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Best Practices in Digital Learning Cohort: Application Now Open!

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!

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

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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