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

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

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
Free
Free

Khan Academy, modeled after computer gaming, uses YouTube videos to cover a wide range of subjects, including math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. 

For these literacy levels

TABE Score
458 and higher
Free

This platform provides leveled reading selections that are appropriate for adult learners.  These materials, combined with the research-proven strategies of repeated reading and guided oral reading, aid in building learners' fluency and comprehension skills.  

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
All scores
TABE Score
300-630
Commercial – Purchase Required

Course covers reading and writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Written at a 6-8 level for students who are not quite ready for the GED level. 

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
Subject dependent
TABE Score
Subject dependent
Free
Free – with Paid Upgrade Available

Includes news articles from many different publications, newspapers, and magazines rewritten at five different reading levels. Includes vocabulary and comprehension quizzes and writing assignments. 

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
Greater than 221
Commercial – Purchase Required

140 self-paced courses cover general education and special education environments.

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
221 and greater
Commercial – Purchase Required

Precipio is a digital learning platform with over 15,000 videos in areas from tech skills to customer service to programming to management. Percipio helps prepare students to pass exams such as the Microsoft Office Specialist and CompTIA exams as well as develop skills for a successful career.

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
221 and higher
TABE Score
458 and higher
Free
Free

ReadTheory focuses on helping students learn to read and think critically.

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
Greater than 201
TABE Score
All scores
Free
Commercial – Purchase Required

Readworks.org provides a high-quality library of fiction and nonfiction passages that can increase reading comprehension (both literal and inferential), vocabulary acquisition and writing skills for learners. It is targeted at K-12 grade readers, but is easily transferable to adult learners. 

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
All scores
TABE Score
All scores