ATLAS ABE

Remote Tutoring 101
2021-08-26 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
Registration Deadline: THU. 8/26/21
Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices for connecting and communicating one-on-one with adult learners on the phone or online, get suggestions for correcting errors and checking comprehension in a virtual setting, and discover language activities that can be done over the phone or on a video call. Can’t wait to “see” you there!

Writing Activities for English Learners During Remote Instruction
2021-08-25 18:30 - 20:00
Registration Deadline: WED. 8/25/21
Incorporating writing activities into remote instruction for English language learners is a challenge for many teachers and tutors. In this webinar, participants will learn approaches for including writing practice throughout the lesson and activities for extended practice. Participants will also develop strategies for delivering feedback for writing during and in-between lessons. This webinar will focus on beginning level through high intermediate English language learners.

Responding to Community Trauma in the Classroom (Part 2 of 2)
2021-08-19 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-08-12 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-08-05 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-07-29 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-07-22 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-07-15 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-07-08 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-07-01 16:00 - 17:30
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

MN ABE Summer Institute 2021
2021-08-18 - 2021-08-19
Registration Deadline: WED. 8/11/21
ABE Summer Institute is Minnesota’s annual statewide Adult Basic Education conference sponsored by Literacy Action Network. Due to COVID-19 we have made the decision to hold the conference on a virtual platform. This year’s conference will include a keynote speaker, ABE updates from the ABE State Director, 30+ break-out sessions, poster sessions, vendor fair, yoga and BINGO! We are optimistic that this Virtual ABE Summer Institute will be worthwhile and continue Literacy Action Network’s tradition of providing quality professional development for Adult Education.

MN Lunch & Learn with Burlington English: Best Practices on Writing in Burlington English CORE
2021-08-17 12:30 - 13:15
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/17/21
In this session, we will work on best practices for writing assignments and writing practice in Burlington English CORE.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Writing Activities for English Learners During Remote Instruction
2021-08-17 10:00 - 11:30
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/17/21
Incorporating writing activities into remote instruction for English language learners is a challenge for many teachers and tutors. In this webinar, participants will learn approaches for including writing practice throughout the lesson and activities for extended practice. Participants will also develop strategies for delivering feedback for writing during and in-between lessons. This webinar will focus on beginning level through high intermediate English language learners.

Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person
2021-08-16 18:30 - 20:00
Registration Deadline: MON. 8/16/21
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.

MN Lunch & Learn with Burlington English: Best Practices on How to Use Read and Life Skills Texts
2021-08-10 12:30 - 13:15
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/10/21
In this session, we will go over the best practices on how to use the Read and Life Skills text in your In-Class lessons.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Talk Amongst Yourselves: Building Up to Student-Facilitated Conversations
2021-08-10 10:00 - 11:30
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/10/21
Learn about three essential skills students need in order to join a conversation and keep it going. This webinar will demonstrate how to introduce those strategies and get students talking in small groups online. Come ready to participate in your own small groups and try out the techniques yourself!

Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
2021-08-09 18:30 - 20:00
Registration Deadline: MON. 8/9/21
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.

Remote Tutoring 101
2021-08-05 13:00 - 14:30
Registration Deadline: THU. 8/5/21
Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices for connecting and communicating one-on-one with adult learners on the phone or online, get suggestions for correcting errors and checking comprehension in a virtual setting, and discover language activities that can be done over the phone or on a video call. Can’t wait to “see” you there!

Facilitating Positive Experiences during Remote Learning 101
2021-08-03 18:30 - 20:30
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/3/21
In this webinar, Literacy Minnesota teachers will share some of their favorite virtual routines that promote successful learning. Discover tried and true practices for creating interactive and engaging small group and large group virtual activities, and learn tricks and explore free tools to make virtual lessons go smoothly. Participants will leave with ideas and classroom management practices that can be put into practice immediately.

MN Lunch & Learn with Burlington English: Best Practices using Audio
2021-08-03 12:30 - 13:15
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/3/21
In this session, we will explore best practices for using audio when teaching with Burlington English videos.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Web Chat with MNABE
2021-07-27 13:00 - 14:30
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/27/21
Web Chat with MNABE 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.
Topics will include:

August reporting reminders
High school equivalency assessment updates
Grant updates
Accountability updates: Plans to end COVID exemptions
Transitions & partner updates
Upcoming professional development
Fall programming plans: Breakout discussions

For those unable to participate, Web Chats are recorded and posted on the Literacy Action Network website: http://literacyactionnetwork.org/supplemental-service-activities/web-chat-with-mnabe

Developing Fluency and Vocabulary for Beginning English Speakers
2021-07-27 10:00 - 11:30
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/27/21
Beginning level language learners are expected to master a great deal of vocabulary right from the start. In this webinar, discover methods for teaching vocabulary to beginning level English learners and recommendations for making it stick. Participants will also explore ways to build speaking fluency and confidence, and will leave with concrete activity ideas that can be used in one-on-one or small group instruction.

Accent Bias and Discrimination in the United States
2021-07-21 13:00 - 15:00
Registration Deadline: WED. 7/21/21
Teachers of adult ESL learners often hear stories of learners trying out their new English skills in the community, and being ignored or rebuffed because of their accent. In this workshop, learn about accent bias research, the politics of accent in the United States, and the ways that accent bias can result in discrimination for non-native speakers of English. Participants will role play ways to interrupt accent bias and advocate for English language learners in their communities.

Developing Fluency and Vocabulary for Beginning English Speakers
2021-07-20 18:30 - 20:00
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/20/21
Beginning level language learners are expected to master a great deal of vocabulary right from the start. In this webinar, discover methods for teaching vocabulary to beginning level English learners and recommendations for making it stick. Participants will also explore ways to build speaking fluency and confidence, and will leave with concrete activity ideas that can be used in one-on-one or small group instruction.

MN Lunch & Learn with Burlington English: Best Practices with Role Play Activities
2021-07-20 12:30 - 13:15
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/20/21
In this session, we will go over best practices with the role play activities found in the In-Class Lessons. Join us and add a few new ideas to your BE toolbox! Come with your own ideas to share with other teachers from around the state.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Remote Tutoring 101
2021-07-16 10:00 - 11:30
Registration Deadline: FRI. 7/16/21
Join Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices for connecting and communicating one-on-one with adult learners on the phone or online, get suggestions for correcting errors and checking comprehension in a virtual setting, and discover language activities that can be done over the phone or on a video call. Can’t wait to “see” you there!

Talk Amongst Yourselves: Building Up to Student-Facilitated Conversations
2021-07-15 18:30 - 20:00
Registration Deadline: THU. 7/15/21
Learn about three essential skills students need in order to join a conversation and keep it going. This webinar will demonstrate how to introduce those strategies and get students talking in small groups online. Come ready to participate in your own small groups and try out the techniques yourself!

MN Lunch & Learn with Burlington English: Best Practices with the Videos
2021-07-13 12:30 - 13:15
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/13/21
In this session, we will go through best practices for using videos when teaching with Burlington English.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Facilitating Positive Experiences during Remote Learning 101
2021-07-13 10:00 - 12:00
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/13/21
In this webinar, Literacy Minnesota teachers will share some of their favorite virtual routines that promote successful learning. Discover tried and true practices for creating interactive and engaging small group and large group virtual activities, and learn tricks and explore free tools to make virtual lessons go smoothly. Participants will leave with ideas and classroom management practices that can be put into practice immediately.

MN Lunch & Learn with Burlington English: Best Practices with the In-Class Lesson Wordlist
2021-07-06 12:30 - 13:15
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/6/21
In this session, we will discuss best practices for using the In-Class Lesson wordlist. Join us and add a few new ideas to your BE toolbox! Bring your ideas to share with others from around the state.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.
