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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, IET!
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/30/25  \nFLYER  \nJoin us on September 30\, 1–4 p.m. for a dynamic afternoon focused on Integrated Education & Training (IET). Whether you’re new to IET or ready to refine your approach\, you’ll gain valuable insights from: \n\nIET 101 for foundational understanding\nSSLOs (Single Set of Learning Objectives) deep dive\nPanel discussion with experienced practitioners\n\nWe’ll wrap up by preparing for upcoming IET coaching opportunities—covering expectations\, sharing the interest form\, and answering your questions. Open to IELCE grantees and all adult educators interested in IET.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/iet-institute-2025/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T143000
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SUMMARY:Administrator Webinar Series (2-part series)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Day of event \nJoin us for a two-part webinar series for Minnesota Adult Education administrators focused on leadership\, program improvement\, and state/federal priorities. Whether you’re new or experienced\, you’ll gain practical tools\, timely updates\, and opportunities to connect with peers across the state. \n\nWebinar 1: WED. 9/10/25 – REGISTER \nThe first webinar in a 2-part Administrator Webinar Series is focused on Building Student Leaders and Incorporating Student Voices into Program Decisions. Hear directly from a panel of Adult Education programs that are putting these ideas into practice—from student councils to peer-led initiatives. You’ll walk away with real examples\, fresh ideas\, and the chance to share your own experiences. If your program values student leadership\, this is a can’t-miss event! \nWebinar 2: NEW DATE! (changed from 1/21/26) TUE. 3/3/26 – REGISTER \nPlanning & Budgeting for the Coming Year: In this annual budgeting webinar\, Minnesota Department of Education leaders Brad Hasskamp and Jodi Versaw will kick off the conversation by breaking down the core components of ABE funding\, including federal vs. state funding streams\, funding formula\, contact-hour rates\, and other key terms. Then participants will have time to share strategies and concerns regarding their upcoming FY27 budgets. This webinar is appropriate for new and experienced Adult Education Managers alike\, with the goal of clarifying the fundamentals and offering practical insights. Join us for this conversation! \n  \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/administrator-webinar-series-3-part-series/2025-09-10/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T160000
DTSTAMP:20250905T202738Z
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SUMMARY:CCRS Foundations Refresher Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 9/9/25 \n\nINFORMATIONAL FLYER>>\n\n\nJoin us as we take a moment to refresh on key components of CCRS Foundations! This webinar is for any teacher\, coordinator\, administrator\, or program leader who would like to brush up on their CCRS Foundations knowledge. \nAsk yourself: \n\nDo I remember the math shifts and the standards for mathematical practice\, and the difference between them? Do I remember what the three aspects of Rigor are and why they are important?*\nDo I remember how to measure text complexity\, both qualitatively and quantitatively? Do I remember the progression of text dependent questions that is outlined by Fisher and Frey?*\n\nWe will be refreshing on these topics and more! \n* Please note: You will have the option to join an ELA breakout group or a math breakout group during the webinar. \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ccrs-foundations-refresher-webinar-090925/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T143000
DTSTAMP:20250805T164149Z
CREATED:20250204T212411Z
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SUMMARY:Online Statewide Courses Webinar - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: EVENT POSTPONED \nDue to the delay of Federal funding\, this webinar will not be held at this time.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/online-statewide-course-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T160000
DTSTAMP:20250407T163610Z
CREATED:20240821T161513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T163610Z
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SUMMARY:Math Content Webinar: Supporting Successful Mathematicians with ACES Skills
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 5/5/25 \nJoin us as we explore how purposefully incorporating ACES skills into math classes supports stronger mathematicians. We will hear from two adult education teachers\, Ellen Skogen and Amber Delliger\, as they share targeted routines and strategies for Navigating Systems\, Self- Management and Learning Strategies. \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/math-content-webinar-050525/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T150000
DTSTAMP:20250428T221358Z
CREATED:20240502T220449Z
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SUMMARY:South ABE Spring 2025 Regional - Mankato\, MN
DESCRIPTION:Registration is CLOSED \nFLYER (with session descriptions and agenda) \nHotel Accommodations: The room block is no longer available. \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/south-abe-spring-2025-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T151500
DTSTAMP:20250410T150511Z
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SUMMARY:Spring 2025 ABE Statewide Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 4/11/25 \nNOTE: The FLYER with session descriptions and Join Links is available through registration only. Most sessions will be recorded-see the flyer for details. \nAGENDA:\n8:30-9:45 – Welcome & General Session: will feature two national speakers from the Southern Illinois PD Center\, Sarah Goldammer and Tara Schwab\, speaking on Adult Learning Challenges and the Power of Universal Design for Learning (UDL): \nALL of our Adult Education learners can learn and deserve the opportunity to learn. If you agree with this statement and are looking for tools to help you elevate instructional practices and remove barriers\, join this session to view teaching and learning through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). How can we design for variability to reach and teach those learners with a variety of barriers? Let’s consider teaching not only “what” to learn but also “how” to learn through the sharing of concrete examples for immediate insertion into your classroom. We are passionate about lifting our learners as we elevate instruction. Please join us and either broaden your UDL knowledge or learn about UDL for the first time. \n10:00-11:00 – Session 1 (4 concurrent sessions\, 60 min) \n11:15-12:15 – Session 2 (4 concurrent sessions\, 60 min) \n12:15-1:00 – LUNCH BREAK \n1:00-2:00 – Session 3 (4 concurrent sessions\, 60 min) \n2:15-3:15 – Session 4 (4 concurrent sessions\, 60 min) \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n\nTOPICS:\nA variety of concurrent sessions will be offered on the following topics: \n\nAdult Career Pathways (ACP) marketing\nACP Credential Specialists\nBeginning ESL Literacy\nCorrections: Packets in Action\nCritical Information Literacy\nDigital Literacy & Beginning ELLs\nFederal policy/funding changes & ABE\nFinancial Literacy\nHigher Order Math Concepts\nLeadership: Navigating Difficult Conversations\nMental Illness Awareness\nPadlet Sandbox: an option to replace Jamboard\nPositive Student Behavior using ACES/TIF\nReading Instruction\nScaffolds and Differentiation\nSuicide Prevention\nTeaching Science: Physics\n\n\nGeneral Session Speakers:\nSarah Goldammer is a passionate lifelong learner and educator. There is nothing more exciting to her than the “aha” moment and supporting others to find theirs! She currently serves as the Director of the Southern Illinois Professional Development Center – part of the Illinois Community College Board Professional Development Network. \nSarah is a certified trainer of Universal Design for Learning through CAST\, a founding member of the CTAE UDL SIG\, and co-creator of Illinois’ Supporting Student Success Professional Pathway. Creating supportive environments that promote conversations and meet learners where they are\, helping them achieve their goals\, is what motivates Sarah. She has also coached 50+ programs creating Bridges and Integrated Education and Training (IET/ICAPS) programs and has spearheaded the creation of the statewide contextualized curricula. Starting as a Special Ed teacher and with 25 years in Adult Education\, she is proud to have had students from 3 to 83 years old and every age in between. \nTara Schwab is an Educational Training Specialist at the Southern Illinois Professional Development Center (SIPDC)\, part of the Illinois Community College Board Adult Education Professional Development Network\, and she also continues to teach classes in Adult Education. Tara has 24+ years of experience in education in the areas of instruction\, training\, curriculum development and implementation\, and mentoring. Tara’s adult education teaching and technical assistance experience includes IET (ICAPS – Illinois’ branding of IET)\, ESL\, ABE\, and ASE programs. Tara is a certified trainer of Universal Design for Learning\, a credential that was earned through the Center for Applied Special Technologies (CAST). She also co-created the Supporting Student Success Pathway which involves Universal Design for Learning (UDL) implementation in programs across the state and the Career\, Technical\, and Adult Education Universal Design for Learning Special Interest group through CAST which is a worldwide group of professionals dedicated to infusing UDL into their practices.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/statewide-virtual-conference-041125/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T130000
DTSTAMP:20241125T200726Z
CREATED:20241031T214914Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership Book Club FY25
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Day of Each Meeting \nThe books have already been ordered for this round (Brene Brown\, Dare to Lead). If you already have a copy and are interested in the Leadership Book Club (or might want to join the next book!)\, please email Patsy Egan\, pegan02@hamline.edu. \nPlease note that all attendees need to register to receive the Zoom link to join. \n\nMeeting 1: WED. 1/29/25 – REGISTER \nMeeting 2: WED. 3/5/25 – REGISTER\nMeeting 3: WED. 4/9/25 – REGISTER\n\n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/leadership-book-club-fy25/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T231500
DTSTAMP:20241122T201543Z
CREATED:20241122T201513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T201543Z
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SUMMARY:Minnesota State - ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:No Registration – use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting.  \nDeveloping and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State educators working together through periodic Affinity Group (AG) meetings. The Affinity Group’s composition by role includes ABE Educators\, Faculty\, College Deans and Administrators\, anyone with co-req reporting responsibility\, and ABE Regional Directors. The Affinity Group sessions bring together all these practitioners who wish to explore and promote effective partnership models for student success in the co-req environment. All voices are welcome to help shape local and statewide collaboration strategies. \nAdditional information about the Affinity Group >> \nMEETING DATES & TIMES: JOIN LINK \nFall 2024 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 1: Thursday\, October 31\, 2024 – 2:00-3:15pm (CDT)\nMeeting 2: Friday\, November 1\, 2024 – 10:00-11:15am (CDT) \n\nWinter 2025 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 3: Thursday\, January 30\, 2025 – 12-1:15pm (CST) NOTE TIME CHANGE!\nMeeting 4: Friday\, January 31\, 2025 – 10:00-11:15am (CST) \n\nSpring 2025 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 5: Thursday\, April 3\, 2025 – 2:00-3:15pm (CDT)\nMeeting 6: Friday\, April 4\, 2025 – 10:00-11:15am (CDT) \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n  \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/minn-state-abe-coreq-affinity-group-meeting-2/2025-04-04/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T151500
DTSTAMP:20241122T201543Z
CREATED:20241122T201513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T201543Z
UID:10002071-1743688800-1743693300@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota State - ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:No Registration – use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting.  \nDeveloping and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State educators working together through periodic Affinity Group (AG) meetings. The Affinity Group’s composition by role includes ABE Educators\, Faculty\, College Deans and Administrators\, anyone with co-req reporting responsibility\, and ABE Regional Directors. The Affinity Group sessions bring together all these practitioners who wish to explore and promote effective partnership models for student success in the co-req environment. All voices are welcome to help shape local and statewide collaboration strategies. \nAdditional information about the Affinity Group >> \nMEETING DATES & TIMES: JOIN LINK \nFall 2024 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 1: Thursday\, October 31\, 2024 – 2:00-3:15pm (CDT)\nMeeting 2: Friday\, November 1\, 2024 – 10:00-11:15am (CDT) \n\nWinter 2025 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 3: Thursday\, January 30\, 2025 – 12-1:15pm (CST) NOTE TIME CHANGE!\nMeeting 4: Friday\, January 31\, 2025 – 10:00-11:15am (CST) \n\nSpring 2025 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 5: Thursday\, April 3\, 2025 – 2:00-3:15pm (CDT)\nMeeting 6: Friday\, April 4\, 2025 – 10:00-11:15am (CDT) \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n  \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/minn-state-abe-coreq-affinity-group-meeting-2/2025-04-03/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T130000
DTSTAMP:20241125T200726Z
CREATED:20241031T214914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T200726Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership Book Club FY25
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Day of Each Meeting \nThe books have already been ordered for this round (Brene Brown\, Dare to Lead). If you already have a copy and are interested in the Leadership Book Club (or might want to join the next book!)\, please email Patsy Egan\, pegan02@hamline.edu. \nPlease note that all attendees need to register to receive the Zoom link to join. \n\nMeeting 1: WED. 1/29/25 – REGISTER \nMeeting 2: WED. 3/5/25 – REGISTER\nMeeting 3: WED. 4/9/25 – REGISTER\n\n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/leadership-book-club-fy25/2025-03-05/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T144500
DTSTAMP:20250226T231415Z
CREATED:20240905T170729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T231415Z
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SUMMARY:One-Room Schoolhouse Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Day of each session \nJoin seasoned one room schoolhouse educators from Project for Pride in Living in Minneapolis and Lakes Area Adult Education in Detroit Lakes for this final Community of Practice meeting on Friday\, Feb 28\, 1:30-2:45pm. Presenters will be sharing their strategies for tracking student goals and progress\, which is always a challenge in this context!  Following the panelists there will be time for open questions and sharing as well. \n\n\nPresenters: Genna Hart & Denise Goldman\, Project for Pride in Living; Staci Landsem & Jen Hellekson\, Lakes Area Adult Education\n  \nRegister for any or all of this year’s meetings! \n\nMeeting 1: Thursday\, December 5\, 2024 – 2-3:15 pm – REGISTER\nMeeting 2: Wednesday\, January 15\, 2025 – 12:30-1:45 pm – REGISTER\nMeeting 3: Friday\, February 28\, 2025 – 1:30-2:45 pm – REGISTER
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/one-room-schoolhouse-community-of-practice-120524/2025-02-28/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T143000
DTSTAMP:20250117T224509Z
CREATED:20241202T223819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T224509Z
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SUMMARY:Administrators\, Where Shall We Begin? Planning & Budgeting for the Coming Year
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/26/25 \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 2025-2026 school year. State ABE Program Quality Specialist Jodi Versaw will be on hand for questions\, and administrators from various contexts from around the state will share their puzzles and strategies\, with ample time for conversation. \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/administrators-where-shall-we-begin-planning-budgeting-for-the-coming-year-022625/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T160000
DTSTAMP:20250206T173913Z
CREATED:20240824T190636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T173913Z
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SUMMARY:Math Content Webinar: Dyscalculia
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 2/6/25 \nJoin us for a session on dyscalculia; a specific learning disability that makes numerical reasoning and comprehension challenging for our learners. This session will build on previous trainings on dyscalculia\, diving into identifying students with math learning needs and working to shift students’ mindset and reduce math anxiety. This session will look at previously discussed number sense routines and work on coaching teachers on how to implement and use these routines in the classroom to build confidence in their math learners\, while providing support for atypical learners. \n\nLearn more about dyscalculia >>
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/math-content-webinar-020625/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T111500
DTSTAMP:20241122T201543Z
CREATED:20241122T201513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T201543Z
UID:10002070-1738317600-1738322100@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota State - ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:No Registration – use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting.  \nDeveloping and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State educators working together through periodic Affinity Group (AG) meetings. The Affinity Group’s composition by role includes ABE Educators\, Faculty\, College Deans and Administrators\, anyone with co-req reporting responsibility\, and ABE Regional Directors. The Affinity Group sessions bring together all these practitioners who wish to explore and promote effective partnership models for student success in the co-req environment. All voices are welcome to help shape local and statewide collaboration strategies. \nAdditional information about the Affinity Group >> \nMEETING DATES & TIMES: JOIN LINK \nFall 2024 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 1: Thursday\, October 31\, 2024 – 2:00-3:15pm (CDT)\nMeeting 2: Friday\, November 1\, 2024 – 10:00-11:15am (CDT) \n\nWinter 2025 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 3: Thursday\, January 30\, 2025 – 12-1:15pm (CST) NOTE TIME CHANGE!\nMeeting 4: Friday\, January 31\, 2025 – 10:00-11:15am (CST) \n\nSpring 2025 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 5: Thursday\, April 3\, 2025 – 2:00-3:15pm (CDT)\nMeeting 6: Friday\, April 4\, 2025 – 10:00-11:15am (CDT) \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n  \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/minn-state-abe-coreq-affinity-group-meeting-2/2025-01-31/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T151500
DTSTAMP:20241122T201543Z
CREATED:20241122T201513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T201543Z
UID:10002069-1738245600-1738250100@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota State - ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:No Registration – use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting.  \nDeveloping and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State educators working together through periodic Affinity Group (AG) meetings. The Affinity Group’s composition by role includes ABE Educators\, Faculty\, College Deans and Administrators\, anyone with co-req reporting responsibility\, and ABE Regional Directors. The Affinity Group sessions bring together all these practitioners who wish to explore and promote effective partnership models for student success in the co-req environment. All voices are welcome to help shape local and statewide collaboration strategies. \nAdditional information about the Affinity Group >> \nMEETING DATES & TIMES: JOIN LINK \nFall 2024 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 1: Thursday\, October 31\, 2024 – 2:00-3:15pm (CDT)\nMeeting 2: Friday\, November 1\, 2024 – 10:00-11:15am (CDT) \n\nWinter 2025 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 3: Thursday\, January 30\, 2025 – 12-1:15pm (CST) NOTE TIME CHANGE!\nMeeting 4: Friday\, January 31\, 2025 – 10:00-11:15am (CST) \n\nSpring 2025 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 5: Thursday\, April 3\, 2025 – 2:00-3:15pm (CDT)\nMeeting 6: Friday\, April 4\, 2025 – 10:00-11:15am (CDT) \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n  \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/minn-state-abe-coreq-affinity-group-meeting-2/2025-01-30/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T130000
DTSTAMP:20241125T200726Z
CREATED:20241031T214914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T200726Z
UID:10002115-1738152000-1738155600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Book Club FY25
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Day of Each Meeting \nThe books have already been ordered for this round (Brene Brown\, Dare to Lead). If you already have a copy and are interested in the Leadership Book Club (or might want to join the next book!)\, please email Patsy Egan\, pegan02@hamline.edu. \nPlease note that all attendees need to register to receive the Zoom link to join. \n\nMeeting 1: WED. 1/29/25 – REGISTER \nMeeting 2: WED. 3/5/25 – REGISTER\nMeeting 3: WED. 4/9/25 – REGISTER\n\n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/leadership-book-club-fy25/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T170000
DTSTAMP:20250131T154115Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T154115Z
UID:10001997-1737705600-1737738000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Language & Literacy Institute 2025 - Bloomington\, MN
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION DEADLINE: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. No additional registrations can be accommodated. \nNOTE: Anyone attending the conference\, including presenters\, MUST register! \nHOTEL GUEST ROOMS: ATLAS is holding a block of discounted rooms at the event venue\, Embassy Suites by Hilton-Minneapolis Airport; however\, space is limited and based on first come\, first served. Register by Sunday\, January 5 if a guest room is needed! You can reserve a room only through the ATLAS Registration Form. \nPROGRAM SCHEDULE (with Session Descriptions)\nNote: All sessions are in-person only and will not be recorded. \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu\nAGENDA\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 23\, 2025\nFriday\, January 24\, 2025\n\n\n8:30\nWelcome & General Updates\n8:30\nWelcome & General Updates\n\n\n9:00\nBreak\n9:00\nBreak\n\n\n9:15\nSession 1 (2 hrs) A\, B\, C\n9:15\nSession 4 (2 hrs) A\, B\, C\n\n\n11:15\nBreak\n11:15\nBreak\n\n\n11:30\nInformation Sessions (45 min)\n11:30\nRoundtable Discussions (45 min)\n\n\n12:15\nLunch\n12:15\nLunch\n\n\n1:15\nSession 2 (75 min) A\, B\, C\n1:15\nSession 5 (75 min) A\, B\, C\n\n\n2:30\nBreak\n2:30\nBreak\n\n\n2:45\nSession 3 (75 min) A\, B\, C\n2:45\nSession 6 (75 min) A\, B\, C\n\n\n\n  \nADDITONAL ALL-DAY SESSIONS:\nThursday\, January 23 – 9:15 am – 4 pm:  \n\nCCRS Foundations – Math\, presented by Amber Delliger and Genna Hart\n\nAmber Delliger (she/her) is a math instructor with Metro North Adult Education at the Anoka-Ramsey Community College: Rapids Campus. She has been active in adult education and adult numeracy for over 17 years and has been active in CCRS implementation work since 2016. In addition to presenting at the local\, state and national level for K-16 instructors around adult numeracy and soft skills topics\, Amber participates on the MN Numeracy Instruction Advisory Team and the Transitions Professional Development Advisory Team. \nGenna Hart\, MEd (she/her)\, has worked in ABE since 2022 as the lead teacher for Diploma Connect program at Project for Pride in Living in Minneapolis. Before starting her ABE journey\, Genna worked as a Special Education Teacher for 10 years with a focus on math and transition skills. In the Diploma Connect program\, Genna teaches numeracy skills and math to help adults earn their adult high school diploma. \n  \n\nCCRS Foundations – ELA\, presented by Erin Cary and Kristine Kelly\n\n \nErin Cary\, MA-ESL (she/her)\, has worked in MN ABE since 2009\, as a teacher\, administrator\, and in curriculum writing and professional development. She currently teaches beginner ELLs for Metro North ABE in Brooklyn Center and coordinates development of a digital skill-building adult ELL civics curriculum project through UMD. She is a co-founder of the teacher/learner self-advocacy movement #IamABE\, which supports equity work and activism in MN adult education. \n Kristine Kelly (she/her) is the ATLAS Literacy & Language Coordinator and serves as the state lead for implementation of the CCR ELA standards. For 24 years in MN Adult Education\, Kristine taught GED/high school diploma\, reading and writing\, and postsecondary transitions. She presents workshops locally and nationally\, researches and identifies resources for adult reading and writing instruction\, provides ELA instructional coaching and co-leads the MN Language & Literacy Advisory Team (LLATe). \n  \nFriday\, January 24 – 9:15 am-4 pm: \n\nBeginning ESL Literacy-Level Session\, presented by Jennifer Christenson\n\nJennifer Christenson creates and shares resources for teachers working with adult English learners at the beginning literacy level through her website abc English. The materials are designed to be clear\, engaging\, and relevant for adult and adolescent English learners from refugee and immigrant backgrounds. Jennifer has taught literacy level adult English learners in a variety of settings including traditional classroom instruction as well as family literacy\, onsite workplace education\, 1-on-1 literacy tutoring\, and remote virtual teaching. She also has 11 years experience as a program coordinator for a medium sized adult English learner workplace partnership program in Salt Lake City\, Utah. Jennifer is a certified K-12 teacher\, and completed graduate level study in Adult Education and Curriculum Development through Westminster College in Salt Lake City\, UT. Jennifer was a runner-up for the 2016 COABE Teacher of the Year Award and was selected as the Utah Adult Education Association’s Outstanding Leader of the Year in 2020. To learn more about resources for teaching adult English learners with emerging literacy skills\, visit abceng.org. \n_______________________________________________________________________________ \nCost: $35 for one day\, $45 for both days (after January 17\, 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 contact Marisa Geisler (mgeisler02@hamline.edu) for the appropriate 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). DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: FRI. 2/14/25 \n\nHamline Graduate Credit Available! Would you like to earn 1 graduate credit for attending the Language & Literacy Institute 2025 for the reduced rate of $200? Simply register via this form by February 14\, 2025\, attend both days of the Institute on January 23 & 24 and submit a summary and application task of something that you learned to the instructor\, Kristine Kelly at kkelly01@hamline.edu. For more information about Hamline’s ABE license (this Language & Literacy Institute credit can be applied as an elective!)\, click here.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/language-literacy-institute-2025/2025-01-24/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T160000
DTSTAMP:20250131T154115Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T154115Z
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SUMMARY:Language & Literacy Institute 2025 - Bloomington\, MN
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION DEADLINE: REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. No additional registrations can be accommodated. \nNOTE: Anyone attending the conference\, including presenters\, MUST register! \nHOTEL GUEST ROOMS: ATLAS is holding a block of discounted rooms at the event venue\, Embassy Suites by Hilton-Minneapolis Airport; however\, space is limited and based on first come\, first served. Register by Sunday\, January 5 if a guest room is needed! You can reserve a room only through the ATLAS Registration Form. \nPROGRAM SCHEDULE (with Session Descriptions)\nNote: All sessions are in-person only and will not be recorded. \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu\nAGENDA\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 23\, 2025\nFriday\, January 24\, 2025\n\n\n8:30\nWelcome & General Updates\n8:30\nWelcome & General Updates\n\n\n9:00\nBreak\n9:00\nBreak\n\n\n9:15\nSession 1 (2 hrs) A\, B\, C\n9:15\nSession 4 (2 hrs) A\, B\, C\n\n\n11:15\nBreak\n11:15\nBreak\n\n\n11:30\nInformation Sessions (45 min)\n11:30\nRoundtable Discussions (45 min)\n\n\n12:15\nLunch\n12:15\nLunch\n\n\n1:15\nSession 2 (75 min) A\, B\, C\n1:15\nSession 5 (75 min) A\, B\, C\n\n\n2:30\nBreak\n2:30\nBreak\n\n\n2:45\nSession 3 (75 min) A\, B\, C\n2:45\nSession 6 (75 min) A\, B\, C\n\n\n\n  \nADDITONAL ALL-DAY SESSIONS:\nThursday\, January 23 – 9:15 am – 4 pm:  \n\nCCRS Foundations – Math\, presented by Amber Delliger and Genna Hart\n\nAmber Delliger (she/her) is a math instructor with Metro North Adult Education at the Anoka-Ramsey Community College: Rapids Campus. She has been active in adult education and adult numeracy for over 17 years and has been active in CCRS implementation work since 2016. In addition to presenting at the local\, state and national level for K-16 instructors around adult numeracy and soft skills topics\, Amber participates on the MN Numeracy Instruction Advisory Team and the Transitions Professional Development Advisory Team. \nGenna Hart\, MEd (she/her)\, has worked in ABE since 2022 as the lead teacher for Diploma Connect program at Project for Pride in Living in Minneapolis. Before starting her ABE journey\, Genna worked as a Special Education Teacher for 10 years with a focus on math and transition skills. In the Diploma Connect program\, Genna teaches numeracy skills and math to help adults earn their adult high school diploma. \n  \n\nCCRS Foundations – ELA\, presented by Erin Cary and Kristine Kelly\n\n \nErin Cary\, MA-ESL (she/her)\, has worked in MN ABE since 2009\, as a teacher\, administrator\, and in curriculum writing and professional development. She currently teaches beginner ELLs for Metro North ABE in Brooklyn Center and coordinates development of a digital skill-building adult ELL civics curriculum project through UMD. She is a co-founder of the teacher/learner self-advocacy movement #IamABE\, which supports equity work and activism in MN adult education. \n Kristine Kelly (she/her) is the ATLAS Literacy & Language Coordinator and serves as the state lead for implementation of the CCR ELA standards. For 24 years in MN Adult Education\, Kristine taught GED/high school diploma\, reading and writing\, and postsecondary transitions. She presents workshops locally and nationally\, researches and identifies resources for adult reading and writing instruction\, provides ELA instructional coaching and co-leads the MN Language & Literacy Advisory Team (LLATe). \n  \nFriday\, January 24 – 9:15 am-4 pm: \n\nBeginning ESL Literacy-Level Session\, presented by Jennifer Christenson\n\nJennifer Christenson creates and shares resources for teachers working with adult English learners at the beginning literacy level through her website abc English. The materials are designed to be clear\, engaging\, and relevant for adult and adolescent English learners from refugee and immigrant backgrounds. Jennifer has taught literacy level adult English learners in a variety of settings including traditional classroom instruction as well as family literacy\, onsite workplace education\, 1-on-1 literacy tutoring\, and remote virtual teaching. She also has 11 years experience as a program coordinator for a medium sized adult English learner workplace partnership program in Salt Lake City\, Utah. Jennifer is a certified K-12 teacher\, and completed graduate level study in Adult Education and Curriculum Development through Westminster College in Salt Lake City\, UT. Jennifer was a runner-up for the 2016 COABE Teacher of the Year Award and was selected as the Utah Adult Education Association’s Outstanding Leader of the Year in 2020. To learn more about resources for teaching adult English learners with emerging literacy skills\, visit abceng.org. \n_______________________________________________________________________________ \nCost: $35 for one day\, $45 for both days (after January 17\, 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 contact Marisa Geisler (mgeisler02@hamline.edu) for the appropriate 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). DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: FRI. 2/14/25 \n\nHamline Graduate Credit Available! Would you like to earn 1 graduate credit for attending the Language & Literacy Institute 2025 for the reduced rate of $200? Simply register via this form by February 14\, 2025\, attend both days of the Institute on January 23 & 24 and submit a summary and application task of something that you learned to the instructor\, Kristine Kelly at kkelly01@hamline.edu. For more information about Hamline’s ABE license (this Language & Literacy Institute credit can be applied as an elective!)\, click here.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/language-literacy-institute-2025/2025-01-23/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T134500
DTSTAMP:20250226T231415Z
CREATED:20240905T170729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T231415Z
UID:10002107-1736944200-1736948700@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:One-Room Schoolhouse Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Day of each session \nJoin seasoned one room schoolhouse educators from Project for Pride in Living in Minneapolis and Lakes Area Adult Education in Detroit Lakes for this final Community of Practice meeting on Friday\, Feb 28\, 1:30-2:45pm. Presenters will be sharing their strategies for tracking student goals and progress\, which is always a challenge in this context!  Following the panelists there will be time for open questions and sharing as well. \n\n\nPresenters: Genna Hart & Denise Goldman\, Project for Pride in Living; Staci Landsem & Jen Hellekson\, Lakes Area Adult Education\n  \nRegister for any or all of this year’s meetings! \n\nMeeting 1: Thursday\, December 5\, 2024 – 2-3:15 pm – REGISTER\nMeeting 2: Wednesday\, January 15\, 2025 – 12:30-1:45 pm – REGISTER\nMeeting 3: Friday\, February 28\, 2025 – 1:30-2:45 pm – REGISTER
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/one-room-schoolhouse-community-of-practice-120524/2025-01-15/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T153000
DTSTAMP:20241008T195653Z
CREATED:20240729T212458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T195653Z
UID:10002055-1736776800-1736782200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Transitions 101 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 1/13/2025 \nAttend this webinar to hear the basics of what is meant by “Transitions” in adult education. ATLAS will provide an overview of relevant work and professional learning options around adult career pathways\, IET\, transitions to post-secondary entry\, and more! \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/transitions-101-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T153000
DTSTAMP:20241015T155733Z
CREATED:20240813T161907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T155733Z
UID:10002086-1733839200-1733844600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:ACES/TIF Foundations Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar \nGet Acquainted with ACES/TIF! Are you the kind of person who believes that 2’s company and 3’s a party? Are you new to ABE in MN and looking to connect with colleagues in a supportive environment? Maybe you’re not new\, but you’d still enjoy a chance to collaborate\, learn\, and get inspired by other ABE professionals. If this sounds like you\, please join us this fall for a 3-part webinar series in which we will learn about ACES/TIF\, one of the 3 sets of MN ABE Content Standards. This webinar series is geared towards ABE professionals who have enrolled in the ACES Foundations online course in Canvas\, but who haven’t yet completed it. \nTwo ACES/TIF veterans will help you to navigate and process the course content in a short\, defined timeframe with colleagues. We will spend time discussing instructional routines and learning activities that can be used to build ACEs skills at a variety of levels. Even if you have previously completed the course or are still considering registering\, this webinar series is an opportunity to get fresh ideas to use with your students. \nWebinar 1: Tuesday\, November 12\, 2024 from 2-3:30 pm (CST) – REGISTER \nWebinar 2: Tuesday\, November 26\, 2024 from 2-3:30 pm (CST) – REGISTER \nWebinar 3: Tuesday\, December 10\, 2024 from 2-3:30 pm (CST) – REGISTER \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu. \n  \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/aces-tif-foundations-webinar-series/2024-12-10/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T151500
DTSTAMP:20250226T231415Z
CREATED:20240905T170729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T231415Z
UID:10002089-1733407200-1733411700@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:One-Room Schoolhouse Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Day of each session \nJoin seasoned one room schoolhouse educators from Project for Pride in Living in Minneapolis and Lakes Area Adult Education in Detroit Lakes for this final Community of Practice meeting on Friday\, Feb 28\, 1:30-2:45pm. Presenters will be sharing their strategies for tracking student goals and progress\, which is always a challenge in this context!  Following the panelists there will be time for open questions and sharing as well. \n\n\nPresenters: Genna Hart & Denise Goldman\, Project for Pride in Living; Staci Landsem & Jen Hellekson\, Lakes Area Adult Education\n  \nRegister for any or all of this year’s meetings! \n\nMeeting 1: Thursday\, December 5\, 2024 – 2-3:15 pm – REGISTER\nMeeting 2: Wednesday\, January 15\, 2025 – 12:30-1:45 pm – REGISTER\nMeeting 3: Friday\, February 28\, 2025 – 1:30-2:45 pm – REGISTER
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/one-room-schoolhouse-community-of-practice-120524/2024-12-05/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T153000
DTSTAMP:20241115T210310Z
CREATED:20241023T182027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T210310Z
UID:10002111-1733234400-1733239800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Administrator Networking Webinar: Computer-Based Testing
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 12/3/24 \nDo you want to get started with computer-based testing in your program? Or maybe you’ve started and are running into challenges? Come share your experiences\, challenges and questions about implementing computer-based and remote testing with other program adult education managers. Linda Keller\, ABE Accountability Coordinator at Metro North and state assessment trainer\, will answer questions and share some tips\, tricks and lessons learned. \nIf you are an administrator\, coordinator\, or otherwise hold a leadership role in an MN adult education program\, please plan to attend. \nIf you require ASL Interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/administrator-networking-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241126T153000
DTSTAMP:20241015T155733Z
CREATED:20240813T161907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T155733Z
UID:10002065-1732629600-1732635000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:ACES/TIF Foundations Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar \nGet Acquainted with ACES/TIF! Are you the kind of person who believes that 2’s company and 3’s a party? Are you new to ABE in MN and looking to connect with colleagues in a supportive environment? Maybe you’re not new\, but you’d still enjoy a chance to collaborate\, learn\, and get inspired by other ABE professionals. If this sounds like you\, please join us this fall for a 3-part webinar series in which we will learn about ACES/TIF\, one of the 3 sets of MN ABE Content Standards. This webinar series is geared towards ABE professionals who have enrolled in the ACES Foundations online course in Canvas\, but who haven’t yet completed it. \nTwo ACES/TIF veterans will help you to navigate and process the course content in a short\, defined timeframe with colleagues. We will spend time discussing instructional routines and learning activities that can be used to build ACEs skills at a variety of levels. Even if you have previously completed the course or are still considering registering\, this webinar series is an opportunity to get fresh ideas to use with your students. \nWebinar 1: Tuesday\, November 12\, 2024 from 2-3:30 pm (CST) – REGISTER \nWebinar 2: Tuesday\, November 26\, 2024 from 2-3:30 pm (CST) – REGISTER \nWebinar 3: Tuesday\, December 10\, 2024 from 2-3:30 pm (CST) – REGISTER \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu. \n  \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/aces-tif-foundations-webinar-series/2024-11-26/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241112T153000
DTSTAMP:20241015T155733Z
CREATED:20240813T161907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T155733Z
UID:10002064-1731420000-1731425400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:ACES/TIF Foundations Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar \nGet Acquainted with ACES/TIF! Are you the kind of person who believes that 2’s company and 3’s a party? Are you new to ABE in MN and looking to connect with colleagues in a supportive environment? Maybe you’re not new\, but you’d still enjoy a chance to collaborate\, learn\, and get inspired by other ABE professionals. If this sounds like you\, please join us this fall for a 3-part webinar series in which we will learn about ACES/TIF\, one of the 3 sets of MN ABE Content Standards. This webinar series is geared towards ABE professionals who have enrolled in the ACES Foundations online course in Canvas\, but who haven’t yet completed it. \nTwo ACES/TIF veterans will help you to navigate and process the course content in a short\, defined timeframe with colleagues. We will spend time discussing instructional routines and learning activities that can be used to build ACEs skills at a variety of levels. Even if you have previously completed the course or are still considering registering\, this webinar series is an opportunity to get fresh ideas to use with your students. \nWebinar 1: Tuesday\, November 12\, 2024 from 2-3:30 pm (CST) – REGISTER \nWebinar 2: Tuesday\, November 26\, 2024 from 2-3:30 pm (CST) – REGISTER \nWebinar 3: Tuesday\, December 10\, 2024 from 2-3:30 pm (CST) – REGISTER \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu. \n  \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/aces-tif-foundations-webinar-series/2024-11-12/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T153000
DTSTAMP:20241125T205904Z
CREATED:20240502T215502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T205904Z
UID:10001998-1731054600-1731079800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Math Institute 2024
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/8/24  \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, please contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu by October 25\, 2024 \nAGENDA \n8:25 am – Login and test your audio and video \n8:30 am – WELCOME & INFORMATION – Patsy Egan\, ATLAS \n8:45 am – KEYNOTE 1: Hidden Teachers: The Stories of Adult Basic Education Mathematics Teachers in the United States – presented by Dr. Brooke Istas \nDr. Istas will present a study of n=38 ABE mathematics and numeracy teachers’ personal narratives using life history methodology to share and understand their personal narratives about their own mathematical journey. To learn about their mathematical identity through their lived experiences as mathematics learners and their understanding of mathematics as an ABE mathematics and numeracy teacher. The stories of this population will be shared\, and the implications for adult numeracy research and practice will be discussed. \n9:45-9:55 – BREAK \n9:55-11:35 – KEYNOTE 2: Students Need Your Conceptual Understanding – presented by Amy Vickers \nHow well do you understand the math you teach? In Adult Education\, as generalists\, we often find ourselves teaching math when we don’t necessarily feel sure of our math background. In this session\, we will do activities to see how building your conceptual understanding can help students. Spoiler: Learning along with students is good! \n11:35-12:05 – LUNCH \n12:05-1:45 – KEYNOTE 3: Will This Be on the Test? – presented by Sarah Lonberg-Lew \nStandardized testing\, whether it is for high school equivalency or measuring student gains\, is a major concern in adult numeracy classes. It can be tempting to “teach to the test” in the hopes of getting students ready to get a passing score as quickly and painlessly as possible. However\, making test preparation the main focus of instruction does not create lasting learning and often is not even effective in achieving passing scores or demonstrating gains. It is possible to teach conceptually and do explicit test preparation at the same time. When students get exposure to—and practice with—standardized test questions in a context that prioritizes conceptual understanding and flexible thinking\, they will be more prepared to achieve test scores that fully reflect their skills and understandings. \nIn this workshop\, you will be introduced to Test Talks\, an instructional routine for building student confidence\, understanding\, flexibility\, and familiarity with standardized test questions. You will experience Test Talks as a learner and learn how to facilitate them yourself. In addition\, you will get access to a resource containing a bank of test questions to use with Test Talks. \n1:45-2 – BREAK \n2-3:30 – CONCURRENT SESSIONS \n(A) Problem Strings: A Flexible Numeracy Routine to Build Reasoning – presented by Kathryne Chiqui\, Minneapolis Adult Education \nInterested in further developing your own numeracy skills and learning how to support students in doing the same? Well\, then this session is for you! In this session\, expect to actively participate in a classroom routine called problem strings\, followed by reflection and discussion about how to use this routine. \n(B) Exploring CCRS Level D/E Standards – presented by Donna Escobedo\, Metro North ABE\, and Genna Hart\, Project for Pride in Living \nThis session will look at how to make sense of the D/E standards and explore ways we can help students learn the math skills needed at these levels. We will practice how to break down these often confusing standards and split them into manageable pieces for deeper understanding. Versatility of this routine using 3 different levels of math content will be modelled. Free resources will be shared. \n(C) Linear Functions for All – presented by Mark Trushkowsky\, CUNY Adult Literacy Program \nThis session is designed to be accessible to all participants. All teachers\, regardless of math teaching background\, are encouraged to attend. In this session we will talk about rate of change and starting amount\, which are fundamental (and accessible) elements of functions. We’ll look at how to help students analyze tables\, rules\, and graphs\, and learn to use rates of change and starting amounts in solving problems. The activities we’ll be exploring come from a free math resource called Tools of Algebra: Linear Functions\, which teachers can use with students. \nGRADUATE CREDIT OPTION: Attendance at the virtual ABE Math Institute is free of charge.  Please note that ATLAS & Hamline are now able to offer this 1-day event as a CSPD (Continuing Studies Professional Development) course. You can sign up here\, and for a $200 tuition fee\, you can count attendance at this event as 1 graduate non-degree seeking credit. \nIMPORTANT: Please note that this non-degree seeking credit can not count towards a degree\, certificate or credential\, but can be recognized within districts for CEUs/Credits toward lane/step changes.  Specific numbers of CEUs and how it can be used is district-specific\, so please inquire at the district level. \n\n\nThis year’s featured presenters:\nKEYNOTE: Brooke Istas\, Ph.D.\,  consultant\, adult education mathematics subject matter expert\, Cowley College Mathematics Faculty\, and an adult education researcher. She is recognized internationally for her knowledge of adult mathematics and adult mathematical instruction. She has given several presentations at state\, national\, and international conferences on enhancing mathematical instruction\, understanding higher-level mathematical content\, teaching math at a distance\, and contextualizing mathematics for engagement. She is always willing to share what she has learned with others.  She understands that adult education is enhanced through collaboration with other adult education programs.  \nBrooke is also devoted to understanding adult learners’ perceptions of mathematics to identify moments of disconnect or frustration. Her research delves into pivotal moments when adult learners transition from positive to negative perceptions of math\, aiming to alleviate anxiety and enhance learning experiences. She collects adults’ mathematical journeys through qualitative methods. \nAdditionally\, Brooke is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the LINCS (Literacy Information and Communication System)\, serving as the moderator for the Math and Numeracy Community of Practice. She is also a reviewer & trainer for the Math & Numeracy\, Financial Literacy\, and Science online resource collection.  \n Brooke is a fifth-generation rancher who resides on her family’s ranch in Kansas\, where she carries on the tradition of operating a working ranch. She refers to land as her frontier and enjoys reading on the front porch. Her home is the birthplace of her grandmother. Living there makes her feel connected to all the generations before. \nAmy Vickers teaches math and guides students to earn high school equivalency diplomas at Nicolet College\, a technical college in northern Wisconsin. Previously she started with adult education and spent eight years teaching for Minneapolis Adult Education. Amy earned a M.Ed. in Adult Education from the University of MN and a M.A in Mathematics with an emphasis on Community College Teaching from University of Northern Iowa. \n  \n  \nSarah Lonberg-Lew has worked in the field of adult numeracy for over ten years\, both as a classroom teacher and providing professional development for math and numeracy teachers. She is a consultant for the SABES (System of Adult Basic Education Support) Mathematics and Adult Numeracy Curriculum & Instruction PD Center at TERC where she develops and facilitates trainings and workshops and coaches numeracy teachers. She is the treasurer for the Adult Numeracy Network (ANN.) \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/math-institute-2024/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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SUMMARY:Minnesota State - ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Kickoff Meeting for the year: \n\nOctober 31 @ 2:00 – 3:15 pm CDT – OR – November 1 @ 10:00 – 11:15 am CDT\nYou choose the option that best suits your schedule. Content is the same for both. All meetings are free.\n\nNo Registration – use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting.  \nDeveloping and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State educators working together through periodic Affinity Group (AG) meetings. The Affinity Group’s composition by role includes ABE Educators\, Faculty\, College Deans and Administrators\, anyone with co-req reporting responsibility\, and ABE Regional Directors. The Affinity Group sessions bring together all these practitioners who wish to explore and promote effective partnership models for student success in the co-req environment. All voices are welcome to help shape local and statewide collaboration strategies. \nAdditional information about the Affinity Group >> \nMEETING DATES & TIMES: JOIN LINK \nFall 2024 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 1: Thursday\, October 31\, 2024 – 2:00-3:15pm (CDT)\nMeeting 2: Friday\, November 1\, 2024 – 10:00-11:15am (CDT) \n\nWinter 2025 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 3: Thursday\, January 30\, 2025 – 12-1:15pm (CST) NOTE TIME CHANGE!\nMeeting 4: Friday\, January 31\, 2025 – 10:00-11:15am (CST) \n\nSpring 2025 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 5: Thursday\, April 3\, 2025 – 2:00-3:15pm (CDT)\nMeeting 6: Friday\, April 4\, 2025 – 10:00-11:15am (CDT) \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n  \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/minn-state-abe-coreq-affinity-group-meeting/2024-11-01/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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SUMMARY:Minnesota State - ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Kickoff Meeting for the year: \n\nOctober 31 @ 2:00 – 3:15 pm CDT – OR – November 1 @ 10:00 – 11:15 am CDT\nYou choose the option that best suits your schedule. Content is the same for both. All meetings are free.\n\nNo Registration – use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting.  \nDeveloping and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State educators working together through periodic Affinity Group (AG) meetings. The Affinity Group’s composition by role includes ABE Educators\, Faculty\, College Deans and Administrators\, anyone with co-req reporting responsibility\, and ABE Regional Directors. The Affinity Group sessions bring together all these practitioners who wish to explore and promote effective partnership models for student success in the co-req environment. All voices are welcome to help shape local and statewide collaboration strategies. \nAdditional information about the Affinity Group >> \nMEETING DATES & TIMES: JOIN LINK \nFall 2024 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 1: Thursday\, October 31\, 2024 – 2:00-3:15pm (CDT)\nMeeting 2: Friday\, November 1\, 2024 – 10:00-11:15am (CDT) \n\nWinter 2025 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 3: Thursday\, January 30\, 2025 – 12-1:15pm (CST) NOTE TIME CHANGE!\nMeeting 4: Friday\, January 31\, 2025 – 10:00-11:15am (CST) \n\nSpring 2025 (both meetings will have the same content; attend the one that best fits your schedule) \nMeeting 5: Thursday\, April 3\, 2025 – 2:00-3:15pm (CDT)\nMeeting 6: Friday\, April 4\, 2025 – 10:00-11:15am (CDT) \nIf you require ASL interpretation\, contact Gail Rutan at grutan01@hamline.edu \n  \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/minn-state-abe-coreq-affinity-group-meeting/2024-10-31/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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SUMMARY:ABE Foundations At a Distance: Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar \nWhen ATLAS is unable to hold the usual in-person ABE Foundations workshop\, the ABE Foundations online course is a great option for those new to ABE! However\, it’s a lot of information\, and we recognize that having the in-person workshop allows you to ask questions\, meet key leaders in the field\, and build relationships with other colleagues new to ABE. \nSo\, in order to enrichen the online course experience\, we are offering a series of 3 live webinars to support your entry into the field. The purpose of the ABE Foundations At a Distance webinar series  is to provide a guided\, connected way to complete the ABE Foundations online course content in a short\, defined timeframe with colleagues; to provide space for asking questions\, sharing successes and challenges related to their current work; and to meet and network\, and form relationships with ABE leaders and fellow practitioners in the state. Each of these webinars will address different content. \nDates: Each session is 1.5 CEUs; attend ALL 3 and earn an additional 1.5 CEUs! \nWebinar 1 of 3: Tuesday\, October 1\, 2024 – 2-3:30 PM –REGISTER \nWebinar 2 of 3: Tuesday\, October 8\, 2024 – 2-3:30 PM –REGISTER \nWebinar 3 of 3: Tuesday\, October 22\, 2024 – 2-2:30 PM –REGISTER \n  \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/abe-foundations-at-a-distance-webinar-series/2024-10-22/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ATLAS":MAILTO:atlas-events@hamline.edu
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