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Fraction Talks

A Fraction Talk is a discussion-rich routine that invites multiple ways of identifying fractions. They are similar to number talks, but instead of drawing out strategies through mental calculations, students evaluate images of shapes and identify fractions. The Fraction Talks website has a huge collection of images to inspire discussion and exploration, as well as suggestions for using this routine in your class.
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Estimating

This workbook has activities to help students develop their number sense through estimation. As they work through the activities, they will look at different strategies for estimating in different contexts. Some of those strategies include partitioning, using your own body as a benchmark, as well as multiple strategies for estimating with numbers. The workbook offers strategies, examples for students to develop their own strategies, and then space to reflect on their learning. An optional video and asynchronous mini-course are also available.
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Multiply without Memorizing

This workbook has activities to help students develop their conceptual understanding of multiplication. As they work through the activities, they will look at different strategies for grouping, including arrays and decomposing larger multiplication problems into friendlier numbers. The workbook offers strategies, examples for students to develop their own strategies, and then space to reflect on their learning. An optional video and asynchronous mini-course are also available.
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Playing with Patterns

This workbook has activities for students to develop their algebraic reasoning through an investigation of patterns. As they work through the activities, they will look at different kinds of patterns, find rules for how those patterns work, and use what they notice to guess what comes next. The workbook offers different ways of looking at patterns, examples for students to develop their own ways of seeing, and then space to reflect on their learning. An optional video and asynchronous mini-course are also available.
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Jobs

This CCRS Level B ELA Lesson/Unit Plan focuses on students learning about different jobs in the US, along with the skills, requirements and benefits that come with them. This plan was originally completed by a participant in the 2017/18 CCRS Implementation Cohort.
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Health

This CCRS Level B ELA Lesson/Unit Plan focuses on students reading key health and medical language on over-the-counter medication with the goal of identifying appropriate treatments for everyday ailments. This plan was originally completed by a participant in the 2017/18 CCRS Implementation Cohort.
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Success

This CCRS Level B/C ELA Lesson/Unit Plan focuses on students building listening comprehension, discussion, and writing skills on the academic topic of success. This plan was originally completed by a participant in the 2017/18 CCRS Implementation Cohort.
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What is History?

This CCRS Level B ELA Lesson/Unit Plan focuses on students exploring the concept of “history,”determining what constitutes history, and examining what might be excluded from traditional methods of determining history.
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Generate & Analyze Patterns

This Low to High Intermediate ABE (CCRS Level B-C) Math Lesson/Unit Plan focuses on standard 4.OA.5, generate and analyze patterns.
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Career-Focused and Specialized Online Statewide Classes – FY27

Explore this resource to learn about eligible classes, how to register a class, and how to refer students to Online Statewide Courses.
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Cracking the Code: Materials

This resource collection includes books and classroom materials that teachers can purchase as well as free, downloadable materials such as flash cards, letter tiles, vowel sound cards, and more.
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Cracking the Code: Adult ESL Classroom Videos

This collection of classroom videos demonstrates Multisensory Alphabetics Instruction in action. All videos can all be found on the MN Adult Education YouTube Channel.
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PD Catalog

Get an overview of all MN Adult Education professional development (PD) activities in one convenient, searchable place!

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Presenter Information

Get information about stipends, reimbursements, the MN Adult Ed policy on use of images in presentations, and other instructions for presenters.

 

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MN Adult Ed YouTube Channel

The MN Adult Education YouTube Channel is a free online PD resource that you can use to explore teaching techniques and classroom ideas in action! Find out more in this MN ABE Connect newsletter article.

 

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ATLAS Announcements & Future PD

Check out the latest list of ATLAS professional development announcements and opportunities! This is the document that is shared at all ATLAS events.

 

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Virtual Meeting Resources

Find resources for conducting online meetings/events/presentations! You are welcome to use and adapt these materials to fit your own needs and context.

 

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Upcoming ABE Events

June 15, 2026 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
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Racial Equity 101 Presented by Jimmie Heags

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Registration Deadline: MON. 6/15/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Join presenter Jimmie Heags, Jr., MA, LSC, LPCC, LADC, ACS, for this session that exposes how race is defined and how racism impacts individuals and institutions. The session will provide learners with a framework for understanding and disrupting the… Learn More

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June 16, 2026 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
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Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

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Registration Deadline: TUE. 6/16/26 Venue: Online (see details below) You don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their digital literacy skills using Northstar Digital Literacy. In the webinar, participants will learn: The features of Northstar Digital… Learn More

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June 18, 2026 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
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The Learning Styles Myth (and the Teaching Practices Worth Keeping)

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Registration Deadline: THU. 6/18/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Many of us were taught that students learn best when instruction matches their “learning style.” In this webinar, we’ll take a closer look at where that idea came from, why it stuck, and what research actually tells us. We’ll… Learn More

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