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SUMMARY:ABE-DevEd Affinity Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Zoom link below to join on the day of the meeting: \n\nJOIN ZOOM (the passcode is Partners!)\n\nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nNote: 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: \n\nSession One – Sep. 30 or Oct. 1\nSession Two – Nov. 18 or 19\nSession Three – Jan. 13 or 14\nSession Four – Mar. 3 or 4\nSession Five – Apr. 21 or 29\n\nIn all cases\, use this JOIN ZOOM link to join the meeting; the passcode is Partners! \nInterested in more Information?  Contact Russ Fraenkel\, Regional Transitions Coordinator\, at rwfraenkel@gmail.com
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/abe-deved-affinity-group-030322/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Proportional Reasoning: Strategies that Make Sense
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 3/3/22 \nWe have lots of ways of reasoning intuitively about ratio and proportion\, but in school we tend to see only one method: cross-multiplication. While this strategy is effective\, it doesn’t connect to the way most people reason proportionally. In this session we will explore our own intuition about how to reason proportionally and learn to generalize those ideas into a strategy that works even when the numbers get messy – and that makes sense! \nPresented by Sarah Lonberg-Lew\, Adult Numeracy Center at TERC. Sarah has worked in the field of adult numeracy for seven years\, both as a classroom teacher and providing professional development for math and numeracy teachers. She is a consultant for the SABES (System for Adult Basic Education Support) Mathematics and Adult Numeracy Curriculum & Instruction PD Center at TERC\, where she develops and facilitates trainings and workshops and assists programs with curriculum development. She is the treasurer for the Adult Numeracy Network (ANN). \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/math-content-webinar-exploring-proportional-reasoning/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220303T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220303T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
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-2/2022-03-03/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220304T111500
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20210921T172335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T172335Z
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SUMMARY:ABE-DevEd Affinity Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Zoom link below to join on the day of the meeting: \n\nJOIN ZOOM (the passcode is Partners!)\n\nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nNote: 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: \n\nSession One – Sep. 30 or Oct. 1\nSession Two – Nov. 18 or 19\nSession Three – Jan. 13 or 14\nSession Four – Mar. 3 or 4\nSession Five – Apr. 21 or 29\n\nIn all cases\, use this JOIN ZOOM link to join the meeting; the passcode is Partners! \nInterested in more Information?  Contact Russ Fraenkel\, Regional Transitions Coordinator\, at rwfraenkel@gmail.com
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/abe-deved-affinity-group-030422/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220304T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20220112T173235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T174743Z
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SUMMARY:EBRI Webinar Series: Meeting 2
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/4/22 \nJoin 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: \nWebinar 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?
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ebri-webinar-series-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220307T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220307T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20220119T154939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T154939Z
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SUMMARY:Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 3/7/22 \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/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20211214T141934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T150631Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Online: Support and Idea Swap #3
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: \nJOIN MEETING >> \nThis will be the final 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. 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-online-support-and-idea-swap-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20220202T181326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T181326Z
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SUMMARY:Phonics in Adult ESL: Recommendations\, Activities and Resources
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 3/10/22 \nPhonics–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. \nThis session will be most useful to tutors and teachers working with beginning literacy\, low beginning and high beginning English language learners.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/phonics-in-adult-esl-recommendations-activities-and-resources/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220310T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220310T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20211221T202203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T165248Z
UID:10001451-1646920800-1646926200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:CCRS Support Webinar: Building Inquiry in ELA & Math (Rescheduled from 2/24/22)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 3/10/22 \nTelling students rules and facts doesn’t always ‘stick!’ When learners discover for themselves how a text operates or how a math problem is unfolding\, the real magic happens. Join special guest Mark Trushkowsky as we experience inquiry-based learning and consider ways it helps our students deepen their understanding of both ELA and math.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/building-equity-in-ela-math/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220310T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220310T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20210429T131009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T154010Z
UID:10001258-1646928000-1646933400@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-2/2022-03-10/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220311T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20220103T152314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T152314Z
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SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/11/22 \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-031122/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220311T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20211101T124218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T005928Z
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SUMMARY:Speak Up! Pronunciation Activities for Remote or In-Person Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/11/22 (Part 1); FRI. 3/18/22 (Part 2) \nEnglish pronunciation is a challenge for teachers and learners alike! In order for learners to be able to add the features of English pronunciation to their speaking toolbox\, they need explicit instruction so that they can hear and produce the target sounds and rhythms. \nIn these two sessions\, you will learn about techniques to teach pronunciation that will be helpful for learners from a variety of language backgrounds and ESOL levels\, and multisensory activities that can be used during in-person or remote instruction that go far beyond “listen and repeat”. The training will also discuss the importance of focusing on intelligibility as opposed to accent reduction\, and provide suggestions for incorporating the techniques and activities into existing curriculum rather than stand-alone classes. Participants do not need to attend both sessions. \nIn Part 1 (a 90-minute session on March 11 from 1:30-3:00pm)\, we will dive into ways to teach and practice the sounds of English\, including minimal pairs\, articulatory settings\, final consonant production\, and consonant clusters. \nIn Part 2 (a 90-minute session on March 18 from 1:30-3:00pm)\, we will go above and beyond the sounds to explore ways to teach and practice the rhythms of English\, including word stress\, thought groups\, and intonation. \nCome prepared to try a variety of activities with your teaching colleagues\, and leave with ideas that you can implement immediately! \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/speak-up-pronunciation-activities-for-remote-or-in-person-instruction/2022-03-11/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220314T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20220119T155001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T155001Z
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SUMMARY:Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 3/14/22 \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/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20220228T193654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T232253Z
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SUMMARY:HyFlex Community of Practice
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 March 15 at 2:00 pm CST 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-031522/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220315T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20220202T181249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T181249Z
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SUMMARY:How to Help Students Navigate the U.S. Immigration System
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/15/22 \nThe U.S. immigration system is complex\, and it impacts the lives of many learners in adult education. In the first part of this interactive two-hour webinar\, attorney Erin Schutte Wadzinski will provide a general overview of immigration law and answer your questions about the complexities of the U.S. federal immigration system. In the second hour\, Erin will share guidance on how teachers\, volunteers and community members can support immigrants as they navigate their personal immigration journey.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/how-to-help-students-navigate-the-u-s-immigration-system-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220317T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220317T164500
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20220221T215626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T215626Z
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SUMMARY:MobyMax: New User & Refresher Training
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 3/17/22 \nIn this session\, we will cover what new teachers need to know to get up and running with MobyMax\, 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: https://www.literacymn.org/distancelearning/dl-platforms/moby-max.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mobymax-new-user-refresher-training/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220317T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220317T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20210429T131009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T154010Z
UID:10001259-1647532800-1647538200@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-2/2022-03-17/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220318T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20211101T124218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T005928Z
UID:10001421-1647610200-1647615600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Speak Up! Pronunciation Activities for Remote or In-Person Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/11/22 (Part 1); FRI. 3/18/22 (Part 2) \nEnglish pronunciation is a challenge for teachers and learners alike! In order for learners to be able to add the features of English pronunciation to their speaking toolbox\, they need explicit instruction so that they can hear and produce the target sounds and rhythms. \nIn these two sessions\, you will learn about techniques to teach pronunciation that will be helpful for learners from a variety of language backgrounds and ESOL levels\, and multisensory activities that can be used during in-person or remote instruction that go far beyond “listen and repeat”. The training will also discuss the importance of focusing on intelligibility as opposed to accent reduction\, and provide suggestions for incorporating the techniques and activities into existing curriculum rather than stand-alone classes. Participants do not need to attend both sessions. \nIn Part 1 (a 90-minute session on March 11 from 1:30-3:00pm)\, we will dive into ways to teach and practice the sounds of English\, including minimal pairs\, articulatory settings\, final consonant production\, and consonant clusters. \nIn Part 2 (a 90-minute session on March 18 from 1:30-3:00pm)\, we will go above and beyond the sounds to explore ways to teach and practice the rhythms of English\, including word stress\, thought groups\, and intonation. \nCome prepared to try a variety of activities with your teaching colleagues\, and leave with ideas that you can implement immediately! \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/speak-up-pronunciation-activities-for-remote-or-in-person-instruction/2022-03-18/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220321T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20220119T155024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T155024Z
UID:10001478-1647887400-1647894600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 3/21/22 \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/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220322T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220322T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20220315T152615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T152615Z
UID:10001507-1647952200-1647954900@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:MN Lunch and Learn: Exploring the New Grammar Section
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/22/22 \nIn this session\, we will explore the new Grammar section in Burlington English and ideas for how to incorporate it in your classroom. \nNOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mn-lunch-and-learn-exploring-the-new-grammar-section/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220322T141500
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20220307T163743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T163759Z
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SUMMARY:Q&A Session for Potential HiSET Test Centers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar: \nJOIN MEETING >> \nJoin HiSET staff for a discussion on adding the HiSET exam to your test portfolio or the logistics of setting up a HiSET test center. We know that many organizations are starting their work on their 2022-23 budgets; this session is especially for program managers and potential test administrators to help address their initial planning and budgeting questions. We’ll talk about what to expect when offering the HiSET exam. We’ll have time to answer questions during this session. Staff from the Minnesota Department of Education will also be attending and available to help answer questions during the session. \nPresenters: \n\nAdriana Wells\, Senior National Director\, HiSET Operations\nTanya Haug\, Senior National Director\, HiSET\nAdam Springwater\, Senior Client Relationship Manager\, HiSET
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/qa-session-for-potential-hiset-test-centers/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="HiSET":MAILTO:tanya.haug@psionline.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220322T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20220119T155603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T155603Z
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SUMMARY:Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/22/22 \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-032222/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220323T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20220209T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T182751Z
UID:10001488-1648060200-1648067400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:How Adult Brains Learn Languages
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 3/23/22 \nLearn what research has to say about how adult brains learn a new language\, how trauma and stress impact learning\, and how this influences the teaching practices that we use in the language classroom. Participants will leave the webinar with suggestions for ways teachers and tutors can apply brain-based teaching practices as we are helping adult ESL students develop their language skills.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/how-adult-brains-learn-languages-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220324T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220324T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20210429T131009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T154010Z
UID:10001260-1648137600-1648143000@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-2/2022-03-24/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220325T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20220112T173547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T173659Z
UID:10001469-1648213200-1648218600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:EBRI Webinar Series: Meeting 3
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/25/22 \nJoin 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: \nWebinar 3: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching alphabetics (phonics and multisyllabic word decoding) across ABE and ESL levels? \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/webinar-series-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220328T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220328T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20220119T155048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T155048Z
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SUMMARY:Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 3/28/22 \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/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220329T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220329T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20220315T152638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T152638Z
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SUMMARY:MN Lunch and Learn: Teaching with the Toolbar
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/29/22 \nIn this session\, we will explore the different functions of the toolbar in the In-Class Lessons and brainstorm creative ways for you to make each activity more engaging for your students. \nNOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mn-lunch-and-learn-teaching-with-the-toolbar/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220330T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220330T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20220103T152438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T152438Z
UID:10001457-1648645200-1648652400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 3/30/22 \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-033022/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220331T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20210429T131009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T154010Z
UID:10001261-1648742400-1648747800@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-2/2022-03-31/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220405T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220405T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T173843
CREATED:20220214T150732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T150939Z
UID:10001489-1649183400-1649190600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/5/22 \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-040522/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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