Minnesota ABE
Recent Newsletter Articles
Journeys Anthology: Submissions due Friday, November 30!
“To be able to tell my story means a lot. It means learning. It means a lot of people are going to learn from my story and I am learning from other people’s story.” That’s’ what one ABE learner has to say about publishing his story in Journeys, published annually by the Minnesota Literacy Council. Read More
Nominate Your Favorite Volunteer Supervisor for an Award!
The Award for Excellence in Volunteer Engagement honors an ABE professional who demonstrates vision, diligence, and commitment to integrating volunteers into adult literacy programs. The award is open to all ABE staff: teachers, volunteer coordinators, support staff, program managers, and others. Read More
Support Staff Conference: Registration Now Open!
You don’t want to miss this year’s Support Services Conference! The members of the SPARC team have been working toward building another fantastic event, to be held November 8 and 9, 2018. 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
A Decade of STAR in Minnesota
Through STAR, ATLAS has provided a decade of intensive trainings and trainer support that teach ABE instructors to use evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI) in the classroom. Read on to hear about stories of success from new STAR programs or classes, teachers, students, and volunteers! Read More
Hosting a Summer Institute Poster Session: What’s in It for Me?
We are still looking for people to host poster sessions at this year’s ABE Summer Institute on Thursday, August 16 from 1:15-2:00 pm. Why should you do a poster session? Don't just take my word for it! Here is what some alumni have said. Read More
Preview: Summer Institute 2018
Here's what to look forward to at the 2018 ABE Summer Institute. Don't forget to register by July 20 to avoid a $25 late fee! Read More
Highlighting PANDA Consultant Colleen Crossley
PANDA consultant and teacher Colleen Crossley was nominated for the 2018 Minnesota Teacher of the Year and was a finalist for the Robbinsdale School District Teacher of the Year! Find out what makes Colleen such an exemplary ABE teacher and PANDA consultant. Read More
Congratulations to Adam Kuehnel, Finalist for Minnesota Teacher of the Year!
Adam Kuehnel, who teaches English language arts at the Department of Corrections Faribault facility, was among 12 finalists for the prestigious MN Teacher of the Year award. With Adam as a finalist, much awareness has been raised about ABE and corrections education in the state! Read More
PD Committee ABE Program Representatives Needed!
We are currently seeking applications for ABE program representatives to serve on the statewide PD committee for a 2-year term. Program reps play a critical role in bringing local/regional PD needs to the committee and sharing PD information and resources with practitioners in their region! Read More