Language & Literacy Institute

The Language & Literacy Institute is a two-day intensive training held each year in late January and organized by the Language & Literacy Advisory Team. The institute brings together ESL and ABE teachers to learn from one another, collaborate across programs, and build on the many strengths adult educators bring to their work. Workshops are designed to address the wide range of instructional levels, contexts and content in MN Adult Education. This event also offers many re-licensure-oriented sessions, such as EL, Reading, Accommodations, etc.

MN Content Standards

The Institute offers workshops on language, reading, writing and literacy instruction, often embedding the CCR (College & Career Readiness) English Language Arts (ELA) standards, the Transitions Integration Framework (TIF) and the Northstar Digital Literacy Standards, helping to support MN Adult Education programs to incorporate these three sets of content standards that have been adopted by our state system.

Conference Format

The conference alternates between virtual and in-person formats each year, offering flexibility and expanded access for educators across the state. While the schedule varies annually, participants can always expect engaging workshops of varying lengths, meaningful opportunities to connect with colleagues, and inspiring featured speakers. In virtual years, most sessions are recorded and shared on the MN Adult Education Professional Development YouTube channel.

Travel Scholarships

As funding allows, we are pleased to offer scholarships toward travel expenses for those traveling more than 50 miles one-way to the conference. Contact ATLAS Grant & Budget Coordinator Eva Zewdie with any questions.

Check the Events calendar for upcoming dates and information!