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CCRS Individualized Instruction Planning Tool – Math

The CCRS Individualized Instruction Planning Tool is intended to help teachers in one-room school house or other individualized instruction settings plan and document standards-aligned experiences for all students. This document could be used as a teacher planning tool or as a tracking document in a student’s folder.
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Suggested Question Stems & Frames for Close Reading

Use these CCRS reading question stems and frames to create text-dependent questions for use in close reading of texts. These stems and questions will also help prepare students for new NRS tests.
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Text-Dependent Question Stems & Frames to Reach CCRS Reading Anchors (Levels A-B)

How can we ask text-dependent questions (TDQs) at lower levels, when students' English language and literacy is still emerging? This handout offers a range of question stems and TDQ ideas for teachers at low-levels (CCRS A & B).
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Breakthrough to Math Level 1 – Evaluation

The resource evaluated here for Mathematics CCRS alignment is Breakthrough to Math Level 1 from New Readers Press.
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Common Core Achieve – Evaluation

The resource evaluated here for Mathematics CCRS alignment is McGraw-Hill's Common Core Achieve.
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Math Sense 2, Focus on Problem Solving – Evaluation

The resource evaluated here for Mathematics CCRS alignment is Math Sense 2, Focus on Problem Solving from New Readers Press.
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Mathematics CCRS-Aligned Lesson/Unit Planning Template

Use this tool to create units or lessons aligned to the Minnesota ABE State Standards (CCRS, ACES, Northstar).
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Mathematics CCRS Observation Tool

Use this tool to guide observations of standards-based instruction in classroom settings.
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Mathematics CCRS Instructional Task Study Tool

Use this tool to guide small group analysis of student tasks and accompanying student work to identify how effectively they reflect the intended standards.
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Navigating the CCRS Tools – Math

This document provides an overview of the tools to support CCRS Implementation.
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Newsela – Evaluation

The resource evaluated here for ELA CCRS alignment is Newsela.org.
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Stand Out 2 – Evaluation

The resource evaluated here for ELA CCRS alignment is Stand Out 2.
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Ten Steps to Advancing College Reading Skills – Evaluation

The resource evaluated here for ELA CCRS alignment is Ten Steps to Advancing College Reading Skills.
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Ventures 2 – Evaluation

The resource evaluated here for ELA CCRS alignment is Ventures 2.
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Ventures 4 – Evaluation

The resource evaluated here for ELA CCRS alignment is Ventures 4.
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Ventures Basic – Evaluation

The resource evaluated here for ELA CCRS alignment is Ventures Basic.
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ELA CCRS Observation Tool

Use this tool to guide observations of standards-based instruction in classroom settings.
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ELA CCRS Instructional Task Study Tool

Use this tool to guide small group analysis of student tasks and accompanying student work to identify how effectively they reflect the intended standards.
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A New Home

This beginning ESL ELA Lesson/Unit Plan and accompanying evaluation tools covers a lesson on housing.
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Newsela Article

This pre-GED ELA Lesson/Unit Plan and accompanying evaluation tools cover an analysis of a Newsela article.
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Adult Foundational Education

This 2023 brief from the CREATE Adult Skills Network sheds light on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility conditions, opportunities, and challenges as they manifest in adult basic education across the country.
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Community Interpreter Credential

Resources related to Community Interpreter have been collected by an ATLAS Credential Specialist experienced in this field. The PDF includes information on the credential including testing, ABE and non-ABE providers that offer training, curriculum links, potential participants, Minnesota wage and outlook information and additional certifications on this career pathway.
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Certified Nursing Assistant Credential

Resources related to Certified Nursing Assistant have been collected by an ATLAS Credential Specialist experienced in this field. The PDF includes information on the credential including testing, ABE and non-ABE providers that offer training, curriculum links, potential participants, Minnesota wage and outlook information and additional certifications on this career pathway.
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MN ABE YouTube Channel

The MN ABE 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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Registration Deadline: MON. 5/6/24 Research shows that explicitly teaching a set of comprehension strategies is a great way to help intermediate-level readers maximize their understanding of texts. Come learn a handful of great comprehension tools that will help students develop critical thinking skills and comprehension skills. Learn More

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Registration Deadline: TUE. 5/7/24 In this session, we will explore ideas and strategies to enhance your instruction when teaching with In-Class Lessons. We will go over fresh ideas on how to engage your students when completing different activities!  NOTE: Attendees must have current login credentials… Learn More

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Registration Deadline: WED. 5/8/24 Participants learn about Adult Basic Education programming in Minnesota, demographics of learners, instructional content standards as well as initial and on-going assessment. This session wraps up with learner motivations, barriers and persistence. Learn More

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