MN ABE Connect Archive
Recent Newsletter Articles
Updates on 2018 MELEd Conference: Keynotes and How To Submit Proposals!
Meet this year's awesome keynotes! And a reminder that the deadline to submit a proposal is coming up on June 1! Read More
Leading Students to Greater Understanding Through Formative Assessment
How do I know if my students "get it"? Formative assessment to the rescue! Andy Nash’s May 1 webinar shared information about formative assessment as a powerful tool for instruction. Read on to hear some highlights and discover ways to find out how and what your students are REALLY learning. Read More
Congratulations to Adam Kuehnel, Finalist for Minnesota Teacher of the Year!
Adam Kuehnel, who teaches English language arts at the Department of Corrections Faribault facility, was among 12 finalists for the prestigious MN Teacher of the Year award. With Adam as a finalist, much awareness has been raised about ABE and corrections education in the state! Read More
Engaging Employers in Adult Career Pathway Programming: Where Do I Start?
ABE administrators: Explore a variety of great tools to guide the challenging work of collaborating with employers in creating dynamic career pathway programs for adult learners. Consider joining next year’s adult career pathway training cohort to put the tools into action. Read More
PD Committee ABE Program Representatives Needed!
We are currently seeking applications for ABE program representatives to serve on the statewide PD committee for a 2-year term. Program reps play a critical role in bringing local/regional PD needs to the committee and sharing PD information and resources with practitioners in their region! Read More
Listening Session for Adult Literacy Volunteers of Color and Indigenous Volunteers
Please share with your volunteers! The Minnesota Literacy Council is holding listening sessions with adult literacy volunteers who are people of color and indigenous people to ensure we are fostering an organizational culture that is welcoming and inclusive to all. Read More
A Decade of STAR in Minnesota… Calls for a Celebration!
Calling all Minnesota STARs! Join us for a free All-STAR Institute on Friday, June 1, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, to celebrate 10 years of STAR in Minnesota! We'll also address common STAR challenges and CCRS questions in several great breakout sessions. Read More
FREE TEXT FREE TEXT FREE TEXT: Part 1
Looking for some great sources for free text when planning CCRS-aligned English language arts lessons? There are some great online sources available for FREE! Read More
Distance Learning Platform Updates
Have proxy hours been approved for USA Learns Citizenship content? Will Burlington English be aligned with the Northstar standards? Check out these and other recent updates about Distance Learning (DL) Platforms for Minnesota ABE! Read More
Career Pathways Program Development Cohort: Applications Due June 8!
ABE administrators: Looking to start or strengthen a career pathway program? Join a group of fellow administrators from across the state in a year-long, action-oriented cohort to learn and then implement best practices in developing Adult Career Pathways (ACP) programs in your area. Read More