ABE Summer Institute 2024

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ABE Summer Institute 2024

8:30am PDT

Welcome & We Are ABEAndy Albee • Ann Trochlil

9:15am PDT

De-escalation Techniques for Student Behavior ProblemsWendy Sweeney Introduction to Data Analysis with Google SheetsClark Roman Reading to Learn - Strategies to Help the Struggling ReaderChristina Miller English Learners Digital Essential Skills (ELDES) Curriculum: An Update!Katrina Benson • Grayson Betz

10:15am PDT

All About GED AccommodationsDebbie Bergtholdt Moving Forward with Racial Equity: Updates on Racial Equity Activities in Minnesota Adult EducationSee Moua-Leske • Addy Wolbaum “We the people”: Learner and teacher responses to a free curriculum integrating civics, U.S. history, English and digital skills for adultsErin Cary • Aydin Durgunoglu eLibrary Minnesota and Ebooks Minnesota: Free information resources for MinnesotaBeth Staats

11:15am PDT

State Update with MN ABEBrad Hasskamp • Jodi Versaw • Astrid Liden • Brandy Logan • Julie Dincau • Hailey Swanson • Neill Allard

1:15pm PDT

TABE RecertificationLinda Keller Activities to Boost Learner EngagementJennaRose Dahl • Xue Xiong • Angela Donlon Easy Desmos Lessons for ELLKris Klas • Elizabeth Bennett Choose Your Own Adventure with ACES/TIF ResourcesCarly Voshell

2:45pm PDT

SiD Scavenger HuntJenny Schlukebier • Mary Zimmerli A New Option to Learn about Teaching Reading to Adults!Kristine Kelly Understanding the Geometry Formulas on the GED Math Formula Sheet (90-min.)Mark Trushkowsky Low Literacy CCRS- Let's Make it Easy! (90-min.)Rebecca Jarvis

3:45pm PDT

Exploring the HiSET Program in 2024Tess Yurik Online Statewide Classes PanelCarly Voshell

4:45pm PDT

6:00pm PDT

Trivia NightJason Brazier

8:15am PDT

Restorative MovementSarah Lammi

9:00am PDT

Digital Equity & Inclusion: Leveraging Community ResourcesKatrina Benson GED & Me: The GED learner mobile AppRebecca Reynolds • Sarah LeNeave Language in a NutshellAndreas Schramm Flexible Routines to Build NumeracyKathryne Chiqui

10:00am PDT

Navigating the Path Less Take - Adult Diploma Tips & TricksStephanie Sommers • Denise Goldman State of the State: Distance Learning in Minnesota Adult EducationSusan Wetenkamp-Brandt • Tom Cytron-Hysom Summarizing SID Data Quickly and Easily with Pivot Tables in Google SheetsClark Roman MCIS 360: The Easy Button for Engaging Students in Career ExplorationKristen Lane • Traci Valentino

11:00am PDT

LearningExpress Library for College and Career Prep and ExplorationBeth Staats Lowering Floors & Lifting Ceilings | Powering up Digital Literacy with Online Microsoft CertificationsCarly Voshell • Susan Seyfarth Building Numeracy with Problem StringsKathryne Chiqui Integrating Digital Literacy into Low-Level English Learning ClassesLeah Hauge • Janet Stewart

12:00pm PDT

Restorative MovementSarah Lammi

12:45pm PDT

LAN Annual MeetingKaija Bergen • Wendy Her

1:30pm PDT

Updates from GED Testing ServiceMellissa Hultstrand Advanced English Study SkillsSusan Clark • Meagan Hymes CCRS in Action PLC - Program-Based CCRS SupportKristine Kelly • Lindsay Pust RIP, Jamboard! (90-min.)Elizabeth Bennett

2:30pm PDT

CASAS RecertificationMarty Olsen Online Numeracy Resources for Classroom Routines, Instruction, and Student ExplorationRebecca Strom Dev Ed/ABE Partnerships Under Change: Supporting Students When Minnesota State Moves to a Co-Requisite Course ModelRuss Fraenkel • Lesley Blicker

3:30pm PDT

Restorative MovementSarah Lammi