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.

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

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
Free
Commercial – Purchase Required

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

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
211+
TABE Score
501+
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

    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

    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