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Teaching Reading Vocabulary
September 29 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT
Teaching Reading Vocabulary

Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/29/26 Venue: Online (see details below) 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 […]

Free

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6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
September 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT
Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials

Registration Deadline: WED. 9/30/26 Venue: Online (see details below) 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.

Free

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2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Edmentum Exact Path Training for Teachers
October 1 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
Edmentum Exact Path Training for Teachers

Registration Deadline: THU. 10/1/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Audience: Teachers and volunteers who are using or interested in using Edmentum, all levels Do I need an Edmentum teacher account to attend this session? No. An account is helpful (get one here), but not required. How do I join the session? Register, then look for an email from […]

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2 events, 5

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ask ATLAS in the ATLAS Lounge – ESL Office Hour with Patsy!
October 5 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT
Ask ATLAS in the ATLAS Lounge – ESL Office Hour with Patsy!

Join the ATLAS Lounge for Ask ATLAS Office Hours. Passcode to join the meeting: lounge2026   Stop by the virtual ATLAS Lounge on Monday, October 5, anytime between 2-3pm.This office hour is dedicated to ESL teaching, and Patsy will be sipping coffee, awaiting a conversation with you! (Learn more about Patsy Egan and her language […]

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
October 5 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT
Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/5/26 Venue: Online (see details below) 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.

Free
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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Art of Small Group Facilitation
October 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT
The Art of Small Group Facilitation

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/7/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Small group work can be one of the most effective ways to increase student engagement and language practice, but facilitating a group isn't always easy. Volunteers are often asked to lead discussions, support practice activities, or facilitate group work. Balancing participation among learners with different personalities, […]

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Virtual Events
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Math Institute 2026
Virtual Events
October 9 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm CDT
Math Institute 2026

Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/9/26 Join us for a day of purposeful PD grounded in effective math instructional practices. This year's theme: Instructional Routines & Strategies that Deepen Conceptual Understanding Interactive […]

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6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
October 13 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT
Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

Registration Deadline: TUE. 10/13/26 Venue: Online (see details below) 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.

Free

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6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Starting Strong: Supporting Beginning-Level Learners in the ELL Classroom
October 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT
Starting Strong: Supporting Beginning-Level Learners in the ELL Classroom

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/14/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Working with beginning-level learners can feel both exciting and intimidating, especially for new volunteers. Students may have limited literacy skills, emerging […]

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12:00 am - 11:59 pm
**DUE TODAY!** Applications for 2026/27 Best Practices in Digital Learning Cohort
October 16 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm CDT
**DUE TODAY!** Applications for 2026/27 Best Practices in Digital Learning Cohort

Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/16/26 Venue: Online (see details below) The purpose of this professional development (PD) initiative is to build the capacity of MN ABE consortia to offer quality digital education programming and distance learning opportunities for their learners based on established best practices. Participants who are accepted, fully participate, and complete the course requirements […]

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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
October 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT
Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

Registration Deadline: MON. 10/19/26 Venue: Online (see details below) 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 […]

Free
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ask ATLAS in the ATLAS Lounge – Transitions Office Hour with Carly!
October 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT
Ask ATLAS in the ATLAS Lounge – Transitions Office Hour with Carly!

Join the ATLAS Lounge for Ask ATLAS Office Hours. Passcode to join the meeting: lounge2026 Welcome to a new endeavor for ATLAS – open office hours! Join the Zoom on Monday, October 19, between 2:00 - 3:00 pm. This office hour is dedicated to Transitions, and Carly will be sipping coffee, awaiting a conversation with […]

Free
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1 event, 21

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Tools for Deepening Equity in Your Program
October 21 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
Tools for Deepening Equity in Your Program

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/21/26 Looking for concrete ways to advance equity in your adult education program but finding that most available tools are designed for K-12 settings? Join us for […]

Free

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6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
October 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT
Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

Registration Deadline: THU. 10/22/26 Venue: Online (see details below) 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 […]

Free

2 events, 23

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual Office Hours with Edmentum and DL Team Staff
October 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am CDT
Virtual Office Hours with Edmentum and DL Team Staff

Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/23/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Audience: Teachers and volunteers who are using or interested in using Edmentum, all levels Do I need an Edmentum teacher account to attend this session? No. An account is helpful (get one here), but not required. How do I join the session? Register, then look for an email from […]

Free
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Let Routines Set You Free: The Power of Predictability in Adult EL Instruction
October 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT
Let Routines Set You Free: The Power of Predictability in Adult EL Instruction

Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/23/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Effective classroom routines do more than streamline instruction—they build academic skills, foster a supportive learning community, and empower students to take ownership of their learning. In this session, participants will explore practical, research-backed routines that enhance engagement, promote language development, and create a structured yet flexible […]

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1 event, 26

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ask ATLAS in the ATLAS Lounge – ESL, Equity and More! Office Hour with Erin
October 26 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT
Ask ATLAS in the ATLAS Lounge – ESL, Equity and More! Office Hour with Erin

Venue: Online (see details below) Join the ATLAS Lounge for Ask ATLAS Office Hours. Passcode to join the meeting: lounge2026 Welcome to a new endeavor for ATLAS – open office hours! Join the Zoom on Monday, October 26, between 2:00 – 3:00 pm. This office hour is dedicated to ESL, equity topics and more, and Erin will be sipping […]

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2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Minnesota State/ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting 1 of 6
October 29 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm CDT
Minnesota State/ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting 1 of 6

Registration Deadline: WED. 10/28/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Purpose: To strengthen partnerships between Adult Education and two-year colleges so underprepared adult learners experience seamless transitions, comprehensive support, and greater success in postsecondary education.  The Affinity Group meetings bring together ABE educators, college faculty, deans, and administrators. Through collaborative discussions, participants explore effective partnership strategies […]

Free

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10:00 am - 11:30 am
Minnesota State/ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting 2 of 6
October 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am CDT
Minnesota State/ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting 2 of 6

Registration Deadline: THU. 10/29/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Purpose: To strengthen partnerships between Adult Education and two-year colleges so underprepared adult learners experience seamless transitions, comprehensive support, and greater success in postsecondary education.  The Affinity Group meetings bring together ABE educators, college faculty, deans, and administrators. Through collaborative discussions, participants explore effective partnership strategies […]

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September 29
September 29 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

Teaching Reading Vocabulary

September 30
September 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials

October 1
October 1 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm CDT

Edmentum Exact Path Training for Teachers

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October 5
October 5 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

Ask ATLAS in the ATLAS Lounge – ESL Office Hour with Patsy!

October 5 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

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October 7
October 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

The Art of Small Group Facilitation

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October 9
October 9 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm CDT

Math Institute 2026

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October 13
October 13 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics

October 14
October 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

Starting Strong: Supporting Beginning-Level Learners in the ELL Classroom

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October 16
October 16 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm CDT

**DUE TODAY!** Applications for 2026/27 Best Practices in Digital Learning Cohort

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October 19
October 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency

October 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

Ask ATLAS in the ATLAS Lounge – Transitions Office Hour with Carly!

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October 21
October 21 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm CDT

Tools for Deepening Equity in Your Program

October 22
October 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm CDT

Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

October 23
October 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am CDT

Virtual Office Hours with Edmentum and DL Team Staff

October 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

Let Routines Set You Free: The Power of Predictability in Adult EL Instruction

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October 26
October 26 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

Ask ATLAS in the ATLAS Lounge – ESL, Equity and More! Office Hour with Erin

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October 29
October 29 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm CDT

Minnesota State/ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting 1 of 6

October 30
October 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am CDT

Minnesota State/ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting 2 of 6

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