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SUMMARY:SiD - It's All About Students
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/19/25 \nIn this interactive session\, we’ll spotlight student records – entry and re-entry; shared students; barriers to employment and other history items; assessments; and more!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/sid-its-all-about-students/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="SiD Support":MAILTO:sidsupport@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T203000
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SUMMARY:Essential Zoom Skills for Online Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/19/25 \nJoin this hands-on session to learn and practice essential Zoom skills for the virtual classroom that may not be in your repertoire if your experience with the platform is limited to meetings with friends and colleagues at work. \nThe workshop will cover: \n\nTurning off participants’ cameras and microphones\nRe-naming participants\nSharing your screen\nAnnotating your screen\nSetting up and visiting breakout rooms
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/essential-zoom-skills-for-online-instruction-021925/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T134500
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SUMMARY:Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Multi-Level Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 2/20/25 \nIn this session\, we will explore the challenges and advantages of teaching a multi-level classroom\, share ideas on how to overcome these challenges\, and brainstorm other strategies that we can use in the classroom.  \nNOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.  \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/burlington-english-lunch-and-learn-multi-level-strategies/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T160000
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SUMMARY:Google Sheets Series\, Session 2: Deep Dive into Data Summarization with Pivot Tables
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 2/20/25 \nPivot Tables are one of the most powerful tools in Google Sheets and Excel\, but they strike fear into the hearts of most casual spreadsheet users. Join this PD session to learn more about how to use Pivot Tables in Google Sheets to summarize data easily and quickly. Participants will walk away with an understanding of how to import a file into Google Sheets\, perform quick and basic data cleaning\, and then use pivot tables to summarize information and draw conclusions. \nAdditional information: \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email from “MNABE Staff” with the link to join.\nTo request accommodations (ASL interpretation\, etc.)\, please contact the DL helpdesk.\nA recording will be available after the training.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/google-sheets-series-session-2-deep-dive-into-data-summarization-with-pivot-tables/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20250131T213052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T213052Z
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SUMMARY:Support Staff Coffee Break - CASAS eTesting (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration deadline: FRI. 2/21/25 \nOn Friday\, February 21\, 10:00-11:00 a.m.\, the Support Staff Online Coffee Break Series will continue with Linda Keller and Jeff Galbavy virtually sharing their experiences with CASAS eTesting. They will offer some tips and tricks\, along with local lessons learned during the implementation of eTesting. Join us\, and bring your specific questions and concerns\, so that they can facilitate a lively discussion. All staff are welcome to attend. \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/support-staff-coffee-break-casas-etesting-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="SW ABE":MAILTO:martha.olsen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20250110T165346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T165404Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/21/25 \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-022125/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20250213T162750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T162816Z
UID:10002181-1740148200-1740151800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Adult Education Check-In: Q&A on Federal Funding and Policy Changes
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/21/25 \nIn response to the recent LAN survey on immigrant rights\, we will be offering a webinar where we’ll explore topics from the survey findings\, address questions\, and provide a space for discussion. Stay tuned for details and join us for this important conversation! This webinar will be co-hosted by LAN\, MN ABE\, ATLAS\, and #IamABE.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/adult-education-check-in-qa-on-federal-funding-and-policy-changes/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20241210T180056Z
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SUMMARY:Karen History\, Culture and Language and the Adult Education Classroom presented by the Karen Organization of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 2/24/25 \nHundreds of Karen learners have attended adult education classes in Minnesota\, primarily in Saint Paul\, Albert Lea and Worthington. Join this session to gain essential background knowledge in order to intersect your own culture with that of Karen learners. The session will include information on Karen history\, culture\, life in the US and language. Participants will also reflect on how they can apply this new knowledge to their work with Karen adult education students.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/karen-history-culture-and-language-and-the-adult-education-classroom-022425/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T164959Z
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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/2025-02-25/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20241202T223819Z
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SUMMARY:Administrators\, Where Shall We Begin? Planning & Budgeting for the Coming Year
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/26/25 \nDecisions\, decisions… It’s that time again; planning for the coming school year is upon us! Join your colleagues and state staff for a time of discussion and learning around making plans and budgeting strategically for the 2025-2026 school year. State ABE Program Quality Specialist Jodi Versaw will be on hand for questions\, and administrators from various contexts from around the state will share their puzzles and strategies\, with ample time for conversation. \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/administrators-where-shall-we-begin-planning-budgeting-for-the-coming-year-022625/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20241220T152832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T152832Z
UID:10002148-1740574800-1740582000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/26/25 \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.\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/teaching-and-tutoring-with-northstar-digital-literacy-022625/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20250213T165118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T165118Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Data Mid-Year Check-In
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/26/25 \nIf you’re a new volunteer coordinator\, teacher\, or just need a refresher on updating your volunteer data in SiD\, this mid-year check-in session is for you! Literacy Minnesota is partnering up with SiD to help you to clean up your volunteer data in SiD and provide access to volunteer trainings completed by your volunteers. Minnesota now require programs to provide volunteer trainings. Literacy Minnesota will provide information on how programs can have access to up-to-date completed volunteer trainings in this session. This training is for new ABE staff who uses SiD to update program service\, and any other staff that needs a refresher for updating volunteer data in SiD. This training is free for all Minnesota ABE staff. \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-data-mid-year-check-in/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20241220T152924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T152924Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/28/25 \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-022825/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T144500
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20240905T170729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T231415Z
UID:10002108-1740749400-1740753900@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:One-Room Schoolhouse Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Day of each session \nJoin seasoned one room schoolhouse educators from Project for Pride in Living in Minneapolis and Lakes Area Adult Education in Detroit Lakes for this final Community of Practice meeting on Friday\, Feb 28\, 1:30-2:45pm. Presenters will be sharing their strategies for tracking student goals and progress\, which is always a challenge in this context!  Following the panelists there will be time for open questions and sharing as well. \n\n\nPresenters: Genna Hart & Denise Goldman\, Project for Pride in Living; Staci Landsem & Jen Hellekson\, Lakes Area Adult Education\n  \nRegister for any or all of this year’s meetings! \n\nMeeting 1: Thursday\, December 5\, 2024 – 2-3:15 pm – REGISTER\nMeeting 2: Wednesday\, January 15\, 2025 – 12:30-1:45 pm – REGISTER\nMeeting 3: Friday\, February 28\, 2025 – 1:30-2:45 pm – REGISTER
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/one-room-schoolhouse-community-of-practice-120524/2025-02-28/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20241213T162512Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 3/3/25 \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-030325/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T134500
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20250115T221251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T221251Z
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SUMMARY:Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Pronunciation
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/4/25 \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/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20241220T153013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T153013Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/4/25 \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-030425/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20241031T214914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T200726Z
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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-fy25/2025-03-05/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20241216T160000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T160000Z
UID:10002141-1741352400-1741359600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Tips and Strategies for Online Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/7/25 \nDuring the early days of the pandemic\, remote instruction was a necessary evil that many begrudgingly endured. But as the options for in-person instruction opened up\, many learners chose to continue to learn in an online environment. Join this session to learn and see modeled tips and strategies for teaching and tutoring online\, and determine how to bring them back to your context. This session is appropriate for educators working with both English language learners and adult education students. (Note: This session does not include technical how-to skills for using Zoom or other platforms.)
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/tips-and-strategies-for-online-instruction-030725/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20241213T162544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T162544Z
UID:10002135-1741631400-1741638600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 3/10/25 \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-031025/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20241220T153136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T153136Z
UID:10002146-1741804200-1741811400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 3/12/25 \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-031225/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20241213T162632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T162632Z
UID:10002136-1742236200-1742243400@atlasabe.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20241213T162715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T162715Z
UID:10002137-1742841000-1742848200@atlasabe.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20241220T153223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T153223Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20250311T202148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T202148Z
UID:10002202-1742913000-1742916600@atlasabe.org
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:20260403T133811
CREATED:20250110T164923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T164959Z
UID:10002160-1742914800-1742920200@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/2025-03-25/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20250224T164033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T164033Z
UID:10002192-1743166800-1743174000@atlasabe.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20241122T201513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T201543Z
UID:10002071-1743688800-1743693300@atlasabe.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T231500
DTSTAMP:20260403T133811
CREATED:20241122T201513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T201543Z
UID:10002072-1743760800-1743808500@atlasabe.org
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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