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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Cultural Competency Training
ATLASThere is a great deal more to cultural competency than using the right words or choosing multicultural readings. This PELSB-approved cultural competency training is aligned to MN Administrative Rule 8710.0310 Subpart 1D* and introduces adult educators to concepts and skills needed to start on the journey to becoming a more… Read More
Content Areas:
- Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
- Support Staff
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
Survivors Among Us; Understand Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Other Traumas Which Can Impact Adult Student Learning
PANDA - Minnesota ABE Disability SpecialistsThis free course will help ABE teachers, managers and volunteers understand symptoms and causes of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other traumas which can impact adult student learning. This online training is intended to meet the teacher re-licensure area for “Understanding students’ mental illness trauma”. Read More
Content Areas:
- Disabilities
- Mental Health & Trauma
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
- Support Staff
- Volunteer
Remote Tutoring 101
Literacy MinnesotaJoin Literacy Minnesota ABE and ESL trainers for a virtual workshop on how to be an effective tutor from a distance! Learn best practices for connecting and communicating one-on-one with learners on the phone or online, get suggestions for correcting errors and checking comprehension in a virtual setting, and discover… Read More
Content Areas:
- Distance Learning
- ESL
- Reading
Audiences:
- Instructor
- Support Staff
- Volunteer
Teaching ABE Students About Mental Health
PANDA - Minnesota ABE Disability SpecialistsEveryone knows that physical health is important to students’ well-being. Often, though, educators are reluctant to tackle the topic of mental health in the ABE classroom. They may believe they lack requisite knowledge, or they may be uncomfortable discussing such weighty or personal topics. By attending this virtual… Read More
Content Areas:
- ACES / Transitions
- CCR Standards
- Disabilities
- Distance Learning
- Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- ESL
- Mental Health & Trauma
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
- Support Staff
- Volunteer
Distance Learning Basics for Adult Basic Education
Literacy MinnesotaThis course will teach you the basics of designing and implementing quality distance education programs in ABE schools and classrooms. This course is appropriate for ABE teachers, managers and support staff. Read More
Content Areas:
- ABE Policy
- Digital Literacy / Northstar
- Distance Learning
- Technology
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
- Support Staff
- Volunteer
On-Request Distance Learning Platform Training
Literacy MinnesotaThrough customized training, Literacy Minnesota helps adult education providers in Minnesota improve and expand their use of approved distance learning platforms. We can travel to your site or provide training via a webinar platform. The Distance Learning team is able to provide training on the following platforms: Edmentum Courseware, Read… Read More
Content Areas:
- Distance Learning
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
- Support Staff
On-Request Technology Training
Literacy MinnesotaThrough customized training, Literacy Minnesota helps adult education providers in Minnesota improve and expand their use of technology for teaching, learning, and program management. We will work with you to design a workshop aligned to your site’s specific needs and goals. We can travel to your site or provide training… Read More
Content Areas:
- Digital Literacy / Northstar
- Distance Learning
- Technology
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
- Support Staff
Volunteer Navigation Training
Literacy MinnesotaNavigators are a mix of mentor, coach, cheerleader and guidance counselor. As a navigator, you’ll help students one-on-one in a variety of ways, from helping them increase their confidence and persist in school to assisting them in identifying and attaining their goals. Depending on the program, volunteers may provide navigation… Read More
Content Areas:
- ACES / Transitions
- ESL
- HSE / GED / Adult Diploma
- Reading
Audiences:
- Support Staff
- Volunteer
Racial Equity 101
Literacy MinnesotaJoin us for a presentation and conversation on racial equity. During this session, we’ll discuss important terms, including racism, white supremacy, white privilege and white fragility. We’ll also practice responding to instances of racism in various scenarios. You’ll leave with resources to address and dismantle racism. This is a great… Read More
Content Areas:
- Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
- Support Staff
- Volunteer