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SUMMARY:Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Exploring the Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/4/23 \nIn this session\, we will explore the Burlington English Readers and brainstorm different ways to use them in class and outside of class. We will go through ways of introducing the Readers into your class and activities you can do with your students. \nNOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/burlington-english-lunch-and-learn-exploring-the-readers/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
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SUMMARY:Teaching Online: Support and Idea Swap
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 4/6/23 \nThis will be the first 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\nAccessibility options for classroom students and online lessons\nIntegrating browser extensions in your teaching\nTeaching digital literacy skills to participate in blended and online classes\nLocating classroom ready lessons online\nThe state of broadband updates and digital equity planning\nSetting up and/or best practices for using Chromebooks\nBest practices and tips & tricks using instructional tech tools\nMaking and using instructional screencasts\n\nJason Brazier (DL Team/Literacy Minnesota) will be facilitating and hosting these sessions. \nTwo subsequent sessions are scheduled for Thursday\, May 4\, and Thursday\, May 18. You can get the links to attend on the ATLAS Events page: https://atlasabe.org/events/
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-online-support-and-idea-swap-040623/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
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SUMMARY:Writing Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/7/23 \nWhile most in our society take the ability to write for granted\, it can be laborious for ESL learners with little experience with this skill. Attend this webinar to learn about and try out engaging\, interactive activities for English Language Learners in Beginning Literacy and Beginning level classes. Ideas for in-person\, remote\, one-on-one\, all-class\, as well as low-tech and no-tech options will be covered.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/writing-activities-for-beginning-literacy-and-beginning-english-language-learners-040723/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20230316T150914Z
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UID:10001727-1681216200-1681218900@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Xue's Office Hour
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/11/23 \nYou will be able to join Xue’s open office hour to come with any questions or issues that you have. If you need help with a technical issue\, Xue will be able to walk you through and train you in how to resolve the issue. If you need teaching tips or strategies\, we can brainstorm in this session. If you need training in a specific area of Burlington English\, Xue will be able to help you navigate through the features.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/burlington-english-lunch-and-learn-xues-office-hour-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20221014T164226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T185506Z
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SUMMARY:Evaluating CCRS Alignment of Lessons\, Units & Resources
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/11/23 \nThe CCRS Evaluation and Rating Tool and CCRS High Value Action Tool were designed to help instructors evaluate their own lessons\, units and resources for alignment to the standards. Based on feedback from the field\, we’ve: \n(1) combined these TWO tools into ONE tool (yay!) and \n(2) revamped Criterion 4 by adding content that will help teachers assess how learner-centered and inclusive their instruction and instructional materials are. \nJoin us as we dig into this revised tool and explore how it connects to our own instructional practices.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ccrs-ta-webinar-041123/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20230301T193507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T193507Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/11/23 \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-041123/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230412T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20230302T161020Z
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SUMMARY:Working with Literacy and Beginning Level ESL Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 4/12/23 \nLearners with limited English and literacy skills have unique needs for in-person and remote instruction. Participants will learn best practices and tips for success at this level. They’ll also get several ideas for routines\, activities and resources to use in their tutoring sessions.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/working-with-literacy-and-beginning-level-esl-learners-041223/
LOCATION:Literacy Minnesota – main office\, 700 Raymond Ave.\, Ste. 180\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
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SUMMARY:Burlington English Lunch and Learn: The Admin Zone & Teacher's Zone
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/18/23 \nThis session is open to both admin staff and teacher staff. In this session\, we will go over the functions of the Admin Zone where you can manage classes and accounts in your program. We will then transition over to the teacher’s functions in the Teacher’s Zone. \nNOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/burlington-english-lunch-and-learn-the-admin-zone-teachers-zone/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20230105T205158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T174156Z
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SUMMARY:ACES Webinars "TIFty Tuesdays": Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/18/23 \nComing in winter and spring 2023\, please join us for three webinars that will help MN ABE practitioners become more familiar with the newly updated TIF. We will look at the new lesson plans and ACES Routines and explore some great resources. These webinars will be an opportunity for ABE teachers and administrators to learn about the changes to ACES/TIF and connect with others who have been involved in this work. ACES/TIF is one of the three sets of MN ABE Content Standards\, and you won’t want to miss out on getting some fresh ideas for bringing these critical Transitions skills into your classroom. \nOn April 18\, we’ll be focusing on Social-Emotional Learning. Just as we understand that our adult learners need transitions skills in order to be successful in all areas of their lives\, we also understand that being an adult educator means nurturing the whole person: body\, mind\, and spirit. We recognize that adults need to understand and take care of their emotional health in order to be successful and reach their goals\, and this is what SEL is all about. \nDr. Jamie Kreil will be our special guest\, and we will share ideas for ways to support SEL while also incorporating ACES/TIF in your instruction.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/aces-webinars-tiffy-tuesdays-041823/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
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SUMMARY:Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/18/23 \nYou don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their digital literacy skills using Northstar Digital Literacy. \nIn the webinar\, participants will learn: \n\nThe features of Northstar Digital Literacy.\nHow to help learners set digital literacy learning goals.\nHow to help learners navigate Northstar Digital Literacy assessments.\nHow to guide learners through the Northstar Digital Literacy Online Learning Modules.\n\nThe training will be appropriate for tutors working one-to-one with learners or assisting in a computer lab. \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-041823/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20221027T163848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T235857Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Career Pathways / IET Networking Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 4/19/23 \nJoin ATLAS and ABE professionals around Minnesota for the third of three career-cluster networking sessions. Each webinar will have a primary facilitator to guide discussions and networking in specific career clusters that include: \n\nCommunity Interpreter Training (CIT)\nEducation: ParaPro and Child Development Associate (CDA)\nInformation Technology (IT): Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)\nFood Service: Certified Food Manager Certification (CFPM) and Food Handler\nEntrepreneurship: small business\nHealthcare: certified nursing assistant (CNA)\, personal care attendant (PCA)\, and home health aid\n\nThe networking series will be a success with YOU in the discussion! Join us for the series to learn and explore ways to strengthen these career pathways for your students. As makes sense\, we’ll delve specifically into IET (Integrated Education and Training) programming with colleagues from around the state. \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/iet-career-cluster-networking-series-webinar-3-of-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20221214T232349Z
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SUMMARY:How to Work Effectively with Muslims
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 4/19/23 \nJoin Jaylani Hussein of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) MN for a proactive diversity training that bridges the gap of misunderstanding and provides resources to employers\, attorneys\, community leaders and educators. \nThis single diversity training will cover three different sections. \n1. First\, the presentation will open with a brief introduction on how to effectively work with Muslim learners by bringing awareness and eliminating a potential bias. This session will also include an interactive polling exercise. Participants will answer questions to both learn about Muslim culture\, while also learning ideas about unconscious bias. \n2. The second segment highlights Muslim demographics worldwide\, in the United States and in Minnesota. This section includes an in depth explanation of the religion and cultural norms\, including keywords\, holidays\, and customs held in Muslim culture\, and concludes with a discussion on how Muslims practice their beliefs\, emphasizing the continuum of diversity of practice within the religion. \n3. The third part of this presentation will include how to provide religious accommodations in an educational setting. It emphasizes: \na. the main practices for which school staff should expect a request for accommodation \nb. practices to be mindful of when interacting with Muslim learners
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/how-to-work-effectively-with-muslims-041923/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20220921T184414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T153354Z
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SUMMARY:MCTM 2023 Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 4/13/23 \nCome learn from engaging presenters and network with teachers from K-12\, 2-year colleges\, and other ABE programs! \nConference Details \n\nDate: Friday\, April 21 – Saturday\, April 22\, 2022\nLocation: DECC in Duluth\, MN\nCost: $180 for general participants\, $100 for Lead Presenters\nDeadlines:\n\nApply for a scholarship from ATLAS by Thursday\, April 13 \nRegister for the conference by Thursday\, April 13\n\n\nMore Information: Visit the MCTM website\n\nScholarships: 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. \nAPPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP >>
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mctm-2023-spring-conference/
LOCATION:DECC\, 350 Harbor Dr.\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T140000
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SUMMARY:Kami 101 Training
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 4/19/23 \nAre you looking for a way to help students stay engaged while saving time creating lessons ? Kami’s accessible annotation tools allows you to upload all your teaching resources (including PDFs\, slides\, images\, and more) and turn them into interactive and engaging learning experiences. \nPresenter: Avra Robinson is a Teacher Success Champion at Kami.  Before coming to Kami\, Avra served as the Director of Online Learning and an Instructor for the professional learning organization\, EdTechTeacher.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/kami-101-training/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20230307T175636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T175653Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices for Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/21/23 \nLearning new languages and skills as an adult is a challenge for most people\, and that challenge grows when trauma and stress are present. Trauma and chronic stress can come in many forms\, and impact people’s ability to learn new skills and process information in a variety of different ways. In this webinar\, learn how stress and trauma can manifest in the adult education classroom\, and learn about healing-centered teaching practices that can help to support positive learning behaviors and increase retention and learner comfort.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/trauma-informed-teaching-practices-for-adult-learners-042123/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
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SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/25/23 \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-042523/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20230329T210841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T210841Z
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SUMMARY:BASE SEL Courses - Overview\, Updates\, and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/25/23 \nHave you started using the online BASE SEL (social and emotional learning) courses with learners? Or are you not sure how to start\, or just interested in learning more? Join us for an introduction/refresher on these resources from BASE Consultant Kathy Hakes-Fastner. There will be time for questions\, sharing feedback\, and troubleshooting. \nFor more about using BASE to support the ACES/TIF standards\, see this article by Stephanie Sommers.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/base-sel-courses-overview-updates-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20230316T155338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T155400Z
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SUMMARY:SiD 22-23 End-of-Year Data Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 4/27/23\n\nTime is flying by!  Mark your calendar for our annual webinar to help you get ready for the state and federal ABE reporting.\nThis session is for admin staff who compile and submit year-end state and federal reports for your consortium. Topics include: \n\n\nReporting deadlines\nClean up and collect student info\nClean up and collect staff info\nTurn in report tables\nYear-end reminders\n\n\nIf you can’t make it\, no worries! The webinar will be recorded. The link will be posted in the SiD Help Center and emailed to registered participants.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/sid-22-23-end-of-year-data-cleanup/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="SiD Support":MAILTO:sidsupport@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20230117T205655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T130316Z
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SUMMARY:Spring 2023 ABE Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/28/23\nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \nSchedule:  \n9:00am – Welcome and State PD Updates \n9:30am – Session 1 (1-hour sessions) These sessions will be recorded \na) Financial Literacy for Adult Learners (Presented by Helen Delfeld and Carrie Mann\, International Institute of Minnesota) – While many ABE teachers effectively internalize cultural differences and approaches\, we often don’t fully appreciate how thoroughly different perspectives affects economic behavior and choices. Nor do we necessarily consider how alienating navigating our complex finance system can feel. Financial literacy can fit comfortably into ABE lesson plans\, and can help students advance in their goals outside the classroom. And it can be fun! We will explore some different perspectives on money and finance\, and give some ideas for lesson plans and resources to help learners be in charge of their money\, instead of money being in charge of them. \nb) Engaging Employers: The Who\, What and Why (presented by Karen Gerdin\, Hubbs Center; Lynn Thompson\, International Institute of Minnesota; Terry Cherne\, Innovize) – In this presentation you will learn about the differences between IET and Workplace Literacy. You will hear from two local companies and their ABE partners who are utilizing these two program models to support adult learners and benefit employers. We will also discuss how IET and workplace literacy can co-exist. As well as discuss best practices for engaging and working with employers. \nc) What Does ‘College Ready’ Math Look Like? (Presented by Amber Delliger\, Metro North ABE and Rebecca Strom\, Mankato ABE) – t’s always exciting when a student completes their high school credential! However\, for those who have college or post-secondary training as a goal additional skills may be needed for success. While we have students engaged in our ABE programs\, it’s the perfect time to help students bridge that gap. In this session\, we will explore common skill gaps are and different strategies to address them. \nd) READING* Effective Strategies for Working with English-Speaking\, Low-Literacy Adults (Presented by Jane Weiner and Meagan Hymes\, Metro North ABE) –  How do know if I have a low-literacy student in my class? What basic concepts could I include in my classroom to help such students? How could I structure my class to support low-literacy learners? Come to this session to hear from an experienced Basic Skills educator on how she structures her class\, implements effective strategies\, and utilizes resources to help low-literacy adults gain the skills they need. \n10:30am – Break \n10:45am – Session 2 (1-hour sessions) These sessions will be recorded \na) Nuts and Bolts on Adult Career Pathways Credentials (Presented by Amanda Tall\, Moundsview ABE; Andrea Hasslinger\, Winona ABE; Heather Turngren\, Minneapolis ABE; and Julie Dincau\, Minnesota Dept. of Education) – Join us as we focus on the basics around three credentials in Adult Career Pathways (ACP) and Integrated Education and Training (IET) programming. Three instructors will highlight the steps to earn each credential and updates to the certification process (Paraeducator = Amanda Tall; Community Interpreter = Andrea Hasslinger; Certified Food Protection Manager = Heather Turngren). Julie Dincau\, MDE Transitions Specialist\, will moderate the panel presentation. \nb) Teaching with Northstar Digital Literacy Educational Resources (Presented by Rob Podlasek\, Literacy Minnesota) – Northstar Digital Literacy is more than just assessments! Come learn more about the Northstar instructor-led curriculum and the self-directed learning modules. We will explore how teachers can integrate these resources into their ESL\, reading and digital literacy lessons. \nc) Tips for Teaching Writing (Presented by Kristine Kelly\, ATLAS; Natalie Seger\, Youthbuild; Jaime Wright\, International Institute of Minnesota; Heather Anderson\, Mankato ABE; Stacy Abraham\, SW ABE) – Join us and hear from some current Writing Study Circle participants about how they’ve been incorporating writing tasks with their adult education students at various levels. We’ll talk a bit about writing in adult education in general\, and then each panelist will share a task or routine they’ve been working with to improve the frequency and/or quality of writing their students are doing and tips for implementing it into instruction!\n \nd) PBIS* Please Don’t Do That…and Other Positive Behavioral Interventions in the ABE Classroom (Presented by Miriam Bosveld and Erin Parker\, AAP-Robbinsdale) – With our ABE student population trending younger and displaying more mental health concerns\, teachers are reporting challenging behaviors in their classrooms. We will present research-based positive behavioral interventions that can help to prevent and change these disruptive behaviors. Participants will get a chance to share experiences\, discuss strategies that have been successful\, and problem-solve with other ABE colleagues. \n11:45 – 12:15 pm – Lunch Break \n12:15pm – Session 3 (45-minute sessions) These sessions will be recorded \na) LAN Legislative Update (Presented by Kaija Bergen\, Hubbs Center) – Learn about what LAN has been doing to advocate at the Capitol this legislative session\, including updates on bills\, lobbying efforts\, and ABE Day on the Hill and how you can get involved! \nb) EL* Math in Your ESL Class – Yes\, Really! (Presented by Elizabeth Bennett\, Burnsville School for Adults) – This session is intended for ESL teachers who may not (yet!) think of themselves as math teachers. I will share my approach to developing numeracy skills with adult learners in ESL classes. You’ll participate in an instructional routine that you can implement in your own classroom\, whether it’s in-person\, online\, or HyFlex. I’ll also share some of my favorite resources. Wrong answers are welcome! \nc) Moving Forward with Racial Equity: Updates on Racial Equity Activities in Minnesota Adult Education (Presented by See Moua-Leske and Addy Wolbaum\, SW ABE-Marshall) – The grantees of the Racial Equity Grant will be providing an update of what has been accomplished so far\, including findings from the administrator surveys\, and what to expect in the last year of the grant. The presentation will also include background on what equity in adult education can look like and how your program can be more inclusive to all that work and learn there. This presentation will also lay the foundation for the coffee break to follow\, but is not necessary. \nd) Teaching Essential Gmail Skills (Presented by Adam Kieffer\, Hubbs Center) – We all agree that it’s essential for adult learners to know the basics of how to send\, read\, and receive emails\, but there are some other overlooked\, yet essential email skills we should also be teaching. These include: how to manage the inbox\, search archived emails\, unsubscribe from unwanted emails\, how to scan for spam/phishing signs\, understand the difference between Gmail site and app\, deleting vs. archiving\, and how to recognize and use the many tools built into Gmail. Attend this session to get some great ideas on how to teach these essential email skills in any class. \n1:00pm – Break \n1:15pm – Networking Coffee Break (45-minute sessions) These sessions WILL NOT be recorded \na) Math (Facilitated by Justine Hill) \nb) Administrators (Facilitated by Renada Rutmanis) \nc) Low-level ESL (Facilitated by Amy Van Steenwyk) \nd) One-Room Schoolhouse (Facilitated by Matt Dehmer and Sara Sundberg) \ne) Teaching Young Adults (Facilitated by Christopher Riha) \nf) Corrections (Facilitated by Harmony Wilson) \ng) Racial Equity (Facilitated by See Moua-Leske and Addy Wolbaum) This session is an opportunity for you to share your program’s successes and challenges in creating a welcoming and equitable program. In this coffee break\, attendees will participate in a focus group setting. The questions will be based on findings from the Racial Equity Surveys distributed last year. If you completed the survey\, this is an opportunity for you to expand on your responses or a makeup opportunity for those who missed the survey. This coffee break is the continuation of the Moving Forward with Racial Equity: Updates on Racial Equity Activities in Minnesota Adult Education session. Even if you didn’t attend that session\, we still welcome your participation. \n2:00pm – Break \n2:15 pm – Session 4 (45-minute sessions) These sessions will be recorded \na) Solvers of All Your Problems–Volunteers! (Presented by Meghan Boyle and Sophie Phan\, Literacy Minnesota) – When asked what their classroom struggles are\, coordinators and teachers often say things like the following: “It’s hard to engage everyone in this multi-level class. I have trouble incorporating learners who arrive late. I can’t get my students to talk.” Attend this workshop to collaborate with your colleagues and the presenters to solve allllll* your classroom problems with the help of volunteers! We’ll review a classic list of volunteer roles and collectively adapt it and add to it for online and hybrid contexts. You’ll leave the session with renewed excitement to engage volunteers to help you solve your classroom problems.\n*Not quite all\, but most! \nb) SSLOs and Course Design: Why the 30\,000 Foot View is Key! (Presented by Patsy Egan and Kristine Kelly\, ATLAS) – If you are working in an IET and are tasked with (co)writing the single set of learning objectives (SSLOs)\, this session is for you! We’ll share a few of the “a-ha” moments we’ve gathered over the last few months of coaching programs who are engaged in this complex work. Come learn a bit about course design and how it relates to IETs and SSLOs\, and why we need to zoom out to 30\,000 feet to get the best view! \nc) EL* Panel: Pronunciation Instruction Tips for Literacy Level Classrooms (Presented by Suzanne McCurdy; Jamie Kreil\, Cedar Riverside Adult Education Collaborative; Anne Nervig\, Hubbs Center) – Intelligible pronunciation is a key component of learners’ communication needs in the workplace and community. This is true even for literacy-level learners; however\, resources at the beginning level often lack attention to this important skill and rely too heavily on literacy skills. Join our panel of ESOL teachers to talk about adaptations to materials and scaffolding approaches they use to bring pronunciation instruction to their literacy-level classrooms. \nd) PBIS* De-escalation Techniques for Student Behavior Problems (Presented by Wendy Sweeney\, PANDA) – Have you been in situations where a student’s behavior is alarming or highly inappropriate and you don’t know what to do? If so\, this session is for you. Come to this session to learn about the conflict cycle\, how problem behaviors serve a function\, and the stages of behavior escalation. You will be educated about de-escalation techniques and how to find resolution with students. And gain important mental health resources. This course is intended to meet positive behavioral interventions and in accommodating\, modifying and adapting strategies. \n3:15 pm – Affinity Groups (45 minute sessions – optional)  These sessions WILL NOT be recorded \na) Equity/Inclusion \nb) LGBTQIA+ \n\n*Licensure Sessions: \nReading \nPBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) \nEL (English Learners) \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/statewide-virtual-conference-042823/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T140000
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SUMMARY:TABE Virtual Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: None \nThe publisher of TABE is hosting a virtual Focus Group to answer practitioner questions and receive input. All ABE programs\, whether users of TABE or CASAS\, or a combination of both\, are invited to participate. There is no registration required; simply view the informational flyer and click on the link below. \nView flyer with information to join >> \nJOIN WEBINAR >> \nPossible discussion topics: \n\nThe current state of assessing students\n\nComputer vs Paper\nIn-person vs Remote\n\n\nWhy did my TABE Online assessments expire?\nStrengths and areas to improve TABE 11/12\nTABE or CASAS – How do we decide?\nOther areas as interest leads\n\nFor more information\, contact Michele Ruszkowski\, mruszkowski@datarecognitioncorp.com
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/tabe-virtual-focus-group/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Data Recognition Corp.":MAILTO:mruszkowski@datarecognitioncorp.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
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SUMMARY:WebChat with MN ABE
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 5/3/23 \n\nIf you need ASL interpretation for this event\, please contact Wendy Her at info@literacyactionnetwork.org by Monday\, April 24\, 2023.\n\nWeb Chat 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. \nThis WebChat is also the Annual ABE Grant Application Webinar. The Annual ABE Grant Application is the application that must be submitted on June 1 by all consortia in order to continuing receiving state and federal Adult Education funds. Each Minnesota ABE consortium is strongly encouraged to send at least one representative to this virtual session. Participants are encouraged to share the resources and learning with other staff in their consortium. \nTopics will include: \n\nInformation and guidance on the Annual ABE Grant Application for Fiscal Year 23–24\nUpdate on statewide contact hours\nProfessional Development announcements\nOther announcements and topics TBD\n\nFor those unable to attend\, the meeting and materials will be available on the Literacy Action Network website after the meeting: http://literacyactionnetwork.org/supplemental-service-activities/web-chat-with-mnabe.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/webchat-with-mn-abe-050323/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Department of Education":MAILTO:neill.allard@state.mn.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20230330T193743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T193743Z
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SUMMARY:Edmentum Courseware: New User & Refresher Training
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 5/3/23 \nEdmentum Courseware is a state-supported distance learning platform (i.e.\, available at no additional cost) with courses in language arts\, math\, science\, social studies\, career and technical education\, and more! Attend this webinar with our new Edmentum trainer\, Andrew Kappel\, to learn about (or review) using this platform with your students.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/edmentum-courseware-new-user-refresher-training-050323/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20230324T144749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T144804Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Online: Support and Idea Swap
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 5/4/23 \nThis will be the 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\nAccessibility options for classroom students and online lessons\nIntegrating browser extensions in your teaching\nTeaching digital literacy skills to participate in blended and online classes\nLocating classroom ready lessons online\nThe state of broadband updates and digital equity planning\nSetting up and/or best practices for using Chromebooks\nBest practices and tips & tricks using instructional tech tools\nMaking and using instructional screencasts\n\nJason Brazier (DL Team/Literacy Minnesota) will be facilitating and hosting these sessions. \nOne subsequent session is scheduled for Thursday\,  May 18. \nYou can get the links to attend on the ATLAS Events page: https://atlasabe.org/events/
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-online-support-and-idea-swap-050423/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20230417T143005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T190724Z
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SUMMARY:LINCS DEI Course – MN Cohort Kickoff Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 5/4/23 \nJoin a cohort of Minnesota adult educators participating in the new LINCS Course – Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI): From Awareness to Action. This course leads participants to think through and evaluate DEI at the classroom and program level and culminates in an equity audit.  \nAfter completing this 6-hour self-paced course\, you’ll be able to: \n\nUnderstand and define what is meant by diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) in the adult education classroom and program.\nIdentify steps you can take to advance your commitment to DEI progressively from both an individual and a programmatic perspective.\nIdentify steps for conducting an equity audit in your classroom or program and work toward the sustainability of DEI efforts.\n\nThis cohort experience will include: \n\nCohort Kickoff Webinar: May 4\, 4:00-5:00 pm CDT\nAsynchronous participation in the LINCS DEI course\, one unit per week (approximately 6 hours total)\n\nWeek of May 8: Unit 1: Course Introduction and Understanding and Defining DEI\nWeek of May 15: Unit 2: Awareness Building: Understanding Adult Learners\nWeek of May 22: Unit 3: Awareness Building: Cultural Competence and Inclusion\nWeek of May 29: Unit 4: Awareness Building: The Many Forms of Bias\nWeek of June 5: Unit 5: Taking Action: Equity Audit\nWeek of June 12: Course Conclusion\n\n\nCohort Wrap-up Webinar: June 15\, 2:30-4:00 pm CDT\n\nThose who attend the webinars and complete the course will receive 8 CEUs and a $150 stipend. \nLearn more about the course: LINCS Course: Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI): From Awareness to Action.  (Note that you will need to create a free LINCS account to access and enroll in the course.)   \nQuestions about the cohort?\nContact Astrid Liden at astrid.liden@state.mn.us
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/lincs-dei-course-mn-cohort-kickoff-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Department of Education":MAILTO:neill.allard@state.mn.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230505T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20230109T205310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T191944Z
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SUMMARY:EBRI Webinar Series - 5 of 6
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/5/23 \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan \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. \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\nMay 5 – 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\nJune 2 – 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 >>
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ebri-webinar-series-5-of-6/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20230316T151021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T151021Z
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SUMMARY:Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Pronunciation and Recording
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/9/23 \nIn this session\, we will explore the speech and pronunciation features in Burlington English. We will go over the Speech Trainer\, speech in the Vocabulary Practice\, and the tutorials. \nNOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/burlington-english-lunch-and-learn-pronunciation-and-recording-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20230330T193817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T193817Z
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SUMMARY:Exact Path: New User & Refresher Training
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 5/10/23 \nExact Path is a feature within Edmentum Courseware that offers diagnostic assessments and individualized learning paths to fill in learners’ skill gaps in math\, reading\, and language arts. It is available to all Minnesota adult education teachers and students through our state-supported Edmentum license. Attend this webinar with our new Edmentum trainer\, Andrew Kappel\, to learn about using this tool with your students.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/exact-path-new-user-refresher-training/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20230307T211742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T211742Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 5/10/23 \nTeaching and tutoring very beginning level ESL readers can be intimidating for volunteers and professional teachers alike. Attend this webinar to get practical activities and ideas for one-on-one\, remote and in-person instruction with tech and no-tech options. Leave feeling ready to provide your learners with meaningful and effective reading activities.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/reading-activities-for-beginning-literacy-and-beginning-english-language-learners-051023/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20230425T194430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T194430Z
UID:10001755-1683811800-1683815400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:EdReady Teacher Training
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 5/11/23 \nLearn how to get your students started with EdReady\, a state-supported distance learning platform for math and English language arts. EdReady can help adult learners prepare for college\, high school equivalency tests\, TABE tests\, and more.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/edready-teacher-training/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132036
CREATED:20230328T173818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T173818Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Citizenship
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 5/15/23 \nJessica 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-citizenship-051523/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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