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SUMMARY:Racial Equity 101 Presented by Jimmie Heags
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/6/24 \nJoin 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. \nObjectives include the following: \n1) Define the nature of race and racism and their origins and impact. \n2) Examine the concepts of white privilege and white fragility. \n3) Understand the nature of microaggressions and their impact. \n4) Develop interventions for disrupting racist mindsets.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/racial-equity-101-presented-by-jimmie-heags/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/6/24 \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/volunteer-core-training-module-1-overview-of-minnesota-adult-education-and-program-accountability-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/13/24 \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/volunteer-core-training-module-2-understanding-adult-learners-5/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T083000
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SUMMARY:Summer Institute 2024
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/13/24  \nThis 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! \n\nSummer Institute 2024 Session Descriptions\nPresenter Bios\n\nEarly-bird Registration Rates (good until June 30\, 2024): \n\n$60.00 – LAN Member\n$120.00 – non-LAN member\n\nGeneral Registration Rates (from July 1 to August 13): \n\n$70.00 – LAN Member\n$130.00 – non-LAN member
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/summer-institute-2024/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240819T203000
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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 8/19/24 \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-081924/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T203000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/20/24 \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/volunteer-core-training-module-3-instructional-best-practices-working-with-learners-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240826T130000
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SUMMARY:Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 8/26/24 \nTeaching 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-intermediate-alphabetics-082624/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240827T090000
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SUMMARY:Assessment Training for New Staff – CASAS Implementation Training (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/27/24 \nRegister now for a virtual CASAS Implementation Training! \nJoin 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. \nFor more information on this training\, contact Marty Olsen – martha.olsen@gmail.com
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/assessment-training-for-new-staff-casas-implementation-training-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="SW ABE":MAILTO:martha.olsen@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Assessment Training for New Staff - TABE Implementation Training (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/27/24 \nRegister now for a virtual TABE Implementation Training! \nJoin 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. \nFor more information on this training\, contact Marty Olsen – martha.olsen@gmail.com
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/assessment-training-for-new-staff-tabe-implementation-training-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="SW ABE":MAILTO:martha.olsen@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:HSE Testing Coffee Talk Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Register up to the date of each Coffee Talk. \nThis 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. \nCoffee Talks will take place from 1:30-2:30 pm on every 4th Tuesday of the month in the 2024 calendar year. \nQuestions?\nPlease contact mde.abe@state.mn.us
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/hse-testing-coffee-talk-series/2024-08-27/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Department of Education":MAILTO:neill.allard@state.mn.us
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/27/24 \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/volunteer-core-training-module-4-instructional-best-practices-working-with-materials-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T120000
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SUMMARY:Assessment Training for New Staff – CASAS Implementation Training (In person)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: None \nJoin 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. \nThe training will be held at: \nLearning In Style School\n2200 Nicollet Avenue\nMinneapolis\, MN 55404 \nTO REGISTER and for more information on this training\, contact Marty Olsen – martha.olsen@gmail.com
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/assessment-training-for-new-staff-casas-implementation-training-in-person/
ORGANIZER;CN="SW ABE":MAILTO:martha.olsen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T123000
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SUMMARY:BurlingtonEnglish/Prepare for CASAS STEPS Overview
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 8/29/24 \nCome 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!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/burlingtonenglish-prepare-for-casas-steps-overview/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240829T160000
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SUMMARY:Back to School with MobyMax - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 8/29/24  \nIf 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. \nAdditional information about the training: \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nIt 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.\nTo request accommodations (ASL interpretation\, etc.)\, please contact the DL helpdesk (support@mnabedistancelearning.zendesk.com).\n\nAdditional information about MobyMax: \n\nMobyMax is a state-supported platform\, so there is no additional cost to you or your program!\nMobyMax 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.\nThe platform can be used to supplement in-class learning or for standalone distance learning.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/back-to-school-with-mobymax-session-1/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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