MN ABE Connect Archive
Recent Newsletter Articles
Best Practices in Digital Learning Cohort: Application Now Open!
This professional development opportunity will support ABE teachers, staff, and administrators in setting learners up for success in asynchronous distance learning and synchronous online class formats. We’ll cover new readings and resources as well as best practices in digital education, digital equity, learner orientation, ongoing digital navigation/tech support, and instruction and assessment. Read More
Digital Learning Institute: Coming October 3!
See what we've got in store for the Digital Learning Institute on Friday, October 3! This free and virtual event is open to all ABE staff and volunteers. Read More
Blended Learning Implementation Pilot Project Success in Southern MN Adult ESL Programs
This article outlines findings from two southern Minnesota programs who participated in a recent implementation of blended learning, highlighting what was successful in order to share these strategies with the field. Read More
From Mimicking to Sense-Making in Math: Insights from Pam Harris
Learn how nationally known educator Pam Harris helps teachers reframe instruction, nurture student reasoning, and make math truly "figureoutable"—and plan on attending the Math Institute on November 7 to hear from Pam live! Read More
Goodbye Lexile, Hello ATOS: Shifts in Measuring Quantitative Text Complexity
No Lexile? No problem. The ATOS Analyzer makes it simple to check quantitative text levels for your learners. Read More
A Story of Leveled Readers
In response to the disappearance of the Bow Valley readers for beginner-level learners, ATLAS and Immigrant Welcome Center partnered to create additional leveled readers for practitioners to use with students in their multi-level classes. Practice test questions are available at the higher levels. We hope these resources are beneficial! Read More
TABE and CASAS Updates
Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! It’s time to review and update your student assessment policies. There are changes taking place in the assessment world that may require your program to make some changes as well. Read More
Apply to Host an AmeriCorps Digital Navigator
The Digital Navigation Corps project addresses the digital equity crisis by placing members as Digital Navigators to help people overcome barriers to connectivity, device access and digital literacy. Minnesota Adult Education programs can apply now to host an AmeriCorps Digital Navigator in 2026! Applications are due September 1, 2025. Read More
Registered Apprenticeship Programs in Nontraditional Sectors
This three-part newsletter series is designed to support educators by providing clear information about registered apprenticeships, guidance on the search process, and practical talking points for discussing these opportunities with adult learners. In this installment, we consider apprenticeship programs in nontraditional sectors. Read More
How Can I Help Students with the Registered Apprenticeship Search Process?
This three-part newsletter series is designed to support educators by providing clear information about registered apprenticeships, guidance on the search process, and practical talking points for discussing these opportunities with adult learners. In this installment, we consider the apprenticeship search process. Read More