MN ABE Connect Archive
Recent Newsletter Articles
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
National Promising Practice Awarded to MDE and SPARC
Exciting news! The Minnesota Department of Education was awarded a National Promising Practice Award by CASAS and Essential Education during the CASAS Summer Institute in June. The award was in recognition of the work of SPARC, the Support Professional Advisory Resource Committee. Read More
What Is an Apprenticeship Program and How Are They Beneficial to Adult Learners?
This three-part series is designed to support adult educators by providing information about registered apprenticeships, guidance on the search process, and practical talking points for discussing these opportunities with adult learners. Read More
It’s Coming… State-Supported Ellii Access Begins August 1!
State-supported Ellii access is on the horizon! We've got updates regarding important information on gaining access to Ellii through the state and required training dates/materials for teachers, admin, and other staff! Read More
Edmentum In the Classroom (with a proxy hours update!)
Get an overview of different tools that can be used to integrate Edmentum in and outside of the classroom. Also find important tips for navigating the new Edmentum proxy hours reporting. Read More
Curious About IET Academy? Here Are 10 Reasons to Say Yes!
ATLAS is offering a professional development opportunity called IET Academy: providing tools, coaching, and a supportive community for educators who implement career pathways. Still on the fence about joining? Here are 10 great reasons to take the leap and apply today. Read More