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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices for Adult Learners Presented by Andrea Echelberger
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/21/25 \nLearning new languages and skills as an adult is a challenge for most people\, and that challenge grows when trauma and stress are present. Trauma and chronic stress can come in many forms\, and impact people’s ability to learn new skills and process information in a variety of different ways. In this webinar\, learn how stress and trauma can manifest in the adult education classroom\, and learn about healing-centered teaching practices that can help to support positive learning behaviors and increase retention and learner comfort.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/trauma-informed-teaching-practices-for-adult-learners-032125/
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: MON. 3/17/25 \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-031725/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 3/12/25 \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-031225/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T203000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 3/10/25 \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-031025/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T150000
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SUMMARY:Tips and Strategies for Online Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 3/7/25 \nDuring the early days of the pandemic\, remote instruction was a necessary evil that many begrudgingly endured. But as the options for in-person instruction opened up\, many learners chose to continue to learn in an online environment. Join this session to learn and see modeled tips and strategies for teaching and tutoring online\, and determine how to bring them back to your context. This session is appropriate for educators working with both English language learners and adult education students. (Note: This session does not include technical how-to skills for using Zoom or other platforms.)
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/tips-and-strategies-for-online-instruction-030725/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T203000
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SUMMARY:Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/4/25 \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-030425/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20241213T162512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T162512Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 3/3/25 \nParticipants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota\, demographics of learners\, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up with learner motivations\, barriers and persistence.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-core-training-module-1-overview-of-minnesota-adult-education-and-program-accountability-030325/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/28/25 \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-022825/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20250213T165118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T165118Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Data Mid-Year Check-In
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/26/25 \nIf you’re a new volunteer coordinator\, teacher\, or just need a refresher on updating your volunteer data in SiD\, this mid-year check-in session is for you! Literacy Minnesota is partnering up with SiD to help you to clean up your volunteer data in SiD and provide access to volunteer trainings completed by your volunteers. Minnesota now require programs to provide volunteer trainings. Literacy Minnesota will provide information on how programs can have access to up-to-date completed volunteer trainings in this session. This training is for new ABE staff who uses SiD to update program service\, and any other staff that needs a refresher for updating volunteer data in SiD. This training is free for all Minnesota ABE staff. \n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-data-mid-year-check-in/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T163000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20250110T164923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T164959Z
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SUMMARY:AI Playgroup & Makerspace
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar \nYou’re invited to our playgroup! Join your adult education colleagues and members of Literacy Minnesota’s Digital Learning team for a fun\, informal\, and interactive learning experience. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different application of generative AI to support teachers and volunteers in their work with learners. You’ll get to see lots of examples\, talk about pros and cons\, and have “playtime” to develop resources that you can use in your teaching context right away. Most importantly\, we’ll share our creations with each other and develop a collection of open resources for adult educators. \nInstead of focusing on specific AI tools or platforms\, we’ll look at various “use cases” for AI: \n\nJanuary 28: Teaching Academic Vocabulary\nFebruary 25: Dialogues and Speaking Practice\nMarch 25: AI and Math\nApril 22: AI and the Writing Process\nMay 27: Adapting and Developing Appropriate Texts for Adult Learners\n\nMinnesota practitioners can earn 1.5 CEUs for attending each meeting and additional CEUs for creating\, sharing\, and evaluating teaching resources outside of the meeting time. \nAdditional information: \n\nAfter registering\, you’ll receive an email from “MNABE Staff” with a link to join the meetings.\nAttendance at all five sessions is NOT required. Register for the series\, and you can join on the days that work for you.\nNO prior knowledge or AI expertise is necessary! We’ll help you get started with a free AI tool if needed. Just bring yourself (and a sense of humor).\nA portion of each session will be recorded.\nTo request ASL interpretation or other accommodations\, contact support@mnabedistancelearning.zendesk.com\nThis will be fun!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ai-playgroup-makerspace/2025-02-25/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20241210T180056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T180056Z
UID:10002128-1740421800-1740429000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Karen History\, Culture and Language and the Adult Education Classroom presented by the Karen Organization of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 2/24/25 \nHundreds of Karen learners have attended adult education classes in Minnesota\, primarily in Saint Paul\, Albert Lea and Worthington. Join this session to gain essential background knowledge in order to intersect your own culture with that of Karen learners. The session will include information on Karen history\, culture\, life in the US and language. Participants will also reflect on how they can apply this new knowledge to their work with Karen adult education students.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/karen-history-culture-and-language-and-the-adult-education-classroom-022425/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20250110T165346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T165404Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/21/25 \nTeaching and tutoring very beginning level ESL readers can be intimidating for volunteers and professional teachers alike. Attend this webinar to get practical activities and ideas for one-on-one\, remote and in-person instruction with tech and no-tech options. Leave feeling ready to provide your learners with meaningful and effective reading activities.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/reading-activities-for-beginning-literacy-and-beginning-english-language-learners-022125/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20241209T165604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T165604Z
UID:10002126-1740063600-1740067200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Google Sheets Series\, Session 2: Deep Dive into Data Summarization with Pivot Tables
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 2/20/25 \nPivot Tables are one of the most powerful tools in Google Sheets and Excel\, but they strike fear into the hearts of most casual spreadsheet users. Join this PD session to learn more about how to use Pivot Tables in Google Sheets to summarize data easily and quickly. Participants will walk away with an understanding of how to import a file into Google Sheets\, perform quick and basic data cleaning\, and then use pivot tables to summarize information and draw conclusions. \nAdditional information: \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email from “MNABE Staff” with the link to join.\nTo request accommodations (ASL interpretation\, etc.)\, please contact the DL helpdesk.\nA recording will be available after the training.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/google-sheets-series-session-2-deep-dive-into-data-summarization-with-pivot-tables/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20241216T155908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T223705Z
UID:10002140-1739989800-1739997000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Essential Zoom Skills for Online Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/19/25 \nJoin this hands-on session to learn and practice essential Zoom skills for the virtual classroom that may not be in your repertoire if your experience with the platform is limited to meetings with friends and colleagues at work. \nThe workshop will cover: \n\nTurning off participants’ cameras and microphones\nRe-naming participants\nSharing your screen\nAnnotating your screen\nSetting up and visiting breakout rooms
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/essential-zoom-skills-for-online-instruction-021925/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20241220T152405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T152735Z
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SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/18/25 \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-021825/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20241213T162441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T162441Z
UID:10002133-1738933200-1738940400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/7/25 \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-020725/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20241209T165438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T165438Z
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SUMMARY:Google Sheets Series\, Session 1: Introductory Data Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/4/25 \nGoogle Sheets is a powerful tool to summarize data and understand trends in learner data\, but many users don’t understand how to maximize its potential. In this session\, beginning users of Google Sheets will learn how to filter data and use a few basic functions to discover valuable data points within their learner population. This PD session will be useful for teachers looking at class data or administrators looking at data across a whole program. \nAdditional information: \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email from “MNABE Staff” with the link to join.\nTo request accommodations (ASL interpretation\, etc.)\, please contact the DL helpdesk.\nA recording will be available after the training.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/google-sheets-series-session-1-introductory-data-analysis/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20241220T152252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T152252Z
UID:10002149-1738587600-1738594800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 2/3/25 \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-020325/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20241213T162759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T162759Z
UID:10002138-1738328400-1738335600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Phonics in Beginning ESL: Recommendations\, Activities and Resources
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/31/25 \nPhonics–the knowledge of the sounds letters make when they are combined to make words–is essential to beginning literacy and beginning level English language instruction. But\, many teachers and tutors lack the knowledge\, confidence and resources to teach the topic. Attend this session to learn why phonics instruction is important and leave with several ideas for phonics activities and resources to bring back to your teaching and tutoring sessions. \nThis session will be most useful to tutors and teachers working with beginning literacy\, low beginning and high beginning English language learners.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/phonics-in-beginning-esl-recommendations-activities-and-resources-013125/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20241213T162400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T162400Z
UID:10002132-1738175400-1738182600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 1/29/25 \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-012925/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20241220T152049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T152049Z
UID:10002145-1738155600-1738162800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 1/29/25 \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-012925/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T163000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20250110T164923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T164959Z
UID:10002158-1738076400-1738081800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:AI Playgroup & Makerspace
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: Date of each webinar \nYou’re invited to our playgroup! Join your adult education colleagues and members of Literacy Minnesota’s Digital Learning team for a fun\, informal\, and interactive learning experience. Each month\, we’ll focus on a different application of generative AI to support teachers and volunteers in their work with learners. You’ll get to see lots of examples\, talk about pros and cons\, and have “playtime” to develop resources that you can use in your teaching context right away. Most importantly\, we’ll share our creations with each other and develop a collection of open resources for adult educators. \nInstead of focusing on specific AI tools or platforms\, we’ll look at various “use cases” for AI: \n\nJanuary 28: Teaching Academic Vocabulary\nFebruary 25: Dialogues and Speaking Practice\nMarch 25: AI and Math\nApril 22: AI and the Writing Process\nMay 27: Adapting and Developing Appropriate Texts for Adult Learners\n\nMinnesota practitioners can earn 1.5 CEUs for attending each meeting and additional CEUs for creating\, sharing\, and evaluating teaching resources outside of the meeting time. \nAdditional information: \n\nAfter registering\, you’ll receive an email from “MNABE Staff” with a link to join the meetings.\nAttendance at all five sessions is NOT required. Register for the series\, and you can join on the days that work for you.\nNO prior knowledge or AI expertise is necessary! We’ll help you get started with a free AI tool if needed. Just bring yourself (and a sense of humor).\nA portion of each session will be recorded.\nTo request ASL interpretation or other accommodations\, contact support@mnabedistancelearning.zendesk.com\nThis will be fun!
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ai-playgroup-makerspace/2025-01-28/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20241220T151952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T151952Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Topics in ABE Spaces Presented by Erin Cary and Grayson Betz
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 1/27/25 \nWhat do welcoming spaces in adult education look like? How can we make sure LGBTQIA+ learners\, volunteers and professionals feel they belong? In this session\, ABE professionals in the LGBTQIA+ community will invite participants to reflect on and discuss topics of gender and sexuality in ESL/ABE classrooms and instruction. Participants will brainstorm how to include more queer representation in adult education curricula\, program environments and materials. Presenters will provide lesson examples for teaching gender-inclusive language. It is our intention to create a space where participants are welcome but not required to share aspects of their identity or experiences related to the topic.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/lgbtqia-topics-in-abe-spaces-012725/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20241213T162324Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 1/22/25 \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-012225/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20241213T162213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T162213Z
UID:10002130-1736965800-1736973000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 1/15/25 \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-011525/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20241220T151852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T151852Z
UID:10002143-1736793000-1736800200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 1/13/25 \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-011325/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20241213T162118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T162136Z
UID:10002129-1736361000-1736368200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 1/8/25 \nParticipants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota\, demographics of learners\, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up with learner motivations\, barriers and persistence.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/volunteer-core-training-module-1-overview-of-minnesota-adult-education-and-program-accountability-010825/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241217T163000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20241122T201208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T201402Z
UID:10002122-1734422400-1734453000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Edmentum Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 12/17/24 \nIf you use Edmentum Courseware or Exact Path\, you can sign up for a time to meet with our Edmentum Customer Success Manager\, Andrew Kappel\, on Tuesday\, December 17. He will work with you on your program-specific questions or challenges. Multiple staff from your consortium/program/site can attend the same meeting; just add all of their email addresses in the Notes field. If this day doesn’t work\, please contact the DL helpdesk to arrange an alternative. \nThese office hours are intended to serve as follow-up support for ABE staff who attended the Edmentum meeting on Monday\, December 16\, but you may still make an appointment if you weren’t able to attend that meeting. \nAdditional information: \n\nThe person who submits the booking request will receive a confirmation email and further details from Andrew Kappel.\nYou should know your Edmentum login credentials prior to your meeting. You can use the “Forgot password?” option on the login page\, complete the form here under Key Information to request a new account on the statewide license\, or contact the DL helpdesk for further assistance.\nTo request accommodations (ASL interpretation\, etc.)\, please contact the DL helpdesk.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/edmentum-office-hours/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20241002T230811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T230811Z
UID:10002099-1734373800-1734381000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 12/16/24 \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-121624/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T123110
CREATED:20241106T224103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T224907Z
UID:10002118-1734359400-1734364800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Strategy Session for Edmentum Program Administrators
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 12/16/24 \nWe heard your feedback! Edmentum can be really useful\, but it’s…complicated. This strategy session will address housekeeping issues and provide some quick tips to make managing “all the things” on this platform easier. Topics will include: \n\nA brief overview of Courseware and Exact Path – and how to decide which options are best for your context\nProgram names and locations\nAssigning users to the correct location\nNaming conventions for users and classes\nDeactivating unneeded user accounts and class sections\nHelping staff with different roles (teachers\, administrators\, support staff) navigate the platform\nTime for questions and sharing your own pro tips\n\nAfter the meeting on Monday\, you can sign up for a time to meet with our Edmentum representative\, Andrew Kappel\, on Tuesday\, December 17. He can work with you on your program-specific questions or challenges. Multiple staff from your program/site can attend the same meeting; just add all of their email addresses in the Notes field. If that day doesn’t work\, please contact the DL helpdesk to arrange an alternative. \nAdditional information about the meeting: \n\nAny ABE staff member who uses Edmentum\, or is interested\, is welcome to join. Please note\, however\, that this meeting will focus on technical and administrative issues\, rather than instructional issues.\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email from “MNABE Staff” containing the meeting link.\nYou should know your Edmentum login credentials prior to the training. You can use the “Forgot password?” option on the login page\, complete the form here under Key Information to request a new account on the statewide license\, or contact the DL helpdesk for further assistance.\nTo request accommodations (ASL interpretation\, etc.)\, please contact the DL helpdesk.\n A recording will be available after the training.\n\nAdditional information about Edmentum: \n\nEdmentum is a state-supported distance learning platform\, so there is no additional cost to you or your program!\nThe platform offers a wide variety of content to support reading\, language arts\, math\, science\, social studies\, GED/HiSET preparation\, and career pathways classes.\nEdmentum is recommended for high-intermediate or above ESL learners and ABE learners. Most content is at a middle or high school reading level\, but some elementary content is available.\nThe platform can be used to supplement in-class learning or for standalone distance learning.\n\n 
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/strategy-session-for-edmentum-program-administrators/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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