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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. Read More
Citizenship News – Civics
This site offers a collection of links to free citizenship test prep materials. (The author also has her own citizenship class textbooks for sale.) The "News" page tracks changes to the N-400 citizenship application form and USCIS administration of the test. Read More
Building Sentence-Writing Fluency Through Timed Writing Practice
This spotlight features two resources from the Iowa Reading Research Center that focus on building sentence-level writing fluency through timed, repeated writing practice. It includes an article explaining the approach and an example lesson plan that shows how timed writing sessions can be used and adapted in the classroom. Read More
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