Adult Basic Education (ABE)

As an Adult Learner, use this comprehensive collection of high-quality resources as you engage in your educational journey. Acquire and improve your literacy skills by accessing Adult Basic Education (ABE) opportunities. Search for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) and University of Minnesota (U of M) online programs and courses. Obtain information on veterans’ education programs and community education programs, courses and services. Use eFolioMinnesota to create and maintain your personal electronic portfolio.

Adult Basic Education (ABE) provides adults with educational opportunities to acquire and improve their literacy skills necessary to become self-sufficient and to participate effectively as productive workers, family members, and citizens.

General Education Development Diploma (GED)
GED provides individuals who do not have a high school diploma the opportunity to earn a State of Minnesota GED Diploma.

GED Test
The General Educational Development Diploma (GED) test measures academic competencies similar to many of those required of a Minnesota high school graduate. 

Free GED-I Online Test Preparation
An online instructional program called GED-i is available for Minnesotans who would like to prepare for the General Educational Development Diploma (GED) test.

Adult Diploma
Adult Diploma programs are provided for eligible adults leading to a high school diploma from a sponsoring Minnesota school district. Program providers can be found by using the online search tool at http://www.themlc.org/Online_Search_2.html.

Basic Skills Enhancement
Programing that is provided for students who need goal-specific elementary- or secondary-level basic skills. Program providers can be found by using the online search tool at http://www.themlc.org/Online_Search_2.html.

Workforce Education
Programming that builds literacy skills related to students’ need to obtain, retain, or improve their employment. Program providers can be found by using the online search tool at http://www.themlc.org/Online_Search_2.html.

English Language (EL) Civics
EL (English Language) Civics provides non-native English speaking adults with instruction in a civics context.  Program providers can be found by using the online search tool at http://www.themlc.org/Online_Search_2.html.

Family Literacy
Programming for adults in literacy, instruction in parenting, and educational/developmental services for children. Program providers can be found by using the online search tool at http://www.themlc.org/Online_Search_2.html.

Adult Literacy Hotline
The Adult Literacy Hotline is used to determine where you can learn English (ESL) or get help to read and write better.

Adult Literacy Program Search
The Adult Literacy Hotline is used to determine where you can learn English (ESL) or get help to read and write better.

Mindqwest Academy
Mindquest Academy provides online educational resources to ABE programs and community/technical colleges and resources that instructors and staff can use to serve the transitional needs of adult learners.

Statewide Adult Basic Education (ABE) Consortia Map
This map provides contact information for Minnesota statewide ABE Consortia.

Metro Area Adult Basic (ABE) Consortia Map
This map provides contact information for Minnesota metro area ABE Consortia.