ATLAS ABE

Responding to Community Trauma in the Classroom (Part 2 of 2)
2022-06-23 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-06-30 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-07-07 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-07-14 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-07-21 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-07-28 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-08-04 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-08-11 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

APPLICATIONS DUE: IET Academy 2022-2023
2022-06-24 08:00 - 17:00
Applications Open for IET Academy!
Are you looking to begin an IET in your program? Or do you have an IET already, and want to strengthen or expand it? Consider joining the IET Academy! This professional development cohort from ATLAS is for IELCE grantees and other programs who are actively pursuing IET work.
Cohort Activities include:

Initial meeting w/ ATLAS/MDE staff and self-assessment of IET
IET Academy Kickoff Workshop (Tuesday, September 13, 9am-3pm, in-person)
Virtual Community of Practice
Coaching sessions to support:

SSLO Development for Instructors
IET Design Toolkit Task for Managers

IET Design Toolkit Tasks
Culminating Workshop (Tuesday, December 6, 12:30-4:30pm, virtual)

Supports for participants:

$300 stipend to each participant, as well as CEUs for your time
Travel costs (hotel and mileage) for participants traveling more than 50 miles one-way to the in-person workshop on September 13 will be reimbursed by ATLAS.

Cohort Eligibility Requirements and Application Process:
Programs apply in teams (one application per team) using the IET Academy application form found on the ATLAS website and linked below. At a minimum, participating teams should consist of the ABE administrator overseeing the planned IET program and any ABE teachers(s) involved in IET delivery.
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Applications are due June 24, 2022. If you have questions regarding the cohort or application, please contact heather.turngren@mpls.k12.mn.us.

Working with Literacy and Beginning Level ESL Learners
2022-06-28 18:30 - 20:30
Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/28/22
Learners with limited English and literacy skills have unique needs for in-person and remote instruction. Participants will learn best practices and tips for success at this level. They’ll also get several ideas for routines, activities and resources to use in their tutoring sessions.

Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
2022-06-29 13:00 - 15:00
Registration Deadline: WED. 6/29/22
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.

Antiracist Praxis Study Circle, Summer 2022
2022-06-29 15:00 - 17:00, 2022-07-13 15:00 - 17:00, 2022-07-20 15:00 - 17:00
Application Deadline: FRI. 5/27/22
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NOTE: Participation will be limited to keep the group a manageable size.

Study Circle Meetings: ONLINE via Zoom, on Wednesdays from 3-5 pm (CDT) as follows:

Wednesday, June 15
Wednesday, June 22
Wednesday June 29
Wednesday, July 13
Wednesday, July 20

Facilitator: Cydnee Sanders
Description: Many of us have heard the terms antiracist and DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), but how do we actually implement these large frameworks into our adult English classrooms? This study circle goes beyond defining antiracism and explores how the research around Translanguaging by Ofelia García and Culturally Responsive Teaching by Zaretta Hammond provide us with tools to change the way we approach teaching.
The study circle is not intended to be a basic “what is racism” professional development activity, so we have some working assumptions and hope those interested in joining can agree to start with these foundational beliefs:

Racism is systemic. White supremacy and systemic racism are leading problems in our education system. These systems are especially harmful to people of color and the English language learners we serve.
Identifying and addressing implicit bias is paramount to this work. It is a personal journey, and we all enter this work together from different places.
It is not enough to be “not racist” but we have to be intentionally antiracist.
We are willing to work in a collaborative environment and to hold each other accountable.

Time Commitment: 5 two-hour meetings, plus an expected 1-2 hours per week of preparation by reading, viewing, and reflecting on assigned tasks
CEUs: 20 for those who attend ALL 5 meetings and complete all study circle activities
Stipends: $100 for those who attend ALL 5 meetings and complete all study circle activities
If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu

CareerForceMN.com Training for ABE
2022-06-30 10:00 - 11:00
Registration Deadline: None; simply click the JOIN link below
CareerForceMN.com is a great tool for workforce and adult basic education staff to find resources, promote program offerings, and connect with prospective students. You’re invited to a training to learn more about the site and how you use it to benefit your program and students. The trainer is Lena Balk, CareerForce Help Desk and Employer Services Manager with the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).

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Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
2022-07-06 18:30 - 20:30
Registration Deadline: WED. 7/6/22
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.

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Xue's Office Hour
2022-07-12 12:30 - 13:15
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/12/22
Starting new this Summer! You will be able to join Xue’s open office hour to come with any questions or issues that you have. If you need help with a technical issue, Xue will be able to walk you through and train you in how to resolve the issue. If you need teaching tips or strategies, we can brainstorm in this session. If you need training in a specific area of Burlington English, Xue will be able to help you navigate through the features.

A Volunteer’s Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
2022-07-13 13:00 - 15:00
Registration Deadline: WED. 7/13/22
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach that enhances educational equity by creating more accessible learning experiences for all students. This introductory webinar covers fundamental UDL concepts, the similarities and differences between UDL and disability accommodations, and some UDL strategies for adult learners across levels. We’ll also highlight the UDL connections in Literacy Minnesota’s new curriculum, English Unlocked. Join us to learn about how you can help implement UDL in any volunteer role, whether you serve as a classroom assistant, tutor, or teacher.
Note: This session is primarily designed for volunteers who follow predetermined curricula and lesson plans. For those with control or discretion over lesson and classroom design, we also recommend the PANDA UDL training (offered annually in January).

Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
2022-07-13 18:30 - 20:30
Registration Deadline: WED. 7/13/22
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 adults are also covered. Finally, participants increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English and developing literacy as an adult.

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Using the Prepare for CASAS/Test Prep Tool to Increase MSGs
2022-07-19 12:30 - 13:15
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/19/22
In this session, we will explore the functions of the Prepare for CASAS/Test Prep tool and tie it back to how you can use this into your curriculum to help increase your student’s CASAS scores to make measurable skill gains. We will go over the In-Class lessons targeted for competency topics, explore student testing tools, and navigate how you can interpret the test data.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

How to Work Effectively with Muslims
2022-07-19 18:30 - 20:30
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/19/22
Join Jaylani Hussein of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) MN for a proactive diversity training that bridges the gap of misunderstanding and provides resources to employers, attorneys, community leaders and educators.
This single diversity training will cover three different sections.
1. First, the presentation will open with a brief introduction on how to effectively work with Muslim learners by bringing awareness and eliminating a potential bias. This session will also include an interactive polling exercise. Participants will answer questions to both learn about Muslim culture, while also learning ideas about unconscious bias.
2. The second segment highlights Muslim demographics worldwide, in the United States and in Minnesota. This section includes an in depth explanation of the religion and cultural norms, including keywords, holidays, and customs held in Muslim culture, and concludes with a discussion on how Muslims practice their beliefs, emphasizing the continuum of diversity of practice within the religion.
3. The third part of this presentation will include how to provide religious accommodations in an educational setting. It emphasizes:
a) the main practices for which school staff should expect a request for accommodation
b) practices to be mindful of when interacting with Muslim learners

WebChat with MNABE
2022-07-20 13:00 - 14:30
Registration Deadline: WED. 7/20/22
WebChat 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, July 11, 2022.
Topics will include:

Introducing Brandy Logan (she/her), new adult education team member at MDE
Grants updates
August reporting requirements
State targets and program improvement
HiSET implementation updates
Upcoming professional development

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.

Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
2022-07-20 18:30 - 20:30
Registration Deadline: WED. 7/20/22
Participants 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.

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Xue's Office Hour
2022-07-26 12:30 - 13:15
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/26/22
Starting new this summer! You will be able to join Xue’s open office hour to come with any questions or issues that you have. If you need help with a technical issue, Xue will be able to walk you through and train you in how to resolve the issue. If you need teaching tips or strategies, we can brainstorm in this session. If you need training in a specific area of Burlington English, Xue will be able to help you navigate through the features.

Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
2022-07-27 18:30 - 20:30
Registration Deadline: WED. 7/27/22
Participants 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.

Working with Literacy and Beginning Level ESL Learners
2022-08-02 10:00 - 12:00
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/2/22
Learners with limited English and literacy skills have unique needs for in-person and remote instruction. Participants will learn best practices and tips for success at this level. They’ll also get several ideas for routines, activities and resources to use in their tutoring sessions.

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: English for Specific Careers
2022-08-02 12:30 - 13:15
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/2/22
In this session, we will explore the English for Specific Careers tile and how your students will be able to utilize this tool for their independent study. We will also explore ways to tie this with other parts of Burlington English.

Cultural Perspectives for Diverse Adult Learners
2022-08-04 10:00 - 12:00
Registration Deadline: THU. 8/4/22
This session explores how cultural identities and experiences impact student-instructor interactions and shape the way we make meaning of the world. Interactions are usually improved when direct instruction is adapted to a learner’s cultural needs and preferences. Participants will explore cultural perspectives and the need for cultural humility related to enhancing the outcomes of adult learners and educators’ professional development. Learning will be acquired through breakout groups, short videos, discussion and facilitation of the topic.
Learning Objectives:

Gain awareness of one’s cultural perspectives, social location and the need for cultural humility in Adult Basic Education.
Explore unacknowledged cultural differences and power differentials and the impact on education.
Consider how culturally responsive care can be used to address disparities in education.
Review strategies for asking about a person’s cultural identity and influences on learners’ connectedness.
Expect and accept a lack of closure as a commitment of life-long learning.

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Xue's Office Hour
2022-08-09 12:30 - 13:15
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/9/22
Starting new this summer! You will be able to join Xue’s open office hour to come with any questions or issues that you have. If you need help with a technical issue, Xue will be able to walk you through and train you in how to resolve the issue. If you need teaching tips or strategies, we can brainstorm in this session. If you need training in a specific area of Burlington English, Xue will be able to help you navigate through the features.

MN ABE Summer Institute 2022
2022-08-17 09:00 - 2022-08-18 16:00
Registration Deadline: FRI. 8/12/22
ABE Summer Institute is Minnesota’s annual statewide Adult Basic Education conference sponsored by Literacy Action Network. Due to ongoing COVID-19 we have made the decision to hold the conference on a virtual platform. This year’s conference will include: ABE updates from the ABE State Director, 30+ break-out sessions, poster sessions, Movement session and BINGO! We are optimistic that this Virtual ABE Summer Institute will be worthwhile and continue Literacy Action Network’s tradition of providing quality professional development for Adult Education.
