CCR Standards
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Getting Started, Moving Forward, Part 2: More About Teaching the CCRS Writing Standards
This is Part 2 on teaching the Writing Standards in a way that cultivates both students’ reading and writing capacities, including examples of reading-writing tasks for cross-implementation of the Writing Standards at Levels C-E, or GE 4-12. Read More
Close Reading and the CCR Standards Part I: Some FAQs
Close reading is about reading for deep comprehension. Let's take a look at what it is and examine some frequently asked questions about the process. Read More
Getting Started, Moving Forward: An Explicit Plan for Teaching the Writing Standards
An explicit instructional plan for teaching the Writing Standards in a way that cultivates both students’ reading and writing capacities, plus examples of reading-writing tasks for cross-implementation of the Writing Standards at Levels A-C. Read More
It’s All About Hitting the Target!
Learning target statements empower students, provide a common focus, communicate what is important, build community and engagement, and increase motivation and confidence. Read More
Integrate Content Standards with Unit/Lesson Planning Templates
Wondering how to weave together transitions skills, basic skills, and digital literacy into instruction? Looking for a way to better organize your thoughts and plans for your students? We now have Lesson Planning Templates available for math and ELA. Read More
FAQs about the CCRS and Level Gains
Do you have questions about CCRS implementation? CCRS and NRS level gains? The future of standards and assessment alignment within our ABE system? Read on for some answers! Read More
CCRS: You Don’t Need to Know EVERYTHING to Start Doing SOMETHING!
Whether or not you are participating in the CCRS Cohort this year, ATLAS is here to provide resources and suggestions to help you keep moving forward with CCRS implementation this year! Read More
Free Online Professional Development Courses
Access the Minnesota Literacy Council's FREE online courses for ABE teachers and staff! The courses are self-paced, allowing participants to go through them from beginning to end, or to pick and choose the modules in each course that are the most pertinent to their professional development needs. Read More
Addressing the Critical Need for Critical Thinking Skills
Critical thinking emerged as an area for which many ABE teachers would like more instructional resources. As a result, a new resource has been added to the Critical Thinking section of the ACES Resource Library. Read on to discover how you can start using it in your classroom today. Read More
Oprah Wants You to Watch This 7-Minute Video and Learn About Coherent Progressions
Are we preparing our students for the next numeracy opportunity? When we have an easier time learning a complex idea or task, it's because we're building on previous learning. These short videos help teachers improve our ability to provide this preparation to our students learning math. Read More