Minnesota ABE
Recent Newsletter Articles
Core Skills Mastery (CSM) Approved as DL Platform
Core Skills Mastery (CSM), designed to improve core math and literacy skills, as well as develop independent learning skills and problem solving strategies, has been approved as a distance learning (DL) platform for Minnesota ABE. Read More
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota ABE Volunteer Training Standards
Did you know that state law dictates training requirements for volunteers working in Minnesota ABE programs? Here are some frequently asked questions (and moderately clever responses) to help you understand the standards more clearly. Read More
Online DL Basics Course and Training Requirements
The Distance Learning for ABE course was carefully planned and produced for Minnesota ABE teachers, managers, and support staff providing Distance Learning (DL). The course provides foundational information about DL delivery and is a requirement for all ABE staff who have not completed DL 101. Read More
Hybrid DL Programs Increase Student NRS Gains
Statewide data for last year shows 49.7% of all participants averaged NRS gains – but 66.7% of students that participated in both traditional and DL (less than 50% of their total hours) made NRS gains! Read More
Retired ABE Manager Wisdom
Eight wonderful recently retired ABE managers participated in an email interview or lively in-person discussion over the past year or so. Their honest and insightful answers to several questions were combined into the "Retired ABE Manager Tips" presented here. Read More