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Bringing Financial Literacy into the ABE Classroom
Financial literacy is too often overlooked. People of all stripes may have a level of financial literacy that hinders their ability to function day to day, much less build life plans or get ahead. Our primary constituency here at the International Institute of Minnesota ─ new Minnesotans who were born outside the country ─ are especially vulnerable. Read More
ATLAS Writing Study Circle Application Deadline Extended to January 25
Sometimes the sequel is even better than the original; watch “The Empire Strikes Back,” and tell me I’m wrong. Like that George Lucas classic, the ATLAS Writing Study Circle that debuted last year was full of action and adventure. And while our fan base might not be ready to compete with Star Wars just yet, in 2023 we will be back by popular demand. Read More
COMING SOON! Dev Ed/ABE Virtual Symposium on February 16
Mark your calendar for the first-ever FREE, virtual Dev Ed/ABE Symposium coming up on February 16 from 8:45am-12:30pm! Registration for "Improving Student Dev Ed Outcomes Through Highly Effective Partnerships with Adult Basic Education" opens on January 23, so watch for more information. Read More
Is Drinking Festive or Not?
The upcoming holiday season is approaching which is a time to celebrate and spend time with family and friends. It can also be a time when overuse of alcohol or other drugs may occur. Read on for more information, including what to do if you, a loved one, or a student is struggling with overuse. Read More
A Not So BASE-ic Resource
I have recently spent some time exploring the BAES Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) courses that are now available for Distance Learning. After looking at them through an ACES/TIF lens, I have come to the conclusion that they make up a rich resource collection that would be useful for anyone who wants to learn more about Transitions skills, such as Resilience, Motivation, and Future Goals. Read More
Using the Three Rs for Adult Career Pathway Curriculum
The ATLAS online resource library of Adult Career Pathway (ACP) curricula is used widely across the state of Minnesota and around the country. The ACP library ensures broad sharing of curricular resources and avoids programs starting from scratch when they can utilize materials already developed. Read More
It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up for the Volunteer Management Conference
Join us for the 2022 Volunteer Management Conference! This yearly event is hosted by Literacy Minnesota and is designed for coordinators, teachers, managers and other program staff. The conference focuses not only on getting started with volunteers, but also how to support them during their time in the program. Read More
One Teacher’s Experience with UDL Training
PANDA’S FREE Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Training is now open for registration! But you'd better hurry, as there is a limit of 30 participants! Read on to find out about one teacher’s UDL experience, and get registered for the training today. Read More
SEL Resources for Minnesota Adult Education
There's a new collection of resources for adult learners and educators: BASE social and emotional learning (SEL) courses! A variety of courses are available for teacher PD, for in-class instruction, and for learners to access independently. Read More