Events

Strategy Session for Edmentum Program Administrators

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 12/16/24 We heard your feedback! Edmentum can be really useful, but it’s…complicated. This strategy session will address housekeeping issues and provide some quick tips to make managing “all the things” on this platform easier. Topics will include: A brief overview of Courseware and Exact Path - and how to decide which options […]

Free

Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 12/16/24 Come and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety of activities tutors and teachers can try. We will talk about the mechanics of doing fluency practice via Zoom, Google Meet, Teams or any other […]

Free

Edmentum Office Hours

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 12/17/24 If you use Edmentum Courseware or Exact Path, you can sign up for a time to meet with our Edmentum Customer Success Manager, Andrew Kappel, on Tuesday, December 17. He will work with you on your program-specific questions or challenges. Multiple staff from your consortium/program/site can attend the same meeting; just […]

Free

Transitions 101 Webinar

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 1/13/2025 Attend this webinar to hear the basics of what is meant by “Transitions” in adult education. ATLAS will provide an overview of relevant work and professional learning options around adult career pathways, IET, transitions to post-secondary entry, and more!  

Free

Teaching Reading Vocabulary

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 1/13/25 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 […]

Free

One-Room Schoolhouse Community of Practice

Online

Registration Deadline: Day of each session Join fellow one-room schoolhouse practitioners from around the state for our kickoff webinar! This first gathering of the year will be facilitated by Astrid Liden (MDE) and Patsy Egan (ATLAS), and we hope we bring together anyone who teaches adults in settings that lean toward "drop-in" or "lab" instruction […]

Free

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 adults are also covered. Finally, participants increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English and developing literacy as an adult.

Free

Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 1/22/25 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.

Free
Event Series Language & Literacy 2025 – In-person event!

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

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