ATLAS ABE

Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
2024-09-04 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Back to School with Edmentum Courseware
2024-09-17 14:30 - 16:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/17/24
Andrew Kappel from Edmentum will present an introduction to Edmentum Courseware. You’ll get an overview of the platform, see the structure and layout of courses, explore the course catalog, and learn how to manage class sections, learner accounts, and proxy hour reporting. The training will be interactive and include time for hands-on practice and questions. Whether you’re already planning to use Courseware, you’re curious about it, or you need a refresher, we hope you’ll join us!
Additional information about the training:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
It will be helpful to 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).
A recording will be available after the training.

Additional information about Edmentum Courseware:

Edmentum is a state-supported platform, so there is no additional cost to you or your program!
The course catalog contains a wide variety of content for teaching reading, language arts, math, science, social studies, GED/HiSET preparation, and career pathways classes.
Edmentum is recommended for high-intermediate or above ESL learners and ABE learners. Most content is at a middle or high school reading level, but some elementary content is available.
The platform can be used to supplement in-class learning or for standalone distance learning.

WebChat with MNABE
2024-09-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/18/24
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, September 9, 2024.

Topics will include:

Grants and Finance
High School Equivalency Testing (HSE)
Transitions (Training, Partnerships, and Adult Career Pathways)
PY24 Report Card
Upcoming Professional Development

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 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
2024-09-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/18/24
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.

Writing Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners
2024-09-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: MON. 9/23/24
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 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.

Burlington English Lunch and Learn: Best Practices in Core
2024-09-24 12:30 - 13:15 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/24/24
In this session, we will explore ideas and strategies to enhance your instruction when teaching with In-Class Lessons. We will go over fresh ideas on how to engage your students when completing different activities!
NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials for their BE account.

Understanding the Somali People: History, Culture and Migration to Minnesota - Presented by CAIR-MN
2024-09-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/24/24
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.

HSE Testing Coffee Talk Series
2024-09-24 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

AI Playgroup
2024-09-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/26/24 (for the final session)
How are generative AI tools (like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, MagicSchool, Khanmigo, and many others) affecting you, your colleagues, and adult learners? Are you using AI all the time, curious about it, worried about it, or just confused?
Wherever you are, join Nick Houlson, Jason Brazier, and Elizabeth Bennett from Literacy Minnesota for an informal AI playgroup! Each Tuesday, we’ll learn a little about an AI tool, play around with it, and explore implications for our practice. Everyone is welcome: teachers, administrators, support staff, and volunteers.
Please note the following:

After registering, you’ll receive an email from “MNABE Staff” with a link to join the meetings.
Attendance at all three sessions is NOT required. Register for the series, and you can join on the day(s) that work for you.
NO prior knowledge, preparation, or homework is necessary! Please just bring yourself (and a sense of humor).
We are not planning to record these sessions, but we will share a Padlet with resources to explore on your own.
We promise that you won’t break anything. This will be fun!

Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
2024-09-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 9/25/24
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.

BurlingtonEnglish/Prepare for CASAS STEPS Overview
2024-09-26 16:30 - 17:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: THU. 9/26/24
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!

Credential Specialist Webinar
2024-09-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/27/24
A credential is just a piece of paper, right? WRONG!
An industry-recognized credential can make a huge difference in the life of a learner, which is why Adult Education programs throughout Minnesota are developing and implementing career pathway programs.
Community Interpreter, Food Protection Manager and Certified Nursing Assistant are some of the most common and most commonly asked about credential courses happening in ABE. Attend this webinar to hear from experienced Credential Specialists about what requirements are suggested for potential participants, how the testing works, student success stories, and a chance to ask questions.
If you require ASL interpretation, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu

Back to School with Exact Path
2024-09-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/27/24
Andrew Kappel from Edmentum will present an introduction to Exact Path, a tool for individualized instruction and practice within the Edmentum platform. You’ll learn about assigning diagnostic assessments, managing individual student Learning Paths, using reports to monitor progress, and proxy hour reporting. The training will be interactive and include time for hands-on practice and questions. We hope you’ll join us to learn more about this powerful tool!
Additional information about the training:

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

Additional information about Exact Path:

Exact Path is included in our statewide Edmentum license. Edmentum is a state-supported platform, so there is no additional cost to you or your program!
Exact Path is recommended for intermediate or above ESL learners and ABE learners. Content is aligned to K-12 standards in math, reading, and language arts.
The platform can be used to supplement in-class learning or for standalone distance learning.

Teaching Reading Vocabulary
2024-09-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: MON. 9/30/24
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.

ABE Foundations At a Distance: Webinar Series
2024-10-01 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-10-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar
When ATLAS is unable to hold the usual in-person ABE Foundations workshop, the ABE Foundations online course is a great option for those new to ABE! However, it’s a lot of information, and we recognize that having the in-person workshop allows you to ask questions, meet key leaders in the field, and build relationships with other colleagues new to ABE.
So, in order to enrichen the online course experience, we are offering a series of 3 live webinars to support your entry into the field. The purpose of the ABE Foundations At a Distance webinar series is to provide a guided, connected way to complete the ABE Foundations online course content in a short, defined timeframe with colleagues; to provide space for asking questions, sharing successes and challenges related to their current work; and to meet and network, and form relationships with ABE leaders and fellow practitioners in the state. Each of these webinars will address different content.
Dates: Each session is 1.5 CEUs; attend ALL 3 and earn an additional 1.5 CEUs!
Webinar 1 of 3: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 – 2-3:30 PM –REGISTER
Webinar 2 of 3: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 – 2-3:30 PM –REGISTER
Webinar 3 of 3: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 – 2-2:30 PM –REGISTER

Back to School with MobyMax - Session 2
2024-10-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 10/2/24
If you’re 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. Note: This is a repeat of the same training held on 8/29/24.
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).
A recording will be available after the training.

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.

North ABE Fall 2024 Regional - Walker, MN
2024-10-03 13:30 - 19:30, 2024-10-04 08:00 - 15:00 | Chase on the Lake, 502 Cleveland Blvd., Walker, MN, 56484, United States
Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/27/24
FLYER (includes session descriptions)
NOTE: THE HOTEL ROOM BLOCK IS FULL. PLEASE MAKE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS ON YOUR OWN, IF NEEDED.
Hotel Accommodations: A discounted guest room block at Chase on the Lake is being held for ATLAS until FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. All rooms must be requested through the ATLAS Registration Form for Participants and ATLAS Presenter Form for Presenters by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. You will not be able to secure a guest room by calling or contacting the hotel directly for these dates or rates.
COST:

$25 for both Thursday and Friday (get Thursday for free!)
$25 for Friday only
$15 for Thursday only
$15 late fee will be incurred for registrations submitted after 9/27/24

PAYMENT:
Need to pay for multiple registrations at once? Or need to pay for a registration that was already submitted?

By credit card/PayPal: Have your staff mark “Please bill my organization” when registering, and use this payment form.
By organizational check/PO: Have your staff mark “Please bill my organization” when registering, and ATLAS will invoice your program. Please do not send checks until you are invoiced.

TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT:
In addition to covering lodging expenses directly with the hotel, ATLAS will again reimburse North ABE programs or individuals for mileage over 50 miles one-way to and from the venue. Simply submit an ATLAS invoice (and Form W-9 if applicable) after the event. Please direct any questions to Marisa Geisler at mgeisler02@hamline.edu.
If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu

SCHEDULE
Thursday, October 3 – 1:30-7:30 pm
1:30-4:30 pm – Afternoon Session
5:00-6:00 pm – Light Dinner
6:00-7:30 pm – Concurrent Session 1
Friday, October 4 – 8:00 am-3:00 pm
8:00-9:00 am – Welcome & General Session
9:15-10:45 am – Concurrent Session 2
11:00 am-12:30 pm – Concurrent Session 312:30-1:15 pm – Lunch
1:30-3:00 pm – Concurrent Session 4

Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
2024-10-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: MON. 10/7/24
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.

SiD Fall Data Cleanup
2024-10-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/8/24
In this interactive session, we’ll focus on ways to keep your data clean throughout the year, making year-end reporting a snap! We’ll also answer some of our most popular user questions. Make plans to run SiD reports and examine your own program data as we go along.

Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy
2024-10-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: MON. 10/14/24
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.

CCRS Foundations Refresher Webinar
2024-10-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: MON. 10/14/2024

INFORMATIONAL FLYER >>
Download and pass along to your colleagues!

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 during the webinar.
If you require ASL interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu

Refining Your Teacher Talk
2024-10-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 10/16/24
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.
