MN ABE Connect Archive
Recent Newsletter Articles
One Small Piece at a Time: Quick and Meaningful Curricular Applications for the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Training
"How can I meet content standards while addressing student variability in learning styles and needs? How can I manage this while holding myself accountable for the content of other trainings I’m taking? What about my roles outside of my program?" Sounds like you should consider PANDA's UDL training! Read More
Retrieval Practice as a Learning Strategy
Retrieval practice is an important learning strategy that focuses on helping students get information out of their heads. Much of teaching focuses on filling our students' heads with new information; this strategy reminds us that deeper learning occurs when we can remember and use what we have learned over time. Read More
Adult Career Pathways COURSE DESIGN Cohort: Plan now to participate in 2018-19!
Join a group of ABE professionals from across the state in a six-month product-oriented cohort to learn and then implement best practices in course design. If you’re looking for a way to roll up your sleeves and develop or strengthen a career pathway/IET course, this opportunity is for you! Read More
A Decade of STAR in Minnesota
Through STAR, ATLAS has provided a decade of intensive trainings and trainer support that teach ABE instructors to use evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI) in the classroom. Read on to hear about stories of success from new STAR programs or classes, teachers, students, and volunteers! Read More
Thinking Outside the Slide: Using the Technology Integration Initiative to Move in New Directions
If you have an interest in creating digital materials, incorporating technology into the classroom, implementing the Northstar Digital Literacy Standards, or just need some “sharpening of the saw,” the Technology Integration Initiative cohort is the right training for you. Read More
2018 Support Services Conference Call for Proposals
Presentation proposals are invited for the 2018 ABE Support Services Conference, taking place November 8-9 at the MN Department of Education in Roseville. We hope that new and experienced ABE support staff will consider sharing their ideas and expertise with their colleagues at this statewide conference. Read More
The Annual Volunteer Information Report Is Ready for You to Complete!
It’s time to complete the Annual Volunteer Information Report! The report is completed each year by all Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs in Minnesota that utilize volunteers and is due on July 31, 2018. Read More
Hosting a Summer Institute Poster Session: What’s in It for Me?
We are still looking for people to host poster sessions at this year’s ABE Summer Institute on Thursday, August 16 from 1:15-2:00 pm. Why should you do a poster session? Don't just take my word for it! Here is what some alumni have said. Read More
Highlighting Three Disability Programs
PANDA collaborates with and supports three ABE disability programs in the metro area that have trained teachers who specialize in working with students that have vision loss/ blindness, hearing loss/deafness, and traumatic brain injuries. Did you know you can refer students to each of these disability programs? Read More
Integrating Culture and Career Contextualization into GED Curriculum: Experiences in the 2018 CCI Cohort
In this article, a 2018 CCI Cohort participant details her experiences learning about contextualized instruction and the benefits that came with cohort participation. Could a contextualized approach work for your students or program? Read on to find out more! Read More