About MN ABE Connect

MN ABE Connect is the professional development newsletter for Minnesota Adult Education. Contributors include staff from the Minnesota Adult Education Support Network, Adult Education state staff, and practitioners from across Minnesota. ATLAS coordinates, edits, and distributes the newsletter on a weekly basis (every Tuesday) during the school year, and biweekly during the summer.

MN ABE Connect is the official method of communication about upcoming Minnesota adult education/ABE trainings in your area, resources for your program and classroom, and important ABE policy updates. Make sure you’re signed up to receive it!

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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

Safety First: Commercial Driver’s License is a Promising Career Pathway for Adult Ed Learners

Safety First: Commercial Driver’s License is a Promising Career Pathway for Adult Ed Learners

Metro South offers an online statewide course preparing students for a career as a driver of commercial motor vehicles. This career pathway has high demand, competitive salary, and low barriers to entry, and it offers opportunities for advancement. Read More

From Aspiration to Achievement: One Paraprofessional’s Journey to Credentialing Success

From Aspiration to Achievement: One Paraprofessional’s Journey to Credentialing Success

Paraprofessionals play a vital role in education, supporting students while building rewarding careers with opportunities for growth. In Minnesota, instructional paraprofessionals must meet specific qualifications, and many Adult Ed programs offer courses to help students earn a lifelong credential. Read about Stella’s inspiring journey into this field and discover resources related to this rewarding career. Read More

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification

Microsoft Office Specialist Certification

Level up your job search with a Microsoft Office Specialist certificate, an industry recognized credential that will set you apart from the competition! Read More

The Power of a Student Leadership Council: Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

The Power of a Student Leadership Council: Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

By giving students a voice at their educational institution, student leadership councils foster critical skills like communication, collaboration, and problem-solving but also bring a transformation element of belonging and connection to your Adult Ed program and the wider community. Read More

Mastering Google Tools: Top YouTube Picks for Educators

Mastering Google Tools: Top YouTube Picks for Educators

Navigating the vast array of Google tools can sometimes feel overwhelming. Thankfully, the Minnesota Adult Education Professional Development (MN ABE PD) YouTube channel offers a treasure trove of instructional videos tailored just for us. Read More

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