Professional Development

Professional Development Resources

Across the state of Minnesota, professional development (PD) is provided to ABE programs and practitioners through the ABE Support Network of supplemental service providers. For more information about ABE Support Network and the different PD services offered, visit the ABE Support Network/Supplemental Services section of this website.

To find information about specific upcoming PD events, check the ATLAS event calendar.

The ABE Connect newsletter is a weekly e-newsletter with updates and information about PD for ABE practitioners in Minnesota. To receive ABE connect, sign up at the ATLAS website here: MNABE Connect Signup

Visit the MN ABE Professional Development YouTube Channel to view classroom videos and archived webinars on standards, math, transitions, ESL, writing, science, reading, volunteers & more!

Professional Development Planning

The statewide PD committee and state ABE office have created a number of tools for individual and program PD planning: 

MN ABE Professional Development Opportunities is a tool designed to help individuals and programs identify and select PD opportunities offered through the MN ABE PD system.

A Consortium Professional Development Plan Template is available to guide PD planning at the program level.

An Individual Professional Development Plan Template is available to guide PD planning at the individual level.