Events

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.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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.

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.