ATLAS ABE

Remote Tutoring 101
2021-02-02 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/2/21
Join 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!

Language & Literacy 2021 Institute - VIRTUAL
2021-01-28 08:30 - 2021-01-29 17:00
Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/29/21
If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu as soon as possible.

For detailed session descriptions, please review the PROGRAM SCHEDULE
A program flyer with zoom links for every workshop will be provided to all registrants prior to the event.
DAY 1: Thursday, January 28, 2021
8:30 am: Log in to check sound & video
8:45: General Session
9:15-11:15: Concurrent Session 1 (3 workshop choices)
11:15-11:30: Break
11:30-12:15: Take ‘n Bake Informational Session
12:15-1:00: Lunch
1:00-2:15: Concurrent Session 2 (3 workshop choices)
2:30-3:45: Concurrent Session 3 (3 workshop choices)
4:00-5:00: Affinity Groups

Mental Health, LGBT+/Queer Professionals, BIPOC Professionals, Anti-Racism in ABE, Non-Native English Speaking Professionals in ABE

5:00 pm: End (CEUs available via completing the evaluation)
DAY 2: Friday, January 29, 2021
8:30 am: Log in to check sound & video
8:45: General Session
9:15-11:15: Concurrent Session 4 (3 workshop choices)
11:15-11:30: Break
11:30-12:15: Networking Coffee Break (choices TBD)

For example: One Room Schoolhouse, Reading/STAR, HSE/Diploma, Corrections, ESL

12:15-1:00: Lunch Break
1:00-2:15: Concurrent Session 5 (3 workshop choices)
2:15-2:30: Break
2:30-3:45: Concurrent Session 6 (3 workshop choices)
3:45 pm: End (CEUs available via completing the evaluation)

Interested in earning graduate credit for your participation in the Language & Literacy Institute?
You can earn 1 graduate credit, co-sponsored by ATLAS, for the discounted fee of $195. ATLAS Literacy & ELA Coordinator Kristine Kelly is instructor of record.

Course title: EDUC 6998 – Topics in Adult Language & Literacy
Requirements:

Attendance at both full days of the Institute
Completion of a summary and application task of something learned

REGISTER HERE by Feb. 15, 2021
Questions? Contact Kristine Kelly

One Step at a Time: Remote Tutoring for Literacy Level Learners
2021-01-27 10:00 - 11:30
Registration Deadline: WED. 1/27/21
Learners with limited English and literacy skills are proving that they are successful remote learners. In this webinar, learn creative approaches that tutors are taking to support literacy level learners through remote one-on-one tutoring using video calls. Participants will learn best practices, try out alphabetics and vocabulary building exercises, and hear success stories from tutors who are making it work!

Talk Amongst Yourselves: Building Up to Student-Facilitated Conversations
2021-01-26 18:30 - 20:00
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/26/21
Learn 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!

MN Teachers: Lunch and Learn: Creating a Virtual Reading Room with BE Readers
2021-01-26 12:30 - 12:45
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/26/21
Join your MN BurlingtonEnglish Customer Rep, Angela Donlon, as she takes a quick tour of BE’s Readers. Learn how you can create a virtual reading room and so much more!

Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person
2021-01-25 18:30 - 20:00
Registration Deadline: MON. 1/25/21
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.

Cultural Perspectives for Diverse Adult Learners
2021-01-21 18:30 - 20:30
Registration Deadline: THU. 1/21/21
Anaïs Nin, author of Little Birds, was quoted as saying, “We don’t see people as they are.” Cultural differences can promote diversity in thought and enrichment in a learning environment. These differences can also serve as barriers to student success which is the antithesis of what ought to occur in educational communities. This presentation will cover topics ranging from cultural perspectives and cultural humility to implicit bias in Adult Basic Education.
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.
Begin recognizing and grappling with issues related to culture, identity, bias, privilege and power that can enhance and/or impede learners.
Define implicit bias and identify strategies for overcoming negative and harmful biases.
Expect and accept non-closure as a commitment of life-long learning.

Manager Meet-Up: Learning Models
2021-01-20 14:00 - 15:00
Registration Deadline: WED. 1/20/21
Learning Models: In-person, hybrid, distance – which ones are you doing now and which ones have you tried? Join your colleagues for an informal discussion on a variety of manager-focused topics.

A Roadmap for Success: Remote Lesson Planning 101
2021-01-20 13:00 - 14:30
Registration Deadline: WED. 1/20/21
Whether 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.

MN Teachers: Lunch and Learn: Getting to Know the Teacher's Zone
2021-01-19 12:30 - 12:45
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/19/21
Join your MN BurlingtonEnglish Customer Rep, Angela Donlon for a quick tour of the BE TZ! Learn about the latest updates and enjoy a general time for Q/A. Invite a colleague for this MN Lunch & Learn meeting.

Remote Tutoring 101
2021-01-19 10:00 - 11:30
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/19/21
Join 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!

Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
2021-01-15 10:00 - 11:30
Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/15/21
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.

CCRS Support Webinar: They've Got This – Fostering Independent Learners
2021-01-14 14:30 - 16:00
Registration Deadline: THU 1/14/21
We all know that whoever is doing the talking is doing the learning. The idea of creating space for learners to be active contributors in the classroom is widely accepted as best practice. However, practically and powerfully putting this into action can be challenging. How do we facilitate students finding their own way out of learning roadblocks besides just telling them? How do we bring out skills that students already possess and help them apply those skills in an academic context? How do we cultivate a learning culture that is less dependent on the teacher disseminating knowledge and more dependent on learner contributions? In order to develop mastery of CCR standards, it is crucial for learners to develop practical skills and strategies for becoming independent learners. In this session, hear from several teachers about how they are integrating ACES/TIF skills and CCRS – for both in-person and remote learning environments – to establish a culture of empowered learning in their classrooms.
If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu

Making It Work: Adapting Materials 101
2021-01-14 10:00 - 11:30
Registration Deadline: THU. 1/14/21
The 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.

Facilitating Positive Experiences during Remote Learning 101
2021-01-13 18:30 - 20:00
Registration Deadline: WED. 1/13/21
In 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.

Web Chat with MN ABE
2021-01-13 13:00 - 14:30
Registration Deadline: WED. 1/13/21
Web Chat with MNABE is a 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.

Racial Equity 101
2021-01-12 18:30 - 20:30
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/12/21
Join 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!

MN Teachers: Lunch and Learn: Exploring the Ins and Outs of Burlington Core
2021-01-12 12:30 - 12:45
Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/12/21
Join BurlingtonEnglish Customer Rep, Angela Donlon, for a quick & casual tour of the new Core curriculum and some Q/A. Bring your lunch and any questions you have about BE. Invite a friend!

Speaking the Language of ACES: Helping Your Students Talk about Their Transferable Skills
2021-01-11 15:00 - 16:15
Registration Deadline: MON. 1/11/21
The COVID-19 pandemic has left scores of people unemployed. With many businesses shutting down due to mandatory closures and a slow economy, too many workers are facing the prospect of looking for a new job. Do your students know how to talk about their skills? Do you give them opportunities to discuss their strengths and language for explaining their weaknesses to a potential employer? Helping our students recognize and name their transferable skills is one of the most important things that we can do to help give them a competitive edge in the job market.
Join us for the ACES Winter Webinar for a chance to explore how to help students develop the language they need for talking about their skills. We will be joined by a senior employment counselor from DEED who will talk about the Transferable Skills Matrix; Alison Wilcox, Career Pathways Coordinator for Metro South ABE; and Career Navigator Stephanie Beja. We will look at some classroom resources and share ideas for fostering student confidence and success.
If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu

Jammin' on Jamboard: Create a Lesson on Jamboard
2021-01-07 15:00 - 16:30
Registration Deadline: THU 1/7/21
Facilitated by Kris Klas and the MNI Advisory Team
Are you exhausted by the sheer number of interactive apps and programs you feel like you need to learn in order to keep your students engaged in virtual classes? Looking for something that allows students to make their thinking visible and increases conceptual understanding? Dig in to one app – Google Jamboard- and practice making everything from your presentation to the homework in one place.
If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu

More than Words: Teaching Conversation Remotely with Video Calls
2021-01-07 10:00 - 11:30
Registration Deadline: THU. 1/7/21
Schools may be closed, but the learning hasn’t stopped! Adult ESL teachers and tutors are finding creative ways to help learners continue to develop their English skills. In this webinar, learn how to use phone video calls (using apps like FaceTime and WhatsApp) and explore their advantages and limitations as an instructional platform. Discover a variety of ESL conversation activities that can be effectively used remotely, and have the opportunity to try several out with fellow tutors.

Remote Tutoring 101
2021-01-06 18:30 - 20:00
Registration Deadline: WED. 1/6/21
Join 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!
