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Fishing and Hunting Regulations Now Available in Hmong, Karen, Somali and Spanish

Fishing and Hunting Regulations Now Available in Hmong, Karen, Somali and Spanish

People who speak Hmong, Karen, Somali or Spanish now can read in their language how to legally fish and hunt in Minnesota. The DNR would like to make available free printed copies of the fishing, hunting and waterfowl regulations in these languages as an educational resource or teaching tool to teachers of Adult Basic Education and English Language Learner courses. Read More

New to ABE?  Build a Firm Foundation!

New to ABE? Build a Firm Foundation!

We just wrapped up our second ABE Foundations Webinar Series! In lieu of the usual in-person training (done in a normal year at Summer Institute!) this webinar series provided new ABE staff a means to connect both with key leaders in the field and other colleagues new to ABE, as well as a space to ask questions about key content found in the ABE Foundations Schoology course. Read More

Showcase Your Work Transitioning Adult Learners

Showcase Your Work Transitioning Adult Learners

Minnesota State is gathering tools, tips, and best practices, especially with regards to ensuring successful transition into and completion of college-level, credit-bearing postsecondary education. This work will allow Minnesota State to expand its program of awarding Credit for Prior Learning, which can reduce the cost of completing a degree and contribute to student success. Read More

Volunteer to Be a Forward Together Ambassador

Volunteer to Be a Forward Together Ambassador

Minnesota has partnered with The Graduate! Network to recruit and train local volunteer Forward Together Ambassadors to encourage their friends, neighbors, and colleagues to enroll in or to return to college or workforce training and complete their programs. The program is flexible and the possibilities for making a real impact are almost limitless! Read More

Journeys Anthology: Call for Submissions!

Journeys Anthology: Call for Submissions!

Journeys 2022 is now accepting submissions! We encourage you to work with your learners this fall on their Journeys writing submissions and help them complete their entries no later than December 3, 2021. Read More

ABE Foundations at-a-Distance: Fall Webinar Series!

ABE Foundations at-a-Distance: Fall Webinar Series!

This fall, given the inability to hold the in-person ABE Foundations Workshop at Summer Institute, our online ABE Foundations course is a great option for those new to ABE! To add to the online course experience, we are offering a 3-webinar series to support your entry into the field – on October 18, 25, and November 1, 2021. Read More

September 19-25 is National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week!

September 19-25 is National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week!

Literacy Action Network and the Adult Education Team at the Minnesota Department of Education are happy to announce that the week of September 19-25, 2021, is National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. During this week we will recognize your amazing contributions and hope you will celebrate the accomplishments of you and your programs. Read More

Welcome to Minnesota Adult Education, Neill Allard!

Welcome to Minnesota Adult Education, Neill Allard!

The Adult Education Team at the Minnesota Department of Education is excited to announce that Neill Allard (they/them) has joined our team as the Communications and Administrative Support Specialist! Learn more about Neill in this article. Read More

ABE Partners with Dev Ed to Achieve Outstanding Student Outcomes

ABE Partners with Dev Ed to Achieve Outstanding Student Outcomes

ABE practitioners and Minnesota State Developmental Education faculty and staff statewide have joined forces to ensure students in developmental education receive high-quality, integrated instruction to address their learning needs. Learn about best practices and benefit from the experience of highly effective statewide partnerships. Read More

Summer Institute Virtual Poster Sessions Still Available to View

Summer Institute Virtual Poster Sessions Still Available to View

Virtual poster sessions created for Summer Institute are still available to view! There are 28 short videos highlighting a program activity, a fun activity, a how-to, or a classroom best practice. Many of the videos also have links to handouts or other resources. Read More