – Break \n2:30-3:15 – Resource Share \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/math-institute-2025/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20251016T223248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T164820Z
UID:10002300-1762520400-1762527600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Let’s Start at the Very Beginning: Instruction for Literacy Level Adult Learners - Presented by Andrea Echelberger
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/7/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nDo you work with an adult learner or a class of learners who are just beginning to read and write? Tutoring literacy level adult ESL learners has unique rewards and challenges. There are very few textbooks aimed at this level\, and it can be difficult to break down their learning goals into smaller\, achievable steps. This session will cover suggested goals\, processes\, and activities for helping an adult ESL learner get successfully started on the road to literacy.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/lets-start-at-the-very-beginning-instruction-for-literacy-level-adult-learners/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20251010T203206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T163524Z
UID:10002298-1762873200-1762876800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:AI Crash Course - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/18/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nAI Crash Course 2025\nNovember 4\, 11\, 18 @ 3:00pm – 4:00pm \nThis FREE webinar series is open to all adult education staff and volunteers. Please register for the series and attend the sessions that work for your schedule. \nSession 1: What is AI? What are effective prompts?\nTUE. 11/4/25 \nA beginner-friendly introduction to working with AI. Learn what AI is\, how to access and navigate AI platforms\, and how to create effective prompts (i.e.\, help the AI “understand” what you want it to do). \nSession 2: AI for Teaching\nTUE. 11/11/25\n \nStart learning how to use MagicSchool AI\, an AI platform developed for teachers. It has tools to support you with many common tasks\, including: \n\nCreating academic texts\, lessons\, worksheets\, and rubrics\nDrafting unit plans and course syllabi\nBrainstorming ideas for choice boards\, differentiation\, and accommodations\nAnd much\, much more!\n\nSession 3: Now what? AI Literacy for EVERYONE\nTUE. 11/18/25\n \nDiscuss what AI literacy means and why it matters: for learners\, teachers\, administrators\, and everyone. Consider how we can support appropriate\, responsible\, and ethical use of AI tools. \nAdditional information: \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email from “MNABE Staff” with a Zoom link to join the sessions.\nTo request accommodations (ASL interpretation\, etc.)\, please contact the DL helpdesk at support@mnabedistancelearning.zendesk.com.\nSessions will be recorded and shared on the MN Adult Education PD YouTube channel.\nCEUs will be available.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ai-crash-course-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20250821T205506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T152937Z
UID:10002264-1762972200-1762979400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 11/12/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nParticipants 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-core-training-module-4-instructional-best-practices-working-with-materials-111225/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20250725T162711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T002025Z
UID:10002256-1763024400-1763049600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Support Services Pre-Conference: CASAS and TABE Training
DESCRIPTION:Conference Details & Information \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nSPARC\, along with the Minnesota Department of Education and SW ABE\, sponsors an annual statewide conference for support professionals. Day one features CASAS and TABE Implementation Training. Day two is a full day of conference sessions. The day will feature ABE update from our state ABE director and other state ABE staff\, followed by concurrent sessions specifically of interest to support staff. \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, contact Marty Olsen @ martha.olsen@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/support-services-conference-11-13-25/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="SW ABE":MAILTO:martha.olsen@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20250725T162711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T193008Z
UID:10002257-1763110800-1763132400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Support Services Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 11/12/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nSPARC\, along with the Minnesota Department of Education and SW ABE\, sponsors an annual statewide conference for support professionals. Day one features CASAS and TABE Implementation Training. Day two is a full day of conference sessions. The day will feature ABE update from our state ABE director and other state ABE staff\, followed by concurrent sessions specifically of interest to support staff. \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, contact Marty Olsen @ martha.olsen@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/support-services-conference-11-14-25/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="SW ABE":MAILTO:martha.olsen@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20250823T121458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T194409Z
UID:10002273-1763125200-1763132400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/14/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nCome 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 remote tutoring tool (including the phone!). Participants will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share resources. \nThis workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/developing-and-practicing-reading-fluency-111425/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180550
CREATED:20250824T022402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T195131Z
UID:10002279-1763404200-1763411400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 11/17/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nTeaching 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-intermediate-alphabetics-111725/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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