Events

Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/22/23 In this session, we will take a look at a Burlington English lesson plan paired with an In-Class Lesson. Xue will model how to present different […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/22/23 What is “white saviorism” and how does it show up in adult education? During this session, participants will explore a shared definition of the term “white […]

Registration Deadline: THU. 8/24/23 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 […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/29/23 In this session, we will go over tools and resources for how you can lead your own student orientations for your class/program when onboarding new students […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 8/30/23 Phonics–the knowledge of the sounds letters make when they are combined to make words–is essential to beginning literacy and beginning level English language instruction. But, many teachers and tutors lack the knowledge, confidence and resources to teach the topic. Attend this session to learn why phonics instruction is important and leave […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 9/6/23 Participants 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.

Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/8/23 Research 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.

Registration Deadline: MON. 9/11/23 You 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. In the webinar, participants will learn: The features of Northstar Digital Literacy. How to help learners set digital literacy learning goals. How to […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/12/23 In this session, we will go over areas in Burlington English that cover digital literacy to help support your students. We will cover content and resources available to help teach your students the importance of digital literacy and using the internet.  NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Registration Deadline: WED. 9/13/23 Participants 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 […]