Professional Development
Recent Newsletter Articles
Lunch & Learn: Live Colleague Discussions on Schoology!
It's great to sit and chat with a colleague about the wonderful programs and classes they've had successes in. Here's the chance to do it live, while having lunch! Join us in the online One-Room Schoolhouse group at noon this Thursday, October 18, 2018! Read More
Support Staff Conference: Registration Now Open!
You don’t want to miss this year’s Support Services Conference! The members of the SPARC team have been working toward building another fantastic event, to be held November 8 and 9, 2018. Read More
Designing Courses for Career Pathways: Join a Training Cohort or Use Tools at Your Fingertips!
You’ve been asked to teach a new career-specific class, and you don’t know where to start?! Participate in a six-month training cohort or take full advantage of great resources available online. APPLICATIONS DUE THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5! Read More
Got Math? Join the New Numeracy Instruction Schoology Group!
Do you teach math? Interested in connecting with other teachers of math in Minnesota ABE contexts statewide? ATLAS just launched a new Schoology group, Minnesota Numeracy Instruction - a great way to be part of a network of other Minnesota adult educators who teach math! Read More
Schoology: Addressing the Unique Needs of the One-Room Schoolhouse Setting
Do you teach or manage multi-level classes and/or multi-subjects? Join us on Schoology for a One-Room Schoolhouse group where you can “meet” education professionals just like you, seek advice, share resources, and voice your concerns. Read More
Resources for Volunteers
The Minnesota Literacy Council has created a wide variety of resources to support volunteers in adult ESL and ABE classrooms, whether they are lead teachers, classroom assistants, or one-on-one teachers. Read More
DL 102: Take Your DL Programming to the Next Level
Does your program offer distance learning but you want to increase hours and outcomes? DL 102 is an opportunity to work through DL challenges and strengthen DL programming. Read More
A Decade of STAR in Minnesota
Through STAR, ATLAS has provided a decade of intensive trainings and trainer support that teach ABE instructors to use evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI) in the classroom. Read on to hear about stories of success from new STAR programs or classes, teachers, students, and volunteers! Read More
New FREE Curriculum Resources Available through the MnPCC
Thirty (30) FREE complete curricula for math, ELA, social studies, and science are available to ABE teachers through the Minnesota Partnership for Collaborative Curriculum. Printable texts, quizzes, and activities - all standards aligned - are waiting for you! Read More
Career Pathways: Expand Your Toolkit!
Design and delivery of career pathway programs are full of both opportunity and challenge for ABE administrators. ATLAS provides a great set of tools, plus cohort training with peer support and action-oriented learning. Two resources are highlighted here, plus information on next year’s cohort. Read More