ATLAS ABE

CCRS Foundations Refresher Webinar
2022-10-05 09:00 - 22:15 (America/Chicago) | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 10/5/22

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Join us as we take a moment to refresh on key components of CCRS Foundations! This webinar is for any teacher, coordinator, administrator, or program leader who would like to brush up on their CCRS Foundations knowledge.
Ask yourself:
Do I remember the math shifts and the standards for mathematical practice, and the difference between them? Do I remember what the three aspects of Rigor are and why they are important?*
Do I remember how to measure text complexity, both qualitatively and quantitatively? Do I remember the progression of text dependent questions that is outlined by Fisher and Frey?*
We will be refreshing on these topics and more!
* Please note: You will have the option to join an ELA breakout group or a math breakout group. The same content will be offered on both October 5 and October 12. You only need to attend one of these webinars, unless you would like to refresh on both ELA and math CCRS content.
If you require ASL interpretation, please email grutan01@hamline.edu.

Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
2022-10-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: MON. 10/3/22
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.

Refining Your Teacher Talk
2022-09-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: THU. 9/29/22
Many tutors know they should limit their talking time, but struggle to do so. In this webinar, revisit the importance of reducing teacher talking time and learn ways to improve it to maximize learner engagement and comprehension.

Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
2022-09-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/28/22
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.

Phonics in Adult ESL: Recommendations, Activities and Resources
2022-09-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/27/22
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 with several ideas for phonics activities and resources to bring back to your teaching and tutoring sessions.
This session will be most useful to tutors and teachers working with beginning literacy, low beginning and high beginning English language learners.

Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person
2022-09-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: MON. 9/26/22
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 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.
This workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.

Math Institute 2022 Virtual Conference
2022-09-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/23/22

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If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan @ grutan01@hamline.edu.
Dan Meyer, Chief Academic Officer at Desmos, has taught high school math to students who didn’t like high school math. He has advocated for better math instruction on CNN, Good Morning America, Everyday With Rachel Ray, and TED.com. Dan earned a doctorate from Stanford University in math education and is currently the Chief Academic Officer at Desmos, where he explores the future of math, technology, and learning. He has worked with teachers internationally and in all fifty United States, and was named one of Tech & Learning’s 30 Leaders of the Future.
Schedule:
8:55 am: Join meeting and test your sound (Use the link you received in your registration confirmation email)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm: DAN MEYER

Keynote: Math Is Power Not Punishment (Dan Meyer)
We often offer students shortcuts, strategies, and skills before students understand their origin, their value, and the millions of hours of work they’ve saved mathematicians throughout history. We’ll look at techniques for putting students in a position to need these challenging skills so they feel like power, not punishment.
Math Without Mistakes (Dan Meyer)
Math teachers have worked to destigmatize mistakes, but we continue to diagnose as mistaken what is instead very purposeful student thinking. We’ll learn about curriculum, technology, and strategies that celebrate and develop that thinking instead.
12:00-12:45 pm: LUNCH
CONCURRENT SESSIONS (choose one):
Concurrent Session 1 (12:45 – 3pm)
Building Curiosity and Making Sense of Math (Presenters: Katy Chiqui and Marcie Vaiphei): On the surface, math at CCRS levels A and B can seem straightforward. In actuality, there are rich relationships and concepts that students need to explore and make sense of when building math proficiency. In this session, you will experience depth and rigor within specific A/B standards, and utilize guidelines and resources to plan a rich task that allows students to experience depth and rigor within the A/B standards.
Concurrent Session 2 (12:45 – 3pm)
Exploring Variables in Word Problems, Graphs, and Equations (Presenters: Amber Delliger and Rebecca Strom): When will I use algebra in real life? That is a question many of us have asked ourselves, and we certainly have heard from our students! In this session, we will explore the relationships between math variables and representations, and the context they represent. Experience contextualizing and decontextualizing math with level C/D standards, and walk away with resources and strategies for facilitating similar experiences with your students.
Concurrent Session 3 (12:45 – 1:45pm)
Moving Math Forward in Your Program: A Session for Program Leaders (Presenters: Patsy Egan and Astrid Liden): Let’s talk! Managers, coordinators, and lead teachers will have a chance to network with colleagues around improving math offerings at their respective programs. In this session, we will identify barriers to the development and delivery of math instruction and the supports needed to improve our programs’ math offerings. We will also highlight ways MN Adult Ed programs have been able to successfully incorporate math instruction for all learners. Come join the conversation!

Karen History, Culture and Language and the Adult Education Classroom
2022-09-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: THU. 9/22/22
Hundreds of Karen learners have attended adult education classes in Minnesota, primarily in Saint Paul, Albert Lea and Worthington. Join this session to gain essential background knowledge in order to intersect your own culture with that of Karen learners. The session will include information on Karen history, culture, life in the US and language. Participants will also reflect on how they can apply this new knowledge to their work with Karen adult education students.

Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
2022-09-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/21/22
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.

Strategic Approaches to Distance Learning
2022-09-21 14:30 - 15:30 | Online
Wednesday, September 21, 2:30–3:30 pm (immediately following WebChat, optional)
Presenters: Tom Cytron-Hysom, Consultant/ABE Technology Grant Manager | Susan Wetenkamp-Brandt, Senior Manager – Educational Technology & Digital Literacy at Literacy Minnesota
Three years ago, COVID turned the ABE world upside down as we pivoted to online classes overnight. We have time now for managers to take a deep breath, review what we have learned, and make strategic decisions about online and distance learning going forward. Immediately following the September WebChat, the MN Adult Education Distance Learning Team will facilitate a discussion on strategic approaches to distance learning.
We will take a brief break following the WebChat, then continue in the same Zoom meeting for this portion.

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WebChat with MN ABE
2022-09-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/21/22

If you need ASL interpretation for this event, please contact Wendy Her at info@literacyactionnetwork.org by Monday, September 12, 2022.

Web Chat with MN ABE 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.
Topics will include:

Grants and Finance announcements
Accountability
HiSET pilot update
Transitions reminders
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.

Strategic Approaches to Distance Learning – 2:30–3:30 pm
(immediately following WebChat, optional)
We will take a brief break following the WebChat, then continue in the same Zoom meeting for this portion.
Presenters: Tom Cytron-Hysom, Consultant/ABE Technology Grant Manager | Susan Wetenkamp-Brandt, Senior Manager – Educational Technology & Digital Literacy at Literacy Minnesota
Three years ago, COVID turned the ABE world upside down as we pivoted to online classes overnight. We have time now for managers to take a deep breath, review what we have learned, and make strategic decisions about online and distance learning going forward. Immediately following the September WebChat, the MN Adult Education Distance Learning Team will facilitate a discussion on strategic approaches to distance learning.

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Using the Prepare for CASAS/Test Prep Tool to Increase MSGs
2022-09-20 12:30 - 13:15 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/20/22
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.

HISET Official Practice Tests Debriefing Webinar 2
2022-09-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
REGISTRATION DEADLINES: MON. 9/19/22
Topics: Reading, Writing and Social Studies
Join us as we look at trends in initial feedback from the HiSET Official Practice Tests in Language Arts-Reading, Language Arts-Writing and Social Studies, share your own impressions and discuss what ways our HSE instruction will remain the same and in what ways it will need to change to accommodate HiSET exam preparation in these subjects.
If you require ASL interpretation, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu.

Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
2022-09-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/16/22
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 remote tutoring tool (including the phone!). Participants will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share resources.
This workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.

Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
2022-09-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/14/22
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.

HiSET Official Practice Tests Debriefing Webinar 1
2022-09-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
REGISTRATION DEADLINES: WED. 9/14/22
Topics: Math & Science
Join us as we look at trends in initial feedback from the HiSET Official Practice Tests in Mathematics and Science, share your own impressions and discuss what ways our HSE instruction will remain the same and in what ways it will need to change to accommodate HiSET exam preparation in these subjects.
If you require ASL interpretation, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu.

SiD Training: Data Cleanup
2022-09-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/14/22
In this interactive session we’ll talk about data cleanup and common problem areas. Make plans to run SiD reports and examine your own program data as we go along.
We’ll take your questions during the Q & A segment at the end.

Writing Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners
2022-09-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Literacy Minnesota – main office, 700 Raymond Ave., Ste. 180, Saint Paul, MN, 55114, United States
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/13/22
While most in our society take the ability to write for granted, it can be laborious for ESL learners with little experience with this skill. Attend this in-person workshop to learn about and try out engaging, interactive activities for English Language Learners in Beginning Literacy and Beginning level classes. Ideas for in-person, remote, one-on-one, all-class, as well as low-tech and no-tech options will be covered.

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Strategies to Teach to a Multi-Level Classroom
2022-09-13 12:30 - 13:15 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/13/22
In this session, we will explore the challenges and advantages of teaching a multi-level classroom, share ideas on how to overcome these challenges, and brainstorm other strategies that we can use in the classroom.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Integrated Education and Training (IET) Academy Kickoff
2022-09-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Hamline University – Anderson Center, 774 Snelling Ave. N., Saint Paul, MN, 55104, United States
Cohort Description
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 (under Cohorts). 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.
If you have questions regarding the cohort or application, please contact heather.turngren@mpls.k12.mn.us.
If you require ASL interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan @ grutan01@hamline.edu no later than Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

Overview of Online Statewide Training Courses
2022-09-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: MON. 9/12/22
This webinar will introduce the ABE field to the four Online Statewide Training Courses that are being piloted this year. Programs can refer adult learners to these courses and count the contact hours. Come and hear the expectations of the learners and the expectations of the referring program for each course. This is a unique opportunity for programs that have been unable to offer training courses to learners and for learners who have not been able to attend when courses are offered.

Responding to Community Trauma in the Classroom (Part 2 of 2)
2022-09-08 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-09-01 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-08-25 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-08-18 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-08-11 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-08-04 16:00 - 17:30 | 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

Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
2022-09-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/7/22
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.

MN ABE Summer Institute 2022
2022-08-17 09:00 - 2022-08-18 16:00 | Online
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.

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Xue's Office Hour
2022-08-09 12:30 - 13:15 | Online
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.
