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SUMMARY:Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 10/20/23 (registration is now closed) \n\nThe Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle I is for teachers of low-literate Adult Basic Education ESL students – those learners with little or no first-language literacy. With a special focus on reading development for these learners\, teachers explore relevant research and its implications for best practices in the classroom. \nLike our other language instruction study circles\, it involves reading a selection of relevant research and completing various classroom-based reflection. During the 3 meetings of 3 hours each\, participants discuss the readings and tasks and explore together how research can inform classroom practice. \nThis fall the study circle will be facilitated by Andrea Echelberger from Robbinsdale Adult Academic Program. \nFind out more about the Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle >> \nDATES: ALL ARE VIRTUAL ZOOM EVENTS! \n\n\nFriday\, October 27\, 1-4 pm\nFriday\, November 10\, 1-4 pm\nFriday\, December 1\, 1-4 pm
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/low-literacy-adult-esl-study-circle/2023-12-01/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Hot Topics in Post-Secondary Partnerships Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 11/30/23 \nThe Times They Are A-Changin’\, a wise Minnesotan once said!  Maybe you have worked with local colleges a long time\, or maybe you are new to this corner of adult education. Come to this webinar regardless\, because some changes are afoot! We’ll tackle hot topics in post secondary partnerships including Ability to Benefit\, self guided placement and the co-requisite model for Developmental Education. Not sure what those are?!  Not to worry! ABE practitioners will share successes and challenges in their college partnership work\, and we’ll have time for questions and discussion. Don’t think twice\, it’s all right… Just join us on November 30! \nObjectives: \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nArticulate the purpose of and how to access Ability to Benefit as a postsecondary resource\nIdentify the shift toward Guided Self Placement in MN State system and its impact on adult education students and educators\nIdentify trends and challenges in Co-requisite Models in MN State course offerings and opportunities and puzzles in co-teaching with ABE\n\nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please email Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/hot-topics-in-post-secondary-partnerships-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Administrator Webinar: Creative Ideas for Staffing\, Recruitment & Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/14/23 \nJoin a panel of program administrators from around the state as they share “3 Creative Ideas” for tackling current challenges around staffing\, recruitment & engagement. Karen Wolters\, Chelsea Ritland\, Wendy Sweeney\, and others will be there to share some of their out-of-the-box thinking as this new program year gets going. Bring your creative solutions and thinking caps to this webinar with fellow administrators and coordinators in MN Adult Ed!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/administrator-webinar-creative-ideas-for-staffing-recruitment-engagement/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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SUMMARY:Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 10/20/23 (registration is now closed) \n\nThe Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle I is for teachers of low-literate Adult Basic Education ESL students – those learners with little or no first-language literacy. With a special focus on reading development for these learners\, teachers explore relevant research and its implications for best practices in the classroom. \nLike our other language instruction study circles\, it involves reading a selection of relevant research and completing various classroom-based reflection. During the 3 meetings of 3 hours each\, participants discuss the readings and tasks and explore together how research can inform classroom practice. \nThis fall the study circle will be facilitated by Andrea Echelberger from Robbinsdale Adult Academic Program. \nFind out more about the Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle >> \nDATES: ALL ARE VIRTUAL ZOOM EVENTS! \n\n\nFriday\, October 27\, 1-4 pm\nFriday\, November 10\, 1-4 pm\nFriday\, December 1\, 1-4 pm
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/low-literacy-adult-esl-study-circle/2023-11-10/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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SUMMARY:CCRS Support Webinar (1 of 3): Attention Teachers! Let's Talk about the New CASAS Assessments
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WED. 11/1/23 \nHeard about the new English language proficiency test on its way from CASAS that will replace the CASAS Life & Work Series? Wondering what it all means? You’re not alone!  This session will help clarify what’s going on with the new assessment\, how it’s related to CCRS and the English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards\, and implications for instruction. We’ll share resources available to support your work\, and think together about what it means to teach (and test) what matters to adult students learning English. Join your hosts Christine Wytaske from Metro South and Patsy Egan from ATLAS for some helpful information and discussion! \nNote to registrants: This is the same session that was presented at the ATLAS North and South Regionals.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ccrs-support-webinars/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231027T130000
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SUMMARY:Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRI. 10/20/23 (registration is now closed) \n\nThe Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle I is for teachers of low-literate Adult Basic Education ESL students – those learners with little or no first-language literacy. With a special focus on reading development for these learners\, teachers explore relevant research and its implications for best practices in the classroom. \nLike our other language instruction study circles\, it involves reading a selection of relevant research and completing various classroom-based reflection. During the 3 meetings of 3 hours each\, participants discuss the readings and tasks and explore together how research can inform classroom practice. \nThis fall the study circle will be facilitated by Andrea Echelberger from Robbinsdale Adult Academic Program. \nFind out more about the Low-Literacy Adult ESL Study Circle >> \nDATES: ALL ARE VIRTUAL ZOOM EVENTS! \n\n\nFriday\, October 27\, 1-4 pm\nFriday\, November 10\, 1-4 pm\nFriday\, December 1\, 1-4 pm
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/low-literacy-adult-esl-study-circle/2023-10-27/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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SUMMARY:South ABE Fall 2023 Regional
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/6/23 \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \nPROGRAM FLYER \nCOST: \n\n$25/person\n$15 late fee will be incurred for registrations submitted after 10/6/23\n\nPAYMENT: \nNeed to pay for multiple registrations at once? Or need to pay for a registration that was already submitted? \n\n\n\nBy credit card/PayPal: Have your staff mark “Please bill my organization” when registering\, and use this payment form.\nBy organizational check/PO: Have your staff mark “Please bill my organization” when registering\, and ATLAS will invoice your program. Please do not send checks until you are invoiced.\n\n\n\nTRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT: \nATLAS will again reimburse South ABE programs or individuals for mileage over 50 miles one-way to and from the venue\, as well as lodging if needed. Simply submit an ATLAS invoice (and Form W-9 if applicable) after the event. Please direct any questions to Marisa Geisler at mgeisler02@hamline.edu. \n\nSCHEDULE: \nFriday\, October 13 – 8:45 am-3:45 pm \nWelcome – 8:45-9:00 \nGeneral Session – 9:00-9:45 \nConcurrent Session 1 – 10:00-11:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nSyllable Types – Not Just for the Lower Levels!\nEveryone Benefits: Multisensory Instruction for Students with and without Disabilities\nRacial Equity Grant Update\nFinancial Literacy\n\n\n\n\n\nLUNCH – 11:30-12:30 \nConcurrent Session 2 – 12:30-2:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nTeaching Essential Gmail Skills and Digital Resilience\nThink Before You Ink (pre-writing)\nAttention ESL Teachers! Let’s Talk about What Matters\nRegional Workforce Trends: Utilizing DEED Data and the Career Pathways Toolkit to Build Strategic Partnerships\n\n\n\n\n\nConcurrent Session 3 – 2:15-3:45 \n\n\n\n\n\nHSE Science/Social Studies\nDandy Dialogues! Using Daily\, Weekly & Monthly Routines to Teach Conversations in the EL Classroom\nDigital Skills for Teachers: Self-Assessment Tools for Professional Growth\nAdministrator Session
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/south-abe-fall-2023-regional/
LOCATION:Country Inn & Suites – Mankato\, 1900 Premier Dr.\, Mankato\,\, MN\, 56001\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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SUMMARY:North ABE Fall 2023 Regional
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/29/23 \nGUEST ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS: MUST BE REQUESTED BY THU. 9/21/23! \nPlease note the room block is now closed. You will need to secure your own lodging and ATLAS will reimburse you for the negotiated room block rate of $140 plus tax.  \nPROGRAM FLYER  \nCOST: \n\n$25 for both Thursday and Friday (get Thursday for free!)\n$25 for Friday only\n$15 for Thursday only\n$15 late fee will be incurred for registrations submitted after 9/29/23\n\nPAYMENT: \nNeed to pay for multiple registrations at once? Or need to pay for a registration that was already submitted? \n\n\n\nBy credit card/PayPal: Have your staff mark “Please bill my organization” when registering\, and use this payment form.\nBy organizational check/PO: Have your staff mark “Please bill my organization” when registering\, and ATLAS will invoice your program. Please do not send checks until you are invoiced.\n\n\n\nTRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT: \nIn addition to covering lodging expenses directly with the hotel\, ATLAS will again reimburse North ABE programs or individuals for mileage over 50 miles one-way to and from the venue. Simply submit an ATLAS invoice (and Form W-9 if applicable) after the event. Please direct any questions to Marisa Geisler at mgeisler02@hamline.edu. \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n\nSCHEDULE: \nThursday\, October 5 – 5:00-7:30 pm  \nLight Dinner – 5:00-6:00 pm  \nConcurrent Session 1 – 6:00-7:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Skills for Teachers: Self-Assessment Tools for Professional Growth\nThink Before You Ink (pre-writing)\nPutting our Heads Together: Administrator Sharing Time\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 6 – 8:00 am-3:00 pm \nWelcome – 8:00-8:15 \nGeneral Session: Equity in ABE – 8:15-9:00 \nConcurrent Session 2 – 9:15-10:45 \n\n\n\n\n\nEveryone Benefits: Multisensory Instruction for Students with and without Disabilities\nRacial Equity Grant Update\nSyllable Types – Not Just for the Lower Levels!\n\n\n\n\n\nConcurrent Session 3 – 11:00-12:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nExploring the CCRS Math Practices Through Origami\nRegional Workforce Trends: Utilizing DEED Data and the Career Pathways Toolkit to Build Strategic Partnerships\nDandy Dialogues! Using Daily\, Weekly & Monthly Routines to Teach Conversations in the EL Classroom\n\n\n\n\n\nLUNCH – 12:30-1:30 \nConcurrent Session 4 – 1:30-3:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nUnlocking Success: Strategies for Science and Social Studies in HSE Prep\nAttention ESL Teachers! Let’s Talk about What Matters\nTeaching Essential Gmail Skills and Digital Resilience
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/north-abe-fall-2023-regional/
LOCATION:Sanford Center Bemidji\, 1111 Event Center Dr NE\,\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230929T090000
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SUMMARY:Math Institute 2023 Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/29/23  \n\nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan @ grutan01@hamline.edu.\n\nMath Institute 2023 will feature a morning keynote and workshop by Heather Buskirk\, Director of Professional Learning for Citizen Math\, as well as afternoon concurrent sessions. The overarching theme is helping learners view math as a powerful tool for understanding the world. \nWHO is Math Institute for? \n\nMath instructors and volunteers AND…\nABE teachers of ANY content who want to incorporate numeracy into their instruction in a meaningful way!\n\n\n9:00 am – 12:30 pm – Morning Keynote & Workshop – Heather Buskirk\n\nDescription: Too often\, traditional math instruction exists in a world apart from the real life experiences of our students. Even traditionally successful students come to view math as separate or other. How can we turn around the perspective to view math as a powerful tool for understanding the world? Great math learning is so much more than rigor. Let’s explore how math can and should be more meaningful\, relevant\, and fun. \nHeather Buskirk is the Director of Professional Learning for Citizen Math and a National Board-certified teacher with over 12 years of classroom experience. In her work at Citizen Math\, she develops and implements professional learning opportunities for math teachers looking to bring real world conversations into their math classrooms. Additionally\, she serves on the Professional Standards and Practices Board for the New York State Department of Education and as a Trustee for the Knowles Teacher Initiative. She earned her B.A. in astronomy-physics and her M.A. in teaching from the University of Virginia. \n1:15 – 3:00 pm – Afternoon Concurrent Sessions\nSession #1: Where Shall I Begin?! Repurposing My Classroom Materials – Andy Albee & Marcie Vaiphei \nDo you get overwhelmed by the thought of creating more rigorous and engaging math experiences for your students? Do you feel the pressure to always try something new? Join us as we take a look at commonly used resources and brainstorm ways of supplementing a core math text to enhance both student engagement and critical thinking in the math classroom. \nSession #2: Exploring a Rigorous and Versatile Routine – Katy Chiqui & Meagan Hymes \nAre you new to slow reveal graphs and interested in experiencing the power and versatility of this routine? Are you a user of slow reveal graphs who would like to dig deeper and explore the possibilities that this routine has to offer your students? If you said yes to either of these questions\, then this session is for you! \nJoin us as we (1) experience connections to CCRS math practices and ELA standards (Let’s be real; we don’t teach math in a vacuum!)\, (2) discuss teacher moves for differentiating based on classroom context and student needs (including no-tech options!) and (3) highlight ways to increase student critical thinking about “math” topics that are interesting and relevant…and all of this using slow reveal graphs!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/math-institute-2023-virtual-conference/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:EBRI Webinar Series - 6 of 6
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/2/23 \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan \nJoin Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars\, each on Friday from 1:00-2:30pm CST. Participants may choose to attend some or all of the webinars. \nThis 6-part series of webinars will provide the background of Evidence-Based Reading Instruction or EBRI\, tools and processes for assessing readers’ strengths and weaknesses\, crucial skills for all four reading components\, and practitioner-tried routines for teaching them across ABE and ESL levels. The meetings focus on the following topics or questions: \n\nJune 2 – Webinar 6: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching comprehension (text engagement strategies) across ABE and ESL levels?
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ebri-webinar-series-6-of-6/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:EBRI Webinar Series - 5 of 6
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/5/23 \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan \nJoin Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars\, each on Friday from 1:00-2:30pm CST. Participants may choose to attend some or all of the webinars. \nThis 6-part series of webinars will provide the background of Evidence-Based Reading Instruction or EBRI\, tools and processes for assessing readers’ strengths and weaknesses\, crucial skills for all four reading components\, and practitioner-tried routines for teaching them across ABE and ESL levels. The meetings focus on the following topics or questions: \n\nMay 5 – Webinar 5: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching fluency (text accuracy\, rate\, and prosody) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 5 >>\n\n\nJune 2 – Webinar 6: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching comprehension (text engagement strategies) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 6 >>
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ebri-webinar-series-5-of-6/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230428T160000
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SUMMARY:Spring 2023 ABE Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/28/23\nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \nSchedule:  \n9:00am – Welcome and State PD Updates \n9:30am – Session 1 (1-hour sessions) These sessions will be recorded \na) Financial Literacy for Adult Learners (Presented by Helen Delfeld and Carrie Mann\, International Institute of Minnesota) – While many ABE teachers effectively internalize cultural differences and approaches\, we often don’t fully appreciate how thoroughly different perspectives affects economic behavior and choices. Nor do we necessarily consider how alienating navigating our complex finance system can feel. Financial literacy can fit comfortably into ABE lesson plans\, and can help students advance in their goals outside the classroom. And it can be fun! We will explore some different perspectives on money and finance\, and give some ideas for lesson plans and resources to help learners be in charge of their money\, instead of money being in charge of them. \nb) Engaging Employers: The Who\, What and Why (presented by Karen Gerdin\, Hubbs Center; Lynn Thompson\, International Institute of Minnesota; Terry Cherne\, Innovize) – In this presentation you will learn about the differences between IET and Workplace Literacy. You will hear from two local companies and their ABE partners who are utilizing these two program models to support adult learners and benefit employers. We will also discuss how IET and workplace literacy can co-exist. As well as discuss best practices for engaging and working with employers. \nc) What Does ‘College Ready’ Math Look Like? (Presented by Amber Delliger\, Metro North ABE and Rebecca Strom\, Mankato ABE) – t’s always exciting when a student completes their high school credential! However\, for those who have college or post-secondary training as a goal additional skills may be needed for success. While we have students engaged in our ABE programs\, it’s the perfect time to help students bridge that gap. In this session\, we will explore common skill gaps are and different strategies to address them. \nd) READING* Effective Strategies for Working with English-Speaking\, Low-Literacy Adults (Presented by Jane Weiner and Meagan Hymes\, Metro North ABE) –  How do know if I have a low-literacy student in my class? What basic concepts could I include in my classroom to help such students? How could I structure my class to support low-literacy learners? Come to this session to hear from an experienced Basic Skills educator on how she structures her class\, implements effective strategies\, and utilizes resources to help low-literacy adults gain the skills they need. \n10:30am – Break \n10:45am – Session 2 (1-hour sessions) These sessions will be recorded \na) Nuts and Bolts on Adult Career Pathways Credentials (Presented by Amanda Tall\, Moundsview ABE; Andrea Hasslinger\, Winona ABE; Heather Turngren\, Minneapolis ABE; and Julie Dincau\, Minnesota Dept. of Education) – Join us as we focus on the basics around three credentials in Adult Career Pathways (ACP) and Integrated Education and Training (IET) programming. Three instructors will highlight the steps to earn each credential and updates to the certification process (Paraeducator = Amanda Tall; Community Interpreter = Andrea Hasslinger; Certified Food Protection Manager = Heather Turngren). Julie Dincau\, MDE Transitions Specialist\, will moderate the panel presentation. \nb) Teaching with Northstar Digital Literacy Educational Resources (Presented by Rob Podlasek\, Literacy Minnesota) – Northstar Digital Literacy is more than just assessments! Come learn more about the Northstar instructor-led curriculum and the self-directed learning modules. We will explore how teachers can integrate these resources into their ESL\, reading and digital literacy lessons. \nc) Tips for Teaching Writing (Presented by Kristine Kelly\, ATLAS; Natalie Seger\, Youthbuild; Jaime Wright\, International Institute of Minnesota; Heather Anderson\, Mankato ABE; Stacy Abraham\, SW ABE) – Join us and hear from some current Writing Study Circle participants about how they’ve been incorporating writing tasks with their adult education students at various levels. We’ll talk a bit about writing in adult education in general\, and then each panelist will share a task or routine they’ve been working with to improve the frequency and/or quality of writing their students are doing and tips for implementing it into instruction!\n \nd) PBIS* Please Don’t Do That…and Other Positive Behavioral Interventions in the ABE Classroom (Presented by Miriam Bosveld and Erin Parker\, AAP-Robbinsdale) – With our ABE student population trending younger and displaying more mental health concerns\, teachers are reporting challenging behaviors in their classrooms. We will present research-based positive behavioral interventions that can help to prevent and change these disruptive behaviors. Participants will get a chance to share experiences\, discuss strategies that have been successful\, and problem-solve with other ABE colleagues. \n11:45 – 12:15 pm – Lunch Break \n12:15pm – Session 3 (45-minute sessions) These sessions will be recorded \na) LAN Legislative Update (Presented by Kaija Bergen\, Hubbs Center) – Learn about what LAN has been doing to advocate at the Capitol this legislative session\, including updates on bills\, lobbying efforts\, and ABE Day on the Hill and how you can get involved! \nb) EL* Math in Your ESL Class – Yes\, Really! (Presented by Elizabeth Bennett\, Burnsville School for Adults) – This session is intended for ESL teachers who may not (yet!) think of themselves as math teachers. I will share my approach to developing numeracy skills with adult learners in ESL classes. You’ll participate in an instructional routine that you can implement in your own classroom\, whether it’s in-person\, online\, or HyFlex. I’ll also share some of my favorite resources. Wrong answers are welcome! \nc) Moving Forward with Racial Equity: Updates on Racial Equity Activities in Minnesota Adult Education (Presented by See Moua-Leske and Addy Wolbaum\, SW ABE-Marshall) – The grantees of the Racial Equity Grant will be providing an update of what has been accomplished so far\, including findings from the administrator surveys\, and what to expect in the last year of the grant. The presentation will also include background on what equity in adult education can look like and how your program can be more inclusive to all that work and learn there. This presentation will also lay the foundation for the coffee break to follow\, but is not necessary. \nd) Teaching Essential Gmail Skills (Presented by Adam Kieffer\, Hubbs Center) – We all agree that it’s essential for adult learners to know the basics of how to send\, read\, and receive emails\, but there are some other overlooked\, yet essential email skills we should also be teaching. These include: how to manage the inbox\, search archived emails\, unsubscribe from unwanted emails\, how to scan for spam/phishing signs\, understand the difference between Gmail site and app\, deleting vs. archiving\, and how to recognize and use the many tools built into Gmail. Attend this session to get some great ideas on how to teach these essential email skills in any class. \n1:00pm – Break \n1:15pm – Networking Coffee Break (45-minute sessions) These sessions WILL NOT be recorded \na) Math (Facilitated by Justine Hill) \nb) Administrators (Facilitated by Renada Rutmanis) \nc) Low-level ESL (Facilitated by Amy Van Steenwyk) \nd) One-Room Schoolhouse (Facilitated by Matt Dehmer and Sara Sundberg) \ne) Teaching Young Adults (Facilitated by Christopher Riha) \nf) Corrections (Facilitated by Harmony Wilson) \ng) Racial Equity (Facilitated by See Moua-Leske and Addy Wolbaum) This session is an opportunity for you to share your program’s successes and challenges in creating a welcoming and equitable program. In this coffee break\, attendees will participate in a focus group setting. The questions will be based on findings from the Racial Equity Surveys distributed last year. If you completed the survey\, this is an opportunity for you to expand on your responses or a makeup opportunity for those who missed the survey. This coffee break is the continuation of the Moving Forward with Racial Equity: Updates on Racial Equity Activities in Minnesota Adult Education session. Even if you didn’t attend that session\, we still welcome your participation. \n2:00pm – Break \n2:15 pm – Session 4 (45-minute sessions) These sessions will be recorded \na) Solvers of All Your Problems–Volunteers! (Presented by Meghan Boyle and Sophie Phan\, Literacy Minnesota) – When asked what their classroom struggles are\, coordinators and teachers often say things like the following: “It’s hard to engage everyone in this multi-level class. I have trouble incorporating learners who arrive late. I can’t get my students to talk.” Attend this workshop to collaborate with your colleagues and the presenters to solve allllll* your classroom problems with the help of volunteers! We’ll review a classic list of volunteer roles and collectively adapt it and add to it for online and hybrid contexts. You’ll leave the session with renewed excitement to engage volunteers to help you solve your classroom problems.\n*Not quite all\, but most! \nb) SSLOs and Course Design: Why the 30\,000 Foot View is Key! (Presented by Patsy Egan and Kristine Kelly\, ATLAS) – If you are working in an IET and are tasked with (co)writing the single set of learning objectives (SSLOs)\, this session is for you! We’ll share a few of the “a-ha” moments we’ve gathered over the last few months of coaching programs who are engaged in this complex work. Come learn a bit about course design and how it relates to IETs and SSLOs\, and why we need to zoom out to 30\,000 feet to get the best view! \nc) EL* Panel: Pronunciation Instruction Tips for Literacy Level Classrooms (Presented by Suzanne McCurdy; Jamie Kreil\, Cedar Riverside Adult Education Collaborative; Anne Nervig\, Hubbs Center) – Intelligible pronunciation is a key component of learners’ communication needs in the workplace and community. This is true even for literacy-level learners; however\, resources at the beginning level often lack attention to this important skill and rely too heavily on literacy skills. Join our panel of ESOL teachers to talk about adaptations to materials and scaffolding approaches they use to bring pronunciation instruction to their literacy-level classrooms. \nd) PBIS* De-escalation Techniques for Student Behavior Problems (Presented by Wendy Sweeney\, PANDA) – Have you been in situations where a student’s behavior is alarming or highly inappropriate and you don’t know what to do? If so\, this session is for you. Come to this session to learn about the conflict cycle\, how problem behaviors serve a function\, and the stages of behavior escalation. You will be educated about de-escalation techniques and how to find resolution with students. And gain important mental health resources. This course is intended to meet positive behavioral interventions and in accommodating\, modifying and adapting strategies. \n3:15 pm – Affinity Groups (45 minute sessions – optional)  These sessions WILL NOT be recorded \na) Equity/Inclusion \nb) LGBTQIA+ \n\n*Licensure Sessions: \nReading \nPBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) \nEL (English Learners) \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/statewide-virtual-conference-042823/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T143000
DTSTAMP:20230130T235857Z
CREATED:20221027T163848Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Career Pathways / IET Networking Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 4/19/23 \nJoin ATLAS and ABE professionals around Minnesota for the third of three career-cluster networking sessions. Each webinar will have a primary facilitator to guide discussions and networking in specific career clusters that include: \n\nCommunity Interpreter Training (CIT)\nEducation: ParaPro and Child Development Associate (CDA)\nInformation Technology (IT): Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)\nFood Service: Certified Food Manager Certification (CFPM) and Food Handler\nEntrepreneurship: small business\nHealthcare: certified nursing assistant (CNA)\, personal care attendant (PCA)\, and home health aid\n\nThe networking series will be a success with YOU in the discussion! Join us for the series to learn and explore ways to strengthen these career pathways for your students. As makes sense\, we’ll delve specifically into IET (Integrated Education and Training) programming with colleagues from around the state. \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/iet-career-cluster-networking-series-webinar-3-of-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T150000
DTSTAMP:20230417T174156Z
CREATED:20230105T205158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T174156Z
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SUMMARY:ACES Webinars "TIFty Tuesdays": Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/18/23 \nComing in winter and spring 2023\, please join us for three webinars that will help MN ABE practitioners become more familiar with the newly updated TIF. We will look at the new lesson plans and ACES Routines and explore some great resources. These webinars will be an opportunity for ABE teachers and administrators to learn about the changes to ACES/TIF and connect with others who have been involved in this work. ACES/TIF is one of the three sets of MN ABE Content Standards\, and you won’t want to miss out on getting some fresh ideas for bringing these critical Transitions skills into your classroom. \nOn April 18\, we’ll be focusing on Social-Emotional Learning. Just as we understand that our adult learners need transitions skills in order to be successful in all areas of their lives\, we also understand that being an adult educator means nurturing the whole person: body\, mind\, and spirit. We recognize that adults need to understand and take care of their emotional health in order to be successful and reach their goals\, and this is what SEL is all about. \nDr. Jamie Kreil will be our special guest\, and we will share ideas for ways to support SEL while also incorporating ACES/TIF in your instruction.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/aces-webinars-tiffy-tuesdays-041823/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T160000
DTSTAMP:20230322T185506Z
CREATED:20221014T164226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T185506Z
UID:10001646-1681223400-1681228800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Evaluating CCRS Alignment of Lessons\, Units & Resources
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/11/23 \nThe CCRS Evaluation and Rating Tool and CCRS High Value Action Tool were designed to help instructors evaluate their own lessons\, units and resources for alignment to the standards. Based on feedback from the field\, we’ve: \n(1) combined these TWO tools into ONE tool (yay!) and \n(2) revamped Criterion 4 by adding content that will help teachers assess how learner-centered and inclusive their instruction and instructional materials are. \nJoin us as we dig into this revised tool and explore how it connects to our own instructional practices.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ccrs-ta-webinar-041123/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T150000
DTSTAMP:20230320T162853Z
CREATED:20230105T204252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T162853Z
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SUMMARY:ACES Webinars "TIFty Tuesdays": Creating More Diverse and Equitable ABE Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/21/23 \nComing in winter and spring 2023\, please join us for three webinars that will help MN ABE practitioners become more familiar with the newly updated TIF. We will look at the new lesson plans and ACES Routines and explore some great resources. These webinars will be an opportunity for ABE teachers and administrators to learn about the changes to ACES/TIF and connect with others who have been involved in this work. ACES/TIF is one of the three sets of MN ABE Content Standards\, and you won’t want to miss out on getting some fresh ideas for bringing these critical Transitions skills into your classroom. \nOn March 21\, ACES Coordinator Stephanie Sommers will be joined by two special guests: Sudie Whalen\, the LINCS (Literacy Information and Communication System) director of online learning\, and Cydnee Sanders\, MA TESOL\, whose previous work in this area includes developing the Antiracist Praxis Study Circle for ATLAS. Cydnee is currently a Fulbright Scholar in South Africa\, where she is continuing her education in antiracist teaching. \nIn addition to learning from our special guests\, webinar participants will have the opportunity to look at newly updated TIF 2.0 lessons in two categories.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/aces-webinars-tiffy-tuesdays-032123/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230320T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230320T163000
DTSTAMP:20230313T185526Z
CREATED:20221014T163456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T185526Z
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SUMMARY:Text Complexity: What? Why? How? (rescheduled from February 9)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 3/20/23 \nLet’s spend a bit of time together talking about text complexity! What is it\, and why is it important for our students? We’ll talk about pre-teaching with complex texts and about effective scaffolds to make these texts accessible to students. We’ll also talk about text sets\, including what they are and how to build them to help students engage with complex texts\, collect evidence and build knowledge around an essential question.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ccrs-ta-webinar-020923/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230317T143000
DTSTAMP:20230131T155910Z
CREATED:20230109T205039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T155910Z
UID:10001695-1679058000-1679063400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:EBRI Webinar Series - 4 of 6
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/17/23 \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan \nJoin Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars\, each on Friday from 1:00-2:30pm CST. Participants may choose to attend some or all of the webinars. \nThis 6-part series of webinars will provide the background of Evidence-Based Reading Instruction or EBRI\, tools and processes for assessing readers’ strengths and weaknesses\, crucial skills for all four reading components\, and practitioner-tried routines for teaching them across ABE and ESL levels. The meetings focus on the following topics or questions: \n\nMarch 17 – Webinar 4: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching vocabulary (Tier 1-3 word knowledge) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 4 >>\n\n\nApril 14 – Webinar 5: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching fluency (text accuracy\, rate\, and prosody) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 5 >>\n\n\nMay 5 – Webinar 6: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching comprehension (text engagement strategies) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 6 >>\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ebri-webinar-series-4-of-6/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T160000
DTSTAMP:20230314T145751Z
CREATED:20220919T140820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T145751Z
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SUMMARY:Be Rational! Get Real! An Exploration of Number Categories
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/14/2023 \nbrokrek\, CC0\, via Wikimedia Commons\nIn this webinar\, we will be investigating what makes a number fit into a particular category (Counting\, Whole\, Integer\, Rational\, Irrational\, Real – We will not be covering Imaginary or Complex). The focus will be on the common characteristics of numbers in different categories\, including the reason for rules that we have for operations with integers and how we know that irrational numbers are irrational.  We will see a few ways that ℼ was estimated and will talk about how accurate we really need to be with ℼ.  Let’s play on ℼ day! \nCCRS Connection: Students are asked to work with formulas involving ℼ in levels D and E. Deepening our own understanding of numbers – and specifically ℼ – will only enhance our teaching as we help students prepare for HSE diplomas. PLUS students all the way from level A to level E need an understanding of number categories! \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/math-content-webinar-031423/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230303T143000
DTSTAMP:20230131T155821Z
CREATED:20230109T204812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T155821Z
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SUMMARY:EBRI Webinar Series - 3 of 6
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/3/23 \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan \nJoin Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars\, each on Friday from 1:00-2:30pm CST. Participants may choose to attend some or all of the webinars. \nThis 6-part series of webinars will provide the background of Evidence-Based Reading Instruction or EBRI\, tools and processes for assessing readers’ strengths and weaknesses\, crucial skills for all four reading components\, and practitioner-tried routines for teaching them across ABE and ESL levels. The meetings focus on the following topics or questions: \n\nMarch 3 – Webinar 3: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching alphabetics (phonics and multisyllabic word decoding) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 3 >>\n\n\nMarch 17 – Webinar 4: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching vocabulary (Tier 1-3 word knowledge) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 4 >>\n\n\nApril 14 – Webinar 5: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching fluency (text accuracy\, rate\, and prosody) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 5 >>\n\n\nMay 5 – Webinar 6: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching comprehension (text engagement strategies) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 6 >>\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ebri-webinar-series-3-of-6/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T150000
DTSTAMP:20230113T232610Z
CREATED:20230105T202710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T232610Z
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SUMMARY:ACES Webinars "TIFfy Tuesdays" - Using Instructional Routines to Support ACES/TIF
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/28/23 \nIn this webinar\, we will look at using routines to support the development of ACES/TIF skills. Participants will have a chance to learn about some new ACES routines that were developed as part of the TIF 2.0 initiative and hear from a teacher who is successfully implementing them in her classroom. We will also be joined by Andrea Echelberger\, who will talk about how routines can be an integral part of trauma-informed teaching. Join us for a look at how implementing instructional routines can benefit both teachers and learners and leave with ideas that you can put to use during your next class session.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/aces-webinars-tiffy-tuesdays-022823/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230224T143000
DTSTAMP:20230131T155805Z
CREATED:20230109T204129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T155805Z
UID:10001693-1677243600-1677249000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:EBRI Webinar Series - 2 of 6
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/24/23 \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan \nJoin Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars\, each on Friday from 1:00-2:30pm CST. Participants may choose to attend some or all of the webinars. \nThis 6-part series of webinars will provide the background of Evidence-Based Reading Instruction or EBRI\, tools and processes for assessing readers’ strengths and weaknesses\, crucial skills for all four reading components\, and practitioner-tried routines for teaching them across ABE and ESL levels. The meetings focus on the following topics or questions: \n\nFebruary 24 – Webinar 2: What is the value of diagnostic reading assessment (DRA)? What are the purposes and processes for assessing word reading skills\, phonics knowledge\, fluency and comprehension levels? How are the results used to plan effective reading instruction?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 2 >>\n\n\nMarch 3 – Webinar 3: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching alphabetics (phonics and multisyllabic word decoding) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 3 >>\n\n\nMarch 17 – Webinar 4: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching vocabulary (Tier 1-3 word knowledge) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 4 >>\n\n\nApril 14 – Webinar 5: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching fluency (text accuracy\, rate\, and prosody) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 5 >>\n\n\nMay 5 – Webinar 6: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching comprehension (text engagement strategies) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 6 >>\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ebri-webinar-series-2-of-6/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230224T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230224T120000
DTSTAMP:20230210T144942Z
CREATED:20230102T161054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T144942Z
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SUMMARY:PELSB Cultural Competency Training - PART 2
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 2/9/23 \nYou MUST attend and register for BOTH February 10 and February 24 \nRegister for February 10 >> \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n\nEligibility: Minnesota adult education practitioners only \n\nThis Cultural Competency training is only open to Minnesota adult educators. Our apologies if you are located outside of Minnesota! Please note that you are welcome to access our Cultural Competency resource library.\n\nTraining Description: \nFacilitated by Dr. Rose Wan-Mui Chu and Andrea Echelberger\, this online PELSB-approved competency training is aligned to state statute and provides Minnesota adult educators the opportunity to engage in dialogue\, activities\, and reflective practices to increase their cultural awareness and competency. The training also takes a deeper look at the role race equity plays in creating culturally responsive classroom teaching and learning spaces. \nPer 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 MN Administrative Rule 8710.0310 Subpart 1D. \nNote: This is a two-part training taking place via Zoom from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm on BOTH February 10 and February 24. You must attend both days in full to meet the PELSB requirement. The training will not be recorded. \n\n \nDr. Rose Wan-Mui Chu has dedicated her professional life to the tireless pursuit of education equity and excellence for children and youth. Rose brings almost 30 years of rich and diverse cross-sector experiences. \nFounder and President of Plum Blossom Strategy LLC\, Dr. Chu is an experienced educator and consultant\, a fierce advocate for elevating\, demystifying and strengthening the teaching profession. Rose has a diverse professional portfolio: such as designing and facilitating community engagement activities or Minnesota state-approved Cultural Competency Training for educators\, supporting community based organizations in youth development efforts\, and being a thought partner for organizational leaders on systems thinking and systems change. \nA first generation immigrant from Hong Kong and a first generation college graduate\, Rose’s original Industrial Engineering background and work experience\, coupled with her most honored role as a classroom teacher have continued to ground her life’s work in educational reform and transformation. She is professor emerita at Metropolitan State University​\, where she has previously been a faculty and department chair at the Urban Teacher Program. Rose also held executive leadership positions as Assistant Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education\, and as interim Dean of Urban Education at Metropolitan State University. \nRose was elected to the school board of the Roseville Area Schools and began her first term in January 2020.. \n\n \nIn 2004\, Andrea Echelberger began a two-year AmeriCorps position in St. Paul teaching adult refugees and immigrants English\, and she’s never looked back. Throughout her teaching career\, she has worked with a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and language levels\, and while she’s loved every class that she’s taught\, literacy level learners are her favorite group to teach. After five years of teaching with Literacy Minnesota\, she left in 2013 to work with the U.S. English Language Fellowship program in Phnom Penh\, Cambodia.  Andrea returned in the fall of 2015 to take up a position teaching the Basic English Class at the Open Door Learning Center – Lake Street. In 2016\, Andrea became the ESL Training Coordinator at Literacy Minnesota\, where she conducts interactive and engaging professional development for Minnesota teachers and tutors. She received her MAESL from Hamline University and holds an ABE Minnesota Teaching License from the University of Minnesota. \nAndrea is continuously humbled and inspired by the lessons and stories that she hears from her learners every day\, and is passionate about helping the people that she works with develop their voices in English so that they and their families are able to thrive in Minnesota.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/pelsb-cultural-competency-training-part-2-2023/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T140000
DTSTAMP:20230104T233552Z
CREATED:20221019T153728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T233552Z
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SUMMARY:Making it Work: 5 Creative Programming Solutions from Adult Ed Managers Across the State
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/21/22 \nJoin us for a time of sharing creative approaches to programming challenges! Not only will you hear 5 amazing tips from adult education managers across the state\, but we will also have space for YOU to share your creative programming solutions with US. This is a webinar you won’t want to miss!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/administrator-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230210T143000
DTSTAMP:20230113T220631Z
CREATED:20230109T203816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T220631Z
UID:10001692-1676034000-1676039400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:EBRI Webinar Series - 1 of 6
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/10/23 \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan \nJoin Marn Frank this winter and spring for the EBRI Webinar Series! There are 6 webinars\, each on Friday from 1:00-2:30pm CST. Participants may choose to attend some or all of the webinars. \nThis 6-part series of webinars will provide the background of Evidence-Based Reading Instruction or EBRI\, tools and processes for assessing readers’ strengths and weaknesses\, crucial skills for all four reading components\, and practitioner-tried routines for teaching them across ABE and ESL levels. The meetings focus on the following topics or questions: \n\nFebruary 10 – Webinar 1: What is EBRI? What are the four reading components?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 1 >>\n\n\nFebruary 24 – Webinar 2: What is the value of diagnostic reading assessment (DRA)? What are the purposes and processes for assessing word reading skills\, phonics knowledge\, fluency and comprehension levels? How are the results used to plan effective reading instruction?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 2 >>\n\n\nMarch 3 – Webinar 3: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching alphabetics (phonics and multisyllabic word decoding) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 3 >>\n\n\nMarch 17 – Webinar 4: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching vocabulary (Tier 1-3 word knowledge) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 4 >>\n\n\nApril 14 – Webinar 5: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching fluency (text accuracy\, rate\, and prosody) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 5 >>\n\n\nMay 5 – Webinar 6: What are evidence-based incentives\, routines\, and resources for teaching comprehension (text engagement strategies) across ABE and ESL levels?\n\nREGISTER for Webinar 6 >>\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ebri-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230210T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230210T120000
DTSTAMP:20230210T144909Z
CREATED:20230102T194624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T144909Z
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SUMMARY:PELSB Cultural Competency Training - PART 1
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 2/9/23 \nYou MUST attend and register for BOTH February 10 and February 24 \nRegister for February 24 >> \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n\nEligibility: Minnesota adult education practitioners only \n\nThis Cultural Competency training is only open to Minnesota adult educators. Our apologies if you are located outside of Minnesota! Please note that you are welcome to access our Cultural Competency resource library.\n\nTraining Description: \nFacilitated by Dr. Rose Wan-Mui Chu and Andrea Echelberger\, this online PELSB-approved competency training is aligned to state statute and provides Minnesota adult educators the opportunity to engage in dialogue\, activities\, and reflective practices to increase their cultural awareness and competency. The training also takes a deeper look at the role race equity plays in creating culturally responsive classroom teaching and learning spaces. \nPer 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 MN Administrative Rule 8710.0310 Subpart 1D. \nNote: This is a two-part training taking place via Zoom from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm on BOTH February 10 and February 24. You must attend both days in full to meet the PELSB requirement. The training will not be recorded. \n\n \nDr. Rose Wan-Mui Chu has dedicated her professional life to the tireless pursuit of education equity and excellence for children and youth. Rose brings almost 30 years of rich and diverse cross-sector experiences. \nFounder and President of Plum Blossom Strategy LLC\, Dr. Chu is an experienced educator and consultant\, a fierce advocate for elevating\, demystifying and strengthening the teaching profession. Rose has a diverse professional portfolio: such as designing and facilitating community engagement activities or Minnesota state-approved Cultural Competency Training for educators\, supporting community based organizations in youth development efforts\, and being a thought partner for organizational leaders on systems thinking and systems change. \nA first generation immigrant from Hong Kong and a first generation college graduate\, Rose’s original Industrial Engineering background and work experience\, coupled with her most honored role as a classroom teacher have continued to ground her life’s work in educational reform and transformation. She is professor emerita at Metropolitan State University​\, where she has previously been a faculty and department chair at the Urban Teacher Program. Rose also held executive leadership positions as Assistant Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education\, and as interim Dean of Urban Education at Metropolitan State University. \nRose was elected to the school board of the Roseville Area Schools and began her first term in January 2020. \n\n \nIn 2004\, Andrea Echelberger began a two-year AmeriCorps position in St. Paul teaching adult refugees and immigrants English\, and she’s never looked back. Throughout her teaching career\, she has worked with a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and language levels\, and while she’s loved every class that she’s taught\, literacy level learners are her favorite group to teach. After five years of teaching with Literacy Minnesota\, she left in 2013 to work with the U.S. English Language Fellowship program in Phnom Penh\, Cambodia.  Andrea returned in the fall of 2015 to take up a position teaching the Basic English Class at the Open Door Learning Center – Lake Street. In 2016\, Andrea became the ESL Training Coordinator at Literacy Minnesota\, where she conducts interactive and engaging professional development for Minnesota teachers and tutors. She received her MAESL from Hamline University and holds an ABE Minnesota Teaching License from the University of Minnesota. \nAndrea is continuously humbled and inspired by the lessons and stories that she hears from her learners every day\, and is passionate about helping the people that she works with develop their voices in English so that they and their families are able to thrive in Minnesota.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/pelsb-cultural-competency-training-part-1-2023/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T143000
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SUMMARY:Adult Career Pathways / IET Networking Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/7/23 \nJoin ATLAS and ABE professionals around Minnesota for the second of three career-cluster networking sessions. Each webinar will have a primary facilitator to guide discussions and networking in specific career clusters that include: \n\nCommunity Interpreter Training (CIT)\nEducation: ParaPro and Child Development Associate (CDA)\nInformation Technology (IT): Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)\nFood Service: Certified Food Manager Certification (CFPM) and Food Handler\nEntrepreneurship: small business\nHealthcare: certified nursing assistant (CNA)\, personal care attendant (PCA)\, and home health aid\n\nThe networking series will be a success with YOU in the discussion! Join us for the series to learn and explore ways to strengthen these career pathways for your students. As makes sense\, we’ll delve specifically into IET (Integrated Education and Training) programming with colleagues from around the state. \nRegister now for ACP / IET Networking Webinar #3 on WED. 4/19/23 from 1:00-2:30pm!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/iet-career-cluster-networking-series-webinar-2-of-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230127T160000
DTSTAMP:20230124T212401Z
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SUMMARY:Language & Literacy Institute 2023
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/20/23 – REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. \nNOTE: ATLAS is holding a block of discounted rooms\, however\, space is limited and based on first come\, first served\, so register early if a room is needed. You can reserve a room only through the ATLAS Registration Form. \nPROGRAM SCHEDULE (Session Descriptions and Agenda) Note: sessions are in-person only and will not be recorded. \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \nCost: $35 for one day\, $45 for both days (after January 20\, a $15 late registration fee will be applied) \n\nNeed to pay for multiple registrations at once?\nOr need to pay for a registration that already was submitted?  \n\nBy credit card/PayPal: Have your staff mark “Please bill my organization” when registering\, and use this payment form.\nBy check/PO: Have your staff mark “Please bill my organization” when registering\, and ATLAS will invoice your program. Please do not send checks until you are invoiced.\n\n\n\nTravel Scholarships: \nATLAS will cover both mileage and hotel costs for Minnesota Adult Ed practitioners traveling over 50 miles one-way to the event. There is no scholarship application to fill out; ATLAS will pay the hotel directly for your lodging IF you choose that option upon registering\, and you can simply submit an ATLAS invoice after the conference to receive your mileage reimbursement. Please visit https://atlasabe.org/submit-invoice/ for instructions on submitting your invoice (and Form W-9\, if needed). \nHamline Graduate Credit Available!\nWould you like to earn 1 graduate credit for attending the Language & Literacy Institute 2023 for the reduced rate of $195? Simply register via this form by February 18\, 2023\, attend both days of the Institute on January 26 & 27\, and submit a summary and application task of something that you learned to the instructor\, Kristine Kelly at kkelly01@hamline.edu. And for more information about Hamline’s ABE license (this Language & Literacy Institute credit can be applied as an elective!)\, click here.\n\n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/2023-language-literacy-institute/2023-01-27/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton – Minneapolis Airport\, 7901 34th Ave S\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T160000
DTSTAMP:20230124T212401Z
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SUMMARY:Language & Literacy Institute 2023
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/20/23 – REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. \nNOTE: ATLAS is holding a block of discounted rooms\, however\, space is limited and based on first come\, first served\, so register early if a room is needed. You can reserve a room only through the ATLAS Registration Form. \nPROGRAM SCHEDULE (Session Descriptions and Agenda) Note: sessions are in-person only and will not be recorded. \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \nCost: $35 for one day\, $45 for both days (after January 20\, a $15 late registration fee will be applied) \n\nNeed to pay for multiple registrations at once?\nOr need to pay for a registration that already was submitted?  \n\nBy credit card/PayPal: Have your staff mark “Please bill my organization” when registering\, and use this payment form.\nBy check/PO: Have your staff mark “Please bill my organization” when registering\, and ATLAS will invoice your program. Please do not send checks until you are invoiced.\n\n\n\nTravel Scholarships: \nATLAS will cover both mileage and hotel costs for Minnesota Adult Ed practitioners traveling over 50 miles one-way to the event. There is no scholarship application to fill out; ATLAS will pay the hotel directly for your lodging IF you choose that option upon registering\, and you can simply submit an ATLAS invoice after the conference to receive your mileage reimbursement. Please visit https://atlasabe.org/submit-invoice/ for instructions on submitting your invoice (and Form W-9\, if needed). \nHamline Graduate Credit Available!\nWould you like to earn 1 graduate credit for attending the Language & Literacy Institute 2023 for the reduced rate of $195? Simply register via this form by February 18\, 2023\, attend both days of the Institute on January 26 & 27\, and submit a summary and application task of something that you learned to the instructor\, Kristine Kelly at kkelly01@hamline.edu. And for more information about Hamline’s ABE license (this Language & Literacy Institute credit can be applied as an elective!)\, click here.\n\n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/2023-language-literacy-institute/2023-01-26/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton – Minneapolis Airport\, 7901 34th Ave S\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T143000
DTSTAMP:20230104T170256Z
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SUMMARY:Where Shall We Begin? Planning and Budgeting for the Coming Year
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/17/23 \nDecisions\, decisions… It’s that time again; planning for the coming school year is upon us! Join your colleagues and state staff for a time of discussion and learning around making plans and budgeting strategically for the 2023-2024 school year. Panelists from various programs around the state will share their puzzles and strategies\, with ample time for conversation. \nAttendees: Please review these slides from the November 2022 Fall Manager Meeting prior to this webinar\, in order to be well-prepared for our budgeting discussion.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/administrator-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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