MN ABE Connect Archive
Recent Newsletter Articles
Antiracist Praxis Study Circle Coming Soon!
This summer ATLAS is hosting an Antiracist Praxis Study Circle facilitated by Cydnee Sanders, MA TESOL. Learn how to be more than a teacher with good intentions by applying intentional antiracist practices into your adult English classroom. We'll explore the research around Translanguaging by Ofelia García and Culturally Responsive Teaching by Zaretta Hammond. The application deadline to participate is Friday, May 27, 2022! 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
Summer Training Options for Busy Volunteers
Good news! Literacy Minnesota’s Volunteer Training Department is in session this summer with great options to help volunteers get training. Read More
TIF 2.0: Transitioning Into the Future
Over the past 10 years, the ACES (Academic, Career & Employability Skills) project has grown into a nationally recognized transitions framework that has influenced work being done around Minnesota and across the country. Now we're excited to announce some upcoming changes to the ACES TIF on the horizon! Read More
Announcing NEW PANDA Website Links and Comments/Suggestions Form!
PANDA’s website is loaded with great information about various disabilities along with community resources. We have recently added two new chapters with helpful information for students with disabilities, as well as a form for comments and suggestions. Read More
ESL Resource Library to the Rescue!
Adult English language teachers can spend hours of their valuable planning time sorting through online resources, looking for ones that are appropriate and helpful for their particular adult learners. What teacher has time for that?! The ATLAS ESL Resource Library is ready to come to the rescue! Read More
Distance Learning Website Offers Many Resources
The limitations on classroom learning created by the COVID pandemic have led to many distance learning innovations within Minnesota Adult Education. The Tech/DL Supplemental Services team provides a wide variety of PD and other resources. One helpful source of information is our Distance Learning website. In addition, we are pleased to announce a new self-paced, asynchronous course for adult education teachers who are new to using Google Classroom. Read More
It’s a Big Job! Administrators’ Reflections on Hiring Practices in Adult Education
How are MN adult education programs responding to current hiring and retention challenges? Here's a round-up of insights shared by program managers and administrators at the 2022 Statewide Virtual Conference in April. Read More
CCRS Cohort Applications Due June 1, 2022!
Looking to strengthen CCRS implementation in your ABE program? Want to network and collaborate in this effort with ABE colleagues from around the state? Don't miss the chance to participate in the 2022/2023 CCRS Cohort beginning this fall! Read More
Using Nearpod in the ABE Classroom
Nearpod is a great tool that makes any lesson interactive, whether in the classroom, virtual, or a combination of the two. In this article, ABE Teacher Polina Huffman shares how and why to use Nearpod in the ABE classroom. Read More