• COABE: Workforce Pell Is Here: What The Field of Adult Education Needs to Know

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    "Workforce Pell is reshaping the connection between adult education, workforce development, and higher education by expanding Pell Grants to eligible short-term workforce training programs. As implementation begins, adult education leaders have an opportunity to strengthen career pathways, build new partnerships, and improve learner access to high-value credentials. This session will unpack the legislation, explain the […]

  • COABE: The First Year Advantage Summit

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    This free, one-day virtual summit is offered through the Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE) and targeted at teachers and administrators new to the world of adult education:. "Starting a new role in education is both exciting and challenging. This one-day virtual institute is designed to welcome new teachers and administrators into the profession with […]

  • Literacy Minnesota: Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate Level Readers

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    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. Please note that you may be asked to participate in discussion groups during […]

  • COABE: Ready, Set, Celebrate! Preparing for Adult Education & Family Literacy Week

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    "Get ready for National Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) Week! Join COABE for an interactive webinar designed to help you plan, promote, and celebrate this year's nationwide campaign. You'll receive an overview of the 2026 AEFL Week initiative, learn creative ways to engage learners and community partners, explore promotional resources, and discover simple strategies […]

  • Literacy Minnesota: Teaching Reading Vocabulary

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    Vocabulary is everyone’s favorite reading component! And helping students master reading vocabulary is a key to helping them master comprehension. But how many words should you teach? And which words are the most important? What strategies are best for helping students learn new words? How do you get students to make new words part of […]

  • Performance Accountability Webinar

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    This virtual training will provide the basics of the data we collect and how it is used for accountability, a practical overview of the National Reporting System (NRS), and help participants build a solid understanding of key performance and reporting terminology. During the session, we will cover: • What the National Reporting System (NRS) is […]

  • Welcoming America: Building Stronger Communities: A Nonpartisan Voter Engagement Series

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    This year, National Voter Registration Day falls on September 15 — right in the middle of Welcoming Week (September 10–19). Communities already gathering to celebrate welcoming can use that momentum to register voters, deepen civic participation, and keep people engaged past Election Day. This three-part series, presented in partnership with Nonprofit VOTE, gives you those […]

  • ANN: Math Instructional Routines with the Adult Numeracy Network

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    The Adult Numeracy Network (ANN) website has a collection of math routines for adult math and numeracy classrooms. (Visit https://adultnumeracynetwork.org/Instructional-Routines to explore the collection.) This is one of a free series of hour-long introductions to some of the math routines from the collection. The session will focus on one math routine and will include: a brief […]

  • DRC: TABE Online Best Practice Overview

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    As programs prepare for summer and fall enrollment, it’s a great time to revisit key best practices for administering TABE Online. Following these guidelines helps ensure accurate placement, secure testing environments, and smooth experiences for both staff and learners.

  • Welcoming America: Building Stronger Communities: A Nonpartisan Voter Engagement Series

    Online

    This year, National Voter Registration Day falls on September 15 — right in the middle of Welcoming Week (September 10–19). Communities already gathering to celebrate welcoming can use that momentum to register voters, deepen civic participation, and keep people engaged past Election Day. This three-part series, presented in partnership with Nonprofit VOTE, gives you those […]