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2019 Language & Literacy Institute: Registration Now Open!
Registration is OPEN for the 2019 Language & Literacy Institute on January 24-25! The past three Institutes have been extremely successful, and some workshops may fill, so don’t wait – register now to ensure you get into the workshops you want!… Read More
New! CCRS Video Discussion Guides: Free Professional Development Resource!
Check out the Video Discussion Guides that accompany the new CCRS in the ABE Classroom videos. These guides provide teachers, volunteers, and educators with targeted, thoughtful questions that will enable viewers to get the most out of the CCRS videos. Read More
Register Now for the Technology Integration Initiative 2019 Cohort!
The 2019 Technology Integration Initiative (TII) Cohort will focus on using mobile devices for learning, both in and out of the classroom. Sign up now for this 5-month PD initiative! Read More
Lunch & Learn: Pathways to College Success
Join the One-Room Schoolhouse (ORSH) Group in Schoology on Nov. 29 at noon as Melissa and Jodi discuss the Lake Superior College's collaborative program with ABE, Pathways to College Success. Join them "live" or come back to view and partake in the discussion after the fact. Read More
Universal Design for Learning Webcast Training
Registration is now open for PANDA’s free Universal Design for Learning webcast training, completed at your convenience during the month of January 2019. Read on for a testimonial from a previous participant. Read More
2018 MELEd Conference is Almost Upon Us: Register Now!
Who will win our service and advocacy awards this year? Will your favorite presenters be there? Can you buy a killer new MinneTESOL or EL-education-themed T-shirt (hint: yes)? Get registered and JOIN US TO FIND OUT! Read More
Volunteer Support for Teachers and Programs
Volunteers are a huge asset in the ABE classroom. The Minnesota Literacy Council has numerous resources to share with programs that currently use volunteers to support ABE classes, as well as resources for programs that are interested in beginning to utilize volunteers. Read More
The Technology Leadership Academy is for YOU!
Whatever your technology challenge, the TLA can help you! Hardware, software, IT support or lack thereof, digital literacy skills of staff or students, distance learning, internet...we can help. Join the TLA! Read More
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