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The 3 R’s: Reaping the Rewards of Routines

Participants in this workout will establish a learner routine that aligns to one or more CCR standards. This workout includes looking at some videos about instructional routines on the Teaching Channel website.
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Notice and Wonder about Data: Using Slow Reveal Graphs

Participants in this workout work with slow reveal graphs to notice and wonder about data and experience the activity just as they would present it to students.
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Math Practices in the Virtual Classroom

Participants in this workout have the opportunity to experience a task as a student (making origami shapes!), and to reflect on how to use this task with learners to develop a classroom culture (virtual or otherwise) that embeds the math practices.
Teacher Development Activities
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Making Sense of a Standard

Participants in this workout break apart a given standard into meaningful sections, and articulate the relationship between the content of the sections. They then brainstorm strategies, objectives and learning targets for a given standard.
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In Common: Effective Writing for All Students

The writing samples included here are split into two types: on-demand writing and range of writing. The on-demand samples show progression of writing with one topic in K-5 and 6-12. The range of writing samples shows the possibilities for integrating writing tasks across content areas.
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Common Core State Standards – Appendix C: Samples of Student Writing

The writing samples in this resource reflect the three types of writing required by the standards. Each sample is clearly annotated with descriptors pulled from the language of the standards. These samples were generated from a variety of conditions including in-class or homework tasks, on-demand assessment or research projects. 
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Common Core (K-12) ELA Standards

The College & Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) are based on the Common Core standards. Some teachers have found looking at the original Common Core ELA standards helpful.
Teaching Tools
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CCRS Math Content Progressions

This document contains the mathematics CCRS organized by level and also by domain, to highlight the important progressions in the CCRS. Standards associated with the Major Work of the Level (MWOTL) are also identified in this document.
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CCRS and the Reading Foundational Skills

These resources describe Minnesota's combination of Common Core State Standards (CCSS) + CCRS Reading Foundational Skills 1-4, at Levels K-5. The result is a complete and clear sequence for teaching alphabetics and fluency to adult readers at Beginning and Intermediate levels.
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Where Do Math, ELA and Science Standards Overlap?

A graphic organizer to show that the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) have significant overlap and can be collectively implemented for students’ benefit.
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Common Core (K-12) Math Standards

The College & Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) are based on the Common Core standards. Some teachers who teach low levels of numeracy have found looking at the kindergarten and first grade Common Core math standards helpful.
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Transitions Integration Framework (TIF)

The TIF is the cornerstone of ACES (Academic, Career & Employability Skills) and was designed to provide ABE programs and instructors with guidance on the effective integration of transitions skills into instruction at all levels of ABE.
Teaching Tools
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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

Writing

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Ability to Benefit Resources

Ability to Benefit allows students without a high school diploma to access financial aid and enroll in career pathway college programs through coordinated support services. This collection of documents provides a comprehensive set of resources for implementing Ability to Benefit programs at Minnesota State, including guidance on program design, approval processes, and ongoing compliance. It includes tools for partnership development, program selection, and student participation (checklists, agreements, and forms), as well as detailed implementation support such as a how-to guide and instructions for meeting federal and state requirements for financial aid eligibility.
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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.

 

Presenter Information

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

May 13, 2026 12:00 pm–1:15 pm
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Minnesota ABE Leadership Book Club: Cultivating Genius

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Registration Deadline: By each meeting date DATES: (YOU MUST REGISTER FOR EACH DATE) Meeting 1: Wednesday, March 4 – 12-1:15 pm (CST) – REGISTER Meeting 2: Wednesday, April 8 – 12-1:15 pm (CDT) –… Learn More

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May 14, 2026 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
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Integrating AI Literacy Across Adult Education Classes and Levels – Session 1

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Registration Deadline: THU. 5/14/26 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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May 15, 2026 10:00 am–11:00 am
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Support Staff Coffee Break – Using AI to Analyze Data

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Registration Deadline: FRI. 5/15/26 Venue: Online (see details below) The Support Staff Online Coffee Break Series continues with Susan Wetenkamp-Brandt and Elizabeth Bennett sharing about using AI and explaining how your program can take advantage of this technology to analyze your data. For more information, contact Chrysti Nielsen… Learn More

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