MN ABE Connect Archive
Recent Newsletter Articles
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
ATLAS FY26 Online Courses Available on Canvas July 1!
Starting July 1, the FY26 versions of ATLAS online courses will be available on Canvas with updated content to support your work in Minnesota Adult Education. Whether you're meeting state training requirements or looking to refresh your knowledge, now is a great time to explore what's new in ABE, ACES/TIF, and CCRS Foundations courses. Read More
Bow Valley Readers – An Update!
Many Beginning English educators are asking, “Where have the Bow Valley Readers gone?” They've been sunsetted, but keep reading to gain access to some of the originals and another collection of helpful literacy readers. Read More
Instructional Routines: A Powerful Tool for Adult Education Math Classrooms
The folks at the Adult Numeracy Network (ANN) have built a collection of resources to help adult education teachers bring instructional routines into their math classes. Learn about instructional routines and how they benefit both instructors and students! Read More
Introducing ATLAS Grant & Budget Coordinator Eva Zewdie!
ATLAS is delighted to announce its newest staff member, Eva Zewdie! Eva fills a brand new position for us, that of Grant & Budget Coordinator, as long-time Operations Manager Marisa Geisler prepares to retire from ATLAS at the end of June. Read More
Assessment Approvals and Updates
Good News! The most recent addition to federally approved tests is the CASAS Reading GOALS 2 series. Reading GOALS 2 has been federally approved for 7 years, through May 8, 2032. Read More