ATLAS ABE

Responding to Community Trauma in the Classroom (Part 2 of 2)
2021-12-30 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-01-06 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-01-13 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-01-20 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-01-27 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-02-03 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
Registration Deadline: THU. 5/27/21
NOTE: If you were unable to attend Part 1 (on May 20), please watch the recording prior to this meeting.
The second part of the training will consist of small group discussions led by ABE teachers that will focus on adapting the practices for adult classrooms to better serve ABE learners of all backgrounds and levels.
If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu

Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
2022-01-04 18:30 - 20:30
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/4/22
Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards, initial and on-going assessment and other accountability measures.

A Great Pair: ACES & Northstar Digital Literacy Skills
2022-01-10 15:00 - 16:30
Registration Deadline: MON. 1/10/22
If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu
Please join us for the ACES Winter Webinar, where we will look at how ACES skills can be developed and practiced using the Northstar Digital Literacy standards and curriculum. This webinar will be co-facilitated by Stephanie Sommers, ACES Coordinator, and Elizabeth Bennett, One-Room Schoolhouse group facilitator.

MN Lunch & Learn: Using Progress and Reports
2022-01-11 12:30 - 13:15
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/11/22
In this session, we will explore how to use the Progress component in Burlington Core and also how to run reports.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
2022-01-11 18:30 - 20:30
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/11/22
Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Motivations and barriers to learning are also covered, as well as guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to adults. Participants also increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English/developing literacy as an adult.

Web Chat with MNABE
2022-01-12 13:00 - 14:30
Registration Deadline: WED. 1/12/22
Web Chat with MNABE is a webinar discussion led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of Education. Web Chat webinars provide updates from the state ABE office on new and emerging issues and an opportunity for local ABE staff to ask questions and provide information to the Minnesota.
If you need ASL interpretation for this event, please contact Neill Allard (neill.allard@state.mn.us) by Monday, January 3, 2022.
Topics will include:

Federal ABE Competition and IELCE Competition
2021-2022 Additional ABE Funding
Professional development
Additional topics TBD

Anyone who has specific topics they would like to see addressed during the Web Chat is encouraged to submit those items as well as any other questions via email to Neill Allard (neill.allard@state.mn.us).
For those unable to attend, the meeting and materials will be available on the Literacy Action Network website after the meeting: http://literacyactionnetwork.org/supplemental-service-activities/web-chat-with-mnabe.

Teaching Online: Support and Idea Swap #1
2022-01-12 14:30 - 15:30
Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Meeting link below to join on the day of the webinar:
JOIN MEETING >>
This will be the first of three Teaching Online: Support and Idea Swap sessions. Participants can attend any or all of these sessions; there’s no requirement to attend all three. Participants should be prepared to articulate their current and urgent instructional issues and questions, as well as be willing to provide their expertise and advice, and share resources with others. Consider these sessions as a informal support group for teachers from which you’ll leave with advice, resources, and a productive perspective. Possible topics for support and discussion during these sessions include:

Communication in a blended environment: Google Voice, email, Remind, Whats App, etc.
Integrating approved DL platforms with synchronous instruction (online or in person)
Teaching digital literacy skills to participate in blended and online classes
Prioritizing and setting expectations for hybrid/blended teacher responsibilities and workloads
Setting up and/or best practices for using an online website or class in an LMS (Classroom, Schoology, etc.)
Best practices and tips & tricks using instructional tech tools (EdPuzzle, Jamboard, Flipgrid, Mentimeter, Kahoot, Padlet, etc.)
Making and using instructional screencasts

Adam Kieffer (DL Team/St. Paul ABE) will be facilitating and hosting these sessions.
Two subsequent sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, February 16, and Wednesday, March 9. You can get the links to attend on the ATLAS Events page: https://atlasabe.org/events/

ABE-DevEd Affinity Group
2022-01-13 14:00 - 15:15, 2022-01-14 10:00 - 11:15
Registration Deadline: NONE; please click the Join Zoom link below to join on the day of the meeting:

JOIN ZOOM (the passcode is Partners!)

The ABE-DevEd Affinity Group was established in academic year 2020-21 and will continue in 2021-22, meeting via Zoom. The group consists of Minn State (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system) faculty and staff, ABE teachers and administrators currently engaged in DevEd classroom partnerships, and educators with an interest to establish successful partnerships.
The group shares effective practices, including the creation of a partnership toolkit, and discusses topics of common interest. The intent of the collaborative work is to increase the quality and quantity of partnerships to improve Dev Ed student outcomes and help students to advance to credit-bearing courses in the most expedient fashion, having gained the confidence and competence to move forward with their higher education goals. This statewide effort is led and funded by the Northwest Transitions Region.
Note: The Affinity Group meeting schedule for 2021-22 includes 5 sessions starting in late September and ending in late April. Each of the five sessions offers two options (same topics) – one on Thursday from 2:00-3:15 pm and one on Friday from 10:00-11:15 am – as follows:

Session One – Sep. 30 or Oct. 1
Session Two – Nov. 18 or 19
Session Three – Jan. 13 or 14
Session Four – Mar. 3 or 4
Session Five – Apr. 21 or 29

In all cases, use this JOIN ZOOM link to join the meeting; the passcode is Partners!
Interested in more Information? Contact Russ Fraenkel, Regional Transitions Coordinator, at rwfraenkel@gmail.com

MN Lunch & Learn: Pronunciation Feature in Burlington English
2022-01-18 12:30 - 13:15
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/18/22
In 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.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

CCRS Support Webinar: Exploring the Power of Math Language Routines
2022-01-18 14:30 - 16:00
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/18/22
Literacy and numeracy are often interwoven, so why do we tend to treat them solely as isolated subjects? Join us for an interactive webinar where we will continue to explore the powerful relationship between literacy and numeracy! We will discuss math language routines that highlight reading, writing and speaking skills as an integral part of the math classroom. During this webinar, participants will get to experience a math language routine as a student, hear from an instructor who has implemented this routine with learners, and discuss the relevance of these routines in different teaching contexts. Whether you identify as a math or literacy instructor, you won’t want to miss this webinar!

Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
2022-01-18 18:30 - 20:30
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/18/22
Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include checking comprehension of all learners, using an appropriate level of teacher talk, delivering error correction and feedback, facilitating learner questions, and ensuring that instruction is learner centered.

ABE Federal Grant Application Informational Webinar
2022-01-19 09:30 - 11:30
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/18/22
This webinar will go over the ABE Federal Grant Application and address questions from participants about the process. It is open to any eligible Minnesota entity planning to apply for federal ABE funding (as part of a consortium or directly).
About the ABE Federal Grant Application
The Minnesota Department of Education has posted the competitive grant application materials for federal adult education funding. Any entity wanting to receive federal adult education funding from the Minnesota Department of Education must either apply directly or apply as part of a consortium application.
Federal Adult Basic Education Grant Opportunity (Formula FIN 438, CFDA 84.002A-State Fiscal Year 2023) application materials can be found on the Minnesota Department of Education website on the grants page: https://education.mn.gov/MDE/DSE/PROD047197
Submit all required application documents to mde.compgrants@state.mn.us by March 25, 2022, 3:30 p.m. Central time.
Questions and Answers
If you have questions about this grant, please email your questions to the MDE Program Representative Neill Allard at neill.allard@state.mn.us by February 11, 2022. Questions and answers will be published on the MDE federal adult education grant posting page (https://education.mn.gov/MDE/DSE/PROD047197) on February 18, 2022.

Tips and Strategies for Adult Education Math Tutors
2022-01-19 10:00 - 12:00
Registration Deadline: WED. 1/19/22
Join us 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:

Levels of Math Knowing.
Procedural vs Conceptual Understanding.
Strategies for Fostering Independent Learning.
Asking Facilitating Questions.
Productive Struggle.

Using the New SLEDS ABE Reports
2022-01-20 14:30 - 15:30
Registration Deadline: WED. 1/19/22

Learn how to access and use consortium-specific SLEDS reports about your learners’ achievements before, during and after participating in adult education (ABE).
What is SLEDS? The Minnesota Statewide Longitudinal Education Data System, SLEDS, bridges relevant data to identify the most viable educational and career pathways for Minnesotans to achieve successful outcomes. It blends data from multiple state agencies and entities.
Minnesota is one of the first states to add Adult Basic Education data to the SLEDS system. A secure report has been developed through EDIAM. This data can help programs demonstrate their effectiveness and make program management decisions. Join us for an overview of the secure report.

Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person
2022-01-21 13:00 - 15:00
Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/21/22
Vocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension.
But how many words should you teach? And which words are the most important? What strategies are best for helping students learn new words? How do you get students to make new words part of their receptive and productive vocabularies? This webinar will focus on the theory and best practice behind choosing, teaching and reviewing reading vocabulary. You’ll get a chance to learn about (and practice) a variety of activities that can be done remotely or in person. Links to great online resources will also be provided.
This workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.

MN Lunch & Learn: The Teacher's Zone and the Admin Zone
2022-01-25 12:30 - 13:15
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/25/22
In this session, we will cover the different functions of the Teacher’s Zone tile and the Admin Zone tile and what the differences are.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
2022-01-25 18:30 - 20:30
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/25/22
Participants learn about the types of materials that they may be working with, including prepared texts and realia. Participants also learn about the practice of explicit instruction, how to effectively give instructions, and suggestions for extending worksheets to maximize understanding and practice.

United States Citizenship & Immigration Services: Adult Citizenship Education Program & Naturalization Test
2022-01-26 14:00 - 15:15
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/25/22
Join us for the following overviews:

Overview of the USCIS Adult Citizenship Education Program Development Guide
Overview of the U.S. Naturalization Test
Overview of the Citizenship Resource Center
Overview of the Interagency Strategy to Promote Naturalization

Get more information about USCIS at https://www.uscis.gov/

Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
2022-01-26 18:30 - 20:30
Registration Deadline: WED. 1/26/22
Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Motivations and barriers to learning are also covered, as well as guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to adults. Participants also increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English/developing literacy as an adult.

Language & Literacy Institute 2022 - Virtual Event
2022-01-27 08:30 - 2022-01-28 16:00
Registration Deadline: THU. 1/27/22
If you require ASL interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu
The PROGRAM SCHEDULE contains the daily schedule (also shown below), session descriptions, and presenter biographies.

Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
2022-01-31 18:30 - 20:30
Registration Deadline: MON. 1/31/22
Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety of activities tutors and teachers can try. We will talk about the mechanics of doing fluency practice via Zoom, Google Meet, Teams or any other remote tutoring tool (including the phone!). Participants will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share resources.
This workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.

Google Suite Webinar Series #1: Introduction and Resources for Educators
2022-02-02 14:00 - 15:00
Registration Deadline: WED. 2/2/22
In this kickoff to our spring webinar series, participants will get an overview of Google Suite applications and resources for educators. Learn how to become a Google Certified Educator, explore the Google Applied Digital Skills Curriculum and the Northstar Digital Literacy Google Docs modules, and find resources in Google’s Educator Training Center.
Presenters: Susan Wetenkamp-Brandt (Literacy MN), Jason Brazier (Literacy MN), Shari Brunes (Hutchinson ABE)

Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
2022-02-02 18:30 - 20:30
Registration Deadline: WED. 2/2/22
Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards, initial and on-going assessment and other accountability measures.

IET Treasures! Unlocking the Integrated Education and Training (IET) Toolkit
2022-02-03 14:30 - 16:00
Registration Deadline: THU 2/3/22
Heard about IET but don’t know where to start? Interested in offering IET? Come learn how to get started with designing an IET with tools and resources to make the process easier to navigate. The Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS) recently announced and released the IET Design Toolkit. The IET Design Toolkit “guides users through a team-based approach to developing customized IET solutions that address the needs of adult learners and local businesses through four iterative phases: Research and Assess, Design and Plan, Develop and Implement, and Evaluate and Improve.” Join us to learn more about utilizing the IET Design Toolkit to further your current IET or to begin an IET in your program. This is the second in a series of webinars focused on Integrated Education and Training (IET) for 2021 – 2022, facilitated by Heather Turngren.
If you require ASL interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan
