NEW Adult ESL Resources from LINCS – Free!
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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
Distance Learning Platforms Transition
Find out about Edmentum and Burlington English, the state-supported distance learning platforms replacing Skills Tutor. Read More
Math Antics
Looking for supplemental video material for your math class? Here is a resource that contains straightforward explanations of math concepts and provides plenty of practice exercises. Read More
Lesson Plans for Career Exploration: How to Get Started Now
The Pathways to Careers Network provides easy-to-follow lesson plans for conducting career exploration activities in your ABE and ESL classroom. Read More
Breaking News on Distance Learning: Khan Academy and Clock Time Adjustment
Recent developments in distance learning (DL) platforms will enhance DL in Minnesota ABE. First, Khan Academy has been approved as a distance learning platform. Second, an adjustment to potential contact hours claimed on platforms using a clock time model has been approved. Read More
What’s the Latest with the GED Test?!
Check out the latest and greatest GED updates. Be sure to keep abreast of classroom tools and resources related to the new score changes! Read More
Does Your Student Have Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a Specific Learning Disorder (often called a learning disability) which is a lifelong neurologically based condition that affects the way a person processes information. Learn more about dyslexia here. Read More
With Games, History and Civics Come Alive
Think History and Government are boring? Not when you learn them through interactive online games! Computer games are an effective medium for delivering powerful learning about social studies topics. Try it for yourself! Read More
Oprah Wants You to Watch This 7-Minute Video and Learn About Coherent Progressions
Are we preparing our students for the next numeracy opportunity? When we have an easier time learning a complex idea or task, it's because we're building on previous learning. These short videos help teachers improve our ability to provide this preparation to our students learning math. Read More