ACES/Transitions
Recent Newsletter Articles
Congrats to these ACES/TIF Foundation Course Completers!
The ACES/TIF Foundations course is designed to provide a thorough introduction on how to integrate academic, career, and employability skills (ACES) into your instructional context through the use of the Transitions Integration Framework (TIF). Seven Minnesota educators have completed the course in Canvas this school year and earned 6 CEUs – give them a round of applause, and consider joining them! Read More
Transitions 101 in 90 Minutes or Less
Are you short on time but want to learn the basics of Transitions in Adult Education? This webinar recording is for you! Read More
Information/Media Literacy: More Important Than Ever!
Don't believe everything you read! Information is coming at our students at a very rapid pace from many different sources. With that in mind, it is more important than ever to give them the strategies and tools to effectively analyze and evaluate all of this data. Read More
Unlocking Safe Food Handling: Navigating Minnesota’s Certified Food Protection Manager Requirements
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) oversees the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) program, setting rigorous standards to uphold food safety. Aspiring CFPMs must complete an accredited training course and pass an approved certification exam to earn the credential. Read more about this potential credential for your ACP. Read More
Nursing Assistant Certification
Are your Adult Education students interested in working in the Health Care Field? There is always a need for Nursing Assistants and it is a great opportunity to be working in the field. The Health Care career ladder has so many choices for individuals with diverse backgrounds to continue to grow all while helping people and feeling good about what they do! Read More
Interpreting Credentials: Career Pathway Opportunity for Multilingual Learners
Uncover the practical benefits of interpreter training as a career pathway option, empowering multilingual learners to leverage their language skills effectively in various professional capacities. Dive into effective strategies for providing comprehensive training and support, ensuring successful attainment of opportunities beyond the credential in the classroom. Read More
ACES Updates: New Lesson Plans, TIF and Online Course
Check out all the recent updates in the realm of ACES (Academic, Career & Employability Skills)! Eighteen new standards-aligned ACES/TIF lesson plans are now available, along with an updated TIF (Transitions Integration Framework) and a new ACES/TIF Foundations course hosted on the Canvas platform. Read More
Working Hard on Soft Skills: ACES/TIF Foundations Course Available on Canvas
Good news: the ACES/TIF Foundations course is now available on our new online learning platform, Canvas! This course is designed to provide a thorough introduction on how to integrate academic, career, and employability skills (ACES) into your instructional context through the use of the Transitions Integration Framework (TIF). Read More
Introducing ATLAS Transitions Coordinator Carly Voshell
ATLAS is proud to announce its newest staff member, Carly Voshell! Carly fills a brand new position for us: that of Transitions Coordinator, helping us design and implement professional development activities around all things transitions - career pathways, ACES TIF, postsecondary and employer partnerships, and more! Read More
ACES Updates – Be the First to Know!
The updated ACES/TIF lesson plans are now available! Be sure to check out these 18 standards-aligned lessons and get a jump on your back-to-school planning. Also, find out about additional updates to the ACES website and online course! Read More