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

Featured: State-Supported for MN Adult Ed.

Free
State-Supported for MN Adult Ed.

BASE provides courses covering a wide variety of social and emotional learning (SEL) topics.

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
211+
TABE Score
501+
Free
State-Supported for MN Adult Ed.

Edmentum is a leading provider of online learning programs designed to drive student achievement for academic and career success.

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
Greater than 221
TABE Score
511-800
Free
State-Supported for MN Adult Ed.

EdReady is a math and English readiness system that employs a low-stakes knowledge inventory to personalize a learner’s path to subject mastery within the context of a specific goal.

For these literacy levels

TABE Score
See Key Information
Free
State-Supported for MN Adult Ed.

These courses provide a learning support system for adults who want to accomplish specific learning objectives such as preparing for a job.

For these literacy levels

TABE Score
Differs by subject
Free
State-Supported for MN Adult Ed.

MobyMax is an online program designed for K-8 schools to offer differentiated learning and fill gaps in student knowledge. It provides beginning literacy instruction for  Pre-Beginning and Beginning ESL learners.

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
All scores
State-Supported for MN Adult Ed.

Northstar includes 15 online assessments in the areas of Essential Computer Skills, Essential Software Skills, and Using Technology in Daily Life. Northstar Online Learning (NSOL) provides self-directed instruction and review for select assessments. Comprehensive classroom curricula, which can also be used at a distance, are available for most modules.

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
Greater than 211
TABE Score
511-800
Free
Commercial – Purchase Required

Pre-Algebra and Algebra I skills, Mathematics, Developmental Students

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
211-235
TABE Score
547-800
Free
Commercial – Purchase Required

Digital solutions that flex for today’s learning needs from a digital curriculum company powered by smart people passionate about learning and motivated by results.

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
Greater than 211
TABE Score
584-630
Commercial – Purchase Required

Aztec includes Foundations, Fundamentals, and Bridge, Ready Work, and Lifeskills (Corrections Reentry), as well as Kaplan. Their Continuum of Learning is a series of computer-based, instructional programs that provide diagnostic and personalized learning experiences, with a focus on core academic subject areas for adult learners.

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
Greater than 246
TABE Score
584-630
Commercial – Purchase Required

Burlington English offers a wide range of easy-to-use, blended learning courses for your students’ English language learning and career readiness needs. Burlington’s curriculum is flexible for any learning environment: F2F, hybrid or virtual online learning. The platform offers several different courses.

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
180-235
Commercial – Purchase Required

The ACT WorkKeys Curriculum is aligned with the updated WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate assessments. It includes Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents.

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
201-235
TABE Score
458-583
Commercial – Purchase Required

The platform provides topic related safety information along with associated assessment in specific vocation fields.

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
Greater than 236
TABE Score
300-546
Free
Free

The CommonLit Literacy Model is built on a foundation of over 2,000 high-quality free reading passages for grades 3-12, complemented by aligned interim assessments, growth-oriented data, and expert-led teacher development.

    For these literacy levels

    CASAS Score
    221-235
    TABE Score
    458-510
    Free
    Free

    Core Skills Mastery (CSM) is an online, self-paced course that builds essential quantitative-reasoning and employability skills to ensure that older youth and adults have the skills and confidence needed for any career.

    For these literacy levels

    CASAS Score
    Reading 221 and higher
    TABE Score
    Any Reading or Math score

    CypherWorx is a customizable training system. CypherWorx Corrections includes GED courses, professional development courses, human relations, certifications, and life skills.

    For these literacy levels

    CASAS Score
    All levels
    TABE Score
    All scores
    Commercial – Purchase Required

    Very Similar to Edmentum - Edgenuity has achieved Corporate Systems Accreditation with Supplemental Digital Learning under AdvancED.

    For these literacy levels

    CASAS Score
    228 and greater