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to advance education for adult learners

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Ability to Benefit Resources

Ability to Benefit allows students without a high school diploma to access financial aid and enroll in career pathway college programs through coordinated support services. This collection of documents provides a comprehensive set of resources for implementing Ability to Benefit programs at Minnesota State, including guidance on program design, approval processes, and ongoing compliance. It includes tools for partnership development, program selection, and student participation (checklists, agreements, and forms), as well as detailed implementation support such as a how-to guide and instructions for meeting federal and state requirements for financial aid eligibility.

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Upcoming ABE Events

May 8, 2026 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Literacy Minnesota
Online

Promising Practices for a Multilevel Classroom Presented by Andrea Echelberger

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/8/26 Venue: Online (see details below) English language classrooms feature a wide variety of educational backgrounds, abilities, and learning preferences, which contributes to a multilevel dynamic. This training will highlight promising teaching practices for supporting learners who need additional support, learners who move ahead quickly,… Learn More

Online
May 11, 2026 2:30 pm–3:30 pm
ATLAS
Online

CSI Informational Webinar

Online

CSI – Content Standards Integration – A new professional learning cohort, coming fall 2026! The new Content Standards Integration (CSI) Cohort invites adult educators to explore how CCRS, TIF, and Northstar can work together within meaningful, contextualized instruction. Come to this informational meeting to learn what… Learn More

Online
May 11, 2026 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Literacy Minnesota
Online

Comprehension Strategies for Intermediate-Level Readers

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 5/11/26 Venue: Online (see details below) 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… Learn More

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