ATLAS ABE

Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
2024-06-24 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
Registration Deadline: MON. 6/24/24
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.

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Connecting IET/IELCE to BE
2024-06-25 12:30 - 13:15 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/25/24
In this session, we will explore the components of IELCE and IET and breakdown how those components can be found in Burlington English. We will talk about ways to implement them in your class.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

HSE Testing Coffee Talk Series
2024-06-25 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-07-23 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-08-27 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: Register up to the date of each Coffee Talk.
This past year, we have added a new option to our testing services, making us a two-test state. We have had and continue to need help with connectivity issues, online proctoring, scheduling availability, student identifications, accommodation issues, etc. This series is intended to begin creating a space for us to come together, discuss, share, and problem-solve.
Coffee Talks will take place from 1:30-2:30 pm on every 4th Tuesday of the month in the 2024 calendar year.
Questions?
Please contact mde.abe@state.mn.us

Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy
2024-06-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/25/24
You 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.
In the webinar, participants will learn:

The features of Northstar Digital Literacy.
How to help learners navigate Northstar digital literacy assessments.
How to use the Northstar instructor-led curriculum.
How to guide learners through the Northstar Digital Literacy Online Learning Modules.
Additional digital literacy resources.

Phonics in Beginning ESL: Recommendations, Activities and Resources
2024-07-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: MON. 7/8/24
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.

Understanding the Somali People: History, Culture and Migration to Minnesota Presented by CAIR-MN
2024-07-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/9/24
Somalis are estimated to be the largest African immigrant group in Minnesota with approximately 75,000-100,000 residing in the state (source: McKnight Foundation).
This training covers:

Pre- and post-modern history of the Somali people
Culture
Migration to Minnesota
Cultural gaps between the Somali and American communities
Recommendations for outreach to Somali community members

WebChat with MNABE
2024-07-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 7/10/24
WebChat 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.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you need ASL interpretation for this event, please contact Wendy Her at info@literacyactionnetwork.org by Monday, July 1, 2024.

Topics will include:

Preparing for the August Reporting Submission
Federal Corrective Action Plan for Minnesota Adult Education

For those unable to attend, the meeting and materials will be available on the Literacy Action Network website after the meeting.

Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
2024-07-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: MON. 7/22/24
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.

Racial Equity 101 Presented by Jimmie Heags
2024-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/6/24
Join presenter Jimmie Heags, Jr., MA, LSC, LPCC, LADC, ACS, for this session that exposes how race is defined and how racism impacts individuals and institutions. The session will provide learners with a framework for understanding and disrupting the attitudes and structures that perpetuate inequality. Participants will be introduced to basic interventions to identify and disrupt racialized mindsets and practices that promote equity. Interventions will include how to be an anti-racist.
Objectives include the following:
1) Define the nature of race and racism and their origins and impact.
2) Examine the concepts of white privilege and white fragility.
3) Understand the nature of microaggressions and their impact.
4) Develop interventions for disrupting racist mindsets.

Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
2024-08-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/6/24
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.

Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
2024-08-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/13/24
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.

Summer Institute 2024
2024-08-14 08:30 - 2024-08-15 17:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/13/24
This year Summer Institute is a two-day virtual conference from August 14-15. There are 37 breakout sessions, an MDE update, trivia night, the vendor fair, restorative movement and more!

Summer Institute 2024 Session Descriptions
Presenter Bios

Early-bird Registration Rates (good until June 30, 2024):

$60.00 – LAN Member
$120.00 – non-LAN member

General Registration Rates (from July 1 to August 13):

$70.00 – LAN Member
$130.00 – non-LAN member

Teaching Reading Vocabulary
2024-08-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: MON. 8/19/24
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.

Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
2024-08-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/20/24
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.

Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
2024-08-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: MON. 8/26/24
Teaching intermediate alphabetics (syllables, prefixes, suffixes, root words) is a great way to help students build their decoding and comprehension skills. Come learn a variety of fun and easy-to-use routines and activities for helping intermediate-level readers develop these important tools.

Assessment Training for New Staff – CASAS Implementation Training (Virtual)
2024-08-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/27/24
Register now for a virtual CASAS Implementation Training!
Join your state trainers virtually for a CASAS Implementation training. This training provides an overview of the approved CASAS tests. It will cover selection and administration of the appropriate CASAS test, interpretation of test scores, and measurement of student progress. This training is geared toward newer users of the assessments. Participants who complete this training will be certified to administer CASAS multiple choice assessments.
For more information on this training, contact Marty Olsen – martha.olsen@gmail.com

Assessment Training for New Staff - TABE Implementation Training (Virtual)
2024-08-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/27/24
Register now for a virtual TABE Implementation Training!
Join your state trainers virtually for a TABE Implementation training. This training provides an overview of approved TABE tests. It will cover selection and administration of the appropriate level test, interpretation of test scores, and measurement of student progress. This training is geared toward newer users of the assessments. Participants who complete this training will be certified to administer TABE multiple choice assessments.
For more information on this training, contact Marty Olsen – martha.olsen@gmail.com

Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
2024-08-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/27/24
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.

Assessment Training for New Staff – CASAS Implementation Training (In person)
2024-08-29 09:00 - 12:00
Registration Deadline: None
Join your state trainers in person for a CASAS Implementation training on August 29 from 9am-12pm. This training provides an overview of the approved CASAS tests. It will cover selection and administration of the appropriate CASAS test, interpretation of test scores, and measurement of student progress. This training is geared toward newer users of the assessments. Participants who complete this training will be certified to administer CASAS multiple choice assessments.
The training will be held at:
Learning In Style School
2200 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
TO REGISTER and for more information on this training, contact Marty Olsen – martha.olsen@gmail.com

BurlingtonEnglish/Prepare for CASAS STEPS Overview
2024-08-29 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: THU. 8/29/24
Come join our session to learn about how Burlington English can help prepare your students for the new Prepare for CASAS STEPS assessment. In this session, we will cover the new Burlington English Reading CASAS STEPS feature and how you can use Burlington Core to help your students achieve skill gains. We will answer any questions you might have!

Back to School with MobyMax - Session 1
2024-08-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: THU. 8/29/24
If you’ll be teaching with MobyMax this school year and need an introduction or a refresher, then this training is for you! We’ll cover essential tasks for teachers, including adding learners to your roster, creating class groups, adjusting module settings so learners can access the correct content, creating assignments, monitoring progress, and proxy hour reporting. The training will include plenty of time for hands-on practice and questions. This same training will be repeated on Wednesday, October 2 at 2:00 pm. A recording will also be available.
Additional information about the training:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
It will be helpful if you know your login credentials prior to the training. You can complete the form here under Key Information to request an account on the statewide license.
To request accommodations (ASL interpretation, etc.), please contact the DL helpdesk (support@mnabedistancelearning.zendesk.com).

Additional information about MobyMax:

MobyMax is a state-supported platform, so there is no additional cost to you or your program!
MobyMax is appropriate for a wide range of ESL and ABE learners. The platform includes lessons, practice, and assessments in literacy, language (grammar and mechanics), math, science, and social studies. The content is aligned with state standards for grades K-8.
The platform can be used to supplement in-class learning or for standalone distance learning.

Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
2024-09-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/4/24
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.

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Modeling an In-Class Lesson
2024-09-10 12:30 - 13:15 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/10/24
In this session, we will take a look at a Burlington English lesson plan paired with an In-Class Lesson. Xue will model how to present different strategies for how to complete the activities and how you might complete them in your classroom. Feel free to come with questions and problems you’ve been experiencing and we can brainstorm how you might overcome them!
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
2024-09-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/10/24
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.

Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
2024-09-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/11/24
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.

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: How to Lead Student Orientations for Your Own Class
2024-09-17 12:30 - 13:15 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/17/24
In this session, we will go over tools and resources for how you can lead your own student orientations for your class/program when onboarding new students to using Burlington English. We will go over important features to focus on and common Q&As.
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Administrator Webinar: Staff Recruitment and Hiring
2024-09-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/17/24
If you need ASL interpretation, please contact Marisa Geisler by Thursday, September 12.
Attention MN Adult Education Managers and Coordinators! Make time as the new school year begins to connect with your colleagues. Our September webinar topic for ABE administrators is staff recruitment and hiring, including the tiered licensure process.
Facilitators Emily Watts (Osseo) and See Moua-Leske (Southwest ABE) will host this webinar and frame our discussion, and we’ll be joined by guests Chelsea Ritland (Hopkins), Nicki Olalde (Robbinsdale), and Hanna Younce (PELSB).
Join us to share your challenges and strategies around hiring and keeping fabulous adult educators for your programs!

Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
2024-09-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/17/24
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.
