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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; such as reading, writing, math, work skills, English and technology. 

ABE Services at the Anoka Technical College Site

Locate other metro sites and learn more about ABE by visiting their Web site.

 
Find us at Anoka Technical College

Metro North Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Academic Resource Center Room 181
(763) 576-4722
teresa.cleveland@anoka.k12.mn.us

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Orientation to Adult Basic Education Services

To enroll in Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs, students are required to first attend ABE Orientation.  Orientations are routinely held in Academic Resource Center Room 181 on

  • Mondays beginning promptly at 9 a.m.  Duration two to four hours depending on assessment needs, and
  • Wednesdays beginning promptly at 5 p.m.  Duration two to four hours depending on assessment needs.
  • No appointment is necessary.  Check current calendar for changes to schedule.
  • ABE Orientation will include assessment of your current skills level.  Results provide you and the ABE teachers with necessary information to direct your skills review.  A calendar of monthly review sessions and open labs will be distributed, offering both daytime and evening review options.  A minimum of twelve hours of review is required.    
ABE Calendar and Hours of Operation

The ABE Orientation schedule is subject to change.  View the calendars below for the latest information.    

*Importantly, again please note you may begin the review process only after attending ABE Orientation. 

Anoka Technical College Calendar

Prepare for College Entrance Exam

Accuplacer Review

At Anoka Technical College, all students declaring a major are REQUIRED to take the ACCUPLACER Computerized Placement Test (CPT), also referred to as 'college entrance exam' or 'new student assessment.

OPTIONAL REVIEW BEFORE FIRST TEST

Students No Longer in High School
ABE teachers are experienced in helping prospective students prepare/review for their initial Accuplacer test. If you are no longer in high school, you may review basic skills by entering the NO FEE Metro North Adult Basic Education (ABE) program. A minimum of twelve hours of review will be required. The ABE teacher will help you identify areas you need to study and provide you assistance in gaining necessary knowledge and skills.

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

High School Students
In addition to reviewing the Accuplacer review information provided by the Anoka Technical College Assessment Testing Center, students currently attending high school are encouraged to seek help from high school counselors and teachers.

Brush Up on Basic Skills

If you are no longer in high school, you may review basic skills by entering the NO FEE Metro North Adult Basic Education program. A minimum of twelve hours of review will be required. The ABE teacher will help you identify areas you need to study and provide you assistance in gaining necessary knowledge and skills.

Get Started
To enroll you must first attend ABE Orientation. 

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 no fee ABE program requires a minimum of twelve hours of review.  Additional review time is dependent on individual need and is determined by the ABE teacher. 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 Academic Resource Center in Room 184. 

Hours of Operation
View the current ABE calendar.

Schedule Changes
Adult Basic Education calendar
Anoka Technical College 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). 

Get Started
To begin working on your GED at the Anoka Technical College ABE site, you must attend ABE Orientation.

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

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Metro North Adult Basic Education (ABE) offers free English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 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 OR continue on to occupational training.

Get Started
To enroll you must first attend ABE Orientation. 

Location
EAP classes are held in the Reading and Language Lab.

Other Student Services Support Resources

Student Support Services Schedule

Other Helpful Links

Campus and Community Support Resources