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
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
Free

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
Free
Commercial – Purchase Required

Sophia's Foundations of College Algebra course builds foundational algebraic and problem solving skills needed to succeed in college-level algebra courses.

For these literacy levels

TABE Score
550 and higher
Commercial – Purchase Required

The Great Courses includes a series of high school and college level audio and video courses produced and distributed by The Teaching Company. They are designed to expand learners' horizons, deepen understanding, and foster epiphanies. 

For these literacy levels

CASAS Score
Greater than 236
TABE Score
547-800
Commercial – Purchase Required

ToolingU-SME is an online learning platform for the manufacturing field. 

For these literacy levels

TABE Score
584-630