Registration Deadline: FRI. 1/17/25 On January 17, the Support Staff Online Coffee Break Series will continue with Elizabeth Bennett helping participants to understand what the word “digital inclusion” means in ABE. Discussion will focus on how access to technology can help learners be more included and empowered in their education, in their careers, and in […]

Registration deadline: FRI. 2/21/25 On Friday, February 21, 10:00-11:00 a.m., the Support Staff Online Coffee Break Series will continue with Linda Keller and Jeff Galbavy virtually sharing their experiences with CASAS eTesting. They will offer some tips and tricks, along with local lessons learned during the implementation of eTesting. Join us, and bring your specific […]

Registration deadline: FRI. 4/25/25 The Support Staff Online Coffee Break Series continues with Christine Wytaske and Alec Lunneborg of Metro South, and Rachel Stiglitz of Metro East, discussing Intake Best Practices. They will focus on data collection, including: Who is eligible for Adult Education What information we are asking the students to provide and why? […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/16/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Join us virtually on Friday, May 16, 10:00-11:00 am, for a session focused on TABE 13&14. State assessment trainers Linda Keller of Metro North and Marty Olsen of SW ABE will share the latest TABE 13&14 updates. They will focus on transition and implementation topics including: […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 8/27/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Join your state trainers virtually for a CASAS Implementation training for new staff. This training provides an overview of the approved […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 8/27/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Join your state trainers virtually for TABE Implementation for New Staff. This training provides an overview of approved TABE tests. It […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 9/17/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Join your state trainers virtually for a TABE Implementation for New Staff. This training provides an overview of approved TABE tests. […]

Registration Deadline: FRI. 10/24/25 Venue: Online (see details below) The Support Staff Online Coffee Break Series returns with Rebecca Jarvis (Metro South) sharing the work of a task force of […]

Conference Details & Information Venue: Online (see details below) SPARC, along with the Minnesota Department of Education and SW ABE, sponsors an annual statewide conference for support professionals. Day one […]

Registration Deadline: WED. 11/12/25 Venue: Online (see details below) SPARC, along with the Minnesota Department of Education and SW ABE, sponsors an annual statewide conference for support professionals. Day one […]