MN ABE Connect Archive
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Diana’s ELL Writing Practice: A FREE Website for ABE/ESL Teachers and Students
Introducing a free Google site for teaching writing skills! It does not require a login, is easy for students to navigate, has no distracting pop-ups, and is accessible from a computer or smart phone. Read More
The Technology Leadership Academy is for YOU!
Whatever your technology challenge, the TLA can help you! Hardware, software, IT support or lack thereof, digital literacy skills of staff or students, distance learning, internet...we can help. Join the TLA! Read More
Lunch & Learn: Live Colleague Discussions on Schoology!
It's great to sit and chat with a colleague about the wonderful programs and classes they've had successes in. Here's the chance to do it live, while having lunch! Join us in the online One-Room Schoolhouse group at noon this Thursday, October 18, 2018! Read More
PANDA Services
PANDA provides ABE programs with disability support, knowledge, and resources to increase academic opportunities for students. Funded through a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education, our services are free for ABE programs. Check out our redesigned website and services! Read More
CASAS GOALS: Greater Opportunities for Adult Learning Success
Do you have some burning questions about the new CASAS GOALS assessment? Continue reading to get the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions! Read More
Nominate Your Favorite Volunteer Supervisor for an Award!
The Award for Excellence in Volunteer Engagement honors an ABE professional who demonstrates vision, diligence, and commitment to integrating volunteers into adult literacy programs. The award is open to all ABE staff: teachers, volunteer coordinators, support staff, program managers, and others. Read More
Read My Lips! Pronunciation Videos
“All right everyone, it’s time to speak English. Show me your American mouths!” Immediately, I was faced with a class full of beginning level English learners opening their mouths as far as they could, and laughing as they caught sight of each other. Read More
Support Staff Conference: Registration Now Open!
You don’t want to miss this year’s Support Services Conference! The members of the SPARC team have been working toward building another fantastic event, to be held November 8 and 9, 2018. Read More
2018 MELEd Conference Registration is Open! And a Few Options Left to Reduce Your Conference Costs
Check out info on registering for and attending the 2018 MELEd conference, learn about what to expect at the conference this year and how to save money on registration! Read More
MN ABE in Action! A New CCRS Classroom Video Makes Its Debut
Check out the first video in a new, Minnesota homegrown series to see how the CCR Standards work in an ESL/ELA classroom! Read More