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Metro North Adult Basic Education

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Metro North Adult Basic Education (ABE) is a free program to help adults age 16 or older (who are not enrolled in a secondary school) develop basic skills including reading, writing, math, English and technology. 

ABE Services at the Anoka Technical College Site
 
Find us at Anoka Technical College

Metro North Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Success Center, Suite 190, Room O
(763) 576-4722
teresa.cleveland@anoka.k12.mn.us

Orientation and Assessment

To enroll in Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs, students must attend ABE Orientation.  Orientation is held in the Student Success Center, Room 190-O.  Orientation and assessment can take up to four hours; please plan accordingly.

  • Mondays at 9 a.m. 
  • Wednesdays at 5 p.m. 
  • No appointment is necessary.  Check current calendar for changes to schedule. 
ABE Calendar    
Accuplacer Preparation

At Anoka Technical College, all students declaring a major are REQUIRED to take the ACCUPLACER Computerized Placement Test (CPT).  Before you take the Accuplacer, you can brush up your skills with Metro North ABE for FREE.  Classes are designed to meet the needs of adults.

Brush Up on Basic Skills

If you are no longer in high school, you may review basic skills by entering the FREE Metro North Adult Basic Education program.  The ABE teacher will help you identify areas you need to study and provide you assistance in gaining necessary knowledge and skills.

Prepare for Accuplacer Retest

REQUIRED REVIEW BEFORE OPTIONAL RETEST

For all students no longer in high school, review with Metro North Adult Basic Education is required before retesting.  The ABE teacher will help you identify areas you need to study and provide you assistance in gaining necessary knowledge and skills. 

The ABE teacher will determine when you are ready to retest, and provide you an Authorization to Retest form.  You may not retest without it. 

Get Started
To enroll in the ABE program, you must first attend Adult Basic Education Orientation.  Bring your Accuplacer test scores; you will need them to attend. 

Schedule your Retest

Pay the Retest Fee

Reading and Language Lab

Anoka Technical College (ATC) has partnered with Metro North Adult Basic Education (ABE) to provide assistance to all learners by establishing a Reading and Language Lab. A Reading Specialist will diagnose your reading needs and provide direction based on your identified needs.  Instruction will be done individually, on the computer, and in small groups.

Students may self-select attendance to individual or small group sessions, or be referred by staff or faculty.

Reading and Language Lab services are free for all learners who want to improve reading skills:

  • Build comprehension
  • Practice higher-order thinking skills 
  • Expand vocabulary
  • Learn to decode multi-syllable words
  • Develop fluency and speed
  • Prepare for demanding college reading
  • Enhance reading enjoyment
  • Increase level of reading comfort and confidence

Get Started
To take advantage of these services, you must first attend an ABE Orientation.   

Location

The Reading and Language Lab is located within the Student Success Center in Room 184. 

Hours of Operation
View the current ABE calendar.

Earn a State of Minnesota GED Diploma

The Tests of General Educational Development (GED) provide individuals lacking a high school credential opportunity to earn a State of Minnesota GED Diploma. The five-test GED battery measures the academic competencies generally required of a Minnesota high school graduate. Visit the links below for additional GED information directly from Metro North Adult Basic Education (ABE). 

Questions?
Call the GED Testing Center at (763) 576-4722, Voice Mail Box 5.

English Language Learners (ELL)

Metro North Adult Basic Education (ABE) offers free English Language Learner classes at their Anoka Technical College (ATC) location.  The classes are designed to help students develop occupational and English communication skills to successfully gain and retain employment and continue on to occupational training or college.

Other Student Services Support Resources

Student Support Services Schedule

Other Helpful Links

Campus and Community Support Resources