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IET for English Learners Desk Aids

A set of three IET for English Learners Desk Aids and companion QuickStart Guide was developed in 2023 by the Enhancing Access for Refugees and New Americans project, funded by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE). These resources are five to six pages each, and complement the IET Design Toolkit approach and process by describing nuanced considerations for IET programs designed for delivery in combination with IELCE activities.
Program Devel/Management Tools
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Promising Practices for IET Programs That Serve Beginning-Level Learners

One of six installments in the IET Strategies in Action series, this brief discusses how two strategies—bridge programs and stackable credentials—are implemented by local providers to serve beginning-level learners intentionally, and in some cases, how state-level guidance and support can enable these efforts.
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Promising Practices for IET Pathways to PSE

One of six installments in the IET Strategies in Action series, this nine-page resource from American Institutes for Research highlights four strategies to link Integrated Education and Training (IET) to Postsecondary Education (PSE).
Articles & Publications
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FAQs: ACP, IET and Workplace Literacy

What is an adult career pathway (ACP)? What is Integrated Education & Training (IET)? What is Workplace Literacy? Find answers to these questions here!
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Integrated Education & Training Design Toolkit

The Integrated Education and Training (IET) Toolkit was developed to assist state and local adult education staff to plan, design, implement, and evaluate effective IET programs that are responsive to state and local labor market demands and fulfill the requirements of WIOA. The IET Design Toolkit guides users through a team-based approach to developing customized IET solutions that address the needs of adult learners and local businesses through four iterative phases: Research and Assess, Design and Plan, Develop and Implement, and Evaluate and Improve.
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Fit 4 Healthcare / Foundational Skills in Healthcare

A foundational training designed to inform participants about the healthcare sector.  A job fair with healthcare providers is held as a culminating event. Participants earn First Aid and CPR certification.  The course provides basic skills necessary to obtain a position in the healthcare sector and increases knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare-related skills. || AUTHOR: Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy, Penn State College of Education
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Mechanical Components / Mechanical Maintenance Foundations

The Integrated Education and Training (IET) course is designed to fulfill requirements of the Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Curriculum of PMMI Certification, The Association of Packaging and Processing Technologies. This course is intended to be offered in conjunction with a state-approved apprenticeship program.  The basic skills lessons equip participants with the basic academic skills needed to be successful in a Level 1 Mechanical Maintenance course. || AUTHOR: Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy, Penn State College of Education
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ACES

ACES

Academic, Career & Employability Skills
Adult Career Pathways

Adult Career Pathways

ACP, IET, Transitions
Adult Diploma / HSE

Adult Diploma / HSE

Adult Ed Program Support

Adult Ed Program Support

ABE Foundations & FAQs
CCR Standards

CCR Standards

College & Career Readiness Standards (CCRS)
Cultural Competency

Cultural Competency

Equity & Trauma-Informed
Dev Ed/ABE Toolkit

Dev Ed/ABE Toolkit

Digital Literacy

Digital Literacy

ESL

ESL

English as a Second Language
Numeracy

Numeracy

Math
Project-Based Learning

Project-Based Learning

Reading

Reading

STAR and EBRI
Science

Science

Social Studies & Civics

Social Studies & Civics

Writing

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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.

 

MN Adult Ed YouTube

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.

 

Announcements & Future PD

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.

 

Virtual Meeting Resources

Upcoming ABE Events

July 22, 2026 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Minnesota Department of Education
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WebChat with MN ABE

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Registration Deadline: WED. 7/22/26 Venue: Online (see details below) WebChat with MN ABE is a webinar discussion led by state ABE staff from the Minnesota Department of Education. WebChat webinars provide updates from the state ABE office on new and emerging issues and an opportunity for local ABE… Learn More

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July 22, 2026 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Literacy Minnesota
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Teaching the Whole Learner: Supporting Mental Health and Neurodiversity in ABE Presented by Jimmie Heags

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Registration Deadline: WED. 7/22/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Adult learners bring a range of experiences, learning needs, and emotional challenges. This session helps ABE volunteers and professionals recognize signs of mental health concerns and neurodivergence (like autism or ADHD) without stepping into diagnosis. You’ll learn practical, trauma-informed… Learn More

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July 23, 2026 12:30 pm–1:30 pm
Literacy Action Network
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LAN Advocacy Lunch & Learn

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Registration Deadline: THU, 7/23/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Join members of LAN’s Legislative Committee to discuss how we advocate for Adult Education in MN! This is a chance to connect socially with other people in the field of Adult Education and brainstorm ideas for how we advocate for… Learn More

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