MN ABE Connect Archive
Recent Newsletter Articles
HyFlex Classes: An Explainer with Resources and Tips
HyFlex classes are both hybrid and flexible, with learners deciding if they will attend in person or join online. Teachers and program staff must make intentional decisions to provide an equitable experience for both groups of learners. Read More
ThinkSelf: A Language-Rich Home Away From Home for Deaf Learners
Minnesota Adult Ed supports three metro-area sites that serve individuals with specific disabilities: ThinkSelf for students who are Deaf or hard of hearing, Minneapolis South Campus for students who are Blind or have low vision, and Robbinsdale Adult Academic Program for students with Stroke or Brain Injury. In this issue, read on to learn more about ThinkSelf. Read More
Making Good Progress: Minnesota State-ABE Corequisite Partnerships
The Minnesota State/ABE Corequisite Affinity Group meets virtually three times each academic year to share partnership opportunities and the progress being made within the Minnesota State System to transition from prerequisite developmental education course offerings to corequisite credit-bearing course offerings. Learn about the progress of this work and join in! Read More
Help! I’m Teaching Online!
Online and HyFlex classes are back! (2020 vibes, anyone?) The Statewide Digital & Distance Learning Team is here to support you; find out how! Read More
Meeting Learners Where They Work: Getting Started with Workplace Literacy
Curious about workplace literacy? This article breaks down what it is and how it works, and gives you some ideas and tools to engage with employers. Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Social Security Numbers But Didn’t Know to Ask!
Do you have questions about the “who, what, where, when, why, and how” of Social Security number collection? It’s important that you know this information so that you can clearly and comfortably request that students share their information with you. Join the Support Staff Coffee Break virtually on Friday, January 16 at 10:00 AM to learn more. Read More
2026 Language & Literacy Institute: Registration Now Open!
Join us for the 2026 Language & Literacy (virtual) Institute on January 29-30, 2026! This two-day conference offers language and literacy-related workshops that you will NOT want to miss, including featured presentations by Jayme Adelson-Goldsten, Betsy Parrish, and Michelle Benegas. If you teach any aspect of language and literacy—at any level—this event is for you! Read More
Your Program’s Turn to Try Remote Assessment
Are you interested in testing your students remotely? Read further to learn about an opportunity to participate in a pilot program that will allow eligible students from your program to complete their CASAS testing remotely, free of charge! Read More
St. Paul Nonprofit Offering “Know Your Rights” Workshops for Immigrants
Since 2019, the International Institute’s Community Workshops (CW) program has been providing classes about life in Minnesota. Now, they are helping immigrants be prepared for encounters with law enforcement. Read More
The Human Library Experience at LESLLA 2025: Centering Learner Voices Through Identity Texts
At the 2025 LESLLA Conference in Québec City, attendees took part in a Living Human Library, where LESLLA learners from Québec shared identity texts created with support from their teacher and a Université Laval research team. Learners presented personal stories highlighting their languages, backgrounds, and lived experiences. The space became a lively hub of dialogue, curiosity, and cultural exchange. Read More