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SUMMARY:South Spring Regional Event 2026 - Mankato\, MN
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 4/20/26  \n(Hotel reservation deadline through ATLAS has now passed) \n[*Note: To register\, click on orange “Reserve a Spot” button] \nSee full agenda here! FLYER FOR SOUTH REGIONAL 2026 \nLOCATION: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson\, Mankato Hotel and Conference Center\, 1900 Premier Dr\, Mankato\, MN 56001 \n\nAre you traveling over 50 miles to the South Regional Event? You are eligible for a hotel room paid for by ATLAS! Look for that registration option in Eventbrite\, and be sure to register by Thursday\, April 9\, at 5pm. (Hotel reservation deadline through ATLAS has now passed).\nDon’t need a hotel room? You can register through Monday\, April 20.\n\nJoin us in Mankato to connect with colleagues and explore practical strategies\, from ESL best practices to online teaching strategies\, and much more! Full agenda will be available by early April.  \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Lindsey Pust at lpust01@hamline.edu 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/south-abe-spring-2026-regional-mankato-mn/
LOCATION:Country Inn & Suites – Mankato\, 1900 Premier Dr.\, Mankato\,\, MN\, 56001\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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SUMMARY:Integrated Pronunciation Instruction for Increased Intelligibility Presented by Suzanne Gilchrist McCurdy
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/1/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nEffective pronunciation instruction that prioritizes intelligibility can greatly support learners both inside and outside the classroom. Yet\, many teachers struggle to identify which pronunciation features to focus on and how to seamlessly integrate them into their lessons. This session will help participants refine their pronunciation diagnostic skills\, determine key pronunciation features to address\, and explore practical ways to incorporate pronunciation instruction into everyday classroom activities.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/integrated-pronunciation-instruction-for-increased-intelligibility-050126/
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. 5/5/26 \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-050526/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T130000
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SUMMARY:WebChat with MN ABE
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 5/6/26 \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\, April 20\, 2026.\n\nTopics will include: \n\nInformation and guidance on the Annual ABE Grant Application for Fiscal Year 26–27\nUpdate on statewide contact hours\nProfessional Development opportunities\nOther announcements and topics TBD\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-050626/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Department of Education":MAILTO:neill.allard@state.mn.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T130000
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SUMMARY:Promising Practices for a Multilevel Classroom Presented by Andrea Echelberger
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/8/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nEnglish language classrooms feature a wide variety of educational backgrounds\, abilities\, and learning preferences\, which contributes to a multilevel dynamic. This training will highlight promising teaching practices for supporting learners who need additional support\, learners who move ahead quickly\, and everyone in between. Participants will see concrete ideas for modifying activities to support a range of learner needs and abilities and get ideas for teaching that can be implemented immediately.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/promising-practices-for-a-multilevel-classroom-presented-by-andrea-echelberger/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:CSI Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:CSI – Content Standards Integration – A new professional learning cohort\, coming fall 2026! \nThe new Content Standards Integration (CSI) Cohort invites adult educators to explore how CCRS\, TIF\, and Northstar can work together within meaningful\, contextualized instruction. Come to this informational meeting to learn what the upcoming (2026-2027) CSI cohort is all about and how to apply.  \nRegister today for this informational\, no obligation webinar. 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/csi-informational-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 5/11/26 \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-051126/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/12/26 \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-051226/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Minnesota ABE Leadership Book Club: Cultivating Genius
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: By each meeting date \nDATES: (YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DATE) \nMeeting 1: Wednesday\, March 4 – 12-1:15 pm (CST) – REGISTER \nMeeting 2: Wednesday\, April 8 – 12-1:15 pm (CDT) – REGISTER \nMeeting 3: Wednesday\, May 13 – 12-1:15 pm (CST) – REGISTER  \n  \nJoin fellow Minnesota Adult Education leaders for a three-part book club exploring Gholdy Muhammad’s Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy. Together\, we’ll reflect on how Muhammad’s four learning pursuits—identity\, skills\, intellect\, and criticality—can inform leadership and instructional practices across ABE programs. Each session will blend discussion\, reflection\, and application to our unique adult learning contexts. \nWhere can I read more about this book?  \nScholastic Website: https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/books/cultivating-genius-an-equity-framework-9781338594898.html  \nIs there a digital or audio version available?  \nYes\, this book is available on Kindle and Audible\, as well as other platforms. NOTE: ATLAS is not providing digital or audio versions of the book\, only physical copies to those who complete the form.  \nWho is invited to this Leadership Book Club? \nAll current or aspiring ABE administrators\, coordinators\, teacher-leaders \nWhat is the format for the book club?  \nThree online sessions (do please come to all three if you can\, but we understand if you can only come to one or two). \n\nFor March 4\, read Part 1\, through pg.61\nFor April 8\, read Part 2\, through pg.133\nFor May 13\, read Part 3\, through the end of the book\, p.171.\n\n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/minnesota-abe-leadership-book-club-cultivating-genius/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:lpust01@hamline.edu
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SUMMARY:Support Staff Coffee Break - Using AI to Analyze Data
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/15/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nThe Support Staff Online Coffee Break Series continues with Susan Wetenkamp-Brandt and Elizabeth Bennett sharing about using AI and explaining how your program can take advantage of this technology to analyze your data. \nFor more information\, contact Chrysti Nielsen – cnielsen@nwservice.org
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/support-staff-coffee-break-using-ai-to-analyze-data/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="SW ABE":MAILTO:martha.olsen@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/19/26 \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-051926/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T183000
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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 5/27/26 \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-052726/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T203013Z
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SUMMARY:How Adult Brains Learn Languages Presented by Andrea Echelberger
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/29/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nLearn what research has to say about how adult brains learn a new language\, how trauma and stress impact learning\, and how this influences the teaching practices that we use in the language classroom. Participants will leave the webinar with suggestions for ways teachers and tutors can apply brain-based teaching practices as we are helping adult ESL students develop their language skills.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/how-adult-brains-learn-languages-presented-by-andrea-echelberger-052926/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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