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Commercial Driver’s License Credential

Resources related to Commercial Driver's License (CDL) have been collected by an ATLAS Credential Specialist experienced in this field. The PDF includes information on the credential including testing, ABE and non-ABE providers that offer training, curriculum links, potential participants, Minnesota wage and outlook information, and additional certifications on this career pathway.

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Credential

Resources related to Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) have been collected by an ATLAS Credential Specialist experienced in this field. The PDF includes information on the credential including testing, ABE and non-ABE providers that offer training, curriculum links, potential participants, Minnesota wage and outlook information and additional certifications on this career pathway.

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PD Catalog

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Upcoming ABE Events

April 3, 2025 2:00 pm–3:15 pm
ATLAS
Online

Minnesota State – ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting

Online

No Registration – use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting.  Developing and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State educators working together through periodic Affinity Group (AG) meetings. The Affinity Group’s composition by role includes ABE… Learn More

Online
April 4, 2025 10:00 am–11:15 pm
ATLAS
Online

Minnesota State – ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting

Online

No Registration – use this JOIN LINK to join each Zoom meeting.  Developing and advancing effective College and ABE co-req classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minnesota State educators working together through periodic Affinity Group (AG) meetings. The Affinity Group’s composition by role includes ABE… Learn More

Online
April 7, 2025 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Literacy Minnesota
Online

Teaching Reading Vocabulary

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 4/7/25 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?… Learn More

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