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professional development and resources
to advance education for adult learners

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Upcoming ABE Events

September 30, 2026 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Literacy Minnesota
Online

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

Online

Registration Deadline: WED. 9/30/26 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
October 1, 2026 2:30 pm–4:00 pm
Literacy Minnesota
Online

Edmentum Exact Path Training for Teachers

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 10/1/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Audience: Teachers and volunteers who are using or interested in using Edmentum, all levels Do I need an Edmentum teacher account to attend this session? No. An account is helpful (get one here), but not required. How do… Learn More

Online
October 5, 2026 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
ATLAS
Online

Ask ATLAS in the ATLAS Lounge – ESL Office Hour with Patsy!

Online

Join the ATLAS Lounge for Ask ATLAS Office Hours. Passcode to join the meeting: lounge2026   Stop by the virtual ATLAS Lounge on Monday, October 5, anytime between 2-3pm.This office hour is dedicated to ESL teaching, and Patsy will be sipping coffee, awaiting a conversation with you! (Learn… Learn More

Online