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Best Practices for Intake and Support Staff
Beginning ESL literacy learners can have unique needs and require more support. This document offers recommendations that are designed to support more accurate placement and compassionate intake of learners who are new to both English and print literacy. Read More
IET Quality Indicators
The IET Quality Indicators provide a framework to guide program development and continuous improvement. Organized into five categories—Program Design, Collaboration & Industry Engagement, Curriculum & Instruction, Student Experience & Progress, and Program Management—they help strengthen IET programs. Read More
Workplace Literacy Guide
This 67-page guide from ProLiteracy outlines key considerations for developing a workplace education program. It details each step of the process—including research, assessment, design, and implementation—and provides examples of measurable objectives, goals, and adaptable strategies to meet your specific needs. Read More
WIOA Resources for ABE
Prepared by Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards (MAWB), the following information is geared towards ABE staff to help them better understand how adult learners can benefit from co-enrollment in a WIOA workforce program. Webinar recordings include a brief overview of each program’s eligibility, services, and benefits. Read More
License Renewal Conditions
This document outlines the mandatory renewal requirements for Tier 3 and Tier 4 teaching licenses. Read More
Minnesota Adult Education (ABE) Staff Training Policy
This policy describes the required and recommended training for Minnesota Adult Education (ABE) staff and the requirements for documenting participation in that training. Read More
Teaching for Justice
Explore a growing collection of justice-focused lessons and resources created for adult educators and learners. Designed by local MN adult educators, these ready-to-use materials support equity, civic engagement, and critical thinking on timely topics—from disability rights to immigration and executive power. Lessons and multimedia resources spark discussion, reflection, and action in today’s complex world. Read More
The Adult Education Equity Rubric
Have you ever wished you had a tool to help you figure out areas of equity to further develop in your program but everything is for K-12 programs or you didn’t know where to start? A group of participants in the statewide Racial Equity Community of Practice thought just that. The group has adapted several tools to create an equity rubric for adult education classrooms and programs. Read More
Human Rights Classroom Resources
Collection of lesson plans from The Advocates for Human Rights for various ages of K-12 students, intended to teach about human rights generally and specifically (e.g., rights of migrants, racial discrimination, etc.). Some lessons may not be ideal for all ABE classes, since they were created for children; teachers should use best judgment. Read More
Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan
Created by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, the Family Preparedness Plan can be downloaded as a PDF from their website. Pages 16-19 of the PDF allow individuals to fill in phone numbers and information for emergency contacts, health conditions and medical help, community resources, important documents, etc. This could be done as a class activity, possibly in a computer lab so students can practice searching for information online. Read More