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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
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