Distance Learning Platforms

Featured: State-Supported for MN Adult Ed.

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State-Supported for MN Adult Ed.

Apex Learning

Edmentum has purchased Apex Learning, so many Apex courses are now available within our state-supported Edmentum Courseware Catalog. You can request an Edmentum account under "Key Information" here.

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For these literacy levels

CASAS Score

ESL level 5+

TABE Score

ABE level 4+

Free

State-Supported for MN Adult Ed.

From grammar and literacy to career preparation, dialogues, and debates, the ever-expanding library of learner-focused content makes it easy to find materials relevant to learners’ language needs. New content is added almost daily.

Ellii was called ESL Library prior to 2022.

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For these literacy levels

CASAS Score

ESL levels 1-6

TABE Score

ABE levels 1-6

State-Supported for MN Adult Ed.

Northstar Digital Literacy

Northstar includes 17 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.

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For these literacy levels

CASAS Score

Greater than 211

TABE Score

511-800

Commercial – Purchase Required

Aztec

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.

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For these literacy levels

CASAS Score

Greater than 246

TABE Score

584-630

Commercial – Purchase Required

BASE SEL

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

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For these literacy levels

CASAS Score

ESL level 4+

TABE Score

ABE level 2+

Commercial – Purchase Required

Career Ready 101

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

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For these literacy levels

CASAS Score

201-235

TABE Score

458-583

Commercial – Purchase Required

CareerSafe OSHA 10 training

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

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For these literacy levels

CASAS Score

Greater than 236

TABE Score

300-546

Free

CommonLit

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.

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For these literacy levels

CASAS Score

ESL levels 4+

TABE Score

ABE levels 2+

Commercial – Purchase Required

Coursera

Coursera hosts thousands of courses for adult learners. Most courses are intended for college-level students or for professionals seeking career advancement or a career change.

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CypherWorx Corrections

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

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For these literacy levels

CASAS Score

All levels

TABE Score

All scores

Commercial – Purchase Required

EnGen (formerly Voxy)

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

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Manufacturing/Machining

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score

All scores

TABE Score

All scores through 630

Commercial – Purchase Required

Future: My English Lab (MEL)

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.

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