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CCRS Resources: Start the New Year Right! – Part 1
There have been so many CCRS webinars, tools, and activities developed over the years, it is sometimes hard to remember the plethora of FREE resources housed on the ATLAS website. Check out this list of many of our prominent CCRS resources – all in one place! Whether you are looking for professional development to complete individually, a PD activity to dive into with a small group/PLC, or the next task to engage in during a regular staff meeting, you’re sure to find some gold nuggets here! Read More
USA Learns: A Free Mobile-Friendly Distance Learning Option for ELLs
USA Learns is a free website that is approved for distance learning use and proxy hour collection in Minnesota Adult Education. It has recently been overhauled and is now a mobile-optimized site. USA Learns is suitable for ELLs, from beginning to high-intermediate with very basic digital literacy skills. Read More
ATLAS Pilot Writing Study Circle Applications Due February 1!
ATLAS is pleased to announce a new pilot Writing Study Circle for Adult Education instructors in Minnesota. Participants in this study circle will have the opportunity to dig deeply into some resources related to writing instruction and then implement key strategies with their students. Applications are available now and due by February 1, 2022. Read More
Classroom Resource: The New York Times Learning Network
The New York Times Learning Network offers a variety of learning activities that are relevant to adult education learners – from reading, writing, and discussion to geography and current events. Consider these resources to supplement your current instruction. Read More
2022 Language & Literacy Institute: Registration Now Open!
Mark your calendars for the 2022 Language & Literacy Institute on January 27-28. If you teach any aspect of language & literacy—at any level—this event is for you! Read More
Northstar & CCRS: Cheers for Collaboration!
Have you been looking for ready-to-go standards aligned digital literacy lesson plans to support learners in topic areas like Using Email, Internet Basics and Google Docs? Would you like assistance with integrating the College and Career Readiness Standards and computer skills? Check out this webinar summary and recording for ready-to-go resources! Read More
A New, Easy and FREE Opportunity to Network with Colleagues from Around the Nation!
ISTE’s SkillRise Initiative is launching a new free opportunity called Loop to help connect adult educators and workforce development professionals who want to share new ideas and grow their networks. Loop matches professionals within a sector (e.g., adult and workforce learning) with similar interests for optional weekly one-on-one networking calls, and it conveniently runs right out of email inboxes. Read More
The “Just in Time” Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI) Newsletter Series: Part 2
Check out the second article in a new multi-part newsletter series highlighting MN Adult Education PD and resources for each of the components of Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (EBRI): alphabetics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension! This week, we take a closer look at fluency. Read More
Engaging Resources to Enhance Your Math Instruction
Are you looking for ways to engage your students in meaningful problem-solving tasks? Do you want to bring more engaging and fun mathematics into your classroom? At the recent Fall 2021 ABE Virtual Conference, practitioners shared their favorite math resources during one of our Coffee Break sessions. Read More
Using Individual Meetings to Foster Student Ownership
When learning moved online in 2020, I found that my students were not as actively engaging in their learning or owning their learning goals. I was inspired by individual meetings that take place during literacy center rotations in many K-6 classrooms. I adapted this idea to the online environment and have continued to use it as we have transitioned back in person. Read More