ACES/Transitions
Recent Newsletter Articles
Reading Beyond the Text: The Need for Critical Literacy!
Consider where we get our information in 2026. What should we believe—and what should we question? Answering these questions has become increasingly difficult amid the constant stream of content from print, digital, and visual media, much of it shaped by misinformation, bias, or incomplete context. In this environment, Adult Education has a powerful opportunity to lead by equipping students at all levels with the skills to become discerning readers, listeners, and thinkers. Read More
Minnesota State – Adult Education Corequisite Partnerships Continue to Make Steady Progress
Get the latest updates on the Corequisite Partnerships work being done by representatives from Minnesota State and Minnesota Adult Education, as well as a recently adopted policy around course placement. Read More
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
Congrats to the Latest 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). Fifteen 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
Adult Academic Program’s International Fashion Show Lets Students Shine with Pride!
Coming from over seventy different countries, Adult Academic Program students get a chance to wear their traditional clothes and share their culture with fellow classmates and school staff – and improve their English skills in the process! Read More
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