Minnesota ABE policies

The policies below outline guidelines and expectations for ABE providers in Minnesota, on topics and issues not directly or fully addressed in federal or state statute.

Policies:

• ABE Consortium Membership and Operations Policy
• ABE Program Improvement Policy
• Adult Diploma Policy
• Assessment Policy (2019-2020)
• Computer Literacy Policy
• Conditional Work Referral Policy
• Contact Hour Policy
• Contact Hour Rounding Policy
• Distance Learning Policy
• Eligible Content Policy
• Eligible Student Policy
• Essential Skills Certificate Policy
• High School Equivalency Testing Contact Hour Policy
• Records Retention Policy
• Student Progress Policy
• Volunteer Training Standards Policy

Related documents:

• Work-Focused Content Referral Form

Policy Memos:

Here are some important policy memos concerning Adult Basic Education developed and sent by the Minnesota Department of Education staff:

• ABE Policies Update (sent June 2, 2010)
• Election and Caucus Day Policy Memo (sent June 7, 2010)
• Citizenship Content Memo (sent July 8, 2010)

For further information on ABE policy and guidance, contact:

• Brad Hasskamp, Adult Secondary Credential and Education Policy Specialist at 651-582-8594 or brad.hasskamp@state.mn.us
• Todd Wagner, State ABE Director at 651-582-8466 or todd.wagner@state.mn.us