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SUMMARY:Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/17/23 \nParticipants 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/core-training-module-3-instructional-best-practices-working-with-learners-101723/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
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SUMMARY:WIOA Wednesday for ABE—Focus on the WIOA Youth Program (young people up to age 24)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 10/18/23 \nJoin these three short 30-minute webinars—”WIOA Wednesdays for ABE” series! \nWIOA Workforce Programs\, operated by local workforce development boards\, help jobseekers develop education\, training\, and career goals and provide the support needed to reach those goals! Join these three webinars to better understand the program eligibility\, services\, and supports that your adult learners can access through co-enrollment in a program. The webinars are sponsored in partnership with the Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards and will be led by local area program managers.  This webinar will focus on the WIOA Youth Program which serves young people (ages 16-24) who have barriers to employment.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/wioa-wednesday-for-abe-focus-on-the-wioa-youth-program/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards":MAILTO:cduin@mncounties.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
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SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 10/18/23 \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-101823/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230802T211235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T211235Z
UID:10001807-1698172200-1698179400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/24/23 \nParticipants 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/core-training-module-4-instructional-best-practices-working-with-materials-102423/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230929T215733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T211850Z
UID:10001870-1698237000-1698239700@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Pronunciation and Recording
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 10/25/23 \nIn this session\, we will explore the speech and pronunciation features in Burlington English. We will go over the Speech Trainer\, speech in the Vocabulary Practice\, and the tutorials. \nNOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/burlington-english-lunch-and-learn-pronunciation-and-recording-102423/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231025T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230807T171057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T171057Z
UID:10001824-1698258600-1698265800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Phonics in Beginning ESL: Recommendations\, Activities and Resources
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 10/25/23 \nPhonics–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. \nThis session will be most useful to tutors and teachers working with beginning literacy\, low beginning and high beginning English language learners.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/phonics-in-beginning-esl-recommendations-activities-and-resources-102523/
LOCATION:Literacy Minnesota – main office\, 700 Raymond Ave.\, Ste. 180\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230807T170912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T170941Z
UID:10001822-1698411600-1698418800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Essential Zoom Skills for Online Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/27/23 \nJoin this hands-on session to learn and practice essential Zoom skills for the virtual classroom that may not be in your repertoire if your experience with the platform is limited to meetings with friends and colleagues at work. \nThe workshop will cover: \n\nTurning off participants’ cameras and microphones.\nRe-naming participants.\nSharing your screen.\nAnnotating your screen.\nSetting up and visiting breakout rooms.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/essential-zoom-skills-for-online-instruction-102723/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230913T231335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T171125Z
UID:10001859-1698411600-1698422400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 10/20/23 (registration is now closed) \n\nThe Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle I is for teachers of low-literate Adult Basic Education ESL students – those learners with little or no first-language literacy. With a special focus on reading development for these learners\, teachers explore relevant research and its implications for best practices in the classroom. \nLike our other language instruction study circles\, it involves reading a selection of relevant research and completing various classroom-based reflection. During the 3 meetings of 3 hours each\, participants discuss the readings and tasks and explore together how research can inform classroom practice. \nThis fall the study circle will be facilitated by Andrea Echelberger from Robbinsdale Adult Academic Program. \nFind out more about the Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle >> \nDATES: ALL ARE VIRTUAL ZOOM EVENTS! \n\n\nFriday\, October 27\, 1-4 pm\nFriday\, November 10\, 1-4 pm\nFriday\, December 1\, 1-4 pm
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/low-literacy-adult-esl-study-circle/2023-10-27/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230807T170355Z
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UID:10001809-1698690600-1698697800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:How to Work Effectively with Muslims
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 10/30/23 \nJoin Jaylani Hussein of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) MN for a proactive diversity training that bridges the gap of misunderstanding and provides resources to employers\, attorneys\, community leaders and educators. \nThis single diversity training will cover three different sections. \n1. First\, the presentation will open with a brief introduction on how to effectively work with Muslim learners by bringing awareness and eliminating a potential bias. This session will also include an interactive polling exercise. Participants will answer questions to both learn about Muslim culture\, while also learning ideas about unconscious bias. \n2. The second segment highlights Muslim demographics worldwide\, in the United States and in Minnesota. This section includes an in depth explanation of the religion and cultural norms\, including keywords\, holidays\, and customs held in Muslim culture\, and concludes with a discussion on how Muslims practice their beliefs\, emphasizing the continuum of diversity of practice within the religion. \n3. The third part of this presentation will include how to provide religious accommodations in an educational setting. It emphasizes: \na) the main practices for which school staff should expect a request for accommodation \nb) practices to be mindful of when interacting with Muslim learners
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/how-to-work-effectively-with-muslims-103023/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230929T215837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T215837Z
UID:10001871-1698755400-1698758100@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Career Content!
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/31/23 \nIn this session\, we will explore the English for Specific Careers tile and the Career Exploration and Soft Skills course. These resources are here to help your students build vocabulary for a career field they are interested in pursuing and also to gain the soft skills needed for working here in America. \nNOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/burlington-english-lunch-and-learn-career-content-103123/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230908T153639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T153639Z
UID:10001850-1698762600-1698766200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:BASE as an In-Class Resource for SEL
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/31/23 \n\nBASE is a state-supported distance learning platform with content supporting social and emotional learning (SEL) and the ACES/TIF standards.\nAttend this session to learn about using BASE resources for in-class instruction (contact hours). We’ll learn how to use the “instructional” version of each module and where to find related teacher resources. We’ll also talk about best practices for facilitating discussions around SEL topics.\nThis session will be recorded.\nIf you need a staff account on the statewide license\, please use the form here under Key Information: https://www.literacymn.org/distancelearning/dl-platforms/base-sel
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/base-as-an-in-class-resource-for-sel-103123/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230403T161422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T205320Z
UID:10001747-1698843600-1698849000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:WebChat with MDE
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 11/01/23 \n\nIf you need ASL interpretation for this event\, please contact Wendy Her at info@literacyactionnetwork.org by Monday\, October 23\, 2023.\n\nWeb 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 Adult Ed state team. \nTopics will include: \n\nStatewide performance/federal reports\nNew Assessments for NRS Purposes\nContact hour comparisons (2023 v 2022 for May–September)\nGrants and Finance\nWIOA Plans\nTransitions Updates\nUpcoming Professional Development Opportunities\n\nFor 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/webchat-with-mde-110123/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Department of Education":MAILTO:neill.allard@state.mn.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230928T134351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T200142Z
UID:10001866-1698849000-1698854400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:CCRS Support Webinar (1 of 3): Attention Teachers! Let's Talk about the New CASAS Assessments
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WED. 11/1/23 \nHeard about the new English language proficiency test on its way from CASAS that will replace the CASAS Life & Work Series? Wondering what it all means? You’re not alone!  This session will help clarify what’s going on with the new assessment\, how it’s related to CCRS and the English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards\, and implications for instruction. We’ll share resources available to support your work\, and think together about what it means to teach (and test) what matters to adult students learning English. Join your hosts Christine Wytaske from Metro South and Patsy Egan from ATLAS for some helpful information and discussion! \nNote to registrants: This is the same session that was presented at the ATLAS North and South Regionals.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ccrs-support-webinars/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T151500
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230908T184245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T214347Z
UID:10001851-1698933600-1698938100@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:DevEd-ABE Partner Affinity Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:No registration necessary: Contact Russ Fraenkel\, rwfraenkel@gmail.com\, to receive the direct Zoom link. \nNovember 2023 dates: \n\nNovember 2 from 2:00-3:15pm\nNovember 3 from 10:00-11:15am\n\nNOTE: The meetings on November 2 and 3 cover the same topics.  Participants have the option to attend either one of the similar sessions. \nAll are welcome to participate in the engaging presentations and discussions of the DevEd-ABE Partner Affinity Group.  This year\, the Affinity Group’s 75-minute virtual meetings (in November\, February\, and April) will focus attention on the co-req classroom format within Guided Learning Pathways.  Minnesota State campuses are required to implement the co-req format in stages of partial implementation to full implementation by fall 2026. \nAffinity Group background\n2023-24 marks the fourth academic year in which Minnesota State Developmental Education and Adult Basic Education teachers and administrators join ranks to ensure college enrolled students are academically ready for the rigors of credit-bearing coursework at Minnesota State campuses.  Many students are in need of additional math\, English\, organization\, navigation\, and study skills to thrive in college.  The DevEd-ABE Affinity Group was formed three years ago to focus on the effectiveness of new and existing classroom partnerships to support Dev Ed enrolled students.  To this end\, numerous tools and resources have been created and utilized. \nContact Russ Fraenkel\, rwfraenkel@gmail.com\, for further information.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/deved-abe-partner-affinity-group-meeting-110223/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231103T111500
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230908T214137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T214351Z
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SUMMARY:DevEd-ABE Partner Affinity Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:No registration necessary: Contact Russ Fraenkel\, rwfraenkel@gmail.com\, to receive the direct Zoom link. \nNovember 2023 dates: \n\nNovember 2 from 2:00-3:15pm\nNovember 3 from 10:00-11:15am\n\nNOTE: The meetings on November 2 and 3 cover the same topics.  Participants have the option to attend either one of the similar sessions. \nAll are welcome to participate in the engaging presentations and discussions of the DevEd-ABE Partner Affinity Group.  This year\, the Affinity Group’s 75-minute virtual meetings (in November\, February\, and April) will focus attention on the co-req classroom format within Guided Learning Pathways.  Minnesota State campuses are required to implement the co-req format in stages of partial implementation to full implementation by fall 2026. \nAffinity Group background\n2023-24 marks the fourth academic year in which Minnesota State Developmental Education and Adult Basic Education teachers and administrators join ranks to ensure college enrolled students are academically ready for the rigors of credit-bearing coursework at Minnesota State campuses.  Many students are in need of additional math\, English\, organization\, navigation\, and study skills to thrive in college.  The DevEd-ABE Affinity Group was formed three years ago to focus on the effectiveness of new and existing classroom partnerships to support Dev Ed enrolled students.  To this end\, numerous tools and resources have been created and utilized. \nContact Russ Fraenkel\, rwfraenkel@gmail.com\, for further information.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/deved-abe-partner-affinity-group-meeting-110323/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20231031T223221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T223811Z
UID:10001881-1699282800-1699286400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Next Generation Nursing Assistant-Train. Test. Work. ABE Test Prep and 1 Free Test
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 11/6/23 \nThis webinar is hosted by HealthForce Minnesota and presented by Elaine Vandenburgh. A review of the free\, asynchronous nursing assistant state exam prep/refresher course will be provided\, along with an overview of how students will receive their promo code to test for free. \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/next-generation-nursing-assistant-train-test-work-abe-test-prep-and-1-free-test/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="HealthForce Minnesota":MAILTO:elaine.vandenburgh@winona.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231107T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231107T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20231002T213411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T213411Z
UID:10001872-1699360200-1699362900@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Xue's Office Hour
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/7/23 \nYou 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/burlington-english-lunch-and-learn-xues-office-hour-110723/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230802T210757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T210757Z
UID:10001799-1699362000-1699369200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/7/23 \nParticipants 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/core-training-module-1-overview-of-minnesota-adult-education-and-program-accountability-110723/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230818T180017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T180017Z
UID:10001830-1699457400-1699461000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:MobyMax Training: Deep Dive into Reports and Data
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 11/8/23 \n\nBesides how many minutes learners spend using MobyMax\, what else can you learn from all those options under the Tools tab? The answer is…A LOT! We’ll also look at ways to monitor learner progress within specific subject modules under the Curriculum tab.\nIt will be helpful if you know your login credentials prior to the training. If needed\, you can complete the form here under Key Information to request an account on the statewide license. MobyMax is a state-supported platform\, so there is no additional cost to you or your learners!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mobymax-training-deep-dive-into-reports-and-data/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Moby-Tools.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230807T170838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T170838Z
UID:10001819-1699468200-1699475400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Refining Your Teacher Talk
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 11/8/23 \nMany 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/refining-your-teacher-talk-110823/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230807T170610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T170610Z
UID:10001815-1699621200-1699628400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary Remotely or In Person
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/10/23 \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-111023/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230913T231335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T171125Z
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SUMMARY:Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 10/20/23 (registration is now closed) \n\nThe Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle I is for teachers of low-literate Adult Basic Education ESL students – those learners with little or no first-language literacy. With a special focus on reading development for these learners\, teachers explore relevant research and its implications for best practices in the classroom. \nLike our other language instruction study circles\, it involves reading a selection of relevant research and completing various classroom-based reflection. During the 3 meetings of 3 hours each\, participants discuss the readings and tasks and explore together how research can inform classroom practice. \nThis fall the study circle will be facilitated by Andrea Echelberger from Robbinsdale Adult Academic Program. \nFind out more about the Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle >> \nDATES: ALL ARE VIRTUAL ZOOM EVENTS! \n\n\nFriday\, October 27\, 1-4 pm\nFriday\, November 10\, 1-4 pm\nFriday\, December 1\, 1-4 pm
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/low-literacy-adult-esl-study-circle/2023-11-10/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20231002T213520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T174114Z
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SUMMARY:Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Strategies to Teach to a Multi-Level Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/14/23 \nIn 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. \nNOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/burlington-english-lunch-and-learn-strategies-to-teach-to-a-multi-level-classroom-111423/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20231023T175404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T175404Z
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SUMMARY:Administrator Webinar: Creative Ideas for Staffing\, Recruitment & Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/14/23 \nJoin a panel of program administrators from around the state as they share “3 Creative Ideas” for tackling current challenges around staffing\, recruitment & engagement. Karen Wolters\, Chelsea Ritland\, Wendy Sweeney\, and others will be there to share some of their out-of-the-box thinking as this new program year gets going. Bring your creative solutions and thinking caps to this webinar with fellow administrators and coordinators in MN Adult Ed!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/administrator-webinar-creative-ideas-for-staffing-recruitment-engagement/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230802T210941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T210941Z
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SUMMARY:Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/14/23 \nParticipants 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/core-training-module-2-understanding-adult-learners-111423/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20231010T173307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T173307Z
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SUMMARY:Karen History\, Culture and Language and the Adult Education Classroom presented by the Karen Organization of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 11/15/23 \nHundreds 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/karen-history-culture-and-language-111523/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230807T170501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T170501Z
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SUMMARY:Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 11/15/23 \nYou don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their digital literacy skills using Northstar Digital Literacy. \nIn the webinar\, participants will learn: \n\nThe features of Northstar Digital Literacy.\nHow to help learners set digital literacy learning goals.\nHow to help learners navigate Northstar Digital Literacy assessments.\nHow to guide learners through the Northstar Digital Literacy Online Learning Modules.\n\nThe training will be appropriate for tutors working one-to-one with learners or assisting in a computer lab. \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-111523/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20231010T174023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T161325Z
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SUMMARY:Support Services Conference 2023 (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/10/23 \nPROGRAM: The conference program including session descriptions will be posted by mid-October at https://www.mnabeassessment.com/support-services-conference. \nNOTE: Links to join the Zoom sessions will be sent out via email prior to the conference\, along with the conference program. If you have connection issues on the day of the conference\, contact Heather Williams\, heather_williams@rdale.org. \n\n2023 SUPPORT SERVICES CONFERENCE SCHEDULE\nPre-Conference – Thursday\, 11/16/2023 \nVirtual implementation trainings for both CASAS and TABE will be offered for all staff that may be responsible for intake and assessment. \n9:00-12:00 – CASAS Implementation Training (Marty Olsen) \n12:30-3:30 – TABE Implementation Training (Linda Keller and Dave Haugen) \nConference – Friday\, 11/17/2023 \n9:00-9:45 – Opening Session featuring MN State ABE Staff \n10:00-10:45 – Session 1 (Choose 1) \n\n\n\nGoogle Session (Susan Wetenkamp-Brandt)\nRacial Equity Grant (See Moua-Leske and Addy Wolbaum)\nMental Health Session (Wendy Sweeney)\n\n\n\n11:00-11:45 – Session 2 (Choose 1) \n\n\n\nUpdates from GED Testing Service (Melissa Hultstrand)\nCASAS Recertification (Marty Olsen)\nSiD for Onboarding Staff (Jenny Schlukebier and panel)\n\n\n\n12:00-1:00 – Lunch \n1:00-1:45 – Session 3 (Choose 1) \n\n\n\nTABE Recertification (Linda Keller)\nBest Practices for Intake (Rachel Stiglitz and Heather Williams)\nDeep Dive into SiD Reports (Jenny Schlukebier)\n\n\n\n2:00-2:45 – Session 4 (Choose 1) \n\n\n\nTesting Strategies Open Mic (Linda Keller and panel)\nSiD – Student History (Jenny Schlukebier and Rachel Stiglitz)\nHiSET (Tess Yurik and Tanya Haug)\n\n\n\nMore Information\nFor more information\, you can contact Marylynn Dvorak\, Chair of SPARC\, at mdvorak@isd271.org.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/support-services-conference-2023-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="SW ABE":MAILTO:martha.olsen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230807T171024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T175704Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:THIS WEBINAR HAS BEEN CANCELLED. \nWhile 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 webinar 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/writing-activities-for-beginning-literacy-and-beginning-english-language-learners-111023/
LOCATION:Literacy Minnesota – main office\, 700 Raymond Ave.\, Ste. 180\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55114\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171809
CREATED:20230802T211122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T211122Z
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SUMMARY:Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/21/23 \nParticipants 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/core-training-module-3-instructional-best-practices-working-with-learners-112123/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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