Adult Basic Education

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Adult Basic Education’s mission in Minnesota is to provide adults with educational opportunities to acquire and improve skills necessary for participation as productive workers and family and community members. 

Welcome From The Program Coordinator

Hello! My name is Jessica Cass. I am the Program Coordinator for Brainerd Adult Basic Education.


Whether a student is preparing for the computer-based GED Test, improving skills for employment, or preparing for educational enrollment, we have classes available to support transitions. In addition to offering ABE to community members in the Brainerd area, we also extend an invitation to community members from Crosby-Ironton, Pequot Lakes, and Pine River-Backus. Brainerd ABE can help you achieve your next educational goal!


What Is Your Goal? Check out our FREE classes for adults!
  • GED Test Preparation Includes instruction in all four of the GED content areas. We also offer free GED Practice Tests for our students to build confidence for taking the Official GED. 
  • Accuplacer and TEAS Preparation Improve Reading and Math skills to boost Accuplacer/TEAS scores (needed for enrollment into some classes/programs at CLC).
  • Northstar Digital Certification In coordination with other ABE classes, students can improve computer skills in online tutorials to prepare for the Northstar Assessments (given by Brainerd ABE). Earn a Northstar Certificate to verify your computer skills to prospective employers.
  • Brush Up the Basics These classes are open to adults who want to improve basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
  • English as a Second Language We offer Burlington English access and instructions for English Language Learners.  
  • GED Math Bootcamp 1&2 This is a 6-week course to prepare you for the Math portion of the GED. 
Brainerd ABE is located at Central Lakes College.

501 W. College Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401
218-855-8166

To enroll or for more information about Brainerd ABE, click here



Brainerd ABE is a proud partner of the American Job Center network. 

Who to Contact

For assistance signing up,
call 218-855-8166.


Jess Cass

Jess Cass
Adult Basic Education Coordinator
218-855-8165

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