Our mission : To inspire and challenge all learners to reach their full potential . In a safe , supportive environment , we teach the skills needed to succeed as responsible citizens in our changing world .

Our vision : To provide programs that develop the skills needed by individuals to achieve their goals .

Metro North ABE

Contact information :

Anoka : Patrick Hobot 763-433-4200

Blaine : Molly Liberto 763-433-4200

Columbia Heights / Fridley and Brooklyn Center : Kathleen Moriarty 763-706-3833

Centennial : Cori Sendle 763-433-4200

Elk River : Sherry Smith 763-241-3400 ext . 5525

St . Francis : Tammi Bernard 763-753-7190

Anoka

At the Anoka sites , we are pleased to return to a number of on-site , inperson activities . The collaborative math classes in partnership with Anoka- Ramsey Community College , and the newly created math collaboration with Anoka Technical College , have programming that are in person on campus . These include classes and learner support sessions alike .

At the Anoka Technical College location , we have also begun hybrid ELL classes that have both in-person and online components based on our new , multi-medium core curriculum produced by Burlington English . The return of learners to onsite services has been slow , but we are hopeful of growth as people become more comfortable with the safety efforts around controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and feel confident of their well-being in this setting .

Meanwhile , both GED testing centers have reopened , and learners can register and schedule tests for our two sites at GED . com .

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Blaine

The Blaine Learning Lab is excited to welcome back ABE teacher Meagan Hymes . Meagan is splitting her time between the Anoka County Sheriff ’ s Jail where she is providing GED instruction and the Blaine Learning Lab where she is working with the online diploma program . Meagan previously worked with both of these programs in a part time role before spending 4 years working with Hennepin County Corrections . With the position now full time , Blaine is working on expanding its current Minnesota State Adult Diploma program to include limited online credit recovery options .

Brooklyn Center

Brooklyn Center Adult Education Center site staff and learners returned after their summer break to a new model of class offerings . All three ESL class levels in the morning and evening are offering dual class options . Learners can choose to attend either an online or an in-person class . Each option meets for 1.5 hrs each day in this part time program ; both options continue to build English and digital literacy skills through the use of distance learning platforms .

According to ESL and Distance Learning ( DL ) teacher , MaryBeth Habel : “ Both in-person and online learners take advantage of the DL platforms such as Burlington English , MobyMax , and Read Theory . The in-person learners appreciate the extra support they receive in class to navigate the programs , so they can be more successful at home . The online learners like that they can continue studying English on the DL platforms without moving from their seat when their synchronous zoom class is finished .”