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Using Podcasts to Teach Learning Strategies

English as a Second Language podcast is a great tool to add to your students' independent learner toolkit. Read More

ReadTheory.org for FREE Reading Practice!

ReadTheory.org is a free website that delivers leveled reading passages with comprehension questions. Teachers can sign up for a free account, create classes and student accounts, and track their students’ progress. Plus, adult learners will not feel that they are using a child’s program. Read More

Disability Etiquette

Some people feel uncomfortable when interacting with a person that has a disability because they don’t know how to act. The most important thing to remember is to use common courtesy and be respectful. Read More

Who Wants to Know What CCRS Writing Looks Like?

I’m often asked about what writing aligned to the CCRS looks like, and two resources are available to us that demonstrate samples of the three types of writing required by the CCRS ELA/Literacy standards: argument/opinion, informative/explanatory and narrative. Read More

Distance Learning Platform Changes

Minnesota ABE continues to enhance distance learning (DL) opportunities. Here is current information regarding changes in approved DL platforms. Read More

GED Testing Updates

Catch up on the latest changes to the GED test, including passing scores, testing costs, and test sections. Read More

Teaching Adults to Read

These free online courses from LINCS - Teaching Adults to Read: Alphabetics, Fluency, and Vocabulary - are well worth your time! Read More

Global Math Department

Imagine a community of smart, skilled instructors who teach math at all levels and openly share their materials and ideas. Sound like a dream? Well, fortunately for you, it's a reality! Read More

ACES Video Companion Guides

ACES Video Companion Guides

The TIF-Lens videos on the ATLAS website now have video companion guides. Use them at your next staff meeting to keep the conversation going about ACES and the TIF (Transitions Integration Framework). Read More

Passing the Northstar Digital Literacy Assessments is Within Reach!

With the right teaching and learning resources at your fingertips, you too can help prepare adults to take and pass the Northstar Assessments. Northstar certificates are within reach for you and your learners with these great resources! Read More