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:
Policy Memos:
Here are some important policy memos concerning Adult Basic Education developed and sent by the Minnesota Department of Education staff:
- 40-hour Waiver for Testing (sent December 4, 2019)
- 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