ATLAS provides high-quality, accessible
professional development and resources
to advance education for adult learners

About Us

Key Activities

Learn about professional development activities to participate in – cohorts, study circles, online groups, courses, advisory teams

Key Activities

Events

Register for trainings offered by ATLAS and other Minnesota Adult Education Support Network providers across the state

Events

Resources

Find instructional, content, and programmatic resources to support your work as an ABE practitioner

Resources

Ideas Welcome!

Have an idea for a workshop, webinar, newsletter article, or any other area where you could contribute your experience and expertise? Let us know!

Share Your Ideas

PD Catalog

Get an overview of all MN Adult Education professional development (PD) activities in one convenient, searchable place! Find online courses, cohorts, study circles and more!

PD Catalog

New Resources

Video #6: Analyzing Our Lessons with the Culture Tree

The Culture Tree helps us name tangible parts of culture, so that when we look at our lesson plans, we can figure out how much of the content is based on our own culture and ways of seeing/thinking of things. Therefore, once we name what part of culture the lesson connects with, we can then think about what kinds of discussion questions or content will invite learners to share about their own experiences. This makes class more relevant and helps learners bridge information they already know to new skills and knowledge.
Videos
View Resource

Videos Series: Moving Equity Forward in Adult Education

Moving Equity Forward in Adult Education is a series of short videos around DEI/antiracism topics in adult education. Each video and accompanying discussion questions will package an important concept that works toward justice in a format that is easily accessible for educators. Videos cover topics such as understanding culture, discovering learners’ funds of knowledge, being a warm demander, and using diverse teaching materials.
Videos
View Resource

ACES Foundations Online Course

This free online course on the Canvas platform provides an introduction to ACES (Academic, Career and Employability Skills) and the TIF (Transitions Integration Framework). Participants can complete the entire course or access specific topics for a refresher, and can earn 6 CEUs for successful completion of all lesson reviews in the course.
View Resource

Newsletter Signup

Get MN ABE Connect—the official source for ABE events, activities, and resources!

Sign Up

PD Catalog

Get an overview of all MN Adult Education professional development (PD) activities in one convenient, searchable place!

PD Catalog

Upcoming ABE Events

January 15, 2025 12:30 pm–1:45 pm
ATLAS
Online

One-Room Schoolhouse Community of Practice

Online

Registration Deadline: Day of each session Join fellow one-room schoolhouse practitioners from around the state for our kickoff webinar! This first gathering of the year will be facilitated by Astrid Liden (MDE) and Patsy Egan (ATLAS), and we hope we bring together anyone who teaches adults in settings… Learn More

Online
January 15, 2025 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Literacy Minnesota
Online

Volunteer Core Training Module 2: Understanding Adult Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 1/15/25 Participants develop their personal cultural awareness and learn how expectations around school culture shape how people teach and learn. Guiding principles for effectively delivering instruction to adults are also covered. Finally, participants increase their sensitivity to the challenges of learning English and developing literacy… Learn More

Online
January 17, 2025 10:00 am–11:00 am
SW ABE
Online

Support Staff Coffee Break – Digital Inclusion (Virtual)

Online

Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/17/25 On January 17, the Support Staff Online Coffee Break Series will continue with Elizabeth Bennett helping participants to understand what the word “digital inclusion” means in ABE. Discussion will focus on how access to technology can help learners be more included and empowered in… Learn More

Online
View All Upcoming Events