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Upcoming ABE Events
WebChat with MN ABE
Registration Deadline: WED. 7/22/26 Venue: Online (see details below) WebChat with MN ABE is a webinar discussion led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of Education. WebChat webinars provide updates from the state ABE office on new and emerging issues and an opportunity for local ABE… Learn More
Teaching the Whole Learner: Supporting Mental Health and Neurodiversity in ABE Presented by Jimmie Heags
Registration Deadline: WED. 7/22/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Adult learners bring a range of experiences, learning needs, and emotional challenges. This session helps ABE volunteers and professionals recognize signs of mental health concerns and neurodivergence (like autism or ADHD) without stepping into diagnosis. You’ll learn practical, trauma-informed… Learn More
LAN Advocacy Lunch & Learn
Registration Deadline: THU, 7/23/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Join members of LAN’s Legislative Committee to discuss how we advocate for Adult Education in MN! This is a chance to connect socially with other people in the field of Adult Education and brainstorm ideas for how we advocate for… Learn More