The online Minnesota Adult Education PD Catalog provides an overview of all MN Adult Ed professional development (PD) activities in one convenient, searchable place. Here you will find brief descriptions of all PD offerings currently provided by the Minnesota Adult Education Support Network.

Note: Not all activities listed here have been scheduled yet, and many can be provided to you by request. Others are available on an ongoing basis.

  • Scheduled activities are linked to the MN Adult Ed Events Calendar or other sites, where you can find registration and more details.
  • For a list of upcoming PD activities for the year, see FY25 MN Adult Ed PD Dates.

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Conference

Support Professionals’ Conference

Southwest ABE

SW ABE, the Minnesota Department of Education, and SPARC (Support Professional Advisory Resource Committee) support an annual statewide conference for support professionals. There is a pre-conference focusing on assessment training followed by a full day general conference. The full day includes an update from our state ABE director and other… Read More

Content Areas:

  • ABE Policy
  • Assessment
  • SiD Database
  • Support Services

Audiences:

  • Support Staff
By Request, Online Course, Webinar/Webcast

Volunteer Core Training Module 1: Overview of Minnesota Adult Education and Program Accountability

Literacy Minnesota

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. Read More

Content Areas:

  • ABE Policy
  • ACES / Transitions
  • Assessment
  • CCR Standards
  • Digital Literacy / Northstar
  • ESL
  • HSE / GED / Adult Diploma

Audiences:

  • Administrator
  • Instructor
  • Support Staff
  • Volunteer
Conference, Webinar/Webcast

Statewide Virtual Conferences

ATLAS

In an effort to harness the benefits of both in-person and virtual conferences, ATLAS continues to offer both in-person regional events in the North, South, and Metro regions, as well as virtual statewide conferences that are open to attendees from all regions of Minnesota. The Statewide Virtual Conference is an… Read More

Content Areas:

  • ABE Policy
  • ACES / Transitions
  • Adult Career Pathways
  • Assessment
  • CCR Standards
  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Digital Literacy / Northstar
  • Disabilities
  • Distance Learning
  • Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
  • ESL
  • HSE / GED / Adult Diploma
  • Math / Numeracy
  • Mental Health & Trauma
  • One-Room Schoolhouse / Multilevel
  • Program Management
  • Reading
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Technology
  • Writing

Audiences:

  • Administrator
  • Instructor
  • Volunteer
Webinar/Webcast

ABE Foundations at a Distance: Webinar Series

ATLAS

ATLAS offers 3 live webinars to supplement the ABE Foundations Online Course and support new ABE staff members’ entry into the field. The purpose of the webinar series is to: Provide a guided, connected way to complete the ABE Foundations online course content in… Read More

Content Areas:

  • ABE Policy
  • ACES / Transitions
  • CCR Standards
  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Digital Literacy / Northstar
  • HSE / GED / Adult Diploma
  • Program Management
  • SiD Database
  • Support Services
  • Using Volunteers

Audiences:

  • Administrator
  • Instructor
  • Support Staff
Online Course

Distance Learning Basics for Adult Basic Education

Literacy Minnesota

This course will teach you the basics of designing and implementing quality distance education programs in ABE schools and classrooms. This course is appropriate for ABE teachers, managers and support staff. Read More

Content Areas:

  • ABE Policy
  • Digital Literacy / Northstar
  • Distance Learning
  • Technology

Audiences:

  • Administrator
  • Instructor
  • Support Staff
  • Volunteer
Conference

Metro ABE Regional

ATLAS

Metro Regionals take place in the spring, generally all day on a Friday. Cost: $25/person Regionals: Provide the time and space for colleagues across programs and from within one geographic region to gather in person to network, share resources, decrease isolation, and engage in adult professional learning. Enhance teachers’ and… Read More

Content Areas:

  • ABE Policy
  • ACES / Transitions
  • Adult Career Pathways
  • Assessment
  • CCR Standards
  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Digital Literacy / Northstar
  • Disabilities
  • Distance Learning
  • Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
  • ESL
  • HSE / GED / Adult Diploma
  • Math / Numeracy
  • Mental Health & Trauma
  • One-Room Schoolhouse / Multilevel
  • Program Management
  • Reading
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Technology
  • Writing

Audiences:

  • Administrator
  • Instructor
  • Volunteer
Conference

South ABE Regional

ATLAS

South Regionals take place in fall and spring, generally all day on a Friday. Cost: $25/person Regionals: Provide the time and space for colleagues across programs and from within one geographic region to gather in person to network, share resources, decrease isolation, and engage in adult professional learning. Enhance teachers’… Read More

Content Areas:

  • ABE Policy
  • ACES / Transitions
  • Adult Career Pathways
  • Assessment
  • CCR Standards
  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Digital Literacy / Northstar
  • Disabilities
  • Distance Learning
  • Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
  • ESL
  • HSE / GED / Adult Diploma
  • Math / Numeracy
  • Mental Health & Trauma
  • One-Room Schoolhouse / Multilevel
  • Program Management
  • Reading
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Technology
  • Writing

Audiences:

  • Administrator
  • Instructor
Conference

North ABE Regional

ATLAS

North Regionals take place in fall and spring in alternating locations, generally over a Thursday evening and all day Friday, with optional Thursday afternoon sessions sometimes offered. Cost: $25/person for Thursday and Friday, or Friday only $15/person for Thursday only Regionals: Provide the time and space for colleagues to gather… Read More

Content Areas:

  • ABE Policy
  • ACES / Transitions
  • Adult Career Pathways
  • Assessment
  • CCR Standards
  • Civics & Citizenship
  • Digital Literacy / Northstar
  • Disabilities
  • Distance Learning
  • Diversity / Equity / Inclusion
  • ESL
  • HSE / GED / Adult Diploma
  • Math / Numeracy
  • Mental Health & Trauma
  • One-Room Schoolhouse / Multilevel
  • Program Management
  • Reading
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Technology
  • Writing

Audiences:

  • Administrator
  • Instructor
Webinar/Webcast

Web Chat with MN ABE

Literacy Action Network

Web Chats are quarterly webinar discussions hosted by Literacy Action Network, led by state ABE staff at the Minnesota Department of Education. Web Chats provide: Updates on new and emerging issues An opportunity for local ABE staff to ask questions and provide information to state staff A chance for regular… Read More

Content Areas:

  • ABE Policy

Audiences:

  • Administrator
Cohort, Online Course, Webinar/Webcast

Best Practices in Digital Education

Literacy Minnesota

Formerly known as Distance Learning 101/102, this professional development cohort opportunity will support ABE teachers, staff, and administrators in setting learners up for success in asynchronous distance learning and synchronous online class formats (fully online, blended, HyFlex, etc.). We’ll focus on new readings and best practices in digital education, digital… Read More

Content Areas:

  • ABE Policy
  • Digital Literacy / Northstar
  • Distance Learning

Audiences:

  • Administrator
  • Instructor