MN ABE Connect Archive
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Two Days Left to Apply for an Adult Literacy VISTA!
There is still time to apply for a VISTA member to increase your program capacity, start a new project, or work on an innovative new initiative. Read on for information on how to apply for a yearlong VISTA for your ABE organization. Read More
Learn about Pronunciation! Easy and Fun Activities
Where to begin with easy and effective pronunciation instruction? Read on to learn about two pronunciation activities that are a great starting point for teachers new to teaching pronunciation, as well as information about the upcoming Pronunciation Study Circle offered by ATLAS. Read More
Let’s Talk… About the Speaking and Listening Standards
Implementation of these standards into daily lessons enables students to develop useful interpersonal skills for the classroom and workplace – from critically listening and responding to each other, to evaluating what they hear from a variety of sources. Read More
ABE Program Quality Discussion Group on Schoology
Please participate in an online discussion about what program quality looks like in ABE programs! This discussion will inform the future development of state-wide ABE Program Quality Standards. Read More
Using ACES/TIF to Foster a Growth Mindset
It's a new year and the perfect time to see a new purpose for using ACES/TIF with your learners. In this article, ACES Coordinator Stephanie Sommers discusses how ACES/TIF can be used to develop a growth mindset with your learners. Read More
ATLAS Adult Career Pathways Resource Library: NEW Program Development Tools
The ATLAS Adult Career Pathways (ACP) Resource Library now contains a variety of tools for ABE practitioners tasked with developing and expanding quality adult career pathway programs at the local level. Check it out! Read More
Finding Balance During the Holiday
December can be a stressful time in many people’s lives. Read more about finding balance and reducing stress during the holiday season. Read More
Improving Teacher Expertise in Teaching Pronunciation: A Study Circle Model
"I found the study circle extremely useful as a teacher. It transformed my teaching – completely." This past spring, 12 adult ESL teachers explored pronunciation instruction in their classrooms by participating in the new ATLAS Pronunciation Study Circle. Read More
Math Teachers: Time to Connect! Top 5 Reasons to Join MCTM
Ever want to talk math, but have no math buddy? Want to tap the expertise of math education professionals across contexts, including K-12, college, and ABE? Even if you identify as an ELL or ELA teacher who teaches some math, you can still benefit! Read More
Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment: Meeting the Needs of ABE Learners
Between 2002 and 2016, the share of U.S. jobs requiring substantial digital knowledge rose rapidly, mostly due to large changes in the digital content of existing occupations. A new report describes how lack of digital literacy skills may threaten adult learners. Read More