Professional Development
Recent Newsletter Articles

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

Join an Advisory Team and Help Guide Professional Development in MN Adult Ed!
Are you passionate about improving professional development for ABE educators? Here’s your chance to make an impact! Minnesota Adult Education is seeking educators and administrators to join advisory teams that help shape workshops, conferences, and training opportunities. Your voice matters! Read More

Students Need Your Conceptual Understanding!
At Math Institute last November, we had the pleasure of welcoming Amy Vickers, former MN math leader and current math teacher at Nicolet College, to lead us in an engaging workshop around an important topic: Students Need Your Conceptual Understanding. Read More

Congrats to the Latest ACES/TIF Foundation Course Completers!
The ACES/TIF Foundations course is designed to provide a thorough introduction on how to integrate academic, career, and employability skills (ACES) into your instructional context through the use of the Transitions Integration Framework (TIF). Fifteen Minnesota educators have completed the course in Canvas this school year and earned 6 CEUs – give them a round of applause, and consider joining them! Read More

New PD Videos Added in the “Moving Equity Forward in Adult Ed” Video Series!
ATLAS has been working on adding new professional development videos! Read more to learn about what’s been added, where to find them, and some suggestions on how to use them in your setting. Read More

Understanding the Geometry Formulas on the GED Formula Sheet
Have you wondered where the geometry formulas used on the Math GED exam come from? In case you missed it, Mark Trushkowsky presented an excellent session at Summer Institute. This article summarizes some key ideas from the presentation. Read More

Congrats to these ACES/TIF Foundation Course Completers!
The ACES/TIF Foundations course is designed to provide a thorough introduction on how to integrate academic, career, and employability skills (ACES) into your instructional context through the use of the Transitions Integration Framework (TIF). Seven Minnesota educators have completed the course in Canvas this school year and earned 6 CEUs – give them a round of applause, and consider joining them! Read More

Making “Cents” of Edmentum: Four Quick Tips
Edmentum is one of four main state-supported distance learning platforms. Your consortium helps pay for it through an annual technology fee, and we want you to get your money’s worth! Read More

Teaching Numeracy to Adults – Call for Applications!
The upcoming Teaching Numeracy to Adults initiative focuses on the actual teaching of math/numeracy, not just standards implementation. This cohort takes place over 8 weeks and involves an online course via Canvas, live webinars, and partner work. Participants will also have the option of receiving two graduate credits through Hamline University. The next cohort starts February 3, 2025! Read More

Number Challenges: Dyscalculia in Adult Education
Do you have some students who struggle with making sense of math concepts more than others? Many factors are at play that affect our ability to do math, including a specific learning disorder called dyscalculia. Learn more about dyscalculia and ATLAS work that aims to assist teachers in understanding dyscalculia and responding effectively in the classroom. Read More