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Event Series LACES Demo Webinars

LACES Demo Webinars

As part of the statewide transition from SSWS to LACES by LiteracyPro for our adult education data management system, Shannon Stangis will be providing webinars at the days and times below to preview some of the features and functionality of the new system. All are welcome to join the webinars which will be recorded and archived. We hope you can join! 

ATLAS: Cultivating Mathematical Literacy for English Language Learners

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Wait, I’m not a math teacher! I want to incorporate numeracy into my ESL classroom, but where do I even start?! How do I effectively address literacy and numeracy at the same time? Join Cindy Schultz and Meagan Hymes as they offer insights into these very real questions. You will get to see and experience routines […]

LINCS: The Never-Fail Writing Method

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Are you looking for a way to teach writing that never fails? Join the LINCS Reading and Writing Community for this event to learn more about the Never Fail Writing Method! During this engaging event you will hear from our guest, the legendary adult educator Kate Nonesuch, about how she teaches appreciative writing feedback to […]

COABE: Helping Your Students Identify, Develop, and Utilize Their (not so) Soft Skills

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Adult education students have strong transferable skills (aka, soft skills). They just don’t know it yet! Leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills are being cultivated daily by hard-working adult learners. Employers value and seek these crucial competencies. In this webinar, we’ll share powerful student-written stories and classroom activities that demonstrate simple ways to teach basic […]

Literacy Minnesota: Racial Equity 201 with Jimmie Heags

Online

Please note, it is recommended that you take any basic diversity, equity and inclusion class or training before you take this session, but it is not required. This class will define and explore the origins of the white supremacy class and caste systems in the United States and the racial trauma caused as a result […]

LINCS: Elevating Learning with Infographics

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In today’s information-rich world, effective communication of complex ideas is vital. Join the LINCS Science Community and discover the power of infographics as we explore crafting engaging and easily digestible visuals to convey educational concepts and learning outcomes. Explore examples and create your own infographics with us. Register here.

GEDTS: Mobile GED Testing: Expand the Reach of the Exam

Online

Every state has regions that could use better access to GED testing. Want to increase opportunities to test but have a fixed testing center? One solution might be to set up Mobile Testing.
Tune into this session to learn all the details of how Mobile Testing works, how to put together a Mobile site, and how to address common questions and concerns.

LINCS: Partnering with Programs to Improve Student Outcomes in Rural America

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Are you interested to learn more about reaching rural students? Join the Professional Development LINCS Group and guest presenter Lori Looney of Partners for Rural Impact to deepen your understanding of the unique needs of rural students. Learn about grant-funded initiatives in rural America that intersect with adult education and explore innovative opportunities for adult […]

EdTech Center @ World Education: EdTech Strategy Sessions: ChatGPT for ESOL

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During the December Strategy Session, hear two lightning talks highlighting the practical ways adult educators are finding use for generative AI in the classroom. Yeonjai Rah has uncovered a variety of uses for ChatGPT in her ESOL class, including strategies that help learners build AI awareness with language skills. When Shawn Chattin saw the disruption […]

Literacy Minnesota: Reading Activities for Beginning Literacy and Beginning English Language Learners

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Teaching and tutoring very beginning level ESL readers can be intimidating for volunteers and professional teachers alike. Attend this webinar to get practical activities and ideas for one-on-one, remote and in-person instruction with tech and no-tech options. Leave feeling ready to provide your learners with meaningful and effective reading activities. Register here.