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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/4/26 \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-020426/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T120000
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SUMMARY:Thinking Online? Learn How Minnesota Programs Are Making the Shift
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/6/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nFrom Worthington to Grand Marais\, programs using BurlingtonEnglish across Minnesota are successfully navigating any instructional model. Join us to learn how programs are using BE\, and how we can support you in your pivot. \nPresented by: \n\nKathleen Moriarty: ABE Supervisor\, Metro North\nLiv Musel-Staloch: Lead Teacher\, Mankato Area Adult Basic Education\nMary Kate Lewis Piroso: Distance Learning Specialist\, Mankato Area Adult Basic Education\nSherri Quesnel: Regional Manager\, BurlingtonEnglish\nJennaRose Dahl: Customer Manager\, BurlingtonEnglish\nXue Xiong: Customer Representative\, BurlingtonEnglish\n\nNOTE: You do not need a BurlingtonEnglish account to participate; this webinar is open to everyone.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/thinking-online-learn-how-minnesota-programs-are-making-the-shift/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Burlington English":MAILTO:info@BurlingtonEnglish.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T130000
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SUMMARY:Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/6/26 \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-020626/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T232411
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SUMMARY:Basic Tech Help for Online and HyFlex Classes
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/11/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nAre you currently teaching or volunteering in an online or hybrid/HyFlex class? Is your current class pivoting to online instruction? Join this session to learn about common technology issues and basic skills you will need to support learners in Zoom or Google Meet. We will also provide real-life examples of meaningful roles that volunteers can play in online and HyFlex classes. \nPractice and prepare skills like joining online\, managing your meetings and keeping students in the loop. We’ll also discuss common pitfalls to avoid. \nNO SPECIAL TECH OR IT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED! The only requirements for being a tech helper are patience\, a sense of humor\, and willingness to learn.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/basic-tech-help-for-online-and-hyflex-classes/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260518T232411
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SUMMARY:Online & HyFlex Teaching Support Webinar - Session 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 2/12/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nThis webinar series is a follow-up to the Online & HyFlex Teaching Foundations workshop offered as a pre-conference session at the 2025 Summer Institute. All staff and volunteers who are involved with online or HyFlex classes are invited to attend. \nThese webinars will be interactive and based on YOUR questions and requests. In Session 1\, Digital Learning Team members will facilitate a sample online lesson using EdTech tools. You will reflect on your experience of the lesson and be given a small reflection and application assignment to complete before the next meeting. In Session 2\, you’ll be able to share what you learned and have time to ask questions and swap ideas with colleagues in similar teaching contexts. \nCEUs will be awarded for attendance at each session as well as for completion of the application assignment. \n\nAudience: Teachers\, program managers/coordinators\, support staff\, and volunteers who teach or support online and HyFlex classes. Everyone is welcome to attend\, even if you did not attend Summer Institute or are not yet offering online or HyFlex classes.\nHow do I join? Register here and answer all of the questions. Then\, look for an email from “MNABE Staff” with a Zoom link. The same link will work for both sessions.\nDo I have to attend both sessions? You are strongly encouraged to attend both sessions and complete the “homework” activity before Session 2. However\, we understand that schedules are complicated\, so please join us for whatever time your schedule permits.\nAccommodations: To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations\, please email the DL help desk.\nWill there be a recording? Yes! The recordings will be posted on the MN Adult Education PD YouTube channel. (Time spent in breakout room discussions will not be recorded.)
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/online-hyflex-teaching-support-webinar-session-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T183000
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SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 2/12/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nResearch 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.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/comprehension-strategies-for-intermediate-level-readers-021226/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T183000
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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 2/16/26 \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-021626/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T130000
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SUMMARY:WebChat with MN ABE
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/18/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nWebChat 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. \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nIf you need ASL interpretation for this event\, please contact Wendy Lindblom at info@literacyactionnetwork.org by Monday\, January 26\, 2026.\n\nTopics will include (but are not limited to): \n\nFederal funding update\, as available\nState WIOA Plan revision\nHSE Subsidy status\nContact hour year-over-year comparison\nGrant updates\nTransitions updates\nUpcoming Professional Development opportunities\n\nFor those unable to attend\, the meeting and materials will be available on the Literacy Action Network website after the meeting.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/webchat-with-mn-abe-021826/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Department of Education":MAILTO:neill.allard@state.mn.us
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/18/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\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-021826/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260220T100000
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SUMMARY:Support Staff Coffee Break (Virtual): Minnesota ABE Remote Assessment Hub
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/20/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nThe Support Staff Online Coffee Break Series continues with Linda Keller and Marty Olsen\, both state CASAS trainers\, sharing about the new Minnesota Remote Assessment Hub and explaining how your program can take advantage of this opportunity. They will explain how the Hub works\, the responsibilities of the program\, and the expectations of the students.  We also want to listen to your needs for testing and answer questions you may have.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/support-staff-coffee-break-virtual-minnesota-abe-remote-assessment-hub/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="SW ABE":MAILTO:martha.olsen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T130000
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SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/24/26 \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-022426/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T140000
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SUMMARY:Antiracist Praxis Study Circle
DESCRIPTION:Application Deadline: FRI. 2/13/26 \nMany of us have heard the terms antiracist and DEI (diversity\, equity and inclusion)\, but how do we actually implement these large frameworks into our adult English classrooms? This study circle goes beyond defining antiracism and explores how the research around Translanguaging by Ofelia García (2017) and Culturally Responsive Teaching by Zaretta Hammond (2015) provides us with tools to change the way we approach teaching. Participation in this activity is by application only. \n\nLearn more about the study circle >>\nAPPLY NOW >>\n\nQuestions? Contact Patsy Egan\, pegan02@hamline.edu \n\nStudy Circle Dates: \nWed. 2/25/26 – 2-4 pm (CST) \nWed. 3/4/26 – 2-4 pm (CST) \nWed. 3/11/26 – 2-4 pm (CST) \nWed. 3/18/26 – 2-4 pm (CST) \nWed. 4/8/26 – 2-4 pm (CST) \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/antiracist-praxis-study-circle-3/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T232411
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SUMMARY:Manager Retreat - LOCATION CHANGED to Hamline!
DESCRIPTION:The retreat will now be held at Hamline University in St. Paul. Registration is now through Eventbrite.  See this tutorial for questions about registration. \nRegistration Deadline: FRI. 2/20/26 \nTake a break from the daily fires and join fellow ABE Managers for a day designed to reconnect\, reflect\, and re-energize. The upcoming Manager Retreat will focus not on policies or paperwork\, but on who we are and how we lead. Participants will share experiences\, explore strategies\, and discover tools for managing time\, projects\, and people with confidence. Check back soon for detailed session descriptions and registration in January 2026. \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n \n  \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/manager-retreat/
LOCATION:Hamline University – Anderson Center\, 774 Snelling Ave. N.\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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