MN ABE Connect Archive
Recent Newsletter Articles
Free Online Reading Pre-Assessments on ReadTheory and CommonLit
Read a comparison and highlights of two FREE online reading assessments for ReadTheory and CommonLit which are available for you to use with your students for remote assessment. Any kind of formal assessment has definitely been a challenge during the time of COVID-19, but perhaps one of these online tools may help you gather valuable information for your instruction! Read More
ABE Foundations at a Distance: Special Pandemic Edition!
What an interesting (!) time to be joining our field. Welcome! If you are new to the world of Adult Basic Education (ABE), then the online ABE Foundations course is for you. But you are not alone! In fall 2020 we are holding a series of 3 webinars to complement participation in the online course, set for October 12, 19, and 26. Read More
New! Foundations of Remote Instruction Certificate for Volunteers
Are you looking for ways to get your volunteers trained to continue to deliver support and instruction to adult learners? Whether it’s through WhatsApp, Zoom, or Google Meet, volunteers are helping learners develop their academic skills and stay connected with their learning community – and Literacy Minnesota can help ensure that they are confidently prepared for the work. Read More
Navigating 2020 and Beyond: ABE Support Services Conference
Covid-19, online classes, working from home, protests, virtual conferences, ZOOM! The year 2020 has been filled with twists and turns that ABE has had to adjust to. But through it all we have kept our focus on our mission and the students that we serve. Continue this focus by participating in the 2020 ABE Support Services Conference! Read More
Affinity Groups Kickoff at Summer Institute (and Beyond!): How You Can Get Involved
Learn about new statewide affinity groups for ABE professionals, which kicked off at Summer Institute in August, and how you can get involved in one (or more!) groups and their exciting advocacy work! Read More
More ELA and Math CCRS Teacher Workouts!
The next group of CCRS Teacher Workouts is here - this time with a focus on academic vocabulary and more math content. These are quick and focused support activities for CCRS ELA and math instruction. Check them out to strengthen your knowledge of vocabulary and Math Shifts and Practices! Read More
Free (To You) Online Testing Administrations
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a major disruption in our lives, and the lives of our students. The pandemic even forced our Minnesota Adult Education Support Network to cancel or postpone many events last spring. But we discovered other ways to provide similar services, and unspent funds were used to purchase online test administrations for both CASAS and TABE. Read More
Enrolling New Students? Update Your Hotline Description to Let Everyone Know!
The Adult Literacy Hotline has continued to take inquiries from prospective students during the pandemic – and we need your help! These instructions will show you how to easily update your Hotline description and make it easier for new learners to find you. Read More
ABE Summer Institute Information & Updates
Join your ABE colleagues August 19-20, 2020 for Minnesota’s first virtual ABE Summer Institute! The following is a list of important news, deadlines, and handy links. Be sure and check them all out so you don’t miss anything! Read More
Remote One-to-One Tutoring Keeps Learning Going at Open Door Learning Center
Learn how Open Door Learning Center instructor Lloyd Brown has created a one-to-one volunteer tutoring program to keep students learning remotely and progressing during the pandemic. Read More