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SUMMARY:MN Teachers: Lunch and Learn: The Course & Lesson Planner
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/9/21 \nMN Lunch and Learn: BE’s Course and Lesson Planner \nZoom with us as we explore how the Course and Lesson Planner can make your life SO MUCH easier\, as well as keep your lessons comprehensive and standards-correlated! \n(NOTE: You must have a Burlington English account to participate.) \n  \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mn-teachers-lunch-and-learn-the-course-lesson-planner/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
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SUMMARY:Making It Work: Adapting Materials 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 3/10/21  \nThe transition to remote tutoring offers a variety of rewards and challenges. In this workshop\, learn recommendations for adapting materials designed for in-person instruction into a remote teaching format. (WhatsApp will be modeled for one-to-one tutoring\, Zoom will be modeled for small group instruction.) The presenter will demonstrate approaches for introducing reading\, writing\, and vocabulary on a phone or computer and will model adaptations for common ESL classroom activities. Participants will receive a handout that includes recommendations for building in-class routines\, an adapted lesson planning template\, and activity instructions.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/making-it-work-adapting-materials-101-031021/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T171043Z
UID:10001160-1615381200-1615386600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Web Chat with MN ABE
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 3/10/21 \nWeb Chat with MN ABE is a quarterly webinar discussion hosted by Literacy Action Network and 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 Department of Education. For those unable to participate\, Web Chats are recorded and posted on the Literacy Action Network website.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/web-chat-with-mn-abe-031021/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20201209T201238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T203554Z
UID:10001111-1615487400-1615492800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:A Roadmap for Success: Remote Lesson Planning 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 3/11/21  \nWhether you are teaching one learner on WhatsApp or a large group on Zoom\, lesson planning is a critical part of ensuring learner success with virtual instruction. During this webinar\, you will learn how to design lessons so that both the teacher and the learners experience success. Topics covered include: how to write effective objectives to guide your planning\, tried and true planning methods and lesson plan formats\, and how to build in comprehension checks throughout the lesson.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/a-roadmap-for-success-remote-lesson-planning-101-031121/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20210116T154854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T224826Z
UID:10001151-1615557600-1615564800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Pronunciation Study Circle - Meeting 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 2/15/21 \nThis study circle\, led by Andrea Echelberger of Literacy Minnesota\, is a professional learning activity for adult ESL teachers who are interested in integrating effective pronunciation instruction into their regular teaching practice. It includes 3 face-to-face meetings of 2 hours each plus classroom-based reflection and peer observation. \nMeeting dates: February 19\, March 12\, & March 26\, 2021 \nMeeting times: 2:00-4:00 pm via Zoom \nPlease note: you must register for EACH meeting separately\, but attendance at all 3 meetings is required for participation.  A $75 stipend and CEUs are available to those complete all components of the study circle.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/pronunciation-study-circle-meeting-2-of-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20210129T141150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T153905Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Equity 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 3/15/21 \nJoin us for a webinar and virtual conversation on racial equity. During this session\, we’ll discuss important terms\, including racism\, white supremacy\, white privilege and white fragility. We’ll also practice responding to instances of racism in various scenarios. You’ll leave with resources to address and dismantle racism. This is a great session for those who are newer to conversations on race or those who would like to share their knowledge and experiences with others. All are welcome!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/racial-equity-101-031521/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20210211T161754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T161754Z
UID:10001165-1615888800-1615896000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Getting Familiar with Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/16/21 \nAre you tutoring learners on Zoom? Are you using Zoom for the first time or looking to refresh your memory on how to use its common features? If so\, this training will help you become more confident using Zoom on your own and with your learners! \nLiteracy Minnesota recognizes that using new technology can be challenging and confusing\, so we created a concise step-by-step training to address the most useful features of Zoom from the perspective of the host and participant using computers and phones. \nThis introductory training offers brief how-to videos\, step-by-step instructions modeled for learners and hands-on practice activities. This session will cover how to: \n\nNavigate basic in-meeting controls like mute and unmute for audio and video\, view layout and renaming participants\nUse the chat box to communicate and share resources with learners\nPractice sharing presentations like Google Slides and PowerPoint\nOpen the annotation toolbox to write and draw on shared documents\nOpen and manage breakout rooms\nSign up and download Zoom onto your computer or phone\nSchedule meetings and send invitations\nJoin meetings and use the waiting room\nIdentify and resolve common technical issues with your learners
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/getting-familiar-with-zoom-031621/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20210225T163134Z
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UID:10001182-1615897800-1615900500@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:MN Teachers Lunch and Learn: Inside the Tutorials Tile
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/16/21 \nMN Teachers Lunch and Learn: Inside the Tutorials Tile \nZoom with us for a peak inside the BE Tutorials Tile. There have been new tutorials added recently (many have voiceovers which have been translated into 19 languages\, and counting!). Watch them on your own or with your students. \n(NOTE: You must have a Burlington English account to participate.)
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mn-teachers-lunch-and-learn-inside-the-tutorials-tile/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20201209T201300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201228T145926Z
UID:10001112-1615919400-1615924800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Phonics Virtually to Adult ESL Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/16/21  \nPhonics is a crucial part of becoming a reader\, yet many adult ESL learners lack sufficient decoding skills to be able to sound out and recognize new words\, and don’t get adequate phonics instruction in their beginning level classes. In this webinar\, you’ll learn phonics activities to help learners with blending\, segmenting\, and developing phonemic awareness skills. Participants will leave with multiple activities they can use in one-on-one virtual tutoring or online classes\, as well as suggestions for making phonics relevant and engaging to learners.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-phonics-virtually-to-adult-esl-learners-031621/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210319T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210319T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20210113T223343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T202855Z
UID:10001144-1616146200-1616151600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:EBRI Study Circle - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This series of six meetings\, facilitated by Marn Frank\, ATLAS\, from early February through early May will introduce the foundations of and best practices for evidence-based reading instruction (or EBRI). The content will include: the four reading components and their interrelationships\, diagnostic reading assessment purposes and processes\, explicit instruction for word skills (alphabetics and vocabulary) and text skills (fluency and comprehension)\, and teacher-recommended print or online teaching resources. Along with full meeting attendance\, participants will be expected to complete short pre- and post-meeting tasks. They will earn 12+ CEUs in the area of reading preparation and also have the option of earning one graduate-level credit from Hamline University. If you have not been invited to attend as part of a MN ABE program team\, but are interested\, please email Marn Frank at mfrank06@hamline.edu. \nTo be eligible for 1 Hamline University graduate credit\, you must attend ALL 6 study circle meetings (February 5 and 26; March 19 and 26; April 23; May 7) and complete all assignments.  Otherwise\, attendance of all study circle meetings is encouraged\, but not required. \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ebri-study-circle-virtual/2021-03-19/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20201214T192603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T160609Z
UID:10001136-1616148000-1616153400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/19/21  \nResearch 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/comprehension-strategies-for-intermediate-level-readers-031921/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20210215T165804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T165804Z
UID:10001171-1616490000-1616495400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Manage SiD Subsites and Classes
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/23/21 \nThis workshop is intended for program staff with a SiD Admin level login. \nLet’s take a deeper dive into how subsites and classes work together. During this session\, we will: \n\nreview the SiD framework – the blueprint for sites\, subsites\, rooms\, and classes;\ndiscuss how to create and revise subsite lists; group classes using the Grant keyword; and add existing classes to new subsites;\nsummarize how reports handle subsites; and\nlearn how keeping subsites and classes current impacts the Adult Literacy Hotline\n\nThe session will be recorded and available in the SiD Help Center after the session.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/manage-sid-subsites-and-classes/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20201209T201323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201228T150211Z
UID:10001113-1616524200-1616529600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Facilitating Positive Experiences during Remote Learning 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/23/21  \nIn this webinar\, Literacy Minnesota teachers will share some of their favorite virtual routines that promote successful learning. Discover tried and true practices for creating interactive and engaging small group and large group virtual activities\, and learn tricks and explore free tools to make virtual lessons go smoothly. Participants will leave with ideas and classroom management practices that can be put into practice immediately.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/facilitating-positive-experiences-during-remote-learning-101-032321/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20201209T201344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T203436Z
UID:10001114-1616610600-1616616000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Remote Tutoring 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 3/24/21  \nJoin Literacy Minnesota Adult Basic Education and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices for connecting and communicating one-on-one with adult learners on the phone or online\, get suggestions for correcting errors and checking comprehension in a virtual setting\, and discover language activities that can be done over the phone or on a video call. Can’t wait to “see” you there!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/remote-tutoring-101-032421/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20210222T151012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T151026Z
UID:10001175-1616680800-1616685300@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:TechChat: Using Flipgrid in the Virtual Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 3/25/21 \nFlipgrid is a great free website that allows teachers and students to interact by creating and sharing short videos. The session will be facilitated by ABE teacher Chrysti Nielson and Literacy Minnesota’s Susan Wetenkamp-Brandt. \nCome join Chrysti and Susan as they give an overview of Jamboard\, talk about how they’ve used it in their classroom\, and provide an opportunity for practice and questions.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/techchat-using-flipgrid-in-the-virtual-classroom/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20210222T151305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T151305Z
UID:10001177-1616697000-1616702400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 3/25/21 \nCome 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 remote tutoring tool (including the phone!). Participants will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share resources. \nThis workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/developing-and-practicing-reading-fluency-032521/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20210113T223343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T202855Z
UID:10001145-1616751000-1616756400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:EBRI Study Circle - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This series of six meetings\, facilitated by Marn Frank\, ATLAS\, from early February through early May will introduce the foundations of and best practices for evidence-based reading instruction (or EBRI). The content will include: the four reading components and their interrelationships\, diagnostic reading assessment purposes and processes\, explicit instruction for word skills (alphabetics and vocabulary) and text skills (fluency and comprehension)\, and teacher-recommended print or online teaching resources. Along with full meeting attendance\, participants will be expected to complete short pre- and post-meeting tasks. They will earn 12+ CEUs in the area of reading preparation and also have the option of earning one graduate-level credit from Hamline University. If you have not been invited to attend as part of a MN ABE program team\, but are interested\, please email Marn Frank at mfrank06@hamline.edu. \nTo be eligible for 1 Hamline University graduate credit\, you must attend ALL 6 study circle meetings (February 5 and 26; March 19 and 26; April 23; May 7) and complete all assignments.  Otherwise\, attendance of all study circle meetings is encouraged\, but not required. \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ebri-study-circle-virtual/2021-03-26/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20210116T155026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T224901Z
UID:10001152-1616767200-1616774400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Pronunciation Study Circle - Meeting 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 2/15/21 \nThis study circle\, led by Andrea Echelberger of Literacy Minnesota\, is a professional learning activity for adult ESL teachers who are interested in integrating effective pronunciation instruction into their regular teaching practice. It includes 3 face-to-face meetings of 2 hours each plus classroom-based reflection and peer observation. \nMeeting dates: February 19\, March 12\, & March 26\, 2021 \nMeeting times: 2:00-4:00 pm via Zoom \nPlease note: you must register for EACH meeting separately\, but attendance at all 3 meetings is required for participation.  A $75 stipend and CEUs are available to those complete all components of the study circle.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/pronunciation-study-circle-meeting-3-of-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210329T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210329T201500
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20210310T171133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T171628Z
UID:10001187-1617042600-1617048900@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 3/29/21 \nThe 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 learners develop their digital literacy skills. In the webinar\, participants will learn: \n\nThe features of Northstar Digital Literacy\nHow to set up and proctor a Northstar assessment\nHow to access and use the Northstar Proctor Portal\nHow find assessments and learner information\nHow to access the Northstar Online Learning Portal\nWhere to find and how to use the Northstar Curriculum\nWhere to find and how to use Northstar’s External Resources\nHow to use the 1:1 Tutoring Template to guide learners through the External Resources\n\nIf you are not familiar with Northstar Digital Literacy Assessments\, please go to digitalliteracyassessment.org and take the Computer Basics assessment prior to the training.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/tutoring-with-northstar-digital-literacy-032921/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20210211T161851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T161851Z
UID:10001166-1617127200-1617134400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Getting Familiar with Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/30/21 \nAre you tutoring learners on Zoom? Are you using Zoom for the first time or looking to refresh your memory on how to use its common features? If so\, this training will help you become more confident using Zoom on your own and with your learners! \nLiteracy Minnesota recognizes that using new technology can be challenging and confusing\, so we created a concise step-by-step training to address the most useful features of Zoom from the perspective of the host and participant using computers and phones. \nThis introductory training offers brief how-to videos\, step-by-step instructions modeled for learners and hands-on practice activities. This session will cover how to: \n\nNavigate basic in-meeting controls like mute and unmute for audio and video\, view layout and renaming participants\nUse the chat box to communicate and share resources with learners\nPractice sharing presentations like Google Slides and PowerPoint\nOpen the annotation toolbox to write and draw on shared documents\nOpen and manage breakout rooms\nSign up and download Zoom onto your computer or phone\nSchedule meetings and send invitations\nJoin meetings and use the waiting room\nIdentify and resolve common technical issues with your learners
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/getting-familiar-with-zoom-033021/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20201209T201413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201228T150001Z
UID:10001115-1617184800-1617190200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Phonics Virtually to Adult ESL Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 3/31/21  \nPhonics is a crucial part of becoming a reader\, yet many adult ESL learners lack sufficient decoding skills to be able to sound out and recognize new words\, and don’t get adequate phonics instruction in their beginning level classes. In this webinar\, you’ll learn phonics activities to help learners with blending\, segmenting\, and developing phonemic awareness skills. Participants will leave with multiple activities they can use in one-on-one virtual tutoring or online classes\, as well as suggestions for making phonics relevant and engaging to learners.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-phonics-virtually-to-adult-esl-learners-033121/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210401T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20201209T201440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T203357Z
UID:10001116-1617301800-1617307200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Talk Amongst Yourselves: Building Up to Student-Facilitated Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 4/1/21  \nLearn about three essential skills students need in order to join a conversation and keep it going. This webinar will demonstrate how to introduce those strategies and get students talking in small groups online. Come ready to participate in your own small groups and try out the techniques yourself!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/talk-amongst-yourselves-building-up-to-student-facilitated-conversations-040121/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210405T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20210222T151430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T151430Z
UID:10001178-1617647400-1617652800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 4/5/21 \nVocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. \nBut 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 new words part of their receptive and productive vocabularies? This webinar will focus on the theory and best practice behind choosing\, teaching and reviewing reading vocabulary. You’ll get a chance to learn about (and practice) a variety of activities that can be done remotely or in person. Links to great online resources will also be provided. \nThis workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-reading-vocabulary-remotely-or-in-person-040521/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20210312T152054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T152054Z
UID:10001191-1617712200-1617714900@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:MN Teachers: Lunch and Learn: Citizenship/EL Civics in BE
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/6/21 \nEver wonder if there where or how to find Citizenship/EL Civics materials in Burlington English? Come to this session to find out! \nNOTE: A BurlingtonEnglish account is required to register. For account setup\, contact JennaRose Dahl at: jennarose.d@burlingtonenglish.com
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mn-teachers-lunch-and-learn-citizenship-el-civics-in-be/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20201209T201501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T202448Z
UID:10001117-1617714000-1617719400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Please Say That Again: Virtual Pronunciation Instruction for Adult ESL Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/6/21  \nIt can be challenging to make yourself understood over the phone\, even for native English speakers! In this webinar\, learn about three different pronunciation features that can be taught and practiced during virtual video instruction. Participants will learn how the three features impact speakers’ intelligibility\, and explore activities designed to help learners practice using these features in their daily speech.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/please-say-that-again-virtual-pronunciation-instruction-for-adult-esl-learners-040621/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20201209T201526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T224931Z
UID:10001118-1617876000-1617883200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:How Adult Brains Learn Languages
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 4/8/21  \nLearn what research has to say about how adult brains learn a new language\, how trauma and stress impact learning\, and how this influences the teaching practices that we use in the language classroom. Participants will leave the webinar with suggestions for ways teachers and tutors can apply brain-based teaching practices as we are helping adult ESL students develop their language skills.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/how-adult-brains-learn-languages-040821/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20210310T171219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T171614Z
UID:10001188-1617886800-1617892200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 4/8/21 \nThe 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 learners develop their digital literacy skills. In the webinar\, participants will learn: \n\nThe features of Northstar Digital Literacy\nHow to set up and proctor a Northstar assessment\nHow to access and use the Northstar Proctor Portal\nHow find assessments and learner information\nHow to access the Northstar Online Learning Portal\nWhere to find and how to use the Northstar Curriculum\nWhere to find and how to use Northstar’s External Resources\nHow to use the 1:1 Tutoring Template to guide learners through the External Resources\n\nIf you are not familiar with Northstar Digital Literacy Assessments\, please go to digitalliteracyassessment.org and take the Computer Basics assessment prior to the training.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/tutoring-with-northstar-digital-literacy-040821/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20210312T152309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T152318Z
UID:10001193-1618317000-1618319700@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:MN Teachers: Lunch and Learn: What's in YOUR BurlingtonEnglish Toolbox? A Roundtable Chat
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/13/21 \nLet’s have a chat about the ‘W’s of BE: Who uses it? Why? Where? What’s your go-to in BE? Please come to this session and bring your BE toolbox\, ready to share what’s inside with other teachers from around the state. \nNOTE: A BurlingtonEnglish account is required to register. For account setup\, contact JennaRose Dahl at: jennarose.d@burlingtonenglish.com
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mn-teachers-lunch-and-learn-whats-in-your-burlingtonenglish-toolbox-a-roundtable-chat/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20201209T201545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T202406Z
UID:10001119-1618318800-1618324200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:A Roadmap for Success: Remote Lesson Planning 101
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/13/21  \nWhether you are teaching one learner on WhatsApp or a large group on Zoom\, lesson planning is a critical part of ensuring learner success with virtual instruction. During this webinar\, you will learn how to design lessons so that both the teacher and the learners experience success. Topics covered include: how to write effective objectives to guide your planning\, tried and true planning methods and lesson plan formats\, and how to build in comprehension checks throughout the lesson.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/a-roadmap-for-success-remote-lesson-planning-101-041321/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175401
CREATED:20200828T162758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T162811Z
UID:10001046-1618394400-1618401600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Accent Bias and Discrimination in the United States
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 4/14/21 \nTeachers of adult ESL learners often hear stories of learners trying out their new English skills in the community\, and being ignored or rebuffed because of their accent. In this workshop\, learn about accent bias research\, the politics of accent in the United States\, and the ways that accent bias can result in discrimination for non-native speakers of English. Participants will role play ways to interrupt accent bias and advocate for English language learners in their communities.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/accent-bias-and-discrimination-in-the-united-states-041421/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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