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MN ABE in Action! A New CCRS Classroom Video Makes Its Debut
Check out the first video in a new, Minnesota homegrown series to see how the CCR Standards work in an ESL/ELA classroom! Read More
Designing Courses for Career Pathways: Join a Training Cohort or Use Tools at Your Fingertips!
You’ve been asked to teach a new career-specific class, and you don’t know where to start?! Participate in a six-month training cohort or take full advantage of great resources available online. APPLICATIONS DUE THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5! Read More
Got Math? Join the New Numeracy Instruction Schoology Group!
Do you teach math? Interested in connecting with other teachers of math in Minnesota ABE contexts statewide? ATLAS just launched a new Schoology group, Minnesota Numeracy Instruction - a great way to be part of a network of other Minnesota adult educators who teach math! Read More
Schoology: Addressing the Unique Needs of the One-Room Schoolhouse Setting
Do you teach or manage multi-level classes and/or multi-subjects? Join us on Schoology for a One-Room Schoolhouse group where you can “meet” education professionals just like you, seek advice, share resources, and voice your concerns. Read More
September is National Deaf Awareness Month
Learn about ThinkSelf, Minnesota Deaf ABE - a statewide program that serves deaf and hard of hearing adult students. Gain communication tips when speaking to individuals in the deaf community. Read More
Resources for Volunteers
The Minnesota Literacy Council has created a wide variety of resources to support volunteers in adult ESL and ABE classrooms, whether they are lead teachers, classroom assistants, or one-on-one teachers. Read More
Practical Applications of Technology Integration in the Adult Education Classroom
While technology integration may feel like "one more thing" we have to find space for in our already busy schedules, it doesn't have to be complicated. Hear from an ABE teacher about how she made NorthStar digital literacy skills a regular part of her instruction. Read More
DL 102: Take Your DL Programming to the Next Level
Does your program offer distance learning but you want to increase hours and outcomes? DL 102 is an opportunity to work through DL challenges and strengthen DL programming. Read More
Join Us for the MN ABE Math Institute on September 21!
Back by popular demand! Cynthia Bell joins us again to share NCTM's best practices for teaching and learning mathematics. You won't want to miss this MN ABE Math Institute, coming up on September 21 at Hamline! Read More
One Small Piece at a Time: Quick and Meaningful Curricular Applications for the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Training
"How can I meet content standards while addressing student variability in learning styles and needs? How can I manage this while holding myself accountable for the content of other trainings I’m taking? What about my roles outside of my program?" Sounds like you should consider PANDA's UDL training! Read More