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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/13/24 \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-5/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T203000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/6/24 \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-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Racial Equity 101 Presented by Jimmie Heags
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 8/6/24 \nJoin presenter Jimmie Heags\, Jr.\, MA\, LSC\, LPCC\, LADC\, ACS\, for this session that exposes how race is defined and how racism impacts individuals and institutions. The session will provide learners with a framework for understanding and disrupting the attitudes and structures that perpetuate inequality. Participants will be introduced to basic interventions to identify and disrupt racialized mindsets and practices that promote equity. Interventions will include how to be an anti-racist. \nObjectives include the following: \n1) Define the nature of race and racism and their origins and impact. \n2) Examine the concepts of white privilege and white fragility. \n3) Understand the nature of microaggressions and their impact. \n4) Develop interventions for disrupting racist mindsets.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/racial-equity-101-presented-by-jimmie-heags/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 7/22/24 \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-4/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240709T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Somali People: History\, Culture and Migration to Minnesota Presented by CAIR-MN
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/9/24 \nSomalis are estimated to be the largest African immigrant group in Minnesota with approximately 75\,000-100\,000 residing in the state (source: McKnight Foundation). \nThis training covers: \n\nPre- and post-modern history of the Somali people\nCulture\nMigration to Minnesota\nCultural gaps between the Somali and American communities\nRecommendations for outreach to Somali community members
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/understanding-the-somali-people-history-culture-and-migration-to-minnesota-070924/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240708T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240708T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
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SUMMARY:Phonics in Beginning ESL: Recommendations\, Activities and Resources
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 7/8/24 \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-070824/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240624T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
CREATED:20240321T182527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T182527Z
UID:10001974-1719253800-1719261000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 6/24/24 \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-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
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SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/21/24 \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-062124/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T203000
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CREATED:20240321T182506Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 6/17/24 \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-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
CREATED:20240327T210208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T210208Z
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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices for Adult Learners Presented by Andrea Echelberger
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 6/12/24 \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-presented-by-andrea-echelberger/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
CREATED:20240325T154829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T154829Z
UID:10001982-1718197200-1718204400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 6/12/24 \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-061224/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
CREATED:20240321T182444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T182444Z
UID:10001972-1718044200-1718051400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 6/10/24 \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-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
CREATED:20240321T182546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T182546Z
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SUMMARY:Essential Zoom Skills for Online Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 6/7/24 \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: \n1. Turning off participants’ cameras and microphones. \n2. Re-naming participants. \n3. Sharing your screen. \n4. Annotating your screen. \n5. Setting up and visiting breakout rooms.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/essential-zoom-skills-for-online-instruction-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
CREATED:20240430T201131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T201150Z
UID:10001995-1717682400-1717689600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Completing the Annual Volunteer Report
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 6/6/24 \nAre you ready to complete the Annual Volunteer Report using your data in SiD? Join gurus Jenny Schlukebier and Mary Zimmerli  as they look over the report and discuss where the numbers come from. They’ll also cover how to find and clean up potential errors in your SiD data. Finally\, they will explain how to complete this year’s new required volunteer training report.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/completing-the-annual-volunteer-report-060624/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
CREATED:20240325T154620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T154620Z
UID:10001980-1717525800-1717533000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/4/24 \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-060424/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
CREATED:20240321T182426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T182426Z
UID:10001971-1717439400-1717446600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 6/3/24 \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-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
CREATED:20240325T145654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T145654Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 5/30/24 \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-053024/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
CREATED:20240419T141353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T141353Z
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SUMMARY:TVM Refresher Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline:  THU. 5/30/24 \nJoin Elizabeth Bennett and Adam Kieffer from the Minnesota TVM Team for a review of the key components and requirements of the Minnesota Teacher Verification Model. Take this opportunity to refresh and re-ignite your TVM practice. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in a facilitated discussion with other TVM certified teachers regarding TVM implementation considerations\, resources\, and best practices. Bring your curiosity\, any burning questions\, and any advice or resources you’d be willing to share. \nNote: This is NOT a TVM Certification Webinar; this is for TVM Certified staff only.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/tvm-refresher-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
CREATED:20240321T182347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T182347Z
UID:10001969-1717007400-1717014600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 5/29/24 \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/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
CREATED:20240319T022249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T022249Z
UID:10001962-1716555600-1716562800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Hmong 101: An Introduction to Hmong History and Culture Presented by Hmong Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/24/24 \nParticipants will be provided a basic introduction to Hmong history and culture. Topics covered will include Hmong population around the world\, Hmong role in the CIA’s secret war in Laos\, Hmong refugee movements to the U.S.\, Hmong American population and demographics (2020 census)\, Hmong American educational status\, Hmong American socioeconomic status\, diversity in the Hmong community\, Hmong clans and their functions\, traditional Hmong religion and shamanism\, Hmong marriages and funerals\, the Hmong language\, and cultural etiquette and communication strategies for service providers who work with Hmong populations.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/hmong-101-an-introduction-to-hmong-history-and-culture-presented-by-hmong-cultural-center/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
CREATED:20240321T182324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T182324Z
UID:10001968-1716402600-1716409800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 5/22/24 \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/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
CREATED:20240408T210921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T210921Z
UID:10001990-1715950800-1715958000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:How Adult Brains Learn Languages Presented by Andrea Echelberger
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/17/24 \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/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
CREATED:20240419T203148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T203227Z
UID:10001993-1715868000-1715873400@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to USA Learns\, A Distance Learning Platform for ESL Students
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 5/16/24 \nUSA Learns is an online distance learning platform for low-intermediate level ESL students\, and those studying for Citizenship. In this webinar\, presenters Melissa Brusacoram (AEOA) and Jessica Ess (St. Paul ABE/Hubbs Center) will provide an overview of the platform\, how to sign up as a teacher\, student sign up\, and guidance on using the website.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/introduction-to-usa-learns-a-distance-learning-platform-for-esl-students/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
CREATED:20240321T182259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T182259Z
UID:10001967-1715797800-1715805000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 5/15/24 \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-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
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UID:10001970-1715346000-1715353200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Tips and Strategies for Online Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/10/24 \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/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
CREATED:20240422T144251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T144251Z
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SUMMARY:Edmentum Flex Assignments Training
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 5/9/24 \n\nFlex Assignments in Edmentum Courseware allow teachers to assign targeted lessons\, practice\, and assessments without assigning an entire course. Kris Klas from the Hubbs Center in Saint Paul and Andrew Kappel from Edmentum will discuss how you can use this feature to support your in-person\, hybrid\, or online classes.\nEdmentum is a state-supported (no cost to you) distance learning platform with a wide variety of content for teaching reading\, language arts\, math\, science\, social studies\, GED/HiSET preparation\, and career pathways classes.\nIt will be helpful to know your login credentials prior to the training. If needed\, you can complete the form here under Key Information to request an account on the statewide license.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/edmentum-flex-assignments-training/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 5/8/24 \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/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T203000
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SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 5/6/24 \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-050624/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
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SUMMARY:How to Work Effectively with Muslims - Presented by CAIR-MN
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 4/30/24 \nJoin Jaylani Hussein of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) MN for a proactive diversity training that bridges the gap of misunderstanding and provides resources to employers\, attorneys\, community leaders and educators. \nThis single diversity training will cover three different sections. \n1. First\, the presentation will open with a brief introduction on how to effectively work with Muslim learners by bringing awareness and eliminating a potential bias. This session will also include an interactive polling exercise. Participants will answer questions to both learn about Muslim culture\, while also learning ideas about unconscious bias. \n2. The second segment highlights Muslim demographics worldwide\, in the United States and in Minnesota. This section includes an in depth explanation of the religion and cultural norms\, including keywords\, holidays\, and customs held in Muslim culture\, and concludes with a discussion on how Muslims practice their beliefs\, emphasizing the continuum of diversity of practice within the religion. \n3. The third part of this presentation will include how to provide religious accommodations in an educational setting. It emphasizes: \na. the main practices for which school staff should expect a request for accommodation \nb. practices to be mindful of when interacting with Muslim learners
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/how-to-work-effectively-with-muslims-presented-by-cair-mn/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T110404
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SUMMARY:Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 4/29/24 \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-042924/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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