MN ABE Connect Archive
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Free Online Professional Development Courses
Access the Minnesota Literacy Council's FREE online courses for ABE teachers and staff! The courses are self-paced, allowing participants to go through them from beginning to end, or to pick and choose the modules in each course that are the most pertinent to their professional development needs. Read More
Fall Update on All Things Distance Learning in MN ABE: Information You Need to Know!
With the change in state sponsored platforms, there is a lot of information to share! Find out the latest about proxy hours, Plato webinars, Burlington English, Skills Tutor content, and Northstar. Read More
Self-Expression Through Digital Storytelling
The arts promote healing and positive mental health. Learn how you can create opportunities for students to express their creativity through the arts, incorporating multisensory methods into your classroom. Read More
Prepare your Volunteers to Make a Difference
Provide your volunteers with the training that they need to help make a difference in your ABE program. Read More
Build Self-Management Skills with Schoology
Schoology is the newest resource to be added to the ACES Resource Library. Keep reading to learn how you can use this free Learning Management System to teach your students self-management skills. Read More
Putting the Practices into Practice: CCRS Math Practices Webcasts Now Available!
Are you new to CCRS math and want a place to start? Have you heard of the Math Practices but aren’t sure how to use them? Looking for a refresher on one of the 8 Math Practices? Then the Math Practice Webcast Series is for you! Read More
English Grammar 101
English Grammar 101 is a free online resource to supplement your current grammar instruction for advanced ESL or ABE learners. Read More
A Trio of Academic Vocabulary Resources
Strong academic vocabulary knowledge is essential for ABE/ESL students who want to complete their GED or adult diploma, attend technical school or college, or advance in a career. Learn about 3 resources to improve knowledge, sentence writing, and usage. Read More
NEW Adult ESL Resources from LINCS – Free!
Attention teachers of ESL, and anyone with non-native speakers of English in your programs! LINCS has recently released a series of resources to advance instructional quality and to better serve English learners in adult basic education. Read More
Addressing the Critical Need for Critical Thinking Skills
Critical thinking emerged as an area for which many ABE teachers would like more instructional resources. As a result, a new resource has been added to the Critical Thinking section of the ACES Resource Library. Read on to discover how you can start using it in your classroom today. Read More