ABE Foundations Online Course

This free online ABE Foundations course in the Canvas platform provides an introduction to the world of Adult Basic Education. Participants can complete the entire course or access specific topics for a refresher. Topics include:

  • Introduction to ABE Students
  • MN Adult Secondary Credentials
  • MN ABE Model & Delivery System
  • MN ABE Policy & Accountability
  • Introduction to MN Content Standards for ABE
  • Volunteers
  • Professional Development Resources

Participants can earn 10 CEUs for successful completion of all lesson reviews in the course.

  • NOTE: Those with an Administrative license from PELSB can receive Administrative CEUs by request.

* Canvas is the online platform in which the course is offered.

To access the ABE Foundations course:

  1. You can self-enroll in the course here: https://mnadulted.instructure.com/enroll/39EXRG

  2. Alternatively, you can sign up at https://mnadulted.instructure.com/register and use the join code 39EXRG. You will receive an email to complete registration.

  3. NOTE: Please sign up as a STUDENT for any Canvas course offering, not a TEACHER.


Please note:

  • This course is open to anyone in any location, however CEUs (continuing education units) and facilitator feedback are only available to Minnesota ABE practitioners.
  • ATLAS also periodically offers ABE Foundations at a Distance, a 3-part webinar series to complement participation in this online course.