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The “Why” Behind Cross-Multiplication

Participants in this workout examine why only teaching the process of “cross-multiplying and dividing” without developing conceptual understanding of this process is detrimental to student learning and will understand the importance of teaching conceptual understanding for commonly used algorithms.

Let’s Talk About Dots!

Participants in this workout identify a low-risk strategy for students to see math as patterns and practice speaking about patterns,articulate ways to encourage student sharing around math topics, and consider the creativity present in math.

Supplying the Answer

Participants in this Math Teacher Workout consider how “devaluing the answer” leads to rich mathematical conversations and deeper learning for students as well as gain comfort with Mathematical Practice 3: Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.

Which Mistake to Pursue?

This blog post describes a class's exploration of an open-ended perimeter problem.

Weird Conversation About Perimeter

A teacher's conversation with a student about what perimeter means.

Ever Wonder What They’d Notice?

Asking the right questions and making space for student thinking can change outcomes for students. What can we do as teachers to faciliate their critical thinking and engagement? In this 5-minute Ignite talk, Annie Fetter addresses giving students space to notice and wonder.

Elementary Always, Sometimes, Never

In Always, Sometimes or Never, students identify whether a mathematical statement is always true, sometimes true, or never true. This link offers statements appropriate for students in early math levels, but it can be adapted to any level or content by changing the mathematical statement students are working with.

CCRS Mathematical Practice 3 – Webcast

This webcast highlights Mathematical Practice 3 - Construct viable arguments. It is one of a series of 8 webcasts, the purpose of which is to give adult educators a better sense of each of the 8 Mathematical Practices of the CCRS and to suggest ways to encourage the Practices with their students.

5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussions

5 Practices for Orchestrating Mathematics Discussions describes how teachers can facilitate "mathematically productive discussions that are rooted in student thinking." In this posting, you can also find out about one teacher's experiences implementing the strategies in the book.

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EdTech Integration Strategy Toolkit

The EdTech Integration Strategy Toolkit is a searchable collection of instructional routines and strategies created and shared by adult educators. The routines integrate educational technologies and digital skill building into core content classroom instruction, either in-person or online.

Digital Access & Resilience in Texas (DART)

Digital Access and Resilience in Texas (DART) is a foundational digital literacy curriculum for beginning English learners that incorporates digital literacy skills, foundational print literacy skills, and conceptual understanding of basic digital literacy topics, beginning with letter recognition and keyboard knowledge through going online, searching the internet, and using email. All 20 units and their instructional resources are available to download for free either separately or as a complete document.

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Upcoming ABE Events

May 19, 2026 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
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Career-Focused and Specialized Online Statewide Classes Webinar

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Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/19/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Join us for an informative webinar on offering FY27 Career-Focused and Specialized Online Statewide Classes. This session will walk participants through key information from the promotional flyer, including what qualifies as a career-focused or specialized class, examples… Learn More

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May 19, 2026 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
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Volunteer Core Training Module 4: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Materials

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Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/19/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Participants will engage in a couple of classroom activities to experience scaffolding, checking comprehension and the gradual release of responsibility. These aspects of teaching and tutoring are then defined, explained further and participants get opportunities to practice them. Learn More

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May 21, 2026 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Literacy Minnesota
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Integrating AI Literacy Across Adult Education Classes and Levels – Session 2

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Registration Deadline: THU. 5/21/26 Venue: Online (see details below) Integrating AI Literacy Across Adult Education Classes and Levels Across adult education, AI literacy is a critical skill for navigating the modern workforce and daily life. This two-part webinar series moves beyond the “what” of AI… Learn More

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