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 Ready practice tests are used to determine readiness for the actual GED and for the diagnostic reports to guide targeted instruction based on student demonstration of knowledge mastery and knowledge gaps.

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
Greater than 221
TABE Score
511-800
Commercial – Purchase Required

DCS GED® Prep Online offers practice tests and practice lessons to help improve any areas.  Also available in Spanish.

Free
Free

GogyUp’s Literacy Support System (LSS) is a free literacy platform that provides in-the-moment, personalized reading assistance for any text: class readings, work instructions, etc. GogyUp provides adult learners with an “in-pocket tutor” they can instantly turn to for in-the-moment reading support for any text as well as long term instructional support. 

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
201-220
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
Commercial – Purchase Required

The Learning Upgrade app offers upskilling in math, literacy, and technology.

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
210 and below
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

The virtualJobShadow.com (VJS) platform provides career and college pathway resources including custom lessons, job shadowing videos, career/internship/college research databases, and resume & cover letter templates.

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
221 and higher
TABE Score
All scores