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SUMMARY:PELSB Cultural Competency Training - PART 2
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 2/10/22 \n(Register on February 11 calendar entry; you do not need to submit a separate registration for each meeting.) \nEligibility: Minnesota adult education practitioners only \n\nThis Cultural Competency training is only open to Minnesota adult educators. Our apologies if you are located outside of Minnesota! Please note that you are welcome to access our Cultural Competency resource library.\n\nThere is a great deal more to cultural competency than using the right words or choosing multicultural readings. This training will introduce adult educators to concepts and skills needed to start on the journey to becoming a more culturally competent educator. Per MN Statutes 122A.181 and 122A.182\, and MN Administrative Rule 8710.7100\, every teacher in Minnesota who is seeking relicensure needs to complete the cultural competency training requirement. This PELSB-approved cultural competency training is aligned to MN Administrative Rule 8710.0310 Subpart 1D and provides Minnesota adult educators the opportunity to learn together through dialogue\, activities\, and reflective practices.  Come join us in advancing your skills and knowledge for a more culturally responsive adult teaching and learning environment. Facilitated by Dr. Rose Wan-Mui Chu and Andrea Echelberger. \nNote: This is a two-part training from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm on BOTH February 11 and February 25. You must attend both days in full to meet the PELSB requirement. The training will not be recorded. \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n\n \nDr. Rose Wan-Mui Chu has dedicated her professional life to the tireless pursuit of education equity and excellence for children and youth. Rose brings almost 30 years of rich and diverse cross-sector experiences. \nFounder and President of Plum Blossom Strategy LLC\, Dr. Chu is an experienced educator and consultant\, a fierce advocate for elevating\, demystifying and strengthening the teaching profession. Rose has a diverse professional portfolio: such as designing and facilitating community engagement activities or Minnesota state-approved Cultural Competency Training for educators\, supporting community based organizations in youth development efforts\, and being a thought partner for organizational leaders on systems thinking and systems change. \nA first generation immigrant from Hong Kong and a first generation college graduate\, Rose’s original Industrial Engineering background and work experience\, coupled with her most honored role as a classroom teacher have continued to ground her life’s work in educational reform and transformation. She is professor emerita at Metropolitan State University​\, where she has previously been a faculty and department chair at the Urban Teacher Program. Rose also held executive leadership positions as Assistant Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education\, and as interim Dean of Urban Education at Metropolitan State University. \nRose was elected to the school board of the Roseville Area Schools and began her first term in January 2020.. \n\n \nIn 2004\, Andrea Echelberger began a two-year AmeriCorps position in St. Paul teaching adult refugees and immigrants English\, and she’s never looked back. Throughout her teaching career\, she has worked with a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and language levels\, and while she’s loved every class that she’s taught\, literacy level learners are her favorite group to teach. After five years of teaching with Literacy Minnesota\, she left in 2013 to work with the U.S. English Language Fellowship program in Phnom Penh\, Cambodia.  Andrea returned in the fall of 2015 to take up a position teaching the Basic English Class at the Open Door Learning Center – Lake Street. In 2016\, Andrea became the ESL Training Coordinator at Literacy Minnesota\, where she conducts interactive and engaging professional development for Minnesota teachers and tutors. She received her MAESL from Hamline University and holds an ABE Minnesota Teaching License from the University of Minnesota. \nAndrea is continuously humbled and inspired by the lessons and stories that she hears from her learners every day\, and is passionate about helping the people that she works with develop their voices in English so that they and their families are able to thrive in Minnesota.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/pelsb-cultural-competency-training-part-2-2022/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220224T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
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SUMMARY:Responding to Community Trauma in the Classroom (Part 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21 \nNOTE: If you were unable to attend Part 1 (on May 20)\, please watch the recording prior to this meeting. \nThe second part of the training will consist of small group discussions led by ABE teachers that will focus on adapting the practices for adult classrooms to better serve ABE learners of all backgrounds and levels. \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/responding-to-community-trauma-in-the-classroom-part-2-of-2/2022-02-24/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20211217T222624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T222624Z
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SUMMARY:Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 2/24/22 \nParticipants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Motivations and barriers to learning are also covered\, as well as guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to adults. Participants also increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English/developing literacy as an adult.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/core-training-module-2-understanding-adult-learners-022422/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20211217T222914Z
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SUMMARY:Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/23/22 \nParticipants learn about the types of materials that they may be working with\, including prepared texts and realia. Participants also learn about the practice of explicit instruction\, how to effectively give instructions\, and suggestions for extending worksheets to maximize understanding and practice.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/core-training-module-4-instructional-best-practices-working-with-materials-022322/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220223T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20211012T184851Z
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SUMMARY:Where Shall We Begin? Planning and Budgeting for the Coming Year
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/23/22 \nDecisions\, decisions… It’s that time again; planning for the coming school year is upon us! Join us for a time of discussion and learning around making plans and budgeting strategically for the 2022-2023 school year. Panelists from various programs around the state will share their puzzles and strategies\, with ample time for conversation.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/administrator-webinar-022322/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/22/22 \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-remotely-or-in-person-022222/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20220104T203615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T203615Z
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SUMMARY:MN Lunch & Learn: Burlington English Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/22/22 \nIn this session we will explore the benefits of using Burlington Readers and what they are. \nNOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mn-lunch-learn-burlington-english-readers/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20220119T155526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T155526Z
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SUMMARY:Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/18/22 \nThe last year has shown just how vital digital literacy skills are in society. Northstar Digital Literacy provides a wide-range of tools and resources to help learners develop their digital literacy skills. This training will focus on how tutors and teachers can guide learners through these resources. In the webinar\, participants will learn: \n\nThe features of Northstar Digital Literacy.\nHow to access and use the Northstar Admin Portal.\nHow to set up and proctor a Northstar assessment (remotely or in person).\nHow to find and use the Northstar curriculum.\nHow to guide learners through the Northstar Online Learning units.\nWhere to find and how to use Northstar’s External Resources.\n\nIf you are not familiar with Northstar Digital Literacy Assessments\, please go to digitalliteracyassessment.org and take the Computer Basics assessment prior to the training.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/tutoring-with-northstar-digital-literacy-021822/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220218T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20211122T202226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T223414Z
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SUMMARY:EBRI Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars\, each on Friday from 1:00-2:30pm CST. Participants may choose to attend some or all of the webinars. \nThis 6-part series of webinars will provide the background of Evidence-Based Reading Instruction or EBRI\, tools and processes for assessing readers’ strengths and weaknesses\, crucial skills for all four reading components\, and practitioner-tried routines for teaching them across ABE and ESL levels. The meetings focus on the following topics or questions: \n\nFebruary 18 – Webinar 1: What is EBRI? What are the four reading components?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 1 >>\n\n\nMarch 4 – Webinar 2: What is the value of diagnostic reading assessment (DRA)? What are the purposes and processes for assessing word reading skills\, phonics knowledge\, fluency and comprehension levels? How are the results used to plan effective reading instruction?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 2 >>\n\n\nMarch 25 – Webinar 3: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching alphabetics (phonics and multisyllabic word decoding) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 3 >>\n\n\nApril 15 – Webinar 4: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching vocabulary (Tier 1-3 word knowledge) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 4 >>\n\n\nApril 29 – Webinar 5: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching fluency (text accuracy\, rate\, and prosody) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 5 >>\n\n\nMay 20 – Webinar 6: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching comprehension (text engagement strategies) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 6 >>\n\n\n\nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ebri-webinar-series-2022/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220217T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20210429T131009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T154010Z
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SUMMARY:Responding to Community Trauma in the Classroom (Part 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21 \nNOTE: If you were unable to attend Part 1 (on May 20)\, please watch the recording prior to this meeting. \nThe second part of the training will consist of small group discussions led by ABE teachers that will focus on adapting the practices for adult classrooms to better serve ABE learners of all backgrounds and levels. \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/responding-to-community-trauma-in-the-classroom-part-2-of-2/2022-02-17/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20211217T222738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T222754Z
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SUMMARY:Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/16/22 \nParticipants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include checking comprehension of all learners\, using an appropriate level of teacher talk\, delivering error correction and feedback\, facilitating learner questions\, and ensuring that instruction is learner centered.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/core-training-module-3-instructional-best-practices-working-with-learners-021622/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20211214T141833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T150524Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Online: Support and Idea Swap #2
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: \nJOIN MEETING >> \nThis will be second of three Teaching Online: Support and Idea Swap sessions. Participants can attend any or all of these sessions; there’s no requirement to attend all three. Participants should be prepared to articulate their current and urgent instructional issues and questions\, as well as be willing to provide their expertise and advice\, and share resources with others. Consider these sessions as a informal support group for teachers from which you’ll leave with advice\, resources\, and a productive perspective. Possible topics for support and discussion during these sessions include: \n\nCommunication in a blended environment: Google Voice\, email\, Remind\, Whats App\, etc. \nIntegrating approved DL platforms with synchronous instruction (online or in person)\nTeaching digital literacy skills to participate in blended and online classes\nPrioritizing and setting expectations for hybrid/blended teacher responsibilities and workloads \nSetting up and/or best practices for using an online website or class in an LMS (Classroom\, Schoology\, etc.)\nBest practices and tips & tricks using instructional tech tools (EdPuzzle\, Jamboard\, Flipgrid\, Mentimeter\, Kahoot\, Padlet\, etc.)\nMaking and using instructional screencasts\n\nAdam Kieffer (DL Team/St. Paul ABE) will be facilitating and hosting these sessions.  \nThe final session is scheduled for Wednesday\, March 9. You can get the link to attend on the ATLAS Events page: https://atlasabe.org/events/
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-online-support-and-idea-swap-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20220103T152401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T152401Z
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SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/15/22 \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-021522/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20220114T192717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T192841Z
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SUMMARY:HyFlex Community of Practice Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: \nJOIN MEETING >> \nHybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) classes (classes that are taught synchronously in-person with a remote synchronous option) offer students the opportunity to participate online or in the classroom\, but can be intimidating for teachers to implement. Literacy Minnesota and the Support Services Distance Learning team would like to invite you to join a new HyFlex Community of Practice facilitated by Cathy Grady from Hubbs Center (Saint Paul Public Schools) and Kirsten Collins from Literacy Minnesota.  \nThis informal group is a fun place to share and build on our collective knowledge and experience in this new and growing area. We will decide as a group areas for future exploration\, but some options are: exploring HyFlex technology options\, hearing from teachers currently using HyFlex and classroom management tips for the HyFlex class.  \nThis group will meet online periodically throughout the school year and our next meeting is set for February 15 at 2:30 and will focus on sharing resources and include a “show and tell” from teachers using Hyflex in the classroom. \nAll meetings will be held in Google Meet and are open to both teachers and managers. No need to sign up\, just use the link above to join!  We look forward to seeing you then!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/hyflex-community-of-practice-group-021522/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220215T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20220104T203512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T203527Z
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SUMMARY:MN Lunch & Learn: Career Exploration and Soft Skills
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/15/22 \nIn this session\, we will explore the Career Exploration and Soft Skills curriculum strand and how you might incorporate it in your lessons. \nNOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mn-lunch-learn-career-exploration-and-soft-skills/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20210512T193839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T170118Z
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SUMMARY:PELSB Cultural Competency Training - PART 1
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 2/10/22 \n(This registration is for BOTH February 11 and February 25; you do not need to submit a separate registration for each meeting.) \nEligibility: Minnesota adult education practitioners only \n\nThis Cultural Competency training is only open to Minnesota adult educators. Our apologies if you are located outside of Minnesota! Please note that you are welcome to access our Cultural Competency resource library.\n\nThere is a great deal more to cultural competency than using the right words or choosing multicultural readings. This training will introduce adult educators to concepts and skills needed to start on the journey to becoming a more culturally competent educator. Per MN Statutes 122A.181 and 122A.182\, and MN Administrative Rule 8710.7100\, every teacher in Minnesota who is seeking relicensure needs to complete the cultural competency training requirement. This PELSB-approved cultural competency training is aligned to MN Administrative Rule 8710.0310 Subpart 1D and provides Minnesota adult educators the opportunity to learn together through dialogue\, activities\, and reflective practices.  Come join us in advancing your skills and knowledge for a more culturally responsive adult teaching and learning environment. Facilitated by Dr. Rose Wan-Mui Chu and Andrea Echelberger. \nNote: This is a two-part training from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm on BOTH February 11 and February 25. You must attend both days in full to meet the PELSB requirement. The training will not be recorded. \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n\n \nDr. Rose Wan-Mui Chu has dedicated her professional life to the tireless pursuit of education equity and excellence for children and youth. Rose brings almost 30 years of rich and diverse cross-sector experiences. \nFounder and President of Plum Blossom Strategy LLC\, Dr. Chu is an experienced educator and consultant\, a fierce advocate for elevating\, demystifying and strengthening the teaching profession. Rose has a diverse professional portfolio: such as designing and facilitating community engagement activities or Minnesota state-approved Cultural Competency Training for educators\, supporting community based organizations in youth development efforts\, and being a thought partner for organizational leaders on systems thinking and systems change. \nA first generation immigrant from Hong Kong and a first generation college graduate\, Rose’s original Industrial Engineering background and work experience\, coupled with her most honored role as a classroom teacher have continued to ground her life’s work in educational reform and transformation. She is professor emerita at Metropolitan State University​\, where she has previously been a faculty and department chair at the Urban Teacher Program. Rose also held executive leadership positions as Assistant Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education\, and as interim Dean of Urban Education at Metropolitan State University. \nRose was elected to the school board of the Roseville Area Schools and began her first term in January 2020. \n\n \nIn 2004\, Andrea Echelberger began a two-year AmeriCorps position in St. Paul teaching adult refugees and immigrants English\, and she’s never looked back. Throughout her teaching career\, she has worked with a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and language levels\, and while she’s loved every class that she’s taught\, literacy level learners are her favorite group to teach. After five years of teaching with Literacy Minnesota\, she left in 2013 to work with the U.S. English Language Fellowship program in Phnom Penh\, Cambodia.  Andrea returned in the fall of 2015 to take up a position teaching the Basic English Class at the Open Door Learning Center – Lake Street. In 2016\, Andrea became the ESL Training Coordinator at Literacy Minnesota\, where she conducts interactive and engaging professional development for Minnesota teachers and tutors. She received her MAESL from Hamline University and holds an ABE Minnesota Teaching License from the University of Minnesota. \nAndrea is continuously humbled and inspired by the lessons and stories that she hears from her learners every day\, and is passionate about helping the people that she works with develop their voices in English so that they and their families are able to thrive in Minnesota.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/pelsb-cultural-competency-training-part-1-2022/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220210T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20210429T131009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T154010Z
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SUMMARY:Responding to Community Trauma in the Classroom (Part 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21 \nNOTE: If you were unable to attend Part 1 (on May 20)\, please watch the recording prior to this meeting. \nThe second part of the training will consist of small group discussions led by ABE teachers that will focus on adapting the practices for adult classrooms to better serve ABE learners of all backgrounds and levels. \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/responding-to-community-trauma-in-the-classroom-part-2-of-2/2022-02-10/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20211217T222218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T222520Z
UID:10001441-1644431400-1644438600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/9/22 \nParticipants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Motivations and barriers to learning are also covered\, as well as guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to adults. Participants also increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English/developing literacy as an adult.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/core-training-module-2-understanding-adult-learners-020922/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
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SUMMARY:Getting Started with CASAS eTests (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Zoom link below to join on the day of the meeting: \n\nJOIN ZOOM\nMeeting ID: 937 44226770\nPasscode: 058356\n\nPlease join us virtually on Tuesday\, February 8 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for an interactive presentation on getting started with  CASAS eTests for Minnesota agencies. This presentation will cover the following topics: \n\nUnderstanding basic CASAS eTests terminology\nHow to add new users (staff members) to eTests/TOPSpro Enterprise\nHow to add sites to your account\nUnderstanding the CASAS default testing sessions\nHow to administer CASAS eTests\nHow to access student performance reports and test records\n\nThe presenter will allow plenty of time for questions. \nFor more information\, please contact Marty Olsen at martha.olsen@gmail.com. \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/getting-started-with-casas-etests-online/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="SW ABE":MAILTO:martha.olsen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20220104T203428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T193932Z
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SUMMARY:MN Lunch & Learn: English in America
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/8/22 \nIn this session\, we will be going over the English in America curriculum and how you can teach with this strand along with Burlington Core. \nNOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mn-lunch-learn-english-in-america/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20220111T165136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T165136Z
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SUMMARY:Refining Your Teacher Talk
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/8/22 \nMany 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 learn ways to improve it to maximize learner engagement and comprehension.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/refining-your-teacher-talk/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20220114T193000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T193024Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Topics in ABE Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/4/22 \nWhat do welcoming spaces in adult education look like? How can we make sure LGBTQIA+ learners\, volunteers and professionals feel they belong? In this session\, participants will be invited to reflect on and discuss topics of gender and sexuality in ESL/ABE classrooms and instruction. Participants will brainstorm how to include more queer representation in adult education curricula\, program environments and materials. Presenters will provide lesson examples for teaching gender-inclusive language. Erin intends to create a space where participants are welcome but not required to share aspects of their identity or experiences related to the topic.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/lgbtqia-topics-in-abe-spaces-020422/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20210429T131009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T154010Z
UID:10001253-1643904000-1643909400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Responding to Community Trauma in the Classroom (Part 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21 \nNOTE: If you were unable to attend Part 1 (on May 20)\, please watch the recording prior to this meeting. \nThe second part of the training will consist of small group discussions led by ABE teachers that will focus on adapting the practices for adult classrooms to better serve ABE learners of all backgrounds and levels. \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/responding-to-community-trauma-in-the-classroom-part-2-of-2/2022-02-03/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20211203T125054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T125207Z
UID:10001431-1643898600-1643904000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:IET Treasures! Unlocking the Integrated Education and Training (IET) Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU 2/3/22 \nHeard about IET but don’t know where to start? Interested in offering IET? Come learn how to get started with designing an IET with tools and resources to make the process easier to navigate. The Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS) recently announced and released the IET Design Toolkit. The IET Design Toolkit “guides users through a team-based approach to developing customized IET solutions that address the needs of adult learners and local businesses through four iterative phases: Research and Assess\, Design and Plan\, Develop and Implement\, and Evaluate and Improve.” Join us to learn more about utilizing the IET Design Toolkit to further your current IET or to begin an IET in your program. This is the second in a series of webinars focused on Integrated Education and Training (IET) for 2021 – 2022\, facilitated by Heather Turngren. \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/iet-treasures-unlocking-the-integrated-education-and-training-iet-toolkit/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20211217T222120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T222345Z
UID:10001439-1643826600-1643833800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/2/22 \nParticipants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota\, demographics of learners\, instructional content standards\, initial and on-going assessment and other accountability measures.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/core-training-module-1-overview-of-minnesota-adult-education-and-program-accountability-020222/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20220119T194038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T194038Z
UID:10001483-1643810400-1643814000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Google Suite Webinar Series #1: Introduction and Resources for Educators
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/2/22 \nIn this kickoff to our spring webinar series\, participants will get an overview of Google Suite applications and resources for educators. Learn how to become a Google Certified Educator\, explore the Google Applied Digital Skills Curriculum and the Northstar Digital Literacy Google Docs modules\, and find resources in Google’s Educator Training Center. \nPresenters: Susan Wetenkamp-Brandt (Literacy MN)\, Jason Brazier (Literacy MN)\, Shari Brunes (Hutchinson ABE)
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/google-suite-webinar-series-1-introduction-and-resources-for-educators/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220131T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20220103T152119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T152239Z
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SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 1/31/22 \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-013122/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20210429T131009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T154010Z
UID:10001252-1643299200-1643304600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Responding to Community Trauma in the Classroom (Part 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21 \nNOTE: If you were unable to attend Part 1 (on May 20)\, please watch the recording prior to this meeting. \nThe second part of the training will consist of small group discussions led by ABE teachers that will focus on adapting the practices for adult classrooms to better serve ABE learners of all backgrounds and levels. \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/responding-to-community-trauma-in-the-classroom-part-2-of-2/2022-01-27/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20210929T200035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T151946Z
UID:10001394-1643272200-1643385600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Language & Literacy Institute 2022 - Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 1/27/22 \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \nThe PROGRAM SCHEDULE  contains the daily schedule (also shown below)\, session descriptions\, and presenter biographies.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/language-literacy-2022/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220126T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185146
CREATED:20211217T222448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T222448Z
UID:10001442-1643221800-1643229000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 1/26/22 \nParticipants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Motivations and barriers to learning are also covered\, as well as guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to adults. Participants also increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English/developing literacy as an adult.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/core-training-module-2-understanding-adult-learners-012622/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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