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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 3/16/26 \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-031626/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Online & HyFlex Teaching Support Webinar - Session 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 3/12/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nThis webinar series is a follow-up to the Online & HyFlex Teaching Foundations workshop offered as a pre-conference session at the 2025 Summer Institute. All staff and volunteers who are involved with online or HyFlex classes are invited to attend. \nThese webinars will be interactive and based on YOUR questions and requests. In Session 1\, Digital Learning Team members will facilitate a sample online lesson using EdTech tools. You will reflect on your experience of the lesson and be given a small reflection and application assignment to complete before the next meeting. In Session 2\, you’ll be able to share what you learned and have time to ask questions and swap ideas with colleagues in similar teaching contexts. \nCEUs will be awarded for attendance at each session as well as for completion of the application assignment. \n\nAudience: Teachers\, program managers/coordinators\, support staff\, and volunteers who teach or support online and HyFlex classes. Everyone is welcome to attend\, even if you did not attend Summer Institute or are not yet offering online or HyFlex classes.\nHow do I join? Register here and answer all of the questions. Then\, look for an email from “MNABE Staff” with a Zoom link. The same link will work for both sessions.\nDo I have to attend both sessions? You are strongly encouraged to attend both sessions and complete the “homework” activity before Session 2. However\, we understand that schedules are complicated\, so please join us for whatever time your schedule permits.\nAccommodations: To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations\, please email the DL help desk.\nWill there be a recording? Yes! The recordings will be posted on the MN Adult Education PD YouTube channel. (Time spent in breakout room discussions will not be recorded.)
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/online-hyflex-teaching-support-webinar-session-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 3/10/26 \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-031026/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T203000
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CREATED:20260212T183307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T223005Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 3/9/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\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-030926/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T130000
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 3/2/26 \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-030226/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T150000
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SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 2/24/26 \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-022426/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/18/26 \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-021826/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 2/16/26 \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-021626/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20251129T233730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T183004Z
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SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 2/12/26 \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-021226/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T180430Z
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SUMMARY:Online & HyFlex Teaching Support Webinar - Session 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 2/12/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nThis webinar series is a follow-up to the Online & HyFlex Teaching Foundations workshop offered as a pre-conference session at the 2025 Summer Institute. All staff and volunteers who are involved with online or HyFlex classes are invited to attend. \nThese webinars will be interactive and based on YOUR questions and requests. In Session 1\, Digital Learning Team members will facilitate a sample online lesson using EdTech tools. You will reflect on your experience of the lesson and be given a small reflection and application assignment to complete before the next meeting. In Session 2\, you’ll be able to share what you learned and have time to ask questions and swap ideas with colleagues in similar teaching contexts. \nCEUs will be awarded for attendance at each session as well as for completion of the application assignment. \n\nAudience: Teachers\, program managers/coordinators\, support staff\, and volunteers who teach or support online and HyFlex classes. Everyone is welcome to attend\, even if you did not attend Summer Institute or are not yet offering online or HyFlex classes.\nHow do I join? Register here and answer all of the questions. Then\, look for an email from “MNABE Staff” with a Zoom link. The same link will work for both sessions.\nDo I have to attend both sessions? You are strongly encouraged to attend both sessions and complete the “homework” activity before Session 2. However\, we understand that schedules are complicated\, so please join us for whatever time your schedule permits.\nAccommodations: To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations\, please email the DL help desk.\nWill there be a recording? Yes! The recordings will be posted on the MN Adult Education PD YouTube channel. (Time spent in breakout room discussions will not be recorded.)
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/online-hyflex-teaching-support-webinar-session-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20260128T042351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T163910Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Tech Help for Online and HyFlex Classes
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/11/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nAre you currently teaching or volunteering in an online or hybrid/HyFlex class? Is your current class pivoting to online instruction? Join this session to learn about common technology issues and basic skills you will need to support learners in Zoom or Google Meet. We will also provide real-life examples of meaningful roles that volunteers can play in online and HyFlex classes. \nPractice and prepare skills like joining online\, managing your meetings and keeping students in the loop. We’ll also discuss common pitfalls to avoid. \nNO SPECIAL TECH OR IT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED! The only requirements for being a tech helper are patience\, a sense of humor\, and willingness to learn.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/basic-tech-help-for-online-and-hyflex-classes/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20251130T000458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T183118Z
UID:10002336-1770382800-1770390000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 2/6/26 \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-020626/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20251112T154837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T193736Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 2/4/26 \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-020426/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20251112T153431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T173037Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/27/26 \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-012726/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20260116T220158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T190945Z
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SUMMARY:Emergency Online & Hyflex Teaching 101 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 1/22/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nAre you or your program making a quick pivot to online\, hybrid\, or HyFlex instruction? Join this webinar for some just-in-time guidance and resources to help you get started with (or restart) distance and remote instruction. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions of members of the Statewide Digital Learning Team and connect with other Minnesota adult education practitioners. Volunteers and staff in all roles are welcome. \n\nHow do I join? Register here and answer all of the questions. Then\, look for an email from “MNABE Staff” with a Zoom link.\nAccommodations: To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations\, please email the DL help desk (support@mnabedistancelearning.zendesk.com).\nWill there be a recording? Yes! The recording will be posted on the MN Adult Education PD YouTube channel. (Time spent in breakout room discussions will not be recorded.)
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/emergency-online-hyflex-teaching-101-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20251129T232751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T222746Z
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SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 1/21/26 \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-012126/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20251112T152701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T172956Z
UID:10002322-1768933800-1768941000@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/20/26 \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-012026/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20251112T151940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T172839Z
UID:10002321-1768329000-1768336200@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 1/13/26 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\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-011326/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20251129T230136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T164020Z
UID:10002330-1767963600-1767970800@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/9/26 \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-010926/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20251016T194207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T164945Z
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SUMMARY:How Adult Brains Learn Languages - Presented by Andrea Echelberger
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 12/18/25 \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-121825/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20250823T125703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T194936Z
UID:10002277-1765823400-1765830600@atlasabe.org
SUMMARY:Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 12/15/25 \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-121525/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T144500
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20250924T024122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T142632Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Virtual Literacy Volunteer Management Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 12/11/25 \nCost: FREE for participants in Minnesota and Wisconsin; $25 for participants outside of Minnesota or Wisconsin. Registration is not refundable\, but recordings and materials will be available to registrants after the conference. \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nThe Volunteer Management Conference (VMC) is a one-day professional development opportunity that brings together Adult Basic Education staff who work with volunteers: coordinators\, teachers and managers alike. The conference is virtual\, on Zoom. \nGet Ready To: \n\nLearn new strategies and ideas through a keynote presentation and concurrent session offerings.\nGet practical resources you can use right away.\nNetwork and share your professional wisdom with colleagues.\nEarn CEUs.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/2025-virtual-literacy-volunteer-management-conference/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T153000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20250908T203352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T172625Z
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SUMMARY:Ellii December Webinar: Keepin’ It Real: Examples from Your Minnesota Colleagues
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: WED. 12/10/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nIn this session\, we’ll showcase examples of how Minnesota adult education teachers are using Ellii in their classes and for distance learning. Come learn from your peers about the activities and resources that they and their learners have loved. \n\nAudience: Teachers and volunteers who are using or interested in using Ellii\, all levels\nDo I need an Ellii teacher account to attend this session? No. An account is helpful (get one here)\, but not required.\nHow do I join the session? Register here\, then look for an email from “MNABE Staff” with a Zoom link.\nAccommodations: To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations\, please email the DL help desk.\nWill there be a recording? Yes! The recording will be posted on the MN Adult Education PD YouTube channel.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ellii-december-webinar-keepin-it-real-examples-from-your-minnesota-colleagues/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T163000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20251031T210345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T162342Z
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SUMMARY:Chart Your Course with Exact Path!
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 12/4/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nJoin us for an introduction to Exact Path\, a state-supported (no additional cost) distance learning platform for individualized instruction and practice in reading\, language arts\, and math. You’ll learn how to find Exact Path within the Edmentum platform\, assign diagnostic assessments\, manage individual student Learning Paths\, and use reports to monitor progress and track DL proxy hours. The training will be interactive and will include time for hands-on practice and questions. \n\nSession audience: Teachers\, coordinators\, managers\, and support staff interested in using Exact Path with learners\nDo I need an Edmentum staff account to attend this session? Yes\, an account will be very helpful. You can request one here.\nHow do I join the session? Register above\, then look for an email from “MNABE Staff” with a Zoom link.\nAccommodations: To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations\, please email the DL help desk.\nWill there be a recording? Yes! The recording will be posted on the MN Adult Education PD YouTube channel.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/chart-your-course-with-exact-path/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20251031T203956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T162133Z
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SUMMARY:Apex & Pointful CTE Courses Q&A Session
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 12/1/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nDid you know that there are state-supported online curricula to help learners explore careers and prepare to earn industry-recognized credentials? Learn more about these Pointful CTE courses and how to access them on the Apex platform. Courses with credential preparation include: \n\nArchitectural Design I: Prepare for the AutoDesk Certified User in AutoCAD exam.\nLEED Green Associate: Learn about the LEED process and sustainable design and construction. Prepare for the LEED Green Associate exam.\nJava SE 8: Learn the basics of programming in Java and prepare for an Oracle Certification exam.\nDrones: Remote Pilot: Begin preparing for the FAA exam to become a Certificated Remote Pilot.\n\nOther Pointful courses include Career Exploration in Healthcare\, Dentistry\, and Finance; three courses related to early childhood and general education; Personal Finance; Entrepreneurship and Small Business; Project Management; Cybersecurity; Construction; and Building Maintenance. View the complete course list here and request a staff account here. \n\nSession audience: Teachers\, coordinators\, managers\, and support staff interested in offering career-focused courses\nDo I need an Apex staff account to attend this session? Not necessarily\, but an account will be helpful. You can request one here.\nHow do I join the session? Register above\, then look for an email from “MNABE Staff” with a Zoom link.\nAccommodations: To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations\, please email the DL help desk.\nWill there be a recording? Yes! The recording will be posted on the MN Adult Education PD YouTube channel.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/apex-pointful-cte-courses-qa-session/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20251016T215716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T164856Z
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SUMMARY:I Hear You! Effective Listening Instruction for English Language Learners - Presented by Andrea Echelberger
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: THU. 11/20/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nCome learn how explicit listening instruction builds a foundation for literacy skills and fosters independence for language learners. This workshop will identify authentic learning tasks that English learners encounter daily\, try out a variety of listening activities across multiple levels\, and discuss which explicit listening strategies are used for each one. Participants will leave with ideas for listening tasks that can be used in remote or in-person instruction.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/i-hear-you-effective-listening-instruction-for-english-language-learners/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20251010T203420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T163719Z
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SUMMARY:AI Crash Course - Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/18/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nAI Crash Course 2025\nNovember 4\, 11\, 18 @ 3:00pm – 4:00pm \nThis FREE webinar series is open to all adult education staff and volunteers. Please register for the series and attend the sessions that work for your schedule. \nSession 1: What is AI? What are effective prompts?\nTUE. 11/4/25 \nA beginner-friendly introduction to working with AI. Learn what AI is\, how to access and navigate AI platforms\, and how to create effective prompts (i.e.\, help the AI “understand” what you want it to do). \nSession 2: AI for Teaching\nTUE. 11/11/25\n \nStart learning how to use MagicSchool AI\, an AI platform developed for teachers. It has tools to support you with many common tasks\, including: \n\nCreating academic texts\, lessons\, worksheets\, and rubrics\nDrafting unit plans and course syllabi\nBrainstorming ideas for choice boards\, differentiation\, and accommodations\nAnd much\, much more!\n\nSession 3: Now what? AI Literacy for EVERYONE\nTUE. 11/18/25 \nDiscuss what AI literacy means and why it matters: for learners\, teachers\, administrators\, and everyone. Consider how we can support appropriate\, responsible\, and ethical use of AI tools. \nAdditional information: \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email from “MNABE Staff” with a Zoom link to join the sessions.\nTo request accommodations (ASL interpretation\, etc.)\, please contact the DL helpdesk at support@mnabedistancelearning.zendesk.com.\nSessions will be recorded and shared on the MN Adult Education PD YouTube channel.\nCEUs will be available.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ai-crash-course-session-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20250908T203058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T171900Z
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SUMMARY:Ellii November Webinar: Admin & Support Staff Coffee Break
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: TUE. 11/18/25 \nVenue: Online (see details below) \n\nIf you manage Ellii classes and learner accounts\, run Ellii participation reports for DL hours\, or otherwise support learners and teachers using Ellii for distance learning\, then this session is for you! We’ll talk about some successes and failures we’ve encountered so far; share some tips\, tricks\, and hacks; and have time for questions\, venting (if needed)\, and troubleshooting. BYOB. \n\nAudience: Coordinators\, managers\, and support staff in programs using the state-supported Ellii plan for distance learning proxy hours\nDo I need an Ellii teacher account to attend this session? No. An account is helpful (get one here)\, but not required.\nHow do I join the session? Register here\, then look for an email from “MNABE Staff” with a Zoom link.\nAccommodations: To request ASL interpretation or other accommodations\, please email the DL help desk.\nWill there be a recording? Yes! The recording will be posted on the MN Adult Education PD YouTube channel.
URL:https://atlasabe.org/event/ellii-november-webinar-admin-support-staff-coffee-break/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20250824T022402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T195131Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Intermediate Alphabetics
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: MON. 11/17/25 \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-111725/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T001338
CREATED:20250823T121458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T194409Z
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SUMMARY:Developing and Practicing Reading Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Registration Deadline: FRI. 11/14/25 \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-111425/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Literacy Minnesota":MAILTO:email@literacymn.org
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