MN ABE Connect Archive
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CCRS Classroom Videos? You got it. Second Video Now Available!
You asked, and we answered! If you’ve been wanting to see CCRS aligned instruction “in action” at lower levels, this video is for you. ATLAS and the Minnesota Literacy Council have collaborated on another wonderful new instructional video, available for free! Read More
2018 MELEd Conference is Almost Upon Us: Register Now!
Who will win our service and advocacy awards this year? Will your favorite presenters be there? Can you buy a killer new MinneTESOL or EL-education-themed T-shirt (hint: yes)? Get registered and JOIN US TO FIND OUT! Read More
Journeys Anthology: Submissions due Friday, November 30!
“To be able to tell my story means a lot. It means learning. It means a lot of people are going to learn from my story and I am learning from other people’s story.” That’s’ what one ABE learner has to say about publishing his story in Journeys, published annually by the Minnesota Literacy Council. Read More
Volunteer Support for Teachers and Programs
Volunteers are a huge asset in the ABE classroom. The Minnesota Literacy Council has numerous resources to share with programs that currently use volunteers to support ABE classes, as well as resources for programs that are interested in beginning to utilize volunteers. Read More
Browser Flash Issues and Solutions for Edmentum (Plato) and USA Learns
We are aware of the recent problems with some Edmentum (Plato) modules and USA Learns features which run on Flash. Here are three short screencasts (with audio) which demonstrate how to ‘allow’ Flash to run in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. Read More
Northstar 2.0 Goes Live!
The new version of Northstar, 2.0, launched over the weekend! This is part of a major upgrade which we have been working on for over a year, designed to improve the experience of both test sites and test takers. Read More
ACES and MCIS: Creating a Brighter Future Pathway
The Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS) is a powerful and engaging tool for helping students do career exploration and develop their transition skills. It's also an excellent resource for adult diploma programs. Read More
Diana’s ELL Writing Practice: A FREE Website for ABE/ESL Teachers and Students
Introducing a free Google site for teaching writing skills! It does not require a login, is easy for students to navigate, has no distracting pop-ups, and is accessible from a computer or smart phone. Read More
The Technology Leadership Academy is for YOU!
Whatever your technology challenge, the TLA can help you! Hardware, software, IT support or lack thereof, digital literacy skills of staff or students, distance learning, internet...we can help. Join the TLA! Read More
Lunch & Learn: Live Colleague Discussions on Schoology!
It's great to sit and chat with a colleague about the wonderful programs and classes they've had successes in. Here's the chance to do it live, while having lunch! Join us in the online One-Room Schoolhouse group at noon this Thursday, October 18, 2018! Read More