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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 3/17/25 \nParticipants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that instruction is learner centered\, using an appropriate level of teacher talk and delivering error correction.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-core-training-module-3-instructional-best-practices-working-with-learners-031725/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices for Adult Learners Presented by Andrea Echelberger
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/21/25 \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-032125/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T203000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 3/24/25 \nParticipants will engage in a couple of classroom activities to experience scaffolding\, checking comprehension and the gradual release of responsibility. These aspects of teaching and tutoring are then defined\, explained further and participants get opportunities to practice them.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-core-training-module-4-instructional-best-practices-working-with-materials-032425/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T130000
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SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/25/25 \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-032525/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T153000
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SUMMARY:Tuesdays for Teachers: GED Math Test-Taking Strategies & Calculator Skills\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/25/25 \nPresented by Kellie Blair Hardt\, this month’s Tuesdays for Teachers will focus on helping learners bridge the gap between struggle and success on the GED Math exam. This interactive\, hands-on session will equip you with proven test-taking strategies to support learners in overcoming common skills gaps. You’ll learn what to teach and how to teach it to enhance student comprehension\, reduce errors\, and improve test efficiency—including how to maximize the TI-30XS Multiview calculator to its full potential.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/tuesdays-for-teachers-ged-math-test-taking-strategies-calculator-skills-part-1/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="GED":MAILTO:help@ged.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
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SUMMARY:AI Playgroup & Makerspace
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar \nYou’re invited to our playgroup! Join your adult education colleagues and members of Literacy Minnesota’s Digital Learning team for a fun\, informal\, and interactive learning experience. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different application of generative AI to support teachers and volunteers in their work with learners. You’ll get to see lots of examples\, talk about pros and cons\, and have “playtime” to develop resources that you can use in your teaching context right away. Most importantly\, we’ll share our creations with each other and develop a collection of open resources for adult educators. \nInstead of focusing on specific AI tools or platforms\, we’ll look at various “use cases” for AI: \n\nJanuary 28: Teaching Academic Vocabulary\nFebruary 25: Dialogues and Speaking Practice\nMarch 25: AI and Math\nApril 22: AI and the Writing Process\nMay 27: Adapting and Developing Appropriate Texts for Adult Learners\n\nMinnesota practitioners can earn 1.5 CEUs for attending each meeting and additional CEUs for creating\, sharing\, and evaluating teaching resources outside of the meeting time. \nAdditional information: \n\nAfter registering\, you’ll receive an email from “MNABE Staff” with a link to join the meetings.\nAttendance at all five sessions is NOT required. Register for the series\, and you can join on the days that work for you.\nNO prior knowledge or AI expertise is necessary! We’ll help you get started with a free AI tool if needed. Just bring yourself (and a sense of humor).\nA portion of each session will be recorded.\nTo request ASL interpretation or other accommodations\, contact support@mnabedistancelearning.zendesk.com\nThis will be fun!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ai-playgroup-makerspace/2025-03-25/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Practices for Diverse Adult Learners Presented by Jimmie Heags
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/28/25 \nJoin presenter Jimmie Heags\, Jr.\, MA\, LSC\, LPCC\, LADC\, ACS\, for this session that explores how cultural identities and experiences impact student-instructor interactions and shape the way we make meaning of the world. Participants will gain awareness of their own cultural perspectives\, social location and the need for cultural humility in Adult Basic Education with the goal of enhancing the outcomes of adult learners and educators’ own professional development. Learning will be acquired through the explanation of concepts\, anecdotes and stories\, videos and participant reflection.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/culturally-responsive-practices-for-diverse-adult-learners-032825/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T151500
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SUMMARY:Minnesota State - ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:No Registration – use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting.  \nDeveloping and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State educators working together through periodic Affinity Group (AG) meetings. The Affinity Group’s composition by role includes ABE Educators\, Faculty\, College Deans and Administrators\, anyone with co-req reporting responsibility\, and ABE Regional Directors. The Affinity Group sessions bring together all these practitioners who wish to explore and promote effective partnership models for student success in the co-req environment. All voices are welcome to help shape local and statewide collaboration strategies. \nAdditional information about the Affinity Group >> \nMEETING DATES & TIMES: JOIN LINK \nFall 2024 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 1: Thursday\, October 31\, 2024 – 2:00-3:15pm (CDT)\nMeeting 2: Friday\, November 1\, 2024 – 10:00-11:15am (CDT) \n\nWinter 2025 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 3: Thursday\, January 30\, 2025 – 12-1:15pm (CST) NOTE TIME CHANGE!\nMeeting 4: Friday\, January 31\, 2025 – 10:00-11:15am (CST) \n\nSpring 2025 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 5: Thursday\, April 3\, 2025 – 2:00-3:15pm (CDT)\nMeeting 6: Friday\, April 4\, 2025 – 10:00-11:15am (CDT) \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n  \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/minn-state-abe-coreq-affinity-group-meeting-2/2025-04-03/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T231500
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20241122T201513Z
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SUMMARY:Minnesota State - ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:No Registration – use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting.  \nDeveloping and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State educators working together through periodic Affinity Group (AG) meetings. The Affinity Group’s composition by role includes ABE Educators\, Faculty\, College Deans and Administrators\, anyone with co-req reporting responsibility\, and ABE Regional Directors. The Affinity Group sessions bring together all these practitioners who wish to explore and promote effective partnership models for student success in the co-req environment. All voices are welcome to help shape local and statewide collaboration strategies. \nAdditional information about the Affinity Group >> \nMEETING DATES & TIMES: JOIN LINK \nFall 2024 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 1: Thursday\, October 31\, 2024 – 2:00-3:15pm (CDT)\nMeeting 2: Friday\, November 1\, 2024 – 10:00-11:15am (CDT) \n\nWinter 2025 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 3: Thursday\, January 30\, 2025 – 12-1:15pm (CST) NOTE TIME CHANGE!\nMeeting 4: Friday\, January 31\, 2025 – 10:00-11:15am (CST) \n\nSpring 2025 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 5: Thursday\, April 3\, 2025 – 2:00-3:15pm (CDT)\nMeeting 6: Friday\, April 4\, 2025 – 10:00-11:15am (CDT) \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n  \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/minn-state-abe-coreq-affinity-group-meeting-2/2025-04-04/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20250318T171808Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 4/7/25 \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-040725/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20250314T192452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T192452Z
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SUMMARY:ABE Hotline Basics
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/8/25 \nThe ABE Hotline is an important way for potential students to find ABE programs in their area. In this Zoom session\, staff from Literacy MN and the SiD Support team will explain: \n\nhow the hotline works\nhow SiD delivers ABE program info to the hotline\nhow to make sure your information is up to date on the hotline\nhow to search for classes on the hotline\nhow students can start registration online (E_intakes)\n\nWe’ll also share ways you can help spread the word about the hotline in your area.\nThis optional training is for new SiD users or any MN ABE staff who need a refresher on updating hotline class details.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/abe-hotline-basics/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250408T134500
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20250214T195355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T195355Z
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SUMMARY:Burlington Boost: Overview of BurlingtonEnglish Prepare for CASAS STEPS Reading In-Class Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/8/25 \nIn this session\, we will explore the newly released Prepare for CASAS STEPS Reading In-Class Lessons built for teachers to help students with mastering various CASAS Competencies. We will go over where to navigate to them and also strategies to use them in the classroom. \nNOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/burlington-boost-overview-of-burlingtonenglish-prepare-for-casas-steps-reading-in-class-lessons/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20241031T214914Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership Book Club FY25
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Day of Each Meeting \nThe books have already been ordered for this round (Brene Brown\, Dare to Lead). If you already have a copy and are interested in the Leadership Book Club (or might want to join the next book!)\, please email Patsy Egan\, pegan02@hamline.edu. \nPlease note that all attendees need to register to receive the Zoom link to join. \n\nMeeting 1: WED. 1/29/25 – REGISTER \nMeeting 2: WED. 3/5/25 – REGISTER\nMeeting 3: WED. 4/9/25 – REGISTER\n\n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/leadership-book-club-fy25/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20250306T231323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T231341Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 4/9/25 \nParticipants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota\, demographics of learners\, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up with learner motivations\, barriers and persistence.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-core-training-module-1-overview-of-minnesota-adult-education-and-program-accountability-040925/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20240503T182212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T150511Z
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SUMMARY:Spring 2025 ABE Statewide Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/11/25 \nNOTE: The FLYER with session descriptions and Join Links is available through registration only. Most sessions will be recorded-see the flyer for details. \nAGENDA:\n8:30-9:45 – Welcome & General Session: will feature two national speakers from the Southern Illinois PD Center\, Sarah Goldammer and Tara Schwab\, speaking on Adult Learning Challenges and the Power of Universal Design for Learning (UDL): \nALL of our Adult Education learners can learn and deserve the opportunity to learn. If you agree with this statement and are looking for tools to help you elevate instructional practices and remove barriers\, join this session to view teaching and learning through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). How can we design for variability to reach and teach those learners with a variety of barriers? Let’s consider teaching not only “what” to learn but also “how” to learn through the sharing of concrete examples for immediate insertion into your classroom. We are passionate about lifting our learners as we elevate instruction. Please join us and either broaden your UDL knowledge or learn about UDL for the first time. \n10:00-11:00 – Session 1 (4 concurrent sessions\, 60 min) \n11:15-12:15 – Session 2 (4 concurrent sessions\, 60 min) \n12:15-1:00 – LUNCH BREAK \n1:00-2:00 – Session 3 (4 concurrent sessions\, 60 min) \n2:15-3:15 – Session 4 (4 concurrent sessions\, 60 min) \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n\nTOPICS:\nA variety of concurrent sessions will be offered on the following topics: \n\nAdult Career Pathways (ACP) marketing\nACP Credential Specialists\nBeginning ESL Literacy\nCorrections: Packets in Action\nCritical Information Literacy\nDigital Literacy & Beginning ELLs\nFederal policy/funding changes & ABE\nFinancial Literacy\nHigher Order Math Concepts\nLeadership: Navigating Difficult Conversations\nMental Illness Awareness\nPadlet Sandbox: an option to replace Jamboard\nPositive Student Behavior using ACES/TIF\nReading Instruction\nScaffolds and Differentiation\nSuicide Prevention\nTeaching Science: Physics\n\n\nGeneral Session Speakers:\nSarah Goldammer is a passionate lifelong learner and educator. There is nothing more exciting to her than the “aha” moment and supporting others to find theirs! She currently serves as the Director of the Southern Illinois Professional Development Center – part of the Illinois Community College Board Professional Development Network. \nSarah is a certified trainer of Universal Design for Learning through CAST\, a founding member of the CTAE UDL SIG\, and co-creator of Illinois’ Supporting Student Success Professional Pathway. Creating supportive environments that promote conversations and meet learners where they are\, helping them achieve their goals\, is what motivates Sarah. She has also coached 50+ programs creating Bridges and Integrated Education and Training (IET/ICAPS) programs and has spearheaded the creation of the statewide contextualized curricula. Starting as a Special Ed teacher and with 25 years in Adult Education\, she is proud to have had students from 3 to 83 years old and every age in between. \nTara Schwab is an Educational Training Specialist at the Southern Illinois Professional Development Center (SIPDC)\, part of the Illinois Community College Board Adult Education Professional Development Network\, and she also continues to teach classes in Adult Education. Tara has 24+ years of experience in education in the areas of instruction\, training\, curriculum development and implementation\, and mentoring. Tara’s adult education teaching and technical assistance experience includes IET (ICAPS – Illinois’ branding of IET)\, ESL\, ABE\, and ASE programs. Tara is a certified trainer of Universal Design for Learning\, a credential that was earned through the Center for Applied Special Technologies (CAST). She also co-created the Supporting Student Success Pathway which involves Universal Design for Learning (UDL) implementation in programs across the state and the Career\, Technical\, and Adult Education Universal Design for Learning Special Interest group through CAST which is a worldwide group of professionals dedicated to infusing UDL into their practices.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/statewide-virtual-conference-041125/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20250318T171957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T171957Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/15/25 \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 navigate Northstar digital literacy assessments.\nHow to use the Northstar instructor-led curriculum.\nHow to guide learners through the Northstar Digital Literacy Online Learning Modules.\nAdditional digital literacy resources.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-and-tutoring-with-northstar-digital-literacy-041525/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20250306T231436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T231436Z
UID:10002194-1744828200-1744835400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 4/16/25 \nParticipants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to adults are also covered. Finally\, participants increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English and developing literacy as an adult.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-core-training-module-2-understanding-adult-learners-041625/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T134500
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
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SUMMARY:Burlington Boost: Overview of BurlingtonEnglish Prepare for CASAS STEPS Reading In-Class Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 4/17/25 \nIn this session\, we will explore the newly released Prepare for CASAS STEPS Reading In-Class Lessons built for teachers to help students with mastering various CASAS Competencies. We will go over where to navigate to them and also strategies to use them in the classroom. \nNOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/burlington-boost-overview-of-burlingtonenglish-prepare-for-casas-steps-reading-in-class-lessons-041725/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20250306T231650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T231650Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/18/25 \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-041825/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20250318T172359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T172359Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/22/25 \nTeaching intermediate alphabetics (syllables\, prefixes\, suffixes\, root words) is a great way to help students build their decoding and comprehension skills. Come learn a variety of fun and easy-to-use routines and activities for helping intermediate-level readers develop these important tools.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-intermediate-alphabetics-042225/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20250110T164923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T164959Z
UID:10002161-1745334000-1745339400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:AI Playgroup & Makerspace
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar \nYou’re invited to our playgroup! Join your adult education colleagues and members of Literacy Minnesota’s Digital Learning team for a fun\, informal\, and interactive learning experience. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different application of generative AI to support teachers and volunteers in their work with learners. You’ll get to see lots of examples\, talk about pros and cons\, and have “playtime” to develop resources that you can use in your teaching context right away. Most importantly\, we’ll share our creations with each other and develop a collection of open resources for adult educators. \nInstead of focusing on specific AI tools or platforms\, we’ll look at various “use cases” for AI: \n\nJanuary 28: Teaching Academic Vocabulary\nFebruary 25: Dialogues and Speaking Practice\nMarch 25: AI and Math\nApril 22: AI and the Writing Process\nMay 27: Adapting and Developing Appropriate Texts for Adult Learners\n\nMinnesota practitioners can earn 1.5 CEUs for attending each meeting and additional CEUs for creating\, sharing\, and evaluating teaching resources outside of the meeting time. \nAdditional information: \n\nAfter registering\, you’ll receive an email from “MNABE Staff” with a link to join the meetings.\nAttendance at all five sessions is NOT required. Register for the series\, and you can join on the days that work for you.\nNO prior knowledge or AI expertise is necessary! We’ll help you get started with a free AI tool if needed. Just bring yourself (and a sense of humor).\nA portion of each session will be recorded.\nTo request ASL interpretation or other accommodations\, contact support@mnabedistancelearning.zendesk.com\nThis will be fun!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ai-playgroup-makerspace/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20250306T231519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T231519Z
UID:10002195-1745433000-1745440200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 4/23/25 \nParticipants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that instruction is learner centered\, using an appropriate level of teacher talk and delivering error correction.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-core-training-module-3-instructional-best-practices-working-with-learners-042325/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20250409T205712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T205712Z
UID:10002229-1745575200-1745578800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Support Staff Coffee Break - Intake Best Practices (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration deadline: FRI. 4/25/25 \nThe Support Staff Online Coffee Break Series continues with Christine Wytaske and Alec Lunneborg of Metro South\, and Rachel Stiglitz of Metro East\, discussing Intake Best Practices. They will focus on data collection\, including: \n\nWho is eligible for Adult Education\nWhat information we are asking the students to provide and why?\nHow do we collect it?\nHow do we talk about this with the student?\nWhere does student information go in SiD and where to find job aids in SiD?\nDiscussion: Share how your program works with students at enrollment.\n\nAll staff are welcome to attend.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/support-staff-coffee-break-intake-best-practices-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="SW ABE":MAILTO:martha.olsen@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250428T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20250314T161958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T161958Z
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Students' Collectivist Mindset as a Classroom Asset Presented by Cydnee Sanders and Erin Cary
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 4/28/25 \nWhen teaching adult learners from many different cultures\, it’s important to understand that our cultures shape the way we process new knowledge and approach learning and problem solving. One example of this is if learners come from more collectivist or individualist cultures. Have you ever noticed some students immediately start working together on an activity\, even when you’ve said to do it alone? Don’t worry\, this isn’t cheating\, these students might be from a culture that deeply values working on tasks collaboratively. Since our education system is primarily set up for more individual learning\, this session will provide several concrete strategies for collaborative learning so that you can tap into all learners’ cultural strengths and joy!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/leveraging-students-collectivist-mindset-as-a-classroom-asset/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20250214T195712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T195712Z
UID:10002188-1745938800-1745941500@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Burlington Boost: Overview of BurlingtonEnglish Prepare for CASAS STEPS Reading In-Class Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/29/25 \nIn this session\, we will explore the newly released Prepare for CASAS STEPS Reading In-Class Lessons built for teachers to help students with mastering various CASAS Competencies. We will go over where to navigate to them and also strategies to use them in the classroom. \nNOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/burlington-boost-overview-of-burlingtonenglish-prepare-for-casas-steps-reading-in-class-lessons-042925/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20250318T174616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T174616Z
UID:10002212-1745951400-1745958600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/29/25 \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-042925/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20250326T205937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T210045Z
UID:10002218-1746003600-1746007200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:SiD End Of Contact Hours Year Prep
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 4/30/25\n \nIt’s time once again to tidy up your data in SiD. Join us for a webinar that helps you get ready to turn in your program’s 24-25 Contact Hours year data.  \nTopics include:  \n\nReporting deadlines\nClean up and collect student info\nClean up and collect staff & volunteer info\n Turn in report tables\nYear-end reminders
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/sid-end-of-contact-hours-year-prep-043025/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="SiD Support":MAILTO:sidsupport@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20250306T231553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T231553Z
UID:10002196-1746037800-1746045000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 4/30/25 \nParticipants will engage in a couple of classroom activities to experience scaffolding\, checking comprehension and the gradual release of responsibility. These aspects of teaching and tutoring are then defined\, explained further and participants get opportunities to practice them.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-core-training-module-4-instructional-best-practices-working-with-materials-043025/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20240502T220449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T221358Z
UID:10002003-1746172800-1746198000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:South ABE Spring 2025 Regional - Mankato\, MN
DESCRIPTION:Registration is CLOSED \nFLYER (with session descriptions and agenda) \nHotel Accommodations: The room block is no longer available. \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/south-abe-spring-2025-regional/
LOCATION:Country Inn & Suites – Mankato\, 1900 Premier Dr.\, Mankato\,\, MN\, 56001\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165531
CREATED:20240821T161513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T163610Z
UID:10002081-1746455400-1746460800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Math Content Webinar: Supporting Successful Mathematicians with ACES Skills
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 5/5/25 \nJoin us as we explore how purposefully incorporating ACES skills into math classes supports stronger mathematicians. We will hear from two adult education teachers\, Ellen Skogen and Amber Delliger\, as they share targeted routines and strategies for Navigating Systems\, Self- Management and Learning Strategies. \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/math-content-webinar-050525/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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