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Teaching for Justice

Explore a growing collection of justice-focused lessons and resources created for adult educators and learners. Designed by local MN adult educators, these ready-to-use materials support equity, civic engagement, and critical thinking on timely topics—from disability rights to immigration and executive power. Lessons and multimedia resources spark discussion, reflection, and action in today’s complex world.
Articles & Publications Lesson Plans
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The Adult Education Equity Rubric

Have you ever wished you had a tool to help you figure out areas of equity to further develop in your program but everything is for K-12 programs or you didn’t know where to start? A group of participants in the statewide Racial Equity Community of Practice thought just that. The group has adapted several tools to create an equity rubric for adult education classrooms and programs.
Articles & Publications Program Devel/Management Tools Teacher Development Activities
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NEW! Teaching Reading to Adults Self-Paced Course

The free online Teaching Reading to Adults self-paced course focuses on what evidence-based reading instruction (EBRI) is, how to assess adult learners in each of the 4 essential components of reading, and strategies for teaching EBRI. The course is intended for ABE administrators, teachers, support staff, and volunteers who may be new to teaching reading to adult learners or who may have a lot of experience! Participants can earn 16 CEUs by completing this asynchronous online course.
Teacher Development Activities
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Newsletter Signup

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PD Catalog

Get an overview of all MN Adult Education professional development (PD) activities in one convenient, searchable place!

PD Catalog

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

August 12, 2025 12:00 pm–12:00 pm
Literacy Action Network
Park Event Center – Waite Park
500 Division St
Waite Park, 56387

2025 Summer Institute (in person)

Park Event Center – Waite Park
500 Division St
Waite Park, 56387

Registration Deadline: TBD Events Cost: TBD… Learn More

Park Event Center – Waite Park
500 Division St
Waite Park, 56387
August 18, 2025 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
Literacy Minnesota
Online

Volunteer Core Training Module 3: Instructional Best Practices: Working with Learners

Online

Registration Deadline: MON. 8/18/25 Venue: Online (see details below) Participants learn how to apply teaching practices that support language and skill development for all learners. These practices include ensuring that instruction is learner centered, using an appropriate level of teacher talk and delivering error correction. Learn More

Online
August 21, 2025 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Literacy Minnesota
Online

Teaching and Tutoring with Northstar Digital Literacy

Online

Registration Deadline: THU. 8/21/25 Venue: Online (see details below) You don’t need to be a computer expert in order to teach computer skills! Come learn how help students build their digital literacy skills using Northstar Digital Literacy. In the webinar, participants will learn: The features of Northstar Digital… Learn More

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