The online Minnesota Adult Education PD Catalog provides an overview of all MN Adult Ed professional development (PD) activities in one convenient, searchable place. Here you will find brief descriptions of all PD offerings currently provided by the Minnesota Adult Education Support Network.
Note: Not all activities listed here have been scheduled yet, and many can be provided to you by request. Others are available on an ongoing basis.
- Scheduled activities are linked to the MN Adult Ed Events Calendar or other sites, where you can find registration and more details.
- For an overview of upcoming PD activities for the year, see FY23 MN Adult Ed PD Dates.
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10 Tips for Tutoring Adult ESL Students
Literacy MinnesotaWhether you tutor one-to-one, help a teacher or lead a class, you can benefit from understanding some of the theory of how adults learn languages. In this workshop, explore ten tips that come out of the theories and try out some hands-on activities that put these tips into practice. Read More
Content Areas:
- ESL
Audiences:
- Instructor
- Volunteer
A Roadmap for Success: Remote Lesson Planning 101
Literacy MinnesotaWhether you are teaching one learner on WhatsApp or large group on Zoom, lesson planning is a critical part of ensuring learner success with virtual instruction. During this webinar, you will learn how to design lessons so that both the teacher and the learners experience success. Topics covered include: how… Read More
Content Areas:
- ESL
- Reading
Audiences:
- Instructor
- Volunteer
A Roadmap to Success: How to Plan Effective Lessons
Literacy MinnesotaWhether you are teaching a small or large class, lesson planning is a critical part of ensuring learner success. During this workshop, you will learn how to design lessons so that both the teacher and the learners experience success. Topics covered include: how to write effective objectives to guide your… Read More
Content Areas:
- ESL
Audiences:
- Instructor
- Volunteer
ABE Foundations at a Distance: Webinar Series
ATLASATLAS offers 3 live webinars to supplement the ABE Foundations Online Course and support new ABE staff members’ entry into the field. The purpose of the webinar series is to: Provide a guided, connected way to complete the ABE Foundations online course content in… Read More
Content Areas:
- ABE Policy
- ACES / Transitions
- CCR Standards
- Civics & Citizenship
- Digital Literacy / Northstar
- HSE / GED / Adult Diploma
- Program Management
- SiD Database
- Support Services
- Using Volunteers
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
- Support Staff
ABE Foundations Online Course
ATLASABE Foundations is a free online course that is hosted on the Schoology platform; it provides an introduction to the world of Adult Basic Education in a self-paced, asynchronous format. Participants can complete the entire course and earn CEUs or access specific topics for a refresher. Read More
Content Areas:
- ABE Policy
- ACES / Transitions
- CCR Standards
- Digital Literacy / Northstar
- HSE / GED / Adult Diploma
- Program Management
- SiD Database
- Support Services
- Using Volunteers
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
- Support Staff
ABE Foundations Workshops
ATLASTo provide new practitioners with an overview of ABE in Minnesota, ATLAS offers face-to-face ABE Foundations workshops twice a year when public health precautions allow: As a 9-hour Pre-Conference session at the ABE Summer Institute, hosted by Literacy Action Network each August in St. Cloud. As a shortened 3-hour session… Read More
Content Areas:
- ABE Policy
- ACES / Transitions
- CCR Standards
- Digital Literacy / Northstar
- HSE / GED / Adult Diploma
- Program Management
- SiD Database
- Support Services
- Using Volunteers
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
- Support Staff
- Volunteer
ABE Summer Institute
Literacy Action NetworkABE Summer Institute sponsored by Literacy Action Network is Minnesota’s annual statewide Adult Basic Education conference. Held every third week of August, the conference brings together more than 400+ educators to learn new teaching techniques, discuss policy changes, examine trends in ABE, and connect with peers from across the state. Read More
Content Areas:
- ABE Policy
- ACES / Transitions
- Adult Career Pathways
- Assessment
- CCR Standards
- Civics & Citizenship
- Digital Literacy / Northstar
- Disabilities
- Distance Learning
- Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- ESL
- HSE / GED / Adult Diploma
- Math / Numeracy
- Mental Health & Trauma
- Program Management
- Reading
- Science
- Social Studies
- Technology
- Using Volunteers
- Writing
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
ACES Foundations Online Course
ATLASACES Foundations is a free online course that is hosted on the Schoology platform; it provides a wonderful overview of ACES (Academic, Career and Employability Skills) and how it can give teachers the tools they need to help students reach their goals. The course was designed for those who are new… Read More
Content Areas:
- ACES / Transitions
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
ACES Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
ATLASACES professional learning communities (PLCs) provide teachers with the opportunity to examine their roles as adult educators in a “transitions” landscape; explore and practice integrating transitions (TIF) skills into their lessons, materials and instructional settings; and work collaboratively with colleagues to reflect on and develop their teaching practice. Read More
Content Areas:
- ACES / Transitions
Audiences:
- Instructor
ACES Webinar Series
ATLASThe goal of ACES (Academic, Career & Employability Skills) is to support instructors in teaching the hard-to-define, yet make-or-break skills needed to succeed in the workplace, college, and community. ATLAS provides webinars throughout the year to keep adult educators up to speed on ACES work and keep these important transitions… Read More
Content Areas:
- ACES / Transitions
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
Activities for Building Reading Fluency
Literacy MinnesotaLimited reading fluency often holds students back from comprehending what they are reading. Learn about the key aspects of reading fluency (accuracy, rate, prosody) and practice a variety of strategies you can use to help learners build this important literacy skill. Read More
Content Areas:
- ESL
- Reading
Audiences:
- Instructor
- Volunteer
Administrator/Manager Webinar Series
ATLASBased on input from the Administrator PD Advisory Team, ATLAS offers a webinar series for MN Adult Ed administrators and managers throughout the year. Topics vary and are determined by the Advisory Team; examples include decision-making around learning models (blended, hybrid, HyFlex, etc.), and supporting and supervising staff at a… Read More
Content Areas:
- Program Management
Audiences:
- Administrator
CASAS and TABE Administration Recertification
Southwest ABEIs it time for your 5-year recertification as a test administrator? Come to this session to hear the latest on TABE 11&12, CASAS Life & Work, and CASAS GOALS. We will review standardized testing and address questions you may have about administering these tests. This session is for experienced test… Read More
Content Areas:
- Assessment
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
- Support Staff
- Volunteer
CASAS Implementation Training
Southwest ABEThis training covers selecting and using the appropriate CASAS test, interpreting test scores, and measuring student progress. Discussion will focus on administering CASAS appraisals, pre‐ and post‐tests, and introduce online instructional resources. Information about both CASAS Life & Work and CASAS GOALS will be included. Participants who complete this session… Read More
Content Areas:
- Assessment
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
- Support Staff
- Volunteer
CCRS Foundations Online Course
ATLASCCRS Foundations is a free online course that is hosted on the Schoology platform; it provides an introduction to the College & Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics in a self-paced, asynchronous format. Participants can complete the entire course for ELA and/or Mathematics, or access specific… Read More
Content Areas:
- CCR Standards
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
CCRS Foundations Workshops
ATLASThese face-to-face workshops engage participants in a guided exploration of the College & Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) for ELA (English Language Arts/Literacy) or Mathematics. They meet the prerequisite requirement for several MN ABE professional development activities, including the CCRS Implementation Cohort and Adult Diploma Training. They are offered at Language & Literacy Institute,… Read More
Content Areas:
- CCR Standards
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
CCRS Implementation Cohort
ATLASParticipation in the year-long CCRS Implementation Cohort prepares program teams to align curriculum and instruction to the CCR standards, develop a long-term standards implementation plan for their program, and, ultimately, improve learning outcomes for students. Participating teams ideally consist of at least one program administrator/coordinator, one math teacher, and one… Read More
Content Areas:
- CCR Standards
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
Checking In So Learners Don’t Check Out
Literacy MinnesotaDo your learners “get it”? How do you know if they understand the directions you just explained or the reading passage they just read? Or the new vocabulary they are supposed to have learned this week? During this workshop we will explore a variety of ways that… Read More
Content Areas:
- ESL
Audiences:
- Instructor
- Volunteer
Citizenship Tutor Training
Literacy MinnesotaThe Citizenship Tutor Training educates teachers and tutors to assist students in preparing for United States Citizenship through naturalization. Read More
Content Areas:
- Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- ESL
Audiences:
- Instructor
- Volunteer
Content Standards Integration (CSI) Cohort
ATLASThe Content Standards Integration (CSI) Cohort is a 4-month professional development activity designed to help instructors build confidence and familiarity with integrating all three sets of MN ABE Content Standards into their curriculum and instruction: 1) College & Career Readiness Standards (CCRS), 2) Northstar Digital Literacy Standards, and 3) Transitions Integration… Read More
Content Areas:
- ACES / Transitions
- CCR Standards
- Digital Literacy / Northstar
Audiences:
- Instructor