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Metro North ABE
Volunteer Connection
September/November: Issue 21

Welcome to the 2016-2017 School Year!
Whether you have been volunteering all summer, just returning to your location after having the summer off, or you are a new volunteer - THANK YOU for being with us. We are looking forward to a great school year and we are really happy to have you along.
Recent Happenings
We have recently experienced some changes with our program:
  • Forest Lake left our consortium starting July 1st to join Metro East. This was a positive change for them and we have been very supportive of their move.
  • All Minnesota ABE programs transitioned recently to a new database system that tracks all student and volunteer information and hours.
  • Metro North ABE is expanding the State Diploma option to our Anoka Technical College and Elk River locations.
Volunteer In-Service Training
Andrea Echelberger from the Minnesota Literacy Council was at the Blaine Learning Lab on September 15 to conduct an in-service training for volunteers.

The training, Adult ESL Classroom Volunteer Training, was transformed to match with our ABE Volunteers as well as our ESL Volunteers. The training was well received by all the volunteers who attended.

If you were not able to attend, but would like to see the information provided, the MLC has an on-line version of the presentation. This online course will introduce you to the basics for a volunteer position in the Adult ESL Classroom. Approximate time to complete course is two hours.
Fall Break Schedule
Be sure you know when your location will be closed for breaks and other events!

Anoka Technical College
No classes - Oct. 20-21 and Nov. 21-25
No evening classes - September 20 and November 8

Anoka-Ramsey Community College
No classes - Oct. 20-21 and Nov. 21-25
No evening classes - Sept. 20 and Nov. 8

Blaine Learning Lab
No classes - Sept. 26-30, Oct. 20-21, Nov.11, 21-25
No evening classes - Sept. 20 and Nov. 8, 23

Brooklyn Center Community Corner
No classes- Nov. 23-25
No evening classes - Sept. 20 and November 8

Brooklyn Center Lutheran Church of the Master
No classes - Nov. 23-25
No evening classes - Sept. 20 and Nov. 8

Centennial Adult Continuing Education
No classes - Oct. 20-21, Nov. 21-25
No evening classes - Sept. 20 and Nov. 8

Columbia Heights Adult Education Center
No classes - Oct. 14-21, Nov. 23-24
No evening classes - Sept. 20 and Nov. 8

Elk River Community Education Center
No classes - Oct. 20-21, Nov. 21-25
No evening classes - Sept. 20 and Nov. 8

St. Francis Lifelong Learning Center
No classes - Oct. 20-21, Nov. 21-25
No evening classes - Sept. 20 and Nov. 8

Continuing Training with Minnesota Literacy Council
Check out the MLC website for training and refreshers on tutoring with adults.
Volunteer Needs
You are our greatest resource-in class and as our voice in the community. Refer a volunteer to Metro North ABE, today! 
Tutor Tips
Looking for new creative ways to work with your learners? Need a new idea to suggest to your teacher? 

Check out the  Tutor Tip blog   for fresh ideas on tutoring.

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