MN ABE Connect Archive
Recent Newsletter Articles
ABE, ACES, and CCRS Foundations Online Courses All on Canvas: New and Improved!
We are so excited that our revamped online ABE, ACES, and CCRS Foundations courses are up and running on Canvas! All of these courses have revised content, more opportunities for interaction, and the most updated information to support your work in the MN Adult Education system. Read More
Distance Learning Platform Resources
Minnesota is unique as a state which allows a wide variety of Distance Learning (DL) platforms to be used for adult instruction, and to claim proxy hours. Our philosophy is that instructors and managers are best suited to decide which platforms most appropriately meet the needs of their learners, as long as the content meets ABE standards and has adequate reporting features. We have nearly 60 approved platforms, covering all types of ABE content for students at many different instructional levels. Read More
Embracing Change: An Updated IET Approval Process
Teachers and administrators face many challenges when designing, implementing and sustaining career pathways. Particularly cumbersome is the Integrated Education and Training service model, commonly known as IET. Read on to learn more about the updated IET Approval Process with new documents and changes to the evaluation of Single Set of Learning Objectives. Read More
Student Magazine to Showcase Writing
Often students don’t view their writing as “real” writing. My idea was that if they could see their writing in a stunning layout with visually appealing pullout quotes, captivating titles, and colorful photos, they would see it in a new way and get excited about the possibilities. Read More
In a Jam Without Jamboard?
One of our favorite teaching tools, Jamboard, is going away on October 1. This leaves many educators struggling to find a suitable replacement. Hear what the Distance Learning Team has to say about Jamboard alternatives! Read More
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
This month is a good time to be reminded of all the mental health and wellness tools and resources available to you and your students on PANDA’s website. Read More
Election Resources We Can All Agree On!
At times, it may seem like we are in an endless cycle of political campaigns in America. While this may be the new reality, it is more important than ever to ensure that the topics of voting and elections are incorporated into our ABE classroom planning and instruction throughout the entire school year. By doing so, our students will become more informed members of society! Read More
Considering that ABE License? See What Hamline Has to Offer!
Hamline University offers both the ABE initial license for those who don’t hold a teaching license in another field already and the ABE additional license for those already holding a teaching license. You can start in the fall! Plus, your previous coursework may help you get there sooner. Read More
New Resources for Teachers of Literacy-Level ESL Students!
Resources for teaching adult English language learners with interrupted formal education who need focused instruction in reading and writing have traditionally been limited in the adult education field. Thankfully there is a new collection of literacy-level resources from the Pathway to Literacy program in Indiana! Read More
Homophones in Isolation for the Adult Learner
Adult learners often wrestle with homophones as texts and conversations are littered with them. Through nine units of shared homophone lessons, teachers control the pace, and the objective is intentionality because homophones are here (hear), there (their/they’re), and everywhere (wear)! Read More