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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-2/2021-06-24/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210603T142506Z
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SUMMARY:TechChat: Using Wakelet in the Virtual Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 6/24/21 \nWakelet is a free web-based platform where students and teachers can save\, organize and share visually-engaging collections. Wakelet integrates with a growing number of platforms such as: Flipgrid\, Google Drive\, YouTube\, OneDrive and Twitter. Class wakelets are a simple way to share class materials\, recordings and links with lower-level learners. A built-in immersive reader with language translation adds additional support. Intermediate and advanced learners can co-create collections for projects and access other collections for research. \nPlease join ABE teacher Amy Van Steenwyk to see how she has used Wakelet with high beginning ELLs during distance learning. In addition\, you will learn how to create collections on Wakelet that can be shared with students as well as how to invite students to contribute to a collection for a class or group project.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/techchat-using-wakelet-in-the-virtual-classroom/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210513T141236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T141236Z
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SUMMARY:Talk Amongst Yourselves: Building Up to Student-Facilitated Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 6/24/21 \nLearn 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!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/talk-amongst-yourselves-building-up-to-student-facilitated-conversations-062421/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210623T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210623T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210507T150030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210514T211816Z
UID:10001285-1624456800-1624462200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:The MN Teacher Verification Model (TVM): An Overview and Discussion for Program Managers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 6/23/21 \nJoin the Minnesota TVM Team for an overview of the key components and requirements of the Minnesota Teacher Verification Model.  You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in a facilitated discussion with other managers regarding TVM implementation considerations.  In order to fully participate in the webinar\, participants should read Modules 5 and 6 in the Distance and Blended Learning Basics for Adult Education online course prior to the webinar and review a selection of TVM lessons created by any of their TVM certified staff. \n(Note: This webinar is NOT a TVM Certification Webinar.)
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/the-mn-teacher-verification-model-tvm-an-overview-and-discussion-for-program-managers/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210510T145514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T145532Z
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SUMMARY:Tips and Strategies for Adult Education Math Tutors
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/18/21 \nJoin Literacy Minnesota math teacher Lindsey Pust and training director Rob Podlasek for this interactive session and pick up some ideas that will maximize your impact as a math tutor. This webinar will be appropriate for volunteers assisting a teacher in a math classroom as well as those leading their own classes\, small groups or one-to-one sessions. Topics covered will include: \n\nLevels of Math Knowing\nProcedural vs Conceptual Understanding\nStrategies for Fostering Independent Learning\nAsking Facilitating Questions\nProductive Struggle
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/tips-and-strategies-for-adult-education-math-tutors-061821/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210617T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
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-2/2021-06-17/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210419T142937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T142937Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Familiar with Google Meet
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/15/21 \nAre you tutoring or teaching ABE learners on Meet? Are you using Meet for the first time or looking to refresh your memory using its common features? If so\, this training will help you become more confident using the platform on your own and with your learners! \nLiteracy Minnesota recognizes that using new technology can be challenging and confusing\, so we created a concise step-by-step training to address the most valuable features of Google Meet from both the perspective of a computer and phone. \nThis introductory training offers brief how-to videos\, step-by-step instructions modeled for learners\, and hands-on practice activities. This session will cover how to: \n\nSchedule meetings and send invitations to learners.\nJoin meetings.\nNavigate basic in-meeting controls for audio\, video\, layout\, and background settings.\nSend chat messages.\nShare screens with tips to simultaneously see students.\nCreate and share interactive Jamboards.\nOpen and manage breakout rooms.\nIdentify and resolve common technical issues with your learners.\n\nPlease note that you will be asked to participate in discussion groups during the webinar. Please plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can see the presentation and use your audio. Please contact Andy Francis at afrancis@literacymn.org with any questions about the training.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/getting-familiar-with-google-meet-061521/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210615T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210524T192938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T192938Z
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SUMMARY:MN Lunch & Learn with Burlington English: Prepare for CASAS Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/15/21 \nTeachers: Learn how to interpret and use your student’s CASAS test results. \nNOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mn-lunch-learn-with-burlington-english-prepare-for-casas-part-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210329T151736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T151736Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Perspectives for Diverse Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 6/14/21 \nAnaïs Nin\, author of Little Birds\, was quoted as saying\, “We don’t see people as they are.” Cultural differences can promote diversity in thought and enrichment in a learning environment. These differences can also serve as barriers to student success which is the antithesis of what ought to occur in educational communities. This presentation will cover topics ranging from cultural perspectives and cultural humility to implicit bias in Adult Basic Education. \nParticipants will explore cultural perspectives and the need for cultural humility related to enhancing the outcomes of adult learners and educators’ professional development. Learning will be acquired through breakout groups\, short videos\, discussion and facilitation of the topic. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nGain awareness of one’s cultural perspectives\, social location and the need for cultural humility in Adult Basic Education.\nBegin recognizing and grappling with issues related to culture\, identity\, bias\, privilege and power that can enhance and/or impede learners.\nDefine implicit bias and identify strategies for overcoming negative and harmful biases.\nExpect and accept non-closure as a commitment of life-long learning.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/cultural-perspectives-for-diverse-adult-learners-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210429T131009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T154010Z
UID:10001219-1623340800-1623346200@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-2/2021-06-10/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210513T141135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T141135Z
UID:10001296-1623333600-1623339900@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 6/10/21 \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. In the webinar\, participants will learn: \n\nThe features of Northstar Digital Literacy\nHow to set up and proctor a Northstar assessment\nHow to access and use the Northstar Proctor Portal\nHow find assessments and learner information\nHow to access the Northstar Online Learning Portal\nWhere to find and how to use the Northstar Curriculum\nWhere to find and how to use Northstar’s External Resources\nHow to use the 1:1 Tutoring Template to guide learners through the 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-061021/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210608T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210524T192851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T192851Z
UID:10001312-1623155400-1623158100@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:MN Lunch & Learn with Burlington English: Prepare for CASAS Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/8/21 \nTeachers: Help your students navigate the Prepare for CASAS lessons and practice tests. \nNOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mn-lunch-learn-with-burlington-english-prepare-for-casas-part-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210524T193306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T193426Z
UID:10001314-1623074400-1623078000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Manager Meet-Up:  Regional Classes
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: none; simply join with the Zoom link below \nAttention Managers: Have you ever had to cancel a transition class due to low enrollment? Have you considered holding online transition classes and opening them up to other consortium’s students? Join us for another Manager Meet-Up to discuss Regional Classes. \nNo registration required\, click on this Zoom link to join.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/manager-meet-up-regional-classes/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210429T131009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T154010Z
UID:10001218-1622736000-1622741400@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-2/2021-06-03/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210413T191206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T201423Z
UID:10001204-1622728800-1622734200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Designing IET Programs: The Single Set of Learning Objectives
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU 6/3/21 \nJoin us to learn more about the basic components of IETs! This webinar will focus on an overview of the IET design process and creating standards-based IET curricula with a Single Set of Learning Objectives (SSLO). Guest presenters KayLynn Hamilton\, M.Ed. and Blaire Willson Toso\, Ph.D. will guide us through the process of creating SSLOs for your IET. This webinar is for program administrators\, curriculum developers\, IELCE grant writers and grantees\, RTCs\, and anyone working with career pathways. Join us to explore approaches and strategies for the planning integrated education and training programs. \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/designing-iet-programs/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210603T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210419T143233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T143233Z
UID:10001209-1622725200-1622730600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 6/3/21 \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-060321/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210602T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210524T110824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T194429Z
UID:10001309-1622635200-1622638800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Coming Together\, Moving Through: Mental Health & Suicide Resources for ABE
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 6/2/21 \nAs we all mourn the loss of Todd Wagner\, former State Director for Adult Basic Education\, there is much to process and grieve. Join us to acknowledge all that we’re carrying right now\, and to learn more about resources available to support yourself and each other. Wendy Sweeney (PANDA) and the MDE team will be on hand during this webinar to help us do what we already do so well in ABE: come together\, teach & learn\, and lift each other up. Our hearts are heavy\, but we are stronger together. Join us.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/coming-together-moving-through-mental-health-suicide-resources-for-abe/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210419T143008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T134851Z
UID:10001207-1622570400-1622577600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Getting Familiar with Google Meet
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nAre you tutoring or teaching ABE learners on Meet? Are you using Meet for the first time or looking to refresh your memory using its common features? If so\, this training will help you become more confident using the platform on your own and with your learners! \nLiteracy Minnesota recognizes that using new technology can be challenging and confusing\, so we created a concise step-by-step training to address the most valuable features of Google Meet from both the perspective of a computer and phone. \nThis introductory training offers brief how-to videos\, step-by-step instructions modeled for learners\, and hands-on practice activities. This session will cover how to: \n\nSchedule meetings and send invitations to learners.\nJoin meetings.\nNavigate basic in-meeting controls for audio\, video\, layout\, and background settings.\nSend chat messages.\nShare screens with tips to simultaneously see students.\nCreate and share interactive Jamboards.\nOpen and manage breakout rooms.\nIdentify and resolve common technical issues with your learners.\n\nPlease note that you will be asked to participate in discussion groups during the webinar. Please plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can see the presentation and use your audio. Please contact Andy Francis at afrancis@literacymn.org with any questions about the training.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/getting-familiar-with-google-meet-060121/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210512T195120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T195120Z
UID:10001290-1622541600-1622547000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Remote Tutoring 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/1/21 \nJoin 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!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/remote-tutoring-101-060121/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210601T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210524T192752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T192752Z
UID:10001311-1622507400-1622553300@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:MN Lunch & Learn with Burlington English: Prepare for CASAS Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Registration deadline: TUE. 6/1/21 \nTeachers: learn how to use the Prepare for CASAS tools in Burlington English to remediate\, enhance your curriculum and re-teach tough topics with the In-Class Lessons and the Student Lessons. \nNOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mn-lunch-learn-with-burlington-english-prepare-for-casas-part-1/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210429T131009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T154010Z
UID:10001217-1622131200-1622136600@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-2/2021-05-27/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210413T184435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T184435Z
UID:10001203-1622124000-1622128500@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:TechChat: Using Padlet in the Virtual Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21  \nPadlet is a web-based digital application where students and teachers and collaborate\, share notes\, pictures\, links\, and documents synchronously or asynchronously. It provides an easy and effective way for learners to do group work or work individually. Since it is compatible with a variety of devices\, it makes it an efficient way to keep class notes\, do projects\, and group assignments. \nPlease join ABE teacher Rallou Rice for an overview of Padlet. She will talk about how she has used it in her virtual classroom and lead participants through some activities. Then you’ll have a chance to practice and ask questions. \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/techchat-using-padlet-in-the-virtual-classroom/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210510T145411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T145554Z
UID:10001286-1622053800-1622059200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Tips and Strategies for Adult Education Math Tutors
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 5/26/21 \nJoin Literacy Minnesota math teacher Lindsey Pust and training director Rob Podlasek for this interactive session and pick up some ideas that will maximize your impact as a math tutor. This webinar will be appropriate for volunteers assisting a teacher in a math classroom as well as those leading their own classes\, small groups or one-to-one sessions. Topics covered will include: \n\nLevels of Math Knowing\nProcedural vs Conceptual Understanding\nStrategies for Fostering Independent Learning\nAsking Facilitating Questions\nProductive Struggle
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/tips-and-strategies-for-adult-education-math-tutors-052621/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210401T163259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T163626Z
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SUMMARY:Remote Tutoring 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/25/21 \nJoin 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!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/remote-tutoring-101-052521/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210211T163118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T163118Z
UID:10001170-1621936800-1621944000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Getting Familiar with Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/25/21 \nAre you tutoring learners on Zoom? Are you using Zoom for the first time or looking to refresh your memory on how to use its common features? If so\, this training will help you become more confident using Zoom on your own and with your learners! \nLiteracy Minnesota recognizes that using new technology can be challenging and confusing\, so we created a concise step-by-step training to address the most useful features of Zoom from the perspective of the host and participant using computers and phones. \nThis introductory training offers brief how-to videos\, step-by-step instructions modeled for learners and hands-on practice activities. This session will cover how to: \n\nNavigate basic in-meeting controls like mute and unmute for audio and video\, view layout and renaming participants\nUse the chat box to communicate and share resources with learners\nPractice sharing presentations like Google Slides and PowerPoint\nOpen the annotation toolbox to write and draw on shared documents\nOpen and manage breakout rooms\nSign up and download Zoom onto your computer or phone\nSchedule meetings and send invitations\nJoin meetings and use the waiting room\nIdentify and resolve common technical issues with your learners
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/getting-familiar-with-zoom-052521/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210524T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210419T143305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T143305Z
UID:10001210-1621881000-1621886400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 5/24/21 \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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/developing-and-practicing-reading-fluency-052421/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20201209T201857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T201928Z
UID:10001127-1621449000-1621456200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices for Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 5/19/21  \nTrauma 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 classroom\, and learn about trauma-informed 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-051921/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210519T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210216T213959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T172444Z
UID:10001173-1621431000-1621436400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:ACP Career Pathways Webinar #4:  Manufacturing Careers Pathway Networking
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 5/19/21 \nDo you currently offer or are planning to focus on manufacturing career pathway programming? Come to this networking session to: \n\nShare locations and deliveries of manufacturing instruction across MN ABE to avoid duplication of services and allow for collaboration across regions.\nShare curriculum and materials for manufacturing ACPs to lessen the burden on individual teachers and programs.\nShare ways to complete the practical skills portion of the training including partnerships with current manufacturing instructors and professionals.\nShare about partnerships with employers or college.\n\n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/acp-career-pathways-webinar-4-manufacturing-careers-pathway-networking/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210426T152533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T152533Z
UID:10001213-1621362600-1621366200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Smashing the Model Minority Myth through a Celebration with Minnesota AAPI Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/18/21 \nJoin Literacy Minnesota and special guests for a Zoom celebration of Asian-American and Pacific Islander lives in Minnesota! Come and learn about AAPI representation in education and the arts from Dr. Rose Chu\, Senior Policy Fellow at MNEEP and Professor Emerita at Metro State; politics and policy from State House Representative Samantha Vang; diversity and equity in volunteerism from Wendy Vang Roberts\, Training Manager at MAVA; and local organizing from MK Nguyen from St. Paul Promise Neighborhood. Celebrate the achievements and activism of Minnesota’s AAPI communities\, and connect to resources that the literacy field can use to lift up and support our AAPI teachers\, volunteers and learners.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/smashing-the-model-minority-myth-through-a-celebration-with-minnesota-aapi-leaders-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T145544
CREATED:20210513T141050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T141050Z
UID:10001295-1621341000-1621343700@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:MN Teachers: Lunch and Learn: English in America
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/18/21 \nA Walk Through BE’s ‘English in America’ Course: join us as we take a look at the re-vamped EIA course! \nNOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mn-teachers-lunch-and-learn-english-in-america/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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