Distance Learning Platforms

A list of Minnesota approved learning platforms covering various topics and skill levels.

Topics
Funded by
Literacy Level
CASAS Score
TABE Score
Commercial – Purchase Required

From grammar and literacy to dialogues, discussions, and debates, the ever-expanding library of student-focused content makes it easy to find materials relevant to students’ language needs. New content is added weekly. Materials are sorted by ESL levels. (Formerly called ESL Library)

Ellii used to be named ESL Library - see here for more information.

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
All scores
Commercial – Purchase Required

EnGen is an English learning platform that creates lessons from licensed content creators (Associated Press, Buzzfeed, etc).

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
All scores
TABE Score
All scores through 630
Commercial – Purchase Required

Provides ELL curriculum Intro, level 1 - 4, and Advanced (6 levels), with an integrated, contextualized approach to learning. The MEL also offers assessments of the skills (Reading, listening, language, grammar) that are being developed.

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
Less than 235
Commercial – Purchase Required

Offers a complete online, self-paced ABE, Pre-GED, and GED preparation program.

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
236 and greater
TABE Score
All scores
Commercial – Purchase Required

GED Flash offers test-like practice questions for each of the four subjects on the GED. This product is best used with students who score in the Too Close to Call range on GED Ready.

For these literacy levels

TABE Score
584-800
Commercial – Purchase Required

GED Ready practice tests are used to determine readiness for the actual GED and for the diagnostic reports to guide targeted instruction based on student demonstration of knowledge mastery and knowledge gaps.

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
Greater than 221
TABE Score
511-800
Commercial – Purchase Required

DCS GED® Prep Online offers practice tests and practice lessons to help improve any areas.  Also available in Spanish.

Free
Free

GogyUp’s Literacy Support System (LSS) is a free literacy platform that provides in-the-moment, personalized reading assistance for any text: class readings, work instructions, etc. GogyUp provides adult learners with an “in-pocket tutor” they can instantly turn to for in-the-moment reading support for any text as well as long term instructional support. 

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
201-220
Commercial – Purchase Required

Developmental Intermediate Algebra cooperative program with Riverland Community College and Austin Adult Learning. 

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
236 and greater
TABE Score
511 and greater
Commercial – Purchase Required

Essential study areas include Language ArtsScienceSocial StudiesBasic MathMathematicsBasic Writing, and Consumer Education. It includes both online and offline learning options.

For these literacy levels

TABE Score
631-800