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ATLAS FY26 Online Courses Available on Canvas July 1!

ATLAS FY26 Online Courses Available on Canvas July 1!

Starting July 1, the FY26 versions of ATLAS online courses will be available on Canvas with updated content to support your work in Minnesota Adult Education. Whether you're meeting state training requirements or looking to refresh your knowledge, now is a great time to explore what's new in ABE, ACES/TIF, and CCRS Foundations courses. Read More

Bow Valley Readers – An Update!

Bow Valley Readers – An Update!

Many Beginning English educators are asking, “Where have the Bow Valley Readers gone?” They've been sunsetted, but keep reading to gain access to some of the originals and another collection of helpful literacy readers. Read More

Assessment Approvals and Updates

Assessment Approvals and Updates

Good News! The most recent addition to federally approved tests is the CASAS Reading GOALS 2 series. Reading GOALS 2 has been federally approved for 7 years, through May 8, 2032. Read More

MobyMax and Ellii Changes Coming in July

MobyMax and Ellii Changes Coming in July

This article offers a brief review and overview of important information pertaining to the changes coming to MobyMax and Ellii in July and August. Read More

Join an Advisory Team and Help Guide Professional Development in MN Adult Ed!

Join an Advisory Team and Help Guide Professional Development in MN Adult Ed!

Are you passionate about improving professional development for ABE educators? Here’s your chance to make an impact! Minnesota Adult Education is seeking educators and administrators to join advisory teams that help shape workshops, conferences, and training opportunities. Your voice matters! Read More

Students Need Your Conceptual Understanding!

Students Need Your Conceptual Understanding!

At Math Institute last November, we had the pleasure of welcoming Amy Vickers, former MN math leader and current math teacher at Nicolet College, to lead us in an engaging workshop around an important topic: Students Need Your Conceptual Understanding. Read More

A Decade of Progress: 10 Years of CCRS in Minnesota Adult Education

A Decade of Progress: 10 Years of CCRS in Minnesota Adult Education

Minnesota Adult Education is celebrating 10 years of working with the College & Career Readiness Standards (CCRS)! Since 2015, CCRS implementation has transformed instruction, strengthened alignment with real-world goals, and built a strong foundation of training, tools, and resources that support all adult learners across the state. Read More

abc English: Resources for Beginning ESL Literacy

abc English: Resources for Beginning ESL Literacy

"I've been in class for a long time, and this is the best I've ever learned. I'm really learning how to read." (Sallamatu, EL 1-2) Would you like to know which resources Sallamatu’s teacher is using? Keep reading to learn about abc English and why we choose to highlight it! Read More

The Latest Updates on Equity PD & Resources on the ATLAS Website!

The Latest Updates on Equity PD & Resources on the ATLAS Website!

It’s been a minute since we gave a general update on the equity professional development and resources that are available on the ATLAS website, so here’s some more info on what’s there and how to find it! Read More

Application for PANDA’S Disability Working Group

Application for PANDA’S Disability Working Group

Do you have a Special Education license or experience working with individuals with disabilities? Are you interested in how Minnesota Adult Basic Education can better serve adults with disabilities in the classroom? Please consider lending your expertise and joining PANDA’s Disability Working Group. Read More