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2018 MELEd Conference is Almost Upon Us: Register Now!
Who will win our service and advocacy awards this year? Will your favorite presenters be there? Can you buy a killer new MinneTESOL or EL-education-themed T-shirt (hint: yes)? Get registered and JOIN US TO FIND OUT! Read More
Diana’s ELL Writing Practice: A FREE Website for ABE/ESL Teachers and Students
Introducing a free Google site for teaching writing skills! It does not require a login, is easy for students to navigate, has no distracting pop-ups, and is accessible from a computer or smart phone. Read More
CASAS GOALS: Greater Opportunities for Adult Learning Success
Do you have some burning questions about the new CASAS GOALS assessment? Continue reading to get the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions! Read More
Read My Lips! Pronunciation Videos
“All right everyone, it’s time to speak English. Show me your American mouths!” Immediately, I was faced with a class full of beginning level English learners opening their mouths as far as they could, and laughing as they caught sight of each other. Read More
2018 MELEd Conference Registration is Open! And a Few Options Left to Reduce Your Conference Costs
Check out info on registering for and attending the 2018 MELEd conference, learn about what to expect at the conference this year and how to save money on registration! Read More
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
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
Updates on 2018 MELEd Conference: Registration, Opportunities and Ways to Save on Your Conference Fee!
When is MELEd 2018 again? When can I register? How can I save on the registration fee? All your questions answered! Read More
I am a Citizen; Now, How Do I Vote? Free 2018 Election Curriculum
A free five-lesson curriculum educating new citizens on the voting process in Minnesota is available to download at the Minnesota Literacy Council website. The curriculum was created by Meredith Sommers, a long-time literacy volunteer at the Centro Guadalupano program in Minneapolis. Read More
FREE TEXT FREE TEXT FREE TEXT: Part 3
This article is part three of a series highlighting free online text resources. This final installment includes websites that span low to high learner levels plus a website with free, original children's books for parents to use with their kids in English or in several other languages! Read More