Minnesota State/ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting 2 of 6
2026-10-30 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Online
Registration Deadline: THU. 10/29/26
Venue: Online (see details below)

Purpose: To strengthen partnerships between Adult Education and two-year colleges so underprepared adult learners experience seamless transitions, comprehensive support, and greater success in postsecondary education.
The Affinity Group meetings bring together ABE educators, college faculty, deans, and administrators. Through collaborative discussions, participants explore effective partnership strategies that support student success and strengthen local connections between Adult Basic Education and MinnState.
Join us for three Affinity Group meetings throughout the year- one each in the fall, winter, and spring. To provide flexibility, each meeting is offered twice: Thursday at 2:00 pm and Friday at 10:00 am. Register for the session that works best for you. View the full schedule of meeting dates and access registration links in this document.

CSI - Content Standards Integration Cohort, 2-Day in-person training
2026-11-05 08:30 - 15:30, 2026-11-06 08:30 - 15:30 | _OTHER
Registration Deadline: FRI. 9/4/26
Venue: (see details below)

NOTE: This event is a 2-day in-person training for the Content Standards Integration (CSI) cohort. Participation is by application only.
More information: https://atlasabe.org/apply-content-standards-integration-csi-cohort-fy27/
Applications available here, due September 4, 2026: https://atlasabe.org/applications/

CASAS Implementation for New Staff (Support Staff Pre-Conference)
2026-11-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 11/1/26
Venue: Online (see details below)

Join your state trainers virtually at the Support Staff pre-conference for a CASAS Implementation training. This training provides an overview of the approved CASAS tests. It will cover selection and administration of the appropriate CASAS test, interpretation of test scores, and measurement of student progress. This training is geared toward new users of the assessments. Participants who complete this training will be certified to administer CASAS multiple choice assessments.
For more information on this training, contact Marty Olsen – martha.olsen@gmail.com

TABE Implementation for New Staff (Support Staff Pre-Conference)
2026-11-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 11/11/26
Venue: Online (see details below)

Join your state trainers virtually for a TABE Implementation training. This training provides an overview of approved TABE tests. It will cover selection and administration of the appropriate level test, interpretation of test scores, and measurement of student progress. This training is geared toward newer users of the assessments. Participants who complete this training will be certified to administer TABE multiple choice assessments.
For more information on this training, contact Marty Olsen – martha.olsen@gmail.com

Support Services Conference
2026-11-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 11/11/26
Venue: Online (see details below)

SW ABE, the Minnesota Department of Education, and SPARC collaborate to offer an annual statewide conference for support professionals. The full-day virtual general conference, held on Friday, November 13, will include an update from our state ABE director and other state ABE staff, as well as concurrent sessions focusing on topics specifically relevant to support professionals. Registration will be available in early October.
The full-day preconference (CASAS and TABE Implementation trainings for new proctors) will be held on Thursday, November 12. Registration for the preconference event must be made separately. The registration links will be be available in early October.

Ask ATLAS in the ATLAS Lounge – CALM Coffee Chat (C^3) with Lindsey!
2026-12-04 09:30 - 10:30
Join the ATLAS Lounge for Ask ATLAS Office Hours.

Passcode to join the meeting: lounge2026
Welcome to a new endeavor for ATLAS – open office hours! Join the Zoom on Friday, December 4, between 9:30 and 10:30 am. This office hour is dedicated to those who are users of CALM (Curriculum for Adults Learning Math), and Lindsey will be sipping coffee, awaiting a conversation with you! Come to informally connect, collaborate and create solutions with Lindsey and other colleagues who are implementing CALM with their students. (Learn more about Lindsey Pust and her experience below.)
What is Ask ATLAS in the ATLAS Lounge?
ASK ATLAS is an “office hour,” simply time for an informal, drop-in conversation with an ATLAS staff member. Each of us at ATLAS holds interests and expertise in different areas, and we are eager to talk about teaching and learning with you. Come to connect with others doing similar work and chat with ATLAS folks! Bring your questions, new resources, & frustrations. We’re eager to hear more about your classroom and program.
[Note: CEUs not available for these informal, drop-in events]
Lindsey Pust entered into the world of adult education through an AmeriCorps VISTA position, and then worked 10 years as a pre-GED/GED instructor. After consulting with ATLAS for several years, Lindsey joined the ATLAS staff as Numeracy & Program Support Coordinator in 2021. An alumna of ATLAS’s 2013 MNI (Minnesota Numeracy Initiative) cohort, she has since provided leadership for ATLAS in various contexts. She coordinates professional development activities around effective math and numeracy instruction to adults, including coordination of the annual Math Institute and leading the statewide Be/CALM Initiative; content standards implementation; a statewide mentorship experience for new staff members; and supporting program administrators.
Fun fact: Lindsey is currently pursuing a Masters of Management and Leadership (MML) at Hamline University.

Math Institute - Follow-up Webinar
2027-01-14 14:30 - 16:00 | Online
Registration Deadline: THU. 1/14/27
Information forthcoming!
If your require ASL Interpretation, contact Lindsey Pust @ lpust01@hamline.edu

Minnesota State/ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting 3 of 6
2027-01-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 1/20/27
Venue: Online (see details below)

Purpose: To strengthen partnerships between Adult Education and two-year colleges so underprepared adult learners experience seamless transitions, comprehensive support, and greater success in postsecondary education.
The Affinity Group meetings bring together ABE educators, college faculty, deans, and administrators. Through collaborative discussions, participants explore effective partnership strategies that support student success and strengthen local connections between Adult Basic Education and MinnState.
Join us for three Affinity Group meetings throughout the year- one each in the fall, winter, and spring. To provide flexibility, each meeting is offered twice: Thursday at 2:00 pm and Friday at 10:00 am. Register for the session that works best for you. View the full schedule of meeting dates and access registration links in this document.
Meeting Topics may include:

Updates from ATLAS contractors, guest speakers and meeting participants
Transitioning from developmental education to co-requisite models
Multiple Measures and Self-Guided Placement: policy updates and local implementation practices
Updates from the Impact Grant: Building Bridges for Student Success: Enhancing Partnerships Between MinnState and Adult Basic Education
Emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities

Minnesota State/ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting 4 of 6
2027-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: THU. 1/21/27
Venue: Online (see details below)

Purpose: To strengthen partnerships between Adult Education and two-year colleges so underprepared adult learners experience seamless transitions, comprehensive support, and greater success in postsecondary education.
The Affinity Group meetings bring together ABE educators, college faculty, deans, and administrators. Through collaborative discussions, participants explore effective partnership strategies that support student success and strengthen local connections between Adult Basic Education and MinnState.
Join us for three Affinity Group meetings throughout the year- one each in the fall, winter, and spring. To provide flexibility, each meeting is offered twice: Thursday at 2:00 pm and Friday at 10:00 am. Register for the session that works best for you. View the full schedule of meeting dates and access registration links in this document.
Meeting Topics may include:

Updates from ATLAS contractors, guest speakers and meeting participants
Transitioning from developmental education to co-requisite models
Multiple Measures and Self-Guided Placement: policy updates and local implementation practices
Updates from the Impact Grant: Building Bridges for Student Success: Enhancing Partnerships Between MinnState and Adult Basic Education
Emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities

Language & Literacy Institute 2027 - 2-day, IN-PERSON EVENT!
2027-01-28 08:00 - 16:00
Registration opens December 2026!
Location: Plymouth Community Center, 14800 34th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55447
More information forthcoming!
If you require ASL interpretation, contact Patsy Egan at pegan02@hamline.edu

Language & Literacy Institute 2027 - 2-day IN-PERSON EVENT!
2027-01-29 08:00 - 16:00

WebChat with MN ABE
2027-02-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 2/10/27
Venue: Online (see details below)

WebChat with MN ABE is a webinar discussion led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of Education. WebChat webinars provide updates from the state ABE office on new and emerging issues and an opportunity for local ABE staff to ask questions and provide information to the Minnesota Adult Ed state team.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you need ASL interpretation for this event, please contact Wendy Lindblom at info@literacyactionnetwork.org by Monday, January 25, 2027.

Topics are to be determined.
For those unable to attend, the recording and slide deck will be available on the LAN and MN ABE websites.

Ask ATLAS in the ATLAS Lounge – CALM Coffee Chat (C^3) with Lindsey!
2027-02-22 14:00 - 15:00
Join the ATLAS Lounge for Ask ATLAS Office Hours.

Passcode to join the meeting: lounge2026
Welcome to a new endeavor for ATLAS – open office hours! Join the Zoom on Monday, February 22, between 2:00 and 3:00 pm. This office hour is dedicated to those who are users of CALM (Curriculum for Adults Learning Math), and Lindsey will be sipping coffee, awaiting a conversation with you! Come to informally connect, collaborate and create solutions with Lindsey and other colleagues who are implementing CALM with their students. (Learn more about Lindsey Pust and her experience below.)
What is Ask ATLAS in the ATLAS Lounge?
ASK ATLAS is an “office hour,” simply time for an informal, drop-in conversation with an ATLAS staff member. Each of us at ATLAS holds interests and expertise in different areas, and we are eager to talk about teaching and learning with you. Come to connect with others doing similar work and chat with ATLAS folks! Bring your questions, new resources, & frustrations. We’re eager to hear more about your classroom and program.
[Note: CEUs not available for these informal, drop-in events]
Lindsey Pust entered into the world of adult education through an AmeriCorps VISTA position, and then worked 10 years as a pre-GED/GED instructor. After consulting with ATLAS for several years, Lindsey joined the ATLAS staff as Numeracy & Program Support Coordinator in 2021. An alumna of ATLAS’s 2013 MNI (Minnesota Numeracy Initiative) cohort, she has since provided leadership for ATLAS in various contexts. She coordinates professional development activities around effective math and numeracy instruction to adults, including coordination of the annual Math Institute and leading the statewide Be/CALM Initiative; content standards implementation; a statewide mentorship experience for new staff members; and supporting program administrators.
Fun fact: Lindsey is currently pursuing a Masters of Management and Leadership (MML) at Hamline University.

Minnesota State/ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting 5 of 6
2027-04-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 4/14/27
Venue: Online (see details below)

Purpose: To strengthen partnerships between Adult Education and two-year colleges so underprepared adult learners experience seamless transitions, comprehensive support, and greater success in postsecondary education.
The Affinity Group meetings bring together ABE educators, college faculty, deans, and administrators. Through collaborative discussions, participants explore effective partnership strategies that support student success and strengthen local connections between Adult Basic Education and MinnState.
Join us for three Affinity Group meetings throughout the year- one each in the fall, winter, and spring. To provide flexibility, each meeting is offered twice: Thursday at 2:00 pm and Friday at 10:00 am. Register for the session that works best for you. View the full schedule of meeting dates and access registration links in this document.
Meeting Topics may include:

Updates from ATLAS contractors, guest speakers and meeting participants
Transitioning from developmental education to co-requisite models
Multiple Measures and Self-Guided Placement: policy updates and local implementation practices
Updates from the Impact Grant: Building Bridges for Student Success: Enhancing Partnerships Between MinnState and Adult Basic Education
Emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities

Minnesota State/ABE Corequisite Affinity Group Meeting 6 of 6
2027-04-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: THU. 4/15/27
Venue: Online (see details below)

Purpose: To strengthen partnerships between Adult Education and two-year colleges so underprepared adult learners experience seamless transitions, comprehensive support, and greater success in postsecondary education.
The Affinity Group meetings bring together ABE educators, college faculty, deans, and administrators. Through collaborative discussions, participants explore effective partnership strategies that support student success and strengthen local connections between Adult Basic Education and MinnState.
Join us for three Affinity Group meetings throughout the year- one each in the fall, winter, and spring. To provide flexibility, each meeting is offered twice: Thursday at 2:00 pm and Friday at 10:00 am. Register for the session that works best for you. View the full schedule of meeting dates and access registration links in this document.
Meeting Topics may include:

Updates from ATLAS contractors, guest speakers and meeting participants
Transitioning from developmental education to co-requisite models
Multiple Measures and Self-Guided Placement: policy updates and local implementation practices
Updates from the Impact Grant: Building Bridges for Student Success: Enhancing Partnerships Between MinnState and Adult Basic Education
Emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities

WebChat with MN ABE
2027-05-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Registration Deadline: WED. 5/5/27
Venue: Online (see details below)

WebChat with MN ABE is a webinar discussion led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of Education. WebChat webinars provide updates from the state ABE office on new and emerging issues and an opportunity for local ABE staff to ask questions and provide information to the Minnesota Adult Ed state team.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you need ASL interpretation for this event, please contact Wendy Lindblom at info@literacyactionnetwork.org by Monday, April 19, 2027.

Topics are to be determined.
For those unable to attend, the recording and slide deck will be available on the LAN and MN ABE websites.

Ask ATLAS in the ATLAS Lounge – CALM Coffee Chat (C^3) with Lindsey!
2027-05-21 09:30 - 10:30
Join the ATLAS Lounge for Ask ATLAS Office Hours.

Passcode to join the meeting: lounge2026
Welcome to a new endeavor for ATLAS – open office hours! Join the Zoom on Friday, May 21, between 9:30 and 10:30 am. This office hour is dedicated to those who are users of CALM (Curriculum for Adults Learning Math), and Lindsey will be sipping coffee, awaiting a conversation with you! Come to informally connect, collaborate and create solutions with Lindsey and other colleagues who are implementing CALM with their students. (Learn more about Lindsey Pust and her experience below.)
What is Ask ATLAS in the ATLAS Lounge?
ASK ATLAS is an “office hour,” simply time for an informal, drop-in conversation with an ATLAS staff member. Each of us at ATLAS holds interests and expertise in different areas, and we are eager to talk about teaching and learning with you. Come to connect with others doing similar work and chat with ATLAS folks! Bring your questions, new resources, & frustrations. We’re eager to hear more about your classroom and program.
[Note: CEUs not available for these informal, drop-in events]
Lindsey Pust entered into the world of adult education through an AmeriCorps VISTA position, and then worked 10 years as a pre-GED/GED instructor. After consulting with ATLAS for several years, Lindsey joined the ATLAS staff as Numeracy & Program Support Coordinator in 2021. An alumna of ATLAS’s 2013 MNI (Minnesota Numeracy Initiative) cohort, she has since provided leadership for ATLAS in various contexts. She coordinates professional development activities around effective math and numeracy instruction to adults, including coordination of the annual Math Institute and leading the statewide Be/CALM Initiative; content standards implementation; a statewide mentorship experience for new staff members; and supporting program administrators.
Fun fact: Lindsey is currently pursuing a Masters of Management and Leadership (MML) at Hamline University.
