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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ACP Webinar: Yes, You CAN! Distance Learning in Adult Career Pathways
ATLASABE managers and lead teachers will share their experiences in delivering Adult Career Pathway programming through distance learning. The panel will discuss how they have moved from face-to-face instruction to distance learning; changes they have made in delivery, content, and mindset; and what is next for ACP programming at a… Read More
Content Areas:
- Adult Career Pathways
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
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
Mathematical Practice Webcast Series
ATLASThe purpose of this webcast series is to give adult educators a better sense of each of the 8 Mathematical Practices of the CCRS and to suggest ways to encourage the Practices with their students. Read More
Content Areas:
- CCR Standards
- Math / Numeracy
Audiences:
- Instructor
Math Institute
ATLASThe Math Institute is offered most years, generally in early fall. The current focus of this one-day conference is building coherence in math programming and instruction, based on the CCR Math Standards, Mathematical Practices, and Key Instructional Shifts (see the CCRS Math Resources section of the CCR Standards resource… Read More
Content Areas:
- Math / Numeracy
Audiences:
- Instructor
Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI) Online Courses
ATLASATLAS Literacy & STAR Coordinator Marn Frank facilitates three online EBRI-related courses that you can browse or take to earn CEUs. They are hosted by the Minnesota Literacy Council at https://online.themlc.org/: Reading Assessments for ABE (addressing CASAS, TABE, and other diagnostic tests) Explicit Instruction for ABE Teaching CCRS… Read More
Content Areas:
- Reading
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
- Volunteer
EBRI Study Circle
ATLASATLAS developed EBRI Study Circles (along with companion training material and resources) for Minnesota ABE programs to improve reading instruction among adult learners in a wide range of contexts and levels. They are intended to expand implementation of EBRI practices one step at a time – beginning with one reading group, component,… Read More
Content Areas:
- Reading
Audiences:
- Instructor
Reading Practitioner Group
ATLASThis is an online networking community of practice using the Schoology platform, with a designated facilitator. The group is open to all MN ABE program managers, teachers, and support staff who want to expand their knowledge and use of Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (or EBRI) for ABE/ESL students reading below NRS Adult Secondary… Read More
Content Areas:
- Reading
Audiences:
- Administrator
- Instructor
- Support Staff