January 2021
Language & Literacy 2021 Institute – VIRTUAL
Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/29/21 If you require ASL Interpretation, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu as soon as possible. For detailed session descriptions, please review the PROGRAM SCHEDULE A program flyer with zoom links for every workshop will be provided to all registrants prior to the event. DAY 1: Thursday, January 28, 2021 8:30 am: Log in to check sound & video 8:45: General Session 9:15-11:15: Concurrent Session 1 (3 workshop choices) 11:15-11:30: Break 11:30-12:15: Take ‘n Bake Informational Session …
February 2021
EBRI Study Circle – Virtual
This series of six meetings, facilitated by Marn Frank, ATLAS, from early February through early May will introduce the foundations of and best practices for evidence-based reading instruction (or EBRI). The content will include: the four reading components and their interrelationships, diagnostic reading assessment purposes and processes, explicit instruction for word skills (alphabetics and vocabulary) and text skills (fluency and comprehension), and teacher-recommended print or online teaching resources. Along with full meeting attendance, participants will be expected to complete short…
Pronunciation Study Circle – Meeting 1 of 3
Registration Deadline: MON. 2/15/21 This study circle, led by Andrea Echelberger of Literacy Minnesota, is a professional learning activity for adult ESL teachers who are interested in integrating effective pronunciation instruction into their regular teaching practice. It includes 3 face-to-face meetings of 2 hours each plus classroom-based reflection and peer observation. Meeting dates: February 19, March 12, & March 26, 2021 Meeting times: 2:00-4:00 pm via Zoom Please note: you must register for EACH meeting separately, but attendance at all…
Adult Career Pathways Webinar #3 – Employers and CareerForce!
Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/23/21 Wondering about ways to collaborate with employers and CareerForce for successful Adult Career Pathways (ACP)? We’re all in this together! Hear from employers and ACP leaders around the state on this important topic. We’ll share current examples of successful ACP collaborative efforts big and small, as well as tools and resources to help move your ACP work forward. Join us for this third in a series of four ACP webinars this school year! If you require…
EBRI Study Circle – Virtual
This series of six meetings, facilitated by Marn Frank, ATLAS, from early February through early May will introduce the foundations of and best practices for evidence-based reading instruction (or EBRI). The content will include: the four reading components and their interrelationships, diagnostic reading assessment purposes and processes, explicit instruction for word skills (alphabetics and vocabulary) and text skills (fluency and comprehension), and teacher-recommended print or online teaching resources. Along with full meeting attendance, participants will be expected to complete short…
March 2021
Statewide All-Regional Conference – Virtual Event
This is an online conference for all Minnesota ABE Practitioners. Details Forthcoming!
Pronunciation Study Circle – Meeting 2 of 3
Registration Deadline: MON. 2/15/21 This study circle, led by Andrea Echelberger of Literacy Minnesota, is a professional learning activity for adult ESL teachers who are interested in integrating effective pronunciation instruction into their regular teaching practice. It includes 3 face-to-face meetings of 2 hours each plus classroom-based reflection and peer observation. Meeting dates: February 19, March 12, & March 26, 2021 Meeting times: 2:00-4:00 pm via Zoom Please note: you must register for EACH meeting separately, but attendance at all…
EBRI Study Circle – Virtual
This series of six meetings, facilitated by Marn Frank, ATLAS, from early February through early May will introduce the foundations of and best practices for evidence-based reading instruction (or EBRI). The content will include: the four reading components and their interrelationships, diagnostic reading assessment purposes and processes, explicit instruction for word skills (alphabetics and vocabulary) and text skills (fluency and comprehension), and teacher-recommended print or online teaching resources. Along with full meeting attendance, participants will be expected to complete short…
EBRI Study Circle – Virtual
This series of six meetings, facilitated by Marn Frank, ATLAS, from early February through early May will introduce the foundations of and best practices for evidence-based reading instruction (or EBRI). The content will include: the four reading components and their interrelationships, diagnostic reading assessment purposes and processes, explicit instruction for word skills (alphabetics and vocabulary) and text skills (fluency and comprehension), and teacher-recommended print or online teaching resources. Along with full meeting attendance, participants will be expected to complete short…
Pronunciation Study Circle – Meeting 3 of 3
Registration Deadline: MON. 2/15/21 This study circle, led by Andrea Echelberger of Literacy Minnesota, is a professional learning activity for adult ESL teachers who are interested in integrating effective pronunciation instruction into their regular teaching practice. It includes 3 face-to-face meetings of 2 hours each plus classroom-based reflection and peer observation. Meeting dates: February 19, March 12, & March 26, 2021 Meeting times: 2:00-4:00 pm via Zoom Please note: you must register for EACH meeting separately, but attendance at all…
April 2021
Cultural Competency Training for Adult Educators
Registration Deadline: THU. 4/8/21 There is a great deal more to cultural competency than using the right words or choosing multicultural readings. This training will introduce adult educators to concepts and skills needed to start on the journey to becoming a more culturally competent educator. Per MN Statutes 122A.181 and 122A.182, and MN Administrative Rule 8710.7100 every teacher in Minnesota who is seeking relicensure needs to complete the cultural competency training requirement. This PELSB-approved cultural competency training is aligned to…
EBRI Study Circle – Virtual
This series of six meetings, facilitated by Marn Frank, ATLAS, from early February through early May will introduce the foundations of and best practices for evidence-based reading instruction (or EBRI). The content will include: the four reading components and their interrelationships, diagnostic reading assessment purposes and processes, explicit instruction for word skills (alphabetics and vocabulary) and text skills (fluency and comprehension), and teacher-recommended print or online teaching resources. Along with full meeting attendance, participants will be expected to complete short…
Cultural Competency Training for Adult Educators
Registration Deadline: THU. 4/8/21 There is a great deal more to cultural competency than using the right words or choosing multicultural readings. This training will introduce adult educators to concepts and skills needed to start on the journey to becoming a more culturally competent educator. Per MN Statutes 122A.181 and 122A.182, and MN Administrative Rule 8710.7100 every teacher in Minnesota who is seeking relicensure needs to complete the cultural competency training requirement. This PELSB-approved cultural competency training is aligned to…
May 2021
EBRI Study Circle – Virtual
This series of six meetings, facilitated by Marn Frank, ATLAS, from early February through early May will introduce the foundations of and best practices for evidence-based reading instruction (or EBRI). The content will include: the four reading components and their interrelationships, diagnostic reading assessment purposes and processes, explicit instruction for word skills (alphabetics and vocabulary) and text skills (fluency and comprehension), and teacher-recommended print or online teaching resources. Along with full meeting attendance, participants will be expected to complete short…
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