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New Marshall Adult Literacy Online English Language Tool: Feedback Requested!

Your ABE expertise is needed to help test out a new Minnesota home-grown English Language online distance learning tool! Read More

Learn about LINCS!

Learn about LINCS!

The Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS) offers freely available courses, resources, and community for adult educators. Check out this powerful resource! Read More

#IamABE

#IamABE

#IamABE is a 3-lesson, standards-aligned curriculum at 3 levels and geared towards ABE students. Designed to be easily implemented in any classroom, lessons and materials are available at the beginning, intermediate, and Advanced/GED levels. Read More

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention

This month is a time to raise awareness about suicide, become knowledgeable about mental health resources, and reduce stigma about this topic that is often seen as taboo by many. Read More

Changes Are Coming to ACCUPLACER

Changes Are Coming to ACCUPLACER

Do you prepare learners to take ACCUPLACER®? If so, you may be interested in the changes that Minnesota State has planned for ACCUPLACER. Read More

Defining and Understanding Equity in Minnesota ABE

Defining and Understanding Equity in Minnesota ABE

At the 2017 Summer Institute there was an increased focus on equity, particularly racial equity. How can/should equity show up in ABE programs? Please join the conversation around equity in ABE! Read More

Five Tips for Designing Better Workshop Presentations

Five Tips for Designing Better Workshop Presentations

Planning a workshop presentation? Or thinking about presenting, but unsure where to start? Here are five tips, based on years of experience and piles of evaluation comments, for designing a great session. Read More

CEUs Awarded for Classroom Video Observations

CEUs Awarded for Classroom Video Observations

Great teachers are always looking for ways to become even better teachers. Through the use of online video observations, teachers can improve their teaching skills and earn CEUs at a convenient time and location. Read More

Is It Time for an Assessment Training?

Is It Time for an Assessment Training?

Training is essential to a quality assessment. Is it time for your staff to update their training? Should you wait for the new assessments to be approved and released? Read More

Welcoming Refugees into the Workforce with Career Contextualized Basic Skills Instruction

Welcoming Refugees into the Workforce with Career Contextualized Basic Skills Instruction

When learners recognize what they are doing in class as being directly related to their goals, it often increases retention rates and leads to better overall outcomes. Find out how YOU can promote your learners' success! Read More