Professional Development
Recent Newsletter Articles
Healing-Centered Adult Education to Address Stress and Trauma
Stress and trauma don’t just affect individuals—they ripple through organizations, classrooms, and communities. This fall, ATLAS is offering a NEW video and two powerful webinars to help adult educators recognize these patterns and respond with healing-centered practices that foster resilience, belonging, and growth. Read More
New Canvas Course Content for Teaching Reading to Adults: EBRI for Beginning ESL Literacy Students
ATLAS is excited to announce an important new addition to the Teaching Reading to Adults Canvas course: Module 6—EBRI for Beginning ESL Literacy Students. This module expands the reach of evidence-based reading instruction to support adult learners who are new to print and English literacy. Read More
Support Service Opportunities – Fall 2025
There are several great professional development opportunities coming up for Support Staff this fall – including a Support Staff Coffee Break webinar focusing on the unique challenges we experience when doing intakes with Beginning Literacy ELL students, as will as the virtual ABE Support Services Conference. So check them out and join us! Read More
Join Us for the North ABE Fall Regional on October 9-10!
Attention all northern Minnesota adult educators! Join your colleagues from across the northern parts of our beautiful state for a rich time of professional learning. ATLAS is again covering lodging and mileage for those who work in North ABE programs and are traveling over 50 miles to the venue. Read More
Best Practices in Digital Learning Cohort: Application Now Open!
This professional development opportunity will support ABE teachers, staff, and administrators in setting learners up for success in asynchronous distance learning and synchronous online class formats. We’ll cover new readings and resources as well as best practices in digital education, digital equity, learner orientation, ongoing digital navigation/tech support, and instruction and assessment. Read More
Digital Learning Institute: Coming October 3!
See what we've got in store for the Digital Learning Institute on Friday, October 3! This free and virtual event is open to all ABE staff and volunteers. Read More
From Mimicking to Sense-Making in Math: Insights from Pam Harris
Learn how nationally known educator Pam Harris helps teachers reframe instruction, nurture student reasoning, and make math truly "figureoutable"—and plan on attending the Math Institute on November 7 to hear from Pam live! Read More
Curious About IET Academy? Here Are 10 Reasons to Say Yes!
ATLAS is offering a professional development opportunity called IET Academy: providing tools, coaching, and a supportive community for educators who implement career pathways. Still on the fence about joining? Here are 10 great reasons to take the leap and apply today. Read More
ATLAS FY26 Online Courses Available on Canvas July 1!
Starting July 1, the FY26 versions of ATLAS online courses will be available on Canvas with updated content to support your work in Minnesota Adult Education. Whether you're meeting state training requirements or looking to refresh your knowledge, now is a great time to explore what's new in ABE, ACES/TIF, and CCRS Foundations courses. Read More
MobyMax and Ellii Changes Coming in July
This article offers a brief review and overview of important information pertaining to the changes coming to MobyMax and Ellii in July and August. Read More