Events

Join Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars, each on Friday from 1:00-2:30pm CST. Participants may choose to attend some or all […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/18/22 The last year has shown just how vital digital literacy skills are in society. Northstar Digital Literacy provides a wide-range of tools and resources to help […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/22/22 In this session we will explore the benefits of using Burlington Readers and what they are. NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/22/22 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: WED. 2/23/22 Decisions, decisions… It’s that time again; planning for the coming school year is upon us! Join us for a time of discussion and learning around making plans and budgeting strategically for the 2022-2023 school year. Panelists from various programs around the state will share their puzzles and strategies, with ample time […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 2/23/22 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.

Registration Deadline: THU. 2/24/22 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 […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 2/10/22 (Register on February 11 calendar entry; you do not need to submit a separate registration for each meeting.) Eligibility: Minnesota adult education practitioners only This Cultural Competency training is only open to Minnesota adult educators. Our apologies if you are located outside of Minnesota! Please note that you are welcome to access […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/1/22 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: […]