Adult Education Support Network
Three percent of state Adult Education funding is used to fund activities that support adult education programs and staff across Minnesota in key areas. These activities are provided by the members of the Minnesota Adult Education Support Network – organizations that have received ABE Supplemental Service grants from the state to fund their Minnesota Adult Education work.
MN Adult Education Support Network providers can help adult education professionals:
- Learn about upcoming professional development opportunities – ATLAS
- Find resources and support for serving students with disabilities – PANDA
- Implement and use distance learning (DL) in adult education programs – Literacy Minnesota
- Learn how to utilize volunteers in adult education programs and get volunteer training – Literacy Minnesota
- Get training on the assessments used in adult education – Southwest ABE
- Find out about Minnesota Adult Education’s professional organization – Literacy Action Network
Find out more about the services and resources available through the MN Adult Education Support Network below!
Assessment and Support Staff Training
- Get training on CASAS and TABE assessments
- Learn more about the annual Support Services Conference
Digital Learning and Technology Services
- Find information about approved distance learning (DL) platforms
- Access distance learning, digital literacy, and technology integration training
- Learn more about the Teacher Verification Model (TVM)
- Submit an application to have a platform or course approved for proxy hours
Disability Services
- Find resources and support for serving students with disabilities
- Learn more about UDL (Universal Design for Learning)
- Find resources and training on supporting student mental health
- Borrow adaptive technology for students with disabilities
Professional Development and System Support
- Access training and resources around reading, math, ESL, career pathways, CCRS, program administration, and more
- Find and register for training events
- Read MN ABE Connect newsletter articles
Statewide Initiatives, Conference & Marketing Activities
- Learn more about Summer Institute
- Access marketing materials for your program
- Get involved with Minnesota’s adult education professional organization
Racial Equity in Adult Education
- Learn more about equity efforts in Minnesota adult education
Volunteer and Outreach Services
- Access training for your volunteers
- Find volunteers for your program
- Learn how to utilize volunteers and manage a volunteer program
- Access the Adult Literacy Hotline, the statewide database of MN adult education programs