MN ABE Connect Archive
Recent Newsletter Articles
TABE 11&12: What Do We Know?
Data Recognition Corporation announced that TABE 11&12 has been approved by the Department of Education’s National Reporting System (NRS) for a period of seven years. What does this mean for ABE programs in Minnesota? What do we know about TABE 11&12? Read More
LINCS Online Discussion: Teaching Academic Writing to Adult English Learners
Join LINCS for an online discussion of a study published in the COABE Journal by Drs. Joy Kreeft Peyton, Rebecca Fernandez, and Kirsten Schaetzel. Their study is called “A survey of writing instruction in adult ESL programs: Are teaching practices meeting adult learner needs?” Read More
A New Resource to Help Learners Develop Their Future Pathways
Do you struggle to find materials that support career exploration? A new website will help both your ESL and ABE learners explore the in- demand field of health care while also building core reading and writing skills. Read More
Introducing the New Academic Word List
Do you need some guidance on WHAT academic vocabulary words to teach? Are you ready to freshen up your current academic vocabulary instruction with some new high-frequency words? Read on for news on both fronts! Read More
Literacy Action Network Now Accepting Award Nominations!
Please consider nominating a deserving teacher, student, manager, advocate, program or project working and succeeding in ABE to be recognized at the annual ABE awards ceremony at the Summer Institute conference in August. Read More
Make Learning More Relevant with the Language & Numeracy Study Circle
Integrating math and numeracy into English language classes is part of aligning our programs to the College & Career Readiness Standards. This practice also makes learning more relevant to learners and opens new ways for them to engage in rich and meaningful activities and conversations. Read More
Here’s Your Chance to Recognize the Fabulous People Who Contribute to Your Program!
Honor your students, volunteers and community partners with a statewide award! We are excited to announce that nomination forms are online for the Minnesota Literacy Council’s annual ABE awards event. Read on to find out about our new event location this year. Read More
LAN Professional Engagement Committee Launches a “Welcome to MN ABE” Site!
The Literacy Action Network Professional Engagement Committee is working to provide resources for professionals who are new to the field of Minnesota Adult Basic Education. Read More
Multisensory Mosaics Make a Statement
An excellent example of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle, "presenting a variety of instructional methods and materials": Colleen Crossley, Robbinsdale Adult Academic teacher and PANDA consultant, implemented a mosaic project in her classroom. Read More
Calling All Numeracy Instructors! We Want to Hear from You!
There are great things happening in ABE numeracy classes everyday –because YOU are making them happen – and your colleagues want to hear about it! Read More