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SUMMARY:LAN Advocacy Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU\, 7/23/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nJoin members of LAN’s Legislative Committee to discuss how we advocate for Adult Education in MN! \nThis is a chance to connect socially with other people in the field of Adult Education and brainstorm ideas for how we advocate for ABE – particularly at the MN State Legislature. All levels of experience and involvement are welcome. \nLearn about what LAN has done\, come with questions\, and share your own experiences and ideas! \nClick to register for the 7/23 Lunch & Learn >> \nContact Kaija Bergen or Scott Helland with questions.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/lan-advocacy-lunch-learn-072326/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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SUMMARY:LAN Advocacy Happy Hour & Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Lake Monster Brewing (see details below) \n\nJoin members of LAN’s Legislative Committee to discuss how we advocate for Adult Education in MN! \nThis is a chance to connect socially with other people in the field of Adult Education and brainstorm ideas for how we advocate for ABE – particularly at the MN State Legislature. All levels of experience and involvement are welcome. \nLearn about what LAN has done\, come with questions\, and share your own experiences and ideas! \nCome to Lake Monster Brewing (550 Vandalia St #160\, St Paul\, MN 55114); 4:30pm-6pm \nContact Kaija Bergen or Scott Helland with questions.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/lan-advocacy-happy-hour-meet-up/
LOCATION:Lake Monster Brewing\, 550 Vandalia St #160\, St Paul\, MN\, 55114
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T120000
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SUMMARY:2025 Summer Institute (in person)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TBD \nEvents Cost: TBD
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/2025-summer-institute/
LOCATION:Park Event Center – Waite Park\, 500 Division St\, Waite Park\, 56387
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T143000
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SUMMARY:Adult Education Check-In: Q&A on Federal Funding and Policy Changes
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/21/25 \nIn response to the recent LAN survey on immigrant rights\, we will be offering a webinar where we’ll explore topics from the survey findings\, address questions\, and provide a space for discussion. Stay tuned for details and join us for this important conversation! This webinar will be co-hosted by LAN\, MN ABE\, ATLAS\, and #IamABE.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/adult-education-check-in-qa-on-federal-funding-and-policy-changes/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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SUMMARY:Summer Institute 2024
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/13/24  \nThis year Summer Institute is a two-day virtual conference from August 14-15. There are 37 breakout sessions\, an MDE update\, trivia night\, the vendor fair\, restorative movement and more! \n\nSummer Institute 2024 Session Descriptions\nPresenter Bios\n\nEarly-bird Registration Rates (good until June 30\, 2024): \n\n$60.00 – LAN Member\n$120.00 – non-LAN member\n\nGeneral Registration Rates (from July 1 to August 13): \n\n$70.00 – LAN Member\n$130.00 – non-LAN member
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/summer-institute-2024/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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SUMMARY:Summer Institute 2023
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Conference Registration Deadline: FRI. 7/14/23 \nGeneral Conference Registration Deadline: FRI. 7/14/23 (Early Bird pricing through FRI. 6/30/23) \nSummer Institute is Minnesota’s annual statewide Adult Basic Education conference sponsored by Literacy Action Network. After three years\, we are gathering once again in person from August 15- 18 at the Park Event Center in Waite Park\, MN. \nThis year’s conference includes: \n\npre-conference workshops\na keynote from our very own Brandy Logan\nan MDE update\nLAN’s Award Luncheon\n35 breakout sessions\nbingo\nhappy hour with live music from Lonesome Dan\nprofessional headshots\n…and more!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/summer-institute-2023/
LOCATION:Park Event Center – Waite Park\, 500 Division St\, Waite Park\, 56387
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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SUMMARY:Rob's 5.5 Tips for Designing Great Workshop Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 7/31/23  \nAre you getting ready to present at Summer Institute? Do you want to learn how to design effective presentations? Are you looking to make your great workshops even greater? Join Literacy Minnesota training director Rob Podlasek as he shares 5 1/2 easy-to-implement tips to keep your presentations rolling and your audience members happy. \nThis session is appropriate for novice presenters as well as experienced trainers (with the workshop evaluation scars to prove it). As an added bonus\, we will share a variety of presenter resources that are available on the ATLAS website. \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/robs-5-5-tips-for-designing-great-workshop-presentations/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T143000
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SUMMARY:Teaching Online: Support and Idea Swap
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 5/4/23 \nThis will be the second of three Teaching Online: Support and Idea Swap sessions. Participants can attend any or all of these sessions; there’s no requirement to attend all three. Participants should be prepared to articulate their current and urgent instructional issues and questions\, as well as be willing to provide their expertise and advice\, and share resources with others. Consider these sessions as a informal support group for teachers from which you’ll leave with advice\, resources\, and a productive perspective. Possible topics for support and discussion during these sessions include: \n\nAccessibility options for classroom students and online lessons\nIntegrating browser extensions in your teaching\nTeaching digital literacy skills to participate in blended and online classes\nLocating classroom ready lessons online\nThe state of broadband updates and digital equity planning\nSetting up and/or best practices for using Chromebooks\nBest practices and tips & tricks using instructional tech tools\nMaking and using instructional screencasts\n\nJason Brazier (DL Team/Literacy Minnesota) will be facilitating and hosting these sessions. \nOne subsequent session is scheduled for Thursday\,  May 18. \nYou can get the links to attend on the ATLAS Events page: https://atlasabe.org/events/
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-online-support-and-idea-swap-050423/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T130000
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SUMMARY:Kami 101 Training
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 4/19/23 \nAre you looking for a way to help students stay engaged while saving time creating lessons ? Kami’s accessible annotation tools allows you to upload all your teaching resources (including PDFs\, slides\, images\, and more) and turn them into interactive and engaging learning experiences. \nPresenter: Avra Robinson is a Teacher Success Champion at Kami.  Before coming to Kami\, Avra served as the Director of Online Learning and an Instructor for the professional learning organization\, EdTechTeacher.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/kami-101-training/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220818T160000
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SUMMARY:MN ABE Summer Institute 2022
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 8/12/22 \nABE Summer Institute is Minnesota’s annual statewide Adult Basic Education conference sponsored by Literacy Action Network.  Due to ongoing COVID-19 we have made the decision to hold the conference on a virtual platform.  This year’s conference will include: ABE updates from the ABE State Director\, 30+ break-out sessions\, poster sessions\, Movement session and BINGO!  We are optimistic that this Virtual ABE Summer Institute will be worthwhile and continue Literacy Action Network’s tradition of providing quality professional development for Adult Education.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mn-abe-summer-institute-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220511T143000
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SUMMARY:Web Chat with MN ABE
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline:  WED. 5/11/22 \n\nIf you need ASL interpretation for this event\, please contact Karla Vien at info@literacyactionnetwork.org by Monday\, May 2\, 2022.\n\nWeb Chat with MNABE is a webinar discussion led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of Education. Web Chat webinars provide updates from the state ABE office on new and emerging issues and an opportunity for local ABE staff to ask questions and provide information to the Minnesota. \nFor those unable to attend\, the meeting and materials will be available on the Literacy Action Network website after the meeting: http://literacyactionnetwork.org/supplemental-service-activities/web-chat-with-mnabe. \nTopics will include: \n\nGrant Application Webinar\nFederal Competition and IELCE status updates\nProfessional Development announcements\nOther announcements and topics TBD
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/web-chat-with-mn-abe-5/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210820
DTSTAMP:20220711T165234Z
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SUMMARY:MN ABE Summer Institute 2021
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 8/11/21 \nABE Summer Institute is Minnesota’s annual statewide Adult Basic Education conference sponsored by Literacy Action Network.  Due to COVID-19 we have made the decision to hold the conference on a virtual platform.  This year’s conference will include a keynote speaker\,  ABE updates from the ABE State Director\, 30+ break-out sessions\, poster sessions\, vendor fair\, yoga and BINGO!  We are optimistic that this Virtual ABE Summer Institute will be worthwhile and continue Literacy Action Network’s tradition of providing quality professional development for Adult Education.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/mn-abe-summer-institute-2021/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210607T150000
DTSTAMP:20210524T193426Z
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SUMMARY:Manager Meet-Up:  Regional Classes
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: none; simply join with the Zoom link below \nAttention Managers: Have you ever had to cancel a transition class due to low enrollment? Have you considered holding online transition classes and opening them up to other consortium’s students? Join us for another Manager Meet-Up to discuss Regional Classes. \nNo registration required\, click on this Zoom link to join.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/manager-meet-up-regional-classes/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T143000
DTSTAMP:20210203T152828Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T152828Z
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SUMMARY:Web Chat with MN ABE
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 5/5/21 \nWeb Chat with MN ABE is a quarterly webinar discussion hosted by Literacy Action Network and led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of Education. Web Chat webinars provide updates from the state ABE office on new and emerging issues and an opportunity for local ABE staff to ask questions and provide information to the Minnesota Department of Education. \nFor those unable to participate\, Web Chats are recorded and posted on the Literacy Action Network website.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/web-chat-with-mn-abe-050521/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T143000
DTSTAMP:20210217T171043Z
CREATED:20210203T152748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T171043Z
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SUMMARY:Web Chat with MN ABE
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 3/10/21 \nWeb Chat with MN ABE is a quarterly webinar discussion hosted by Literacy Action Network and led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of Education. Web Chat webinars provide updates from the state ABE office on new and emerging issues and an opportunity for local ABE staff to ask questions and provide information to the Minnesota Department of Education. For those unable to participate\, Web Chats are recorded and posted on the Literacy Action Network website.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/web-chat-with-mn-abe-031021/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210120T150000
DTSTAMP:20201111T220102Z
CREATED:20201111T220045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T220102Z
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SUMMARY:Manager Meet-Up: Learning Models
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 1/20/21  \nLearning Models: In-person\, hybrid\, distance – which ones are you doing now and which ones have you tried?  Join your colleagues for an informal discussion on a variety of manager-focused topics.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/manager-meet-up-learning-models/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210113T143000
DTSTAMP:20200917T160041Z
CREATED:20200917T160026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T160041Z
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SUMMARY:Web Chat with MN ABE
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 1/13/21  \nWeb Chat with MNABE is a webinar discussion hosted by Literacy Action Network and led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of Education. Web Chat webinars provide updates from the state ABE office on new and emerging issues and an opportunity for local ABE staff to ask questions and provide information to the Minnesota Department of Education.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/web-chat-with-mn-abe-4/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Action Network":MAILTO:info@literacyactionnetwork.org
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