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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.
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Beginning ESL Literacy Distance Learning / In-Class Units

These lessons for Beginning EL Literacy (NRS ESL Level 1, CASAS STEPS 160-183) can be used in class, or assigned out of class as proxy hours by a TVM-certified teacher. The lessons are paper-packet based, and each has a QR code link to a video for the lesson. Each unit contains 5 lessons. Each lesson introduces 6-8 new vocabulary words, and is meant to build knowledge based on previous lessons.
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Beginning ESL Literacy Distance Learning or In-Class Units

The Beginning EL Literacy (NRS ESL Level 1, CASAS STEPS 160-183) lessons provided here can be used in class, or assigned out of class as proxy hours by a TVM-certified teacher. The lessons are paper-packet based, and each has a QR code link to a video for the lesson. Each unit contains 5 lessons. Each lesson introduces 6-8 new vocabulary words, and is meant to build knowledge based on previous lessons.
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WisTech Open

Building on more than 20 years of high-quality digital learning materials, WisTech Open brings together popular Wisc-Online learning objects—such as assessments, animations, and interactive tools—alongside new resources that support learning across subject areas. The free platform can be used in the classroom or for independent learning by students, educators, and lifelong learners.
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Spotlight on Total Physical Response

See how Total Physical Response (TPR) connects language to physical movement, helping learners understand and remember new vocabulary. By pairing actions with words, TPR lowers the affective filter and reduces anxiety, making it especially helpful for beginning learners. This approach can be used as a short warm-up activity or as part of a lesson to reinforce meaning and support long-term retention.
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Once Upon a Picture: The Thinking Collection

This website provides a collection of images, photo and illustrations, with prompts to inspire learners to write or speak using critical thinking skills about the image.
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Spotlight on Line Dialogues

Watch this video to see how line dialogues give students the opportunity to practice short dialogs over and over with different partners. The video from REEP demonstrates different adaptions for this activity based on language level. Use a small part of this video to show learners what they should do in their line.
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Monarch Reader by Building Wings

This collection of free, easy-to-read, and accessible books on a wide range of topics. Each book can be speech enabled and accessed using multiple interfaces. These are digital books and digital book collections for readers of all ages. NOTE: Monarch Reader was formerly known as Tar Heel Reader.
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Using The Change Agent in Math Class – Data

The  SABES Math & Numeracy Team in Massachusetts started this online collection of math lessons and activities with connections to student articles from The Change Agent, a social justice journal written by and for adult education students and teachers. Explore the site and check out two recommended lessons to get started.
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Using The Change Agent in Math Class

The  SABES Math & Numeracy Team in Massachusetts started this online collection of math lessons and activities with connections to student articles from The Change Agent, a social justice journal written by and for adult education students and teachers. Explore the site and check out two recommended lessons to get started.
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Number Lines and the Coordinate Grid, Part 2 – Data

In these materials, students will learn how to (1) plot points and interpret points on the coordinate grid; (2) draw lines and shapes on the coordinate grid; and (3) make sense of data on the coordinate grid (including scatter plots) and correlation. NOTE: There is a "Number Lines and the Coordinate Grid, Part 1" that helps students get comfortable with number lines.
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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.
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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 an overview of all MN Adult Education professional development (PD) activities in one convenient, searchable place!

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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.

 

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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

May 14, 2026 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
Literacy Minnesota
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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
SW ABE
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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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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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