• Literacy Minnesota: Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

    Virtual

    Research shows that explicitly teaching a set of comprehension strategies is a great way to help intermediate-level readers maximize their understanding of texts. Come learn a handful of great comprehension tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension skills. Register Here

  • Literacy Minnesota: Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

    Virtual

    You don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their digital literacy skills using Northstar Digital Literacy. In the webinar, participants will learn: The features of Northstar Digital Literacy. How to help learners navigate Northstar digital literacy assessments. How to use the Northstar instructor-led […]

  • COABE: Sparking Conversations about Race and Equity with Adult English Learners

    Virtual

    English learners with basic conversational skills are often eager to discuss and learn about racism, equity, and justice. However, few opportunities exist to explore these topics in safe, structured settings, and language teachers are sometimes unprepared to effectively facilitate these conversations. This webinar will provide teachers with tools and ideas to encourage critical conversations about […]

  • Literacy Minnesota: Phonics in Beginning ESL: Recommendations, Activities and Resources

    Virtual

    Phonics–the knowledge of the sounds letters make when they are combined to make words–is essential to beginning literacy and beginning level English language instruction. But, many teachers and tutors lack the knowledge, confidence and resources to teach the topic. Attend this session to learn why phonics instruction is important and leave with several ideas for […]

  • edWeb: Phonemic Awareness in Older Learners: Bridging the Gap

    Virtual

    Designed for K12 educators, reading specialists, and literacy advocates, this session will explore how phonemic awareness instruction can be a game-changer for older students who need support with word reading. […]

  • LINCS: A Virtual Professional Learning Community Example

    Online

    Join this live Zoom event with guest presenter Joanna Botts, Director of Morehead State Adult Education, as she delves deeper into Kentucky’s use of virtual learning communities to facilitate professional […]

  • LINCS: Cross-Cultural Approaches to Digital Literacy

    Online

    If viewed as a new language, digital literacy is similarly impacted by the cultural and social needs that a learner brings into the classroom. Join our guest presenter, Sarah Haroon […]

  • LINCS: Storytelling as an Instructional Strategy

    Online

    Join the LINCS Community Teaching and Learning group for a presentation by Dr. Natalia Balyasnikova from York University, as she delves into the transformative power of storytelling in the realm […]