Events

Registration Deadline: WED. 4/21/21 In this webinar we will look at the connection between ACES/TIF and the Workplace Preparation requirement that is a component of both Integrated Education and Training (IET) and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) instruction. We will hear from a panel of teachers who have experience planning workforce preparation activities, […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 4/21/21 Research 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.

Registration Deadline: THU. 4/22/21 It 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 […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/23/21 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 […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/23/21 Let's share our key takeaways and ideas from the MCTM Spring Conference 2021! Facilitated by Andy Albee, Robbinsdale Adult Academic Program instructor, and Lindsey Pust, ATLAS Numeracy Coordinator.  

Registration Deadline: MON. 4/26/21 Are you just getting started with Northstar? Have you been using Northstar for a while but would like a refresher on available resources? Join us for a tour of the features on your Northstar Admin Portal, learn how to add users to Northstar Online Learning, report time on task, track completed […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/27/21 Come learn how explicit listening instruction builds a foundation for literacy skills and fosters independence for language learners. This workshop will identify authentic learning tasks that English learners encounter daily, try out a variety of listening activities across multiple levels, and discuss which explicit listening strategies are used for each one. […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/27/21 Incorporating a close reading strategy into our instruction is a common best practice. However, how often do we extend that same strategy to visual texts? Can we? During this webinar, you will get an opportunity to experience a close reading activity of a visual text as if you were a student. […]

Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/27/21 The 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: The features of Northstar Digital Literacy How to set up and proctor a […]