Events

Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 1/15/25 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 […]

Free

Support Staff Coffee Break – Digital Inclusion (Virtual)

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/17/25 On January 17, the Support Staff Online Coffee Break Series will continue with Elizabeth Bennett helping participants to understand what the word “digital inclusion” means in […]

Free

Language & Literacy Institute 2025 – Bloomington, MN

Embassy Suites by Hilton - Minneapolis Airport 7901 34th Ave S, Bloomington, MN, United States

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 1/17/25 by 5:00 pm (CST); Late fee applies after that time! NOTE: Anyone attending the conference, including presenters, MUST register! HOTEL GUEST ROOMS: ATLAS is holding a block of discounted rooms at the event venue, Embassy Suites by Hilton-Minneapolis Airport; however, space is limited and based on first come, first served. Register […]

$35 – $45

LGBTQIA+ Topics in ABE Spaces Presented by Erin Cary and Grayson Betz

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 1/27/25 What do welcoming spaces in adult education look like? How can we make sure LGBTQIA+ learners, volunteers and professionals feel they belong? In this session, ABE professionals in the LGBTQIA+ community will invite participants to reflect on and discuss topics of gender and sexuality in ESL/ABE classrooms and instruction. Participants will […]

Free
Event Series AI Playgroup & Makerspace

AI Playgroup & Makerspace

Online

Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar You’re invited to our playgroup! Join your adult education colleagues and members of Literacy Minnesota’s Digital Learning team for a fun, informal, and interactive learning experience. Each month, we’ll focus on a different application of generative AI to support teachers and volunteers in their work with learners. You’ll get […]

Free
Event Series Leadership Book Club FY25

Leadership Book Club FY25

Online

Registration Deadline: Day of Each Meeting The books have already been ordered for this round (Brene Brown, Dare to Lead). If you already have a copy and are interested in the Leadership Book Club (or might want to join the next book!), please email Patsy Egan, [email protected]. Please note that all attendees need to register to […]

Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 1/29/25 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.

Free

Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 1/29/25 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.

Free

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