MN ABE Connect Archive

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Setting Boundaries in the Classroom

Setting Boundaries in the Classroom

Setting boundaries is a way of reducing inappropriate student behavior when they try to monopolize the class and your emotional energy.  It also helps students function better when they know what to expect, have clear rules and consistent routines. Read More

Career Connections

Career Connections

Career Connections, part of the PBS Learning Media website, is an amazing collection of 100 videos in which “Young professionals tell us about their jobs and take us behind the scenes to show us what they do every day.” Read More

Individualized and Collaborative Tasks for CCRS Implementation

Individualized and Collaborative Tasks for CCRS Implementation

Minnesota Literacy Council teachers have been implementing the College & Career Readiness Standards as a team by participating in individual documentation projects and peer collaboration - with very meaningful results! Read More

LINCS Online Video Discussion

LINCS Online Video Discussion

Minnesota teachers and their classroom practices will be featured on the LINCS Community ESL Discussion Board. Join the discussion and with adult ESL colleagues all across the nation as you view and discuss videos of Minnesota teachers. Read More

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