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 more details.
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Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices for Adult Learners
Literacy MinnesotaTrauma 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 classroom, and learn about trauma-informed teaching practices that can help to support… Read More
Content Areas:
- Disabilities
- Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- ESL
- Reading
Audiences:
- Instructor
- 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
Metro ABE Regional
ATLASMetro Regionals take place annually in spring, generally all day on a Friday. Regionals: Provide the time and space for colleagues across programs and from within one geographic region to gather in person to network, share resources, decrease isolation, and engage in adult professional learning. Enhance teachers’ and administrators’ knowledge… 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
- Math / Numeracy
- Mental Health & Trauma
- One-Room Schoolhouse / Multilevel
- Program Management
- Reading
- Science
- Social Studies
- Technology
- Writing
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
South ABE Regional
ATLASSouth Regionals take place in fall and spring, generally all day on a Friday. Regionals: Provide the time and space for colleagues across programs and from within one geographic region to gather in person to network, share resources, decrease isolation, and engage in adult professional learning. Enhance teachers’ and administrators’… 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
- Math / Numeracy
- Mental Health & Trauma
- One-Room Schoolhouse / Multilevel
- Program Management
- Reading
- Science
- Social Studies
- Technology
- Writing
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
North ABE Regional
ATLASNorth Regionals take place in fall and spring in alternating locations, generally over a Thursday evening and all day Friday, with optional Thursday afternoon sessions sometimes offered. Regionals: Provide the time and space for colleagues to gather in person to network, share resources, decrease isolation, and engage in adult professional… 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
- Math / Numeracy
- Mental Health & Trauma
- One-Room Schoolhouse / Multilevel
- Program Management
- Reading
- Science
- Social Studies
- Technology
- Writing
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
Trauma-Informed Practices Study Circle
ATLASCOMING SPRING/SUMMER 2020: In this 12-hour study circle, a small group of adult educators will work with a facilitator, using a lens of “trauma-informed instruction” to deepen their best practices in working with adult learners in ways that are inclusive and culturally responsive. To do our work well,… Read More
Content Areas:
- Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- Mental Health & Trauma
Audiences:
- Instructor
The Role of Culture in Tutoring Adult Learners
Literacy MinnesotaAs adult teachers and tutors, we know that culture plays a tremendous role in our day-to-day interactions with learners. Many of us become experts on the cultures of the people that we work with, without ever pausing to think about how each of our actions, expectations, and decisions are influenced… Read More
Content Areas:
- Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- ESL
Audiences:
- Instructor
- Volunteer
Why Don’t They Try to Understand My English?
Literacy MinnesotaTeachers of adult ESL learners often hear stories of learners trying out their new English skills in the community, and being ignored or rebuffed because of their accent. In this workshop, learn about the politics of accent in the United States. Participants will leave with ideas for how to help… Read More
Content Areas:
- Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
- ESL
Audiences:
- Instructor
- 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
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