MN ABE Connect Archive
Recent Newsletter Articles
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
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