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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 11/3/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\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-110325/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203948
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SUMMARY:AI Crash Course - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: On the date of each webinar \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nAI Crash Course 2025\nNovember 4\, 11\, 18 @ 3:00pm – 4:00pm \nThis FREE webinar series is open to all adult education staff and volunteers. Please register for the series and attend the sessions that work for your schedule. \nSession 1: What is AI? What are effective prompts?\nTUE. 11/4/25 \nA beginner-friendly introduction to working with AI. Learn what AI is\, how to access and navigate AI platforms\, and how to create effective prompts (i.e.\, help the AI “understand” what you want it to do). \nSession 2: AI for Teaching\nTUE. 11/11/25\n \nStart learning how to use MagicSchool AI\, an AI platform developed for teachers. It has tools to support you with many common tasks\, including: \n\nCreating academic texts\, lessons\, worksheets\, and rubrics\nDrafting unit plans and course syllabi\nBrainstorming ideas for choice boards\, differentiation\, and accommodations\nAnd much\, much more!\n\nSession 3: Now what? AI Literacy for EVERYONE\nTUE. 11/18/25 \nDiscuss what AI literacy means and why it matters: for learners\, teachers\, administrators\, and everyone. Consider how we can support appropriate\, responsible\, and ethical use of AI tools. \nAdditional information: \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email from “MNABE Staff” with a Zoom link to join the sessions.\nTo request accommodations (ASL interpretation\, etc.)\, please contact the DL helpdesk at support@mnabedistancelearning.zendesk.com.\nSessions will be recorded and shared on the MN Adult Education PD YouTube channel.\nCEUs will be available.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ai-crash-course-session-1/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203948
CREATED:20250821T195352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T152601Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 11/5/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\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-110525/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203948
CREATED:20250825T200303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T175235Z
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SUMMARY:Healing-Centered Organizations: Stress and Trauma’s Impact on Adult Education Programs and Teams
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 11/6/25 \nHow does trauma show up in our organizations? Trauma is not only an individual’s experience or responsibility\, but an organizational pattern that can be perpetuated in schools and programs. This webinar presented by frequent ATLAS speaker Lucille Amis Rosario explores the types and signs of organizational trauma\, including patterns like parallel process and re-enactment that can undermine team cohesion and the wellbeing of both students and staff. Learn how communication dynamics may reflect deeper stress\, and discover practical ways to interrupt harmful cycles through a healing-centered approach. Lucille will also introduce a Sequence of Engagement framework to guide healthier interactions and support programs in becoming places of healing. \nIf you require ASL interpretation contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/healing-centered-organizations-stress-and-traumas-impact-on-adult-education-programs-and-teams/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T151500
DTSTAMP:20260428T203948
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SUMMARY:Math Institute 2025 (Virtual Conference)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 11/7/25 \nKeynote Talk: Math is Figuroutable!\nKeynote Speaker: Pamela Weber Harris\nPamela Weber Harris is changing the way we view and teach mathematics. She is the author of several books\, including Numeracy Problems Strings K-5\, Developing Mathematical Reasoning\, and Building Powerful Numeracy. As a mom\, a former high school math teacher\, university lecturer\, and an author\, she believes everyone can do more math when it is based in reasoning than math as memorizing and mimicking. Pam has created online Building Powerful Mathematics workshops and presents frequently at national and international conferences. Her particular interests include teaching real math\, building powerful numeracy\, sequencing rich tasks to construct mathematics\, using technology appropriately\, smart assessment\, and vertical connectivity in curricula in schools PK-12. Pam helps leaders and teachers to make the shift that supports students to learn real math because math is figureoutable! \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \nSchedule: \n8:45am- 10:15 – Welcome and Keynote – Keynote address (Pam Harris) \n10:15-10:30 – Break \n10:30-12pm – Workshop (Problem Strings with Pam Harris) \n12:00-12:45 – Lunch \n12:45-2:15 – Concurrent Workshops \n2:15-2:30 – Break \n2:30-3:15 – Resource Share \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/math-institute-2025/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203948
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SUMMARY:Let’s Start at the Very Beginning: Instruction for Literacy Level Adult Learners - Presented by Andrea Echelberger
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/7/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nDo you work with an adult learner or a class of learners who are just beginning to read and write? Tutoring literacy level adult ESL learners has unique rewards and challenges. There are very few textbooks aimed at this level\, and it can be difficult to break down their learning goals into smaller\, achievable steps. This session will cover suggested goals\, processes\, and activities for helping an adult ESL learner get successfully started on the road to literacy.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/lets-start-at-the-very-beginning-instruction-for-literacy-level-adult-learners/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203948
CREATED:20251010T203206Z
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SUMMARY:AI Crash Course - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/18/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nAI Crash Course 2025\nNovember 4\, 11\, 18 @ 3:00pm – 4:00pm \nThis FREE webinar series is open to all adult education staff and volunteers. Please register for the series and attend the sessions that work for your schedule. \nSession 1: What is AI? What are effective prompts?\nTUE. 11/4/25 \nA beginner-friendly introduction to working with AI. Learn what AI is\, how to access and navigate AI platforms\, and how to create effective prompts (i.e.\, help the AI “understand” what you want it to do). \nSession 2: AI for Teaching\nTUE. 11/11/25\n \nStart learning how to use MagicSchool AI\, an AI platform developed for teachers. It has tools to support you with many common tasks\, including: \n\nCreating academic texts\, lessons\, worksheets\, and rubrics\nDrafting unit plans and course syllabi\nBrainstorming ideas for choice boards\, differentiation\, and accommodations\nAnd much\, much more!\n\nSession 3: Now what? AI Literacy for EVERYONE\nTUE. 11/18/25\n \nDiscuss what AI literacy means and why it matters: for learners\, teachers\, administrators\, and everyone. Consider how we can support appropriate\, responsible\, and ethical use of AI tools. \nAdditional information: \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email from “MNABE Staff” with a Zoom link to join the sessions.\nTo request accommodations (ASL interpretation\, etc.)\, please contact the DL helpdesk at support@mnabedistancelearning.zendesk.com.\nSessions will be recorded and shared on the MN Adult Education PD YouTube channel.\nCEUs will be available.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ai-crash-course-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203948
CREATED:20250821T205506Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 11/12/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\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-111225/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203948
CREATED:20250725T162711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T002025Z
UID:10002256-1763024400-1763049600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Support Services Pre-Conference: CASAS and TABE Training
DESCRIPTION:Conference Details & Information \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nSPARC\, along with the Minnesota Department of Education and SW ABE\, sponsors an annual statewide conference for support professionals. Day one features CASAS and TABE Implementation Training. Day two is a full day of conference sessions. The day will feature ABE update from our state ABE director and other state ABE staff\, followed by concurrent sessions specifically of interest to support staff. \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, contact Marty Olsen @ martha.olsen@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/support-services-conference-11-13-25/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="SW ABE":MAILTO:martha.olsen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203948
CREATED:20250725T162711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T193008Z
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SUMMARY:Support Services Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 11/12/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nSPARC\, along with the Minnesota Department of Education and SW ABE\, sponsors an annual statewide conference for support professionals. Day one features CASAS and TABE Implementation Training. Day two is a full day of conference sessions. The day will feature ABE update from our state ABE director and other state ABE staff\, followed by concurrent sessions specifically of interest to support staff. \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, contact Marty Olsen @ martha.olsen@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/support-services-conference-11-14-25/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="SW ABE":MAILTO:martha.olsen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203948
CREATED:20250823T121458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T194409Z
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SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/14/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\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-111425/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203948
CREATED:20250824T022402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T195131Z
UID:10002279-1763404200-1763411400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 11/17/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\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-111725/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203948
CREATED:20250908T203058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T171900Z
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SUMMARY:Ellii November Webinar: Admin & Support Staff Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/18/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nIf you manage Ellii classes and learner accounts\, run Ellii participation reports for DL hours\, or otherwise support learners and teachers using Ellii for distance learning\, then this session is for you! We’ll talk about some successes and failures we’ve encountered so far; share some tips\, tricks\, and hacks; and have time for questions\, venting (if needed)\, and troubleshooting. BYOB. \n\nAudience: Coordinators\, managers\, and support staff in programs using the state-supported Ellii plan for distance learning proxy hours\nDo I need an Ellii teacher account to attend this session? No. An account is helpful (get one here)\, but not required.\nHow do I join the session? Register here\, then look for an email from “MNABE Staff” with a Zoom link.\nAccommodations: To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations\, please email the DL help desk.\nWill there be a recording? Yes! The recording will be posted on the MN Adult Education PD YouTube channel.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ellii-november-webinar-admin-support-staff-coffee-break/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203948
CREATED:20251010T203420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T163719Z
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SUMMARY:AI Crash Course - Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/18/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nAI Crash Course 2025\nNovember 4\, 11\, 18 @ 3:00pm – 4:00pm \nThis FREE webinar series is open to all adult education staff and volunteers. Please register for the series and attend the sessions that work for your schedule. \nSession 1: What is AI? What are effective prompts?\nTUE. 11/4/25 \nA beginner-friendly introduction to working with AI. Learn what AI is\, how to access and navigate AI platforms\, and how to create effective prompts (i.e.\, help the AI “understand” what you want it to do). \nSession 2: AI for Teaching\nTUE. 11/11/25\n \nStart learning how to use MagicSchool AI\, an AI platform developed for teachers. It has tools to support you with many common tasks\, including: \n\nCreating academic texts\, lessons\, worksheets\, and rubrics\nDrafting unit plans and course syllabi\nBrainstorming ideas for choice boards\, differentiation\, and accommodations\nAnd much\, much more!\n\nSession 3: Now what? AI Literacy for EVERYONE\nTUE. 11/18/25 \nDiscuss what AI literacy means and why it matters: for learners\, teachers\, administrators\, and everyone. Consider how we can support appropriate\, responsible\, and ethical use of AI tools. \nAdditional information: \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email from “MNABE Staff” with a Zoom link to join the sessions.\nTo request accommodations (ASL interpretation\, etc.)\, please contact the DL helpdesk at support@mnabedistancelearning.zendesk.com.\nSessions will be recorded and shared on the MN Adult Education PD YouTube channel.\nCEUs will be available.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ai-crash-course-session-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T203948
CREATED:20251016T215716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T164856Z
UID:10002301-1763663400-1763670600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:I Hear You! Effective Listening Instruction for English Language Learners - Presented by Andrea Echelberger
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 11/20/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nCome 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. Participants will leave with ideas for listening tasks that can be used in remote or in-person instruction.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/i-hear-you-effective-listening-instruction-for-english-language-learners/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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