MN ABE Connect Archive
Recent Newsletter Articles
Introducing ATLAS Transitions Coordinator Carly Voshell
ATLAS is proud to announce its newest staff member, Carly Voshell! Carly fills a brand new position for us: that of Transitions Coordinator, helping us design and implement professional development activities around all things transitions - career pathways, ACES TIF, postsecondary and employer partnerships, and more! Read More
The ABCs of Online, Statewide Courses
Online, statewide classes bend geographic boundaries, allowing adult learners throughout the state to enroll – and learning the basics about them is as easy as A, B, C. Read More
Attention ESL Teachers! Scholarships Available for 2023 MELEd Conference!
Do you teach adults whose first language is not English? Interested in connecting with others who work with immigrants and refugees, across all ages of learners and contexts for ESL? ATLAS is again providing scholarships for MN adult educators to attend the state ESL conference (MELEd) in St. Paul this November! Read More
Support Adult Learners with Resources from ELM and Ebooks MN
The High School Equivalency Center, part of LearningExpress Library (LEL), helps students prepare for the GED, HiSET, and TASC exams by offering tutorials and micro lessons in reading, writing, grammar, vocab, spelling, and math. The Adult Core Skills Center gives adults the tools they need to achieve their personal educational and career goals, whether that includes becoming a U.S. citizen or improving reading and vocabulary skills. Read More
Minnesota’s Digital Opportunity Plan Open for Public Comment
The draft of Minnesota's Digital Opportunity Plan has been released and is open for public comment. Adult Education providers can read and submit comments through the Office of Broadband Development through September 29, 2023. Read More
Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Statewide Mentorship Experience Pilot
Breaking news! Do you work in MN Adult Ed as an instructor, manager, coordinator, and/or support staff member? Then you're in luck; we have more support on the way! The new Statewide Mentorship Experience is designed to support MN Adult Ed professionals via a relevant, meaningful, and effective mentorship experience between mentors and mentees. Mentors and mentees may be managers, coordinators, support staff or instructors who are looking to intentionally support and learn from peers. Apply (as a mentor or mentee) by September 15! Read More
Focus on Writing Instruction This Fall with the ATLAS Writing Study Circle
Back by popular demand, the Writing Study Circle is scheduled for this fall and is open to teachers of all levels! The fall 2023 study circle meetings will be virtual, making participation from around the state easier. Participants will have the opportunity to dig deeply into some resources related to writing instruction and then implement key strategies with their students. 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
Welcome, Hailey Swanson, to the Adult Education Team at the Minnesota Department of Education!
Hailey Swanson is the newest member of the Adult Education Team at MDE! She joined the team on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, as the Adult Education (ABE) Grants, Records, and Administrative Support Specialist. Read More
Classes for Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors
The Classes for Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors are unique in the Twin Cities area and possibly the whole state. With the advent of the hyflex model, these classes are now available in-person or online to adults all across Minnesota who have experienced a stroke or brain injury. Classes are held September through June, and new students can start any time during the school year. Read More