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BeCALM (Beginning Curriculum for Adults Learning Math)

BeCALM (Beginning Curriculum for Adults Learning Math) grew out of CALM and is designed for adult students who need math instruction at GLE 2-4 (CCRS B/C). Minnesota Adult Education practitioners can gain access to asynchronous training to learn about the nuts and bolts of this FREE curriculum; find out how!
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CALM (Curriculum for Adults Learning Math)

CALM (Curriculum for Adults Learning Math) is a CCRS-aligned curriculum (written for adult learners by adult learning experts) that is designed to build strong conceptual understanding of core math concepts through visual models that spark dialogue and give teachers insight into student’s reasoning. Minnesota Adult Education practitioners can gain access to this curriculum for free; find out how!
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Cracking the Code: The Wilson Reading System

The materials developed and presented on the English Reading Demystified website were based on the Wilson Reading System. Learn more about the Wilson Reading System here.
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Upcoming ABE Events

July 7, 2026 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Literacy Minnesota
Online

Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/7/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that instruction is learner centered, using an appropriate level of teacher talk and delivering error correction. Learn More

Online
July 14, 2026 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Literacy Minnesota
Online

Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials

Online

Registration Deadline: TUE. 7/14/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Participants will engage in a couple of classroom activities to experience scaffolding, checking comprehension and the gradual release of responsibility. These aspects of teaching and tutoring are then defined, explained further and participants get opportunities to practice them. Learn More

Online
July 15, 2026 2:30 pm–4:00 pm
ATLAS
Online

ATLAS Monthly Webinar – ESL: Accessible Distance Learning for Beginning English Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 7/15/26 July 15: Accessible Distance Learning for Beginning English Learners Presenters: Elizabeth Bennett (Literacy Minnesota) & Rebecca Jarvis (Metro South ABE)  In a perfect world, all learners would easily be able to access high-quality, relevant distance learning content. In the real world, we… Learn More

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