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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/5/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nParticipants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to adults are also covered. Finally\, participants increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English and developing literacy as an adult.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-core-training-module-2-understanding-adult-learners-050526/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Promising Practices for a Multilevel Classroom Presented by Andrea Echelberger
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/8/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nEnglish language classrooms feature a wide variety of educational backgrounds\, abilities\, and learning preferences\, which contributes to a multilevel dynamic. This training will highlight promising teaching practices for supporting learners who need additional support\, learners who move ahead quickly\, and everyone in between. Participants will see concrete ideas for modifying activities to support a range of learner needs and abilities and get ideas for teaching that can be implemented immediately.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/promising-practices-for-a-multilevel-classroom-presented-by-andrea-echelberger/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 5/11/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nResearch shows that explicitly teaching a set of comprehension strategies is a great way to help intermediate-level readers maximize their understanding of texts. Come learn a handful of great comprehension tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension skills.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/comprehension-strategies-for-intermediate-level-readers-051126/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/12/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nParticipants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that instruction is learner centered\, using an appropriate level of teacher talk and delivering error correction.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-core-training-module-3-instructional-best-practices-working-with-learners-051226/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T150000
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SUMMARY:Integrating AI Literacy Across Adult Education Classes and Levels - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 5/14/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nIntegrating AI Literacy Across Adult Education Classes and Levels\nAcross adult education\, AI literacy is a critical skill for navigating the modern workforce and daily life. This two-part webinar series moves beyond the “what” of AI to the “how” of classroom integration. In Part 1\, Rachel Riggs will present four instructional approaches (explicit\, contextualized\, integrated\, and project-based) to show how AI literacy can be woven into different classes and levels. Participants will see clear vignettes and concrete examples of AI integration that prioritize high-quality instruction. In Part 2\, participants will return for a facilitated “Show & Tell” session to share their experiences implementing these strategies in an adapted lesson plan and discuss how AI can expand access to learning opportunities for all students. \nFAQs: \n\nHow do I join? Please register for Session 1 and for Session 2. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email from “MNABE Staff” with a Zoom link for each session.\nWill the sessions be recorded? Yes! Session 1 will be recorded in its entirety and posted on the MN ABE PD YouTube channel. Participants in Session 2 will discuss and agree on how they would like to share the recording of the Show & Tell.\nCan I attend Session 2 if I didn’t attend Session 1 or if I didn’t do the homework? Yes! Please join us for discussion and learning\, wherever you are on your journey of AI literacy integration.\nHow do I request accommodations? Email the DL Helpdesk.\nCan I earn CEUs? Yes\, if you submit the evaluation after attending.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/integrating-ai-literacy-across-adult-education-classes-and-levels-session-1/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/19/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nParticipants will engage in a couple of classroom activities to experience scaffolding\, checking comprehension and the gradual release of responsibility. These aspects of teaching and tutoring are then defined\, explained further and participants get opportunities to practice them.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-core-training-module-4-instructional-best-practices-working-with-materials-051926/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Integrating AI Literacy Across Adult Education Classes and Levels - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 5/21/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nIntegrating AI Literacy Across Adult Education Classes and Levels\nAcross adult education\, AI literacy is a critical skill for navigating the modern workforce and daily life. This two-part webinar series moves beyond the “what” of AI to the “how” of classroom integration. In Part 1\, Rachel Riggs will present four instructional approaches (explicit\, contextualized\, integrated\, and project-based) to show how AI literacy can be woven into different classes and levels. Participants will see clear vignettes and concrete examples of AI integration that prioritize high-quality instruction. In Part 2\, participants will return for a facilitated “Show & Tell” session to share their experiences implementing these strategies in an adapted lesson plan and discuss how AI can expand access to learning opportunities for all students. \nFAQs: \n\nHow do I join? Please register for Session 1 and for Session 2. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email from “MNABE Staff” with a Zoom link for each session.\nWill the sessions be recorded? Yes! Session 1 will be recorded in its entirety and posted on the MN ABE PD YouTube channel. Participants in Session 2 will discuss and agree on how they would like to share the recording of the Show & Tell.\nCan I attend Session 2 if I didn’t attend Session 1 or if I didn’t do the homework? Yes! Please join us for discussion and learning\, wherever you are on your journey of AI literacy integration.\nHow do I request accommodations? Email the DL Helpdesk.\nCan I earn CEUs? Yes\, if you submit the evaluation after attending.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/integrating-ai-literacy-across-adult-education-classes-and-levels-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 5/27/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nVocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. \nBut how many words should you teach? And which words are the most important? What strategies are best for helping students learn new words? How do you get students to make new words part of their receptive and productive vocabularies? This webinar will focus on the theory and best practice behind choosing\, teaching and reviewing reading vocabulary. You’ll get a chance to learn about (and practice) a variety of activities that can be done remotely or in person. Links to great online resources will also be provided. \nThis workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-reading-vocabulary-052726/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T130000
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SUMMARY:How Adult Brains Learn Languages Presented by Andrea Echelberger
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/29/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nLearn what research has to say about how adult brains learn a new language\, how trauma and stress impact learning\, and how this influences the teaching practices that we use in the language classroom. Participants will leave the webinar with suggestions for ways teachers and tutors can apply brain-based teaching practices as we are helping adult ESL students develop their language skills.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/how-adult-brains-learn-languages-presented-by-andrea-echelberger-052926/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 6/11/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nTeaching intermediate alphabetics (syllables\, prefixes\, suffixes\, root words) is a great way to help students build their decoding and comprehension skills. Come learn a variety of fun and easy-to-use routines and activities for helping intermediate-level readers develop these important tools.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-intermediate-alphabetics-061126/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T130000
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/16/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nYou don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their digital literacy skills using Northstar Digital Literacy. \nIn the webinar\, participants will learn: \n\nThe features of Northstar Digital Literacy.\nHow to help learners navigate Northstar digital literacy assessments.\nHow to use the Northstar instructor-led curriculum.\nHow to guide learners through the Northstar Digital Literacy Online Learning Modules.\nAdditional digital literacy resources.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/teaching-and-tutoring-with-northstar-digital-literacy-061626/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T130000
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SUMMARY:The Learning Styles Myth (and the Teaching Practices Worth Keeping)
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 6/18/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nMany of us were taught that students learn best when instruction matches their “learning style.” In this webinar\, we’ll take a closer look at where that idea came from\, why it stuck\, and what research actually tells us. We’ll explore how learning‑style labels can end up doing more harm than good for learners. At the same time\, we’ll focus on what is worth keeping — the useful lessons learning‑styles theory offers for language instruction. You’ll leave with practical\, research‑based strategies you can use right away\, without sorting students into boxes.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/the-learning-styles-myth-and-the-teaching-practices-worth-keeping/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T130000
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SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/26/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nCome and review the important role of fluency in reading instruction. We will discuss the three key components of reading fluency and look at a variety of activities tutors and teachers can try. We will talk about the mechanics of doing fluency practice via Zoom\, Google Meet\, Teams or any other remote tutoring tool (including the phone!). Participants will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share resources. \nThis workshop will be most useful for instructors working with low-intermediate to advanced readers.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/developing-and-practicing-reading-fluency-062626/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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