Events

Registration Deadline: MON. 4/28/25 When teaching adult learners from many different cultures, it’s important to understand that our cultures shape the way we process new knowledge and approach learning and problem solving. One example of this is if learners come from more collectivist or individualist cultures. Have you ever noticed some students immediately start working […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/29/25 In this session, we will explore the newly released Prepare for CASAS STEPS Reading In-Class Lessons built for teachers to help students with mastering various CASAS Competencies. We will go over where to navigate to them and also strategies to use them in the classroom. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/29/25 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 […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 4/30/25 It's time once again to tidy up your data in SiD. Join us for a webinar that helps you get ready to turn in your program’s 24-25 Contact Hours year data. Topics include: Reporting deadlines Clean up and collect student info Clean up and collect staff & volunteer info Turn in […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 4/30/25 Participants will engage in a couple of classroom activities to experience scaffolding, checking comprehension and the gradual release of responsibility. These aspects of teaching and tutoring are then defined, explained further and participants get opportunities to practice them.

Registration is CLOSED FLYER (with session descriptions and agenda) Hotel Accommodations: The room block is no longer available. If you require ASL interpretation, contact Gail Rutan at [email protected]

Registration Deadline: MON. 5/5/25 Join us as we explore how purposefully incorporating ACES skills into math classes supports stronger mathematicians. We will hear from two adult education teachers, Ellen Skogen and Amber Delliger, as they share targeted routines and strategies for Navigating Systems, Self- Management and Learning Strategies. If you require ASL interpretation, please contact […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/6/25 In this session, we will brainstorm ways to keep students engaged and working on independent practice over the summer season. Please come prepared with ideas that you do with your students and we will also share ideas from various programs that also use Burlington English. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 5/7/25 WebChat with MN ABE is a webinar discussion led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of Education. Web Chat webinars provide updates from the state ABE office on new and emerging issues and an opportunity for local ABE staff to ask questions and provide information to the Minnesota Adult […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/13/25 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 […]