ATLAS ABE

Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
2022-05-03 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/3/22
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.

Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
2022-05-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: MON. 5/2/22
Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards, initial and ongoing assessment and other accountability measures.

MCTM 2022 Spring Conference
2022-04-30 08:00 - 18:00 | DECC, 350 Harbor Dr., Duluth, MN, 55802, United States
Registration Deadline: WED. 4/20/22
The theme of this year’s Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) spring conference is Reunite and Ignite! Come learn from engaging presenters and network with teachers from K-12, 2-year colleges, and other ABE programs.
Conference Details

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022
Time: 8:00am-6:00pm
Location: DECC in Duluth, MN
Cost: $180 for general participants, $100 for Lead Presenters
Deadlines:

Apply for a scholarship by Friday, April 1
Register for the conference by Wednesday, April 20

More Information: Visit the MCTM website

Scholarships: To help support Minnesota Adult Education practitioners to take advantage of this amazing opportunity, ATLAS is again offering a number of scholarships for up to $750 each to help offset the cost of attending the conference. This scholarship can be used toward registration, lodging, and/or mileage/parking/transit.

Scholarship Application Deadline: FRI. 4/1/22

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Please Say That Again: Pronunciation Instruction for Adult ESL Learners
2022-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/29/22
English pronunciation is a challenge, but important to teach! In this training, learn about three different pronunciation features that can be taught and practiced during virtual and in-person instruction. Participants will learn how the three features impact speakers’ intelligibility, and explore activities designed to help learners practice using these features in their daily speech.

EBRI Webinar Series: Meeting 5
2022-04-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/29/22
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. The meetings focus on the following topics or questions:
Webinar 5: What are evidence-based incentives, routines, and resources for teaching fluency (text accuracy, rate, and prosody) across ABE and ESL levels?

ABE-DevEd Affinity Group
2022-04-29 10:00 - 11:15, 2022-04-21 14:00 - 15:15 | Online
Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Zoom link below to join on the day of the meeting:

JOIN ZOOM (the passcode is Partners!)

The ABE-DevEd Affinity Group was established in academic year 2020-21 and will continue in 2021-22, meeting via Zoom. The group consists of Minn State (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system) faculty and staff, ABE teachers and administrators currently engaged in DevEd classroom partnerships, and educators with an interest to establish successful partnerships.
The group shares effective practices, including the creation of a partnership toolkit, and discusses topics of common interest. The intent of the collaborative work is to increase the quality and quantity of partnerships to improve Dev Ed student outcomes and help students to advance to credit-bearing courses in the most expedient fashion, having gained the confidence and competence to move forward with their higher education goals. This statewide effort is led and funded by the Northwest Transitions Region.
Note: The Affinity Group meeting schedule for 2021-22 includes 5 sessions starting in late September and ending in late April. Each of the five sessions offers two options (same topics) – one on Thursday from 2:00-3:15 pm and one on Friday from 10:00-11:15 am – as follows:

Session One – Sep. 30 or Oct. 1
Session Two – Nov. 18 or 19
Session Three – Jan. 13 or 14
Session Four – Mar. 3 or 4
Session Five – Apr. 21 or 29

In all cases, use this JOIN ZOOM link to join the meeting; the passcode is Partners!
Interested in more Information? Contact Russ Fraenkel, Regional Transitions Coordinator, at rwfraenkel@gmail.com

Responding to Community Trauma in the Classroom (Part 2 of 2)
2022-04-28 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-04-21 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-04-14 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-04-07 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-03-31 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21
NOTE: If you were unable to attend Part 1 (on May 20), please watch the recording prior to this meeting.
The 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.
If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu

IET? Yes, We Can! 2022 - Virtual Event
2022-04-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: THU. 4/28/22
Join us on Zoom to delve into Integrated Education and Training (IET). Integrated Education and Training and (IET) is a service approach that provides adult education and literacy activities concurrently and contextually with workforce preparation activities and workforce training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster for the purpose of educational and career advancement.
1:00 pm – WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (link located in your registration confirmation email)
Patsy Egan & ATLAS Staff, Brad Hasskamp and Julie Dincau, MN Dept. of Education, and Heather Turngren, Minneapolis ABE
1:30 -2:30 pm – CONCURRENT SESSION 1 (CHOOSE ONE):
(a) IET 101: Back to Basics! Why do it? – Presenters: Julie Dincau and Brad Hasskamp, MDE
If you’re new to IET, you may want to know the basics. Join us as we break down the basics of Integrated Education and Training (IET). The session will provide you with information on the key components of IET, the benefits of this from adult career pathways programming, and where to locate resources to begin your IET journey.
(b) My SSLO Story – Presenters: Patsy Egan and Kristine Kelly, ATLAS and panel
SSLOs – that pesky but oh-so-important Single Set of Learning Objectives – emerge in programs in their own way! Join us to hear about various programs’ SSLO journeys, and how they finally landed on SSLOs worthy of the great teaching and learning happening at their sites. Panelists include ABE colleagues from Moose Lake DOC, Sauk Rapids (Hillside Adult Education), and the International Institute. Facilitated by ATLAS staff members Patsy Egan and Kristine Kelly.
2:30-3:20 pm – CONCURRENT SESSION 2 (CHOOSE ONE):
(a) Unpacking the IET Design Toolkit – Presenter: Heather Turngren, Minneapolis ABE and Kristine Kelly, ATLAS
Unlocking the Integrated Education and Training (IET) Design Toolkit
Heard about IET but don’t know exactly where to start? Interested in offering IET and need some tools or resources to support you with this work? Come learn how to get started with designing an IET with tools and resources to make the process easier to navigate. Join us to learn more about utilizing the IET Design Toolkit to further your current IET or to begin an IET in your program.
(b) Don’t do it alone: SE Minnesota Regional Model for IETs – Presenters: Jill Rivard, Hiawatha Valley/Red Wing ABE and Penny Jahnke, SE ABE
How many of you have thought : “I can’t do IET because my program is too small, I don’t have the time, I can’t afford it, I don’t know where to start, I can’t do the SSLO’s.” We were there too. We decided we were stronger together. Please join us In this webinar we will discuss the history of regional IET, steps to create a regional model, challenges and successes, as well as how to share contact hours.
3:25-4:15 pm – SESSION 3: IETs by Region: Let’s Talk! – Presenter: Patsy Egan, ATLAS and Heather Turngren, Minneapolis ABE
As we close this first IET Institute for Minnesota Adult Education, we’ve set aside time for regions to come together. The work of IET doesn’t happen easily nor in isolation; it requires hearty collaboration. Most of this session will be in a breakout room discussion led by your Regional Transitions Coordinator. This is the perfect time to learn/share about regional plans, connect with others doing similar work in your geographic area, and identify next steps. As a full group, we’ll end with some key announcements and reflections from ATLAS and MDE.

21-22 SiD End-of-Year Webinar
2022-04-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 4/27/22

It’s time to register for the annual SiD webinar! This online session is for admin staff who compile and submit year-end state and federal reports for your ABE consortium.

On the agenda:

Reporting deadlines
Clean up & collect student info
Clean up & collect staff info
Turn in Tables A, A1, B, 7, & 13
MDE, SiD reminders

Teaching Citizenship
2022-04-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 4/27/22
Jessica Horning, citizenship teacher for the Literacy Minnesota Open Door Learning Centers, will share multiple ways to teach and review the content of the citizenship interview in fun, interactive ways. Participants will receive links to online resources that can be used in one-on-one or small group teaching settings. Please note that this training will be recorded.

Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
2022-04-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/26/22
Participants 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.

MN Lunch and Learn: Prepare for CASAS Part 3 - Test Results
2022-04-26 12:30 - 13:15 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/26/22
In this session, we will explore how to interpret data from the test results and go over the Reserve Test feature in Prepare for CASAS.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
2022-04-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: MON. 4/25/22
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 remote tutoring tool (including the phone!). Participants will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share resources.
This workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.

Spring 2022 ABE Virtual Conference
2022-04-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/22/22
If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu
Schedule: (Final session names and presenter names forthcoming)
9:00am – Welcome and Announcements
9:30am – Session 1 (1-hr sessions)

Hyflex: How-to, lessons learned, panel of programs
Low-literacy ESL
Hi-Set
Suicide Prevention

10:30am – Break
10:45am – Session 2 (1-hr sessions)

Teacher burnout/Covid fatigue
Low-stakes writing activities to support reading comprehension – Reading
Hyflex and blended learning for students with disabilities – accommodation
It’s a Big Job: Rethinking Hiring Practices in Adult Education

11:45 – 12:15 pm – Lunch Break
12:15pm – Session 3 (45 minutes sessions)

Racial Equity
SW Regional Classes
Google Forms
Math Story Problems

1:00pm – Break
1:15pm – Networking Coffee Break (45 minute sessions)

Math
Marketing – LAN marketing materials + sharing
EBRI – Components of Reading – Resources, Strategies, and More!
Writing in the one-room schoolhouse
Teaching Young Adults, ages 17-24 ((how working with the recently out-of-high school adults differs from other populations)
Low-literacy ESL phonics
Corrections

2:00pm – Break
2:15 pm – Session 4 (45 minute sessions)

Adult Career Pathways – Effective Employer Partners
TVM – Teacher Verification Model
Digital Navigation
GED Science

Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
2022-04-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/19/22
Participants 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.

MN Lunch and Learn: Prepare for CASAS Part 2 – Student Testing
2022-04-19 12:30 - 13:15 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/19/22
In this session, we will explore the student section of Prepare for CASAS and go over the different testing modes in this tile.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Phonics in Adult ESL: Recommendations, Activities and Resources
2022-04-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: MON. 4/18/22
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 teachers and tutors lack the knowledge, confidence and resources to teach the topic. Attend this session to learn why phonics instruction is important and leave with several ideas for phonics activities and resources to bring back to your teaching and tutoring sessions.
This session will be most useful to tutors and teachers working with beginning literacy, low beginning and high beginning English language learners.

EBRI Webinar Series: Meeting 4
2022-04-15 01:00 - 14:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/15/22
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. The meetings focus on the following topics or questions:
Webinar 4: What are evidence-based incentives, routines, and resources for teaching vocabulary (Tier 1-3 word knowledge) across ABE and ESL levels?

Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person
2022-04-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: THU. 4/14/22
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 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.
This workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.

Edmentum Courseware: New User & Refresher Training
2022-04-13 14:00 - 15:15 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 4/13/22
In this session, we will cover what new teachers need to know to get up and running with Edmentum Courseware, one of Minnesota Adult Education’s state-supported distance learning options. New teachers can request an account using the request form on the Distance Learning website at: literacymn.org/distancelearning/dl-platforms/edmentum.

Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
2022-04-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/12/22
Participants 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.

MN Lunch and Learn: Prepare for CASAS Part 1 - Teacher Materials
2022-04-12 12:30 - 13:15 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/12/22
In this session, we will explore how to present the In-Class Lessons in the Prepare for CASAS tile, as well as look at how to navigate through the different teacher functions.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

TechChat: Using Nearpod in the ABE Classroom
2022-04-08 14:00 - 15:15 | Online
Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/8/22
Nearpod is an interactive classroom tool to engage students by adding interactive activities to your lessons like polls, collaboration boards, and game-based quizzes. Students can interact and submit responses through any mobile device or laptop. It provides an easy and effective way for learners to do group work or work individually. Nearpod has a large selection of premade lessons, covering all subjects and standards as well.

Join ABE teacher Polina Huffman in this webinar for an overview of Nearpod. She will talk about and demonstrate how she has used it in her in-person, virtual classes, and HyFlex classes, plus TVM hours. Then you’ll have a chance to practice and ask questions.

Google Webinar Series #3: Google Sites
2022-04-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 4/6/22
Google Sites, part of Google Workspace, is a collaborative way to create high-quality websites for your ABE program, class, or project. Join us to hear how Jason Brazier (Literacy Minnesota), and adult educators Traci Pederson (Northwest Service Cooperative), Mary Kate Lewis (Mankato ABE) and Joyce Evenski (Glacial Lakes ABE) use Google Sites in their programs and classes.

Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
2022-04-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/5/22
Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards, initial and on-going assessment and other accountability measures.
