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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
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Diana’s ELL Writing Routine: Days 1-5
A small body of writing research supports a set of principles for effective writing instruction. Learn more about what a multi-day writing routine looks like, so you can adapt and adjust it to the reality of your class schedule and student population. Read More
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Diana’s ELL Writing Practice: A FREE Website for ABE/ESL Teachers and Students
Introducing a free Google site for teaching writing skills! It does not require a login, is easy for students to navigate, has no distracting pop-ups, and is accessible from a computer or smart phone. Read More
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FREE TEXT FREE TEXT FREE TEXT: Part 3
This article is part three of a series highlighting free online text resources. This final installment includes websites that span low to high learner levels plus a website with free, original children's books for parents to use with their kids in English or in several other languages! Read More
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FREE TEXT FREE TEXT FREE TEXT: Part 2
Looking for some great sources for free text when planning CCRS-aligned English language arts lessons? There are some great online sources available for FREE! Here is Part 2 of my series on free text resources with a focus on English language learners. Read More
![How to Eat an Elephant: Increasing Your Students’ Success on the GED Extended Response](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/study-books-overwhelmed-pexels.jpg)
How to Eat an Elephant: Increasing Your Students’ Success on the GED Extended Response
Do your students struggle with writing? This article gives tips and insights that the author gained by attending a session that focused on the GED extended response at this year's COABE conference. It includes links to resources that GED writing teachers will find helpful. Read More
New Marshall Adult Literacy Online English Language Tool: Feedback Requested!
Your ABE expertise is needed to help test out a new Minnesota home-grown English Language online distance learning tool! Read More
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Learn about LINCS!
The Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS) offers freely available courses, resources, and community for adult educators. Check out this powerful resource! Read More
![Getting Started, Moving Forward, Part 3: More from Achieve the Core!](https://atlasabe.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/achieve-the-core-screenshot.png)
Getting Started, Moving Forward, Part 3: More from Achieve the Core!
Get more from Achieve the Core, a comprehensive website that offers “free, ready-to-use classroom resources designed to help educators understand and implement college and career ready standards.” Read More
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Resources for Improving Student Writing
Having strategies and tools for improving student writing can take some of the fear and frustration away from the writing process. This article gives some easy and practical tips for helping your students become better writers. Read More