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Support Services Conference Registration Now Open!
Check out the exciting line-up of sessions that will be presented during the 2024 ABE Support Services Conference! Register to join us virtually as we learn from our friends and colleagues. Read More
2024 ABE Support Services Conference – Call for Proposals
Did you do an informative and engaging presentation at the ABE Summer Institute, and say to yourself, “that was fun, I wish I could share it with more people”? Or maybe you have some ideas in mind but haven't had the chance to share them? This is your opportunity! SPARC is now seeking presentation proposals for the 2024 ABE Support Services Conference. Read More
Introducing STEPS and GOALS 2
Reading STEPS? Listening STEPS? Math GOALS 2? It's an ACRONYM Party! There are three new tests that have been added to the Minnesota ABE (Adult Basic Education) Assessment Policy and can now be used for the purposes of NRS reporting. Read More
Support Services Conference 2023 Registration Now Open!
Please join us again this year for a virtual Support Services Conference, as we learn from our friends and colleagues. We’ll reflect on what we’ve done and use those lessons to focus on building a stronger future for Adult Basic Education. Read More
2023 ABE Support Services Conference Call for Proposals
Are you doing something new and innovative in your program? The Support Services Conferences is a great opportunity to share it with your colleagues all across the state! Read More
Newly Approved Tests! Now What?
Did you get the notice from CASAS about the newly approved tests? Are you ready to place your order? SLOW DOWN and read this article carefully! There are some important steps that need to be taken prior to programs being given the go-ahead to use the new tests for official NRS reporting purposes. Read More
2022 ABE Support Staff Conference Registration Now Open
Please join us again this year for an online Support Services Conference, as we learn from the past, live in the present, and plan for the future. We’ll reflect on where we’ve been and use those lessons to focus on building a better future. Read More
Support Services Conference 2021: Registration Now Open!
We’ve all become “experts” at using Zoom or Google Meet, and masks are common apparel. We didn’t think we would still be in this phase when we planned our first virtual Support Services conference a year ago. But here we are, and we’ve gotten pretty good at this! Please join us one more time for an online Support Services Conference. We'll think about where we’ve been and what we’ve learned, and focus on where we can go in the future. Read More
2021 ABE Support Services Conference
SAVE the DATE! SPARC announces the dates for the 2021 ABE Support Services Conference. It will be a virtual conference on November 18 and 19, 2021. Currently SPARC is seeking proposals for the conference. Read More
2020 Support Staff Conference Registration Now Open!
Join us for a virtual Support Staff Conference, November 12th and 13th. All staff that have any responsibilities related to intake, assessment, testing, or data input will find something at this conference to help them do their job even better! Read More