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Individualized GED instruction, college and career prep, and English language instruction is offered on an ongoing basis.
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IN PERSON Learning in the Classroom
Room 445 at Ridgewater College in Hutchinson
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM-2:00 PMWednesdays from 9:00 AM-7:00 PMNo appointment needed. Students may come to the classroom any time we are open for instruction and information. We offer GED instruction and testing, classes for English language learners, college and career preparation, and computer instruction. All classes are free and open to students age 17+ who are not enrolled in a K-12 school.
ONLINE Tutoring and Learner Support
Monday-ThursdayTeachers are ready and waiting to answer your questions, help you work through challenging school work, assist you with your distance learning accounts, troubleshoot tech issues, teach lessons-- whatever you need!
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GED Prep
(Regional Classes, ONLINE, Google Meet)
NIGHT CLASSES!
Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) & Social Studies
Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:00-7:00 pm
Math & Science
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:00-7:00 pm
Chromebooks are available for loan if students need a device. Enrollment requirements: Current CASAS GOALS Reading assessment (ABE level 3+) for RLA and social studies classes. Current CASAS GOALS 2 Math assessment (ABE level 3+) for math and science classes. Must also have GMAIL account.Please reach out to Hutchinson Adult Education if you are interested in enrolling in this course. hutchABE.145@gmail.com or (320) 234-8507
Learn English ONLINE EVENINGS
(Regional Class, Google Meet)
Tues., Wed., and Thurs. from 6:00-8:00 PM
*New students are enrolled on the first and third Tuesday of each month, if there is not a waiting list.
Multiple instructors. These online Google Meet classes provide leveled instruction for English language learners. There is often a waiting list to get into these classes. Students need to be registered and have current CASAS reading and listening tests on file to determine their placement. Students may attend 1, 2, or 3 nights per week. Chromebooks are available for loan if students need a device. Orientation LINK for studentsEnrollment requirements: Current CASAS STEPS Reading and Listening scores on file. Must also have GMAIL account.Please reach out to Hutchinson Adult Education if you are interested in enrolling in this course. hutchABE.145@gmail.com or (320) 234-8507
Learn English ONLINE DAYS
(Willmar ABE Class, Google Meet)
Mondays and Tuesdays
9:00 AM-11:00 AM (CASAS scores 160-196)
11:30 AM-1:30 PM (CASAS scores 196+)
These online Google Meet classes provide leveled instruction for English language learners. Students need to be registered and have current CASAS reading and listening tests on file to determine their placement. Chromebooks are available for loan if students need a device. Enrollment requirements: Current CASAS STEPS Reading and Listening scores on file. Must also have GMAIL account.Please reach out to Hutchinson Adult Education if you are interested in enrolling in this course. hutchABE.145@gmail.com or (320) 234-8507
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
Statewide MN Adult Education Course
(ONLINE, Zoom, Canvas)
New Student Onboarding:
1:00-4:00 PM Wednesday, March 25, 2026
This free, online course prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification exams. Students attend a required, online Zoom training session, and then complete the work on their own. Students will need to devote 10+ hours weekly to completing course work. There are also 1 hour weekly Zoom meetings that students must attend (Mondays at 8am, Tuesdays at noon, or Wednesdays at 7pm).
Students must have access to a fully featured laptop or desktop computer. A phone is not sufficient to complete this course. A Chromebook is acceptable as long as the student also has a phone or second device onto which they can download Zoom. Students must download the Zoom app & use the chat/meet feature daily. Note: Chromebooks do not have this capability.
This course is offered state-wide for students enrolled in Minnesota Adult Education programs.
Enrollment requirements: CASAS GOALS Reading score of 228+. Students also need to pass Northstar Digital Literacy assessments: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Email and Word.
Please reach out to Hutchinson Adult Education if you are interested in enrolling in this course. hutchABE.145@gmail.com or (320) 234-8507
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Statewide MN Adult Education Course
(ONLINE, Google Meet)
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00-8:00 PM
1-2+ hours required weekly to complete homework in Canvas
March 3-May 14, 2026
*Students earn PCA and Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) Certification
This course is offered state-wide for students enrolled in Minnesota Adult Education programs.
Chromebooks are available for loan if students need a device.
Enrollment requirements: CASAS GOALS Reading score of 210+ or CASAS STEPS reading score of 217+. Students must also have a Gmail/Google account.
Please reach out to Hutchinson Adult Education if you are interested in enrolling in this course. hutchABE.145@gmail.com or (320) 234-8507
ParaEducator Test Prep (Option 1)
Statewide MN Adult Education Course
(ONLINE, Independent Study, Zoom)
Join January-April 2026
Video link with more information about this course.
This flexible, self-paced online program helps future paraprofessionals prepare for the ParaEducator Online Exam, a key requirement for working directly with students in reading, writing, and math. Participants will review core academic skills, complete practice activities, and receive support to build confidence for the test. Successful completion of this exam leads to the Highly Qualified Certificate needed to meet state and federal guidelines for paraprofessionals working in Minnesota.
Students are given a ParaEducator Online Training learner account, which remains active for one year after it is created. They complete self-paced learning modules and meet 1:1 with the instructor as needed. Additional synchronous Zoom classes are available 9 -11 am Tuesdays/Thursdays to cover key test prep topics. This option is recommended for individuals who are currently employed by a school or have prior experience—or strong confidence—working with children.
This course is offered state-wide for students enrolled in Minnesota Adult Education programs.
Please reach out to Hutchinson Adult Education if you are interested in enrolling in this course. hutchABE.145@gmail.com or (320) 234-8507
Laptops and Chromebooks are available for loan if students need a device.
Enrollment requirements: Current CASAS GOALS Reading score of 228+, and CASAS GOALS Math score of 210+.
Paraprofessional Training Class (Option 2)
Statewide MN Adult Education Course
(ONLINE Class, Zoom, Canvas)
January-April 2026
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:00-11:00 AM
Certificate earned: Paraprofessional Highly Qualified CertificateVideo link with more information about this course.This online class runs Jan-April, 2026, 9-11 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with optional one on one time Monday/Wednesday. It provides essential training for adults preparing to work as paraprofessionals in Minnesota schools.
Participants will explore the core roles and responsibilities of paraprofessionals, with a focus on supporting students and teachers in a variety of classroom settings. Topics include child development, special education, behavior management, and effective strategies for working with diverse learners. The course also offers job search support to help participants take the next step in their career.
This is recommended for individuals without prior classroom experience in the United States. It complements—but does not duplicate—the content covered in the Highly Qualified Certificate Independent Study Test Prep Program.
This course is offered state-wide for students enrolled in Minnesota Adult Education programs. Laptops and Chromebooks are available for loan if students need a device. Enrollment requirements: Current CASAS GOALS Reading score of 228+, and CASAS GOALS Math score of 210+.Please reach out to Hutchinson Adult Education if you are interested in enrolling in this course. hutchABE.145@gmail.com or (320) 234-8507
English for Driving
(Regional Class, ONLINE, Google Meet)
Fridays from 8:30-11:30 AM
March 27-May 8, 2026
This class helps adult students prepare for the written driving exam.
Laptops and Chromebooks are available for loan if students need a device.
Please reach out to Hutchinson Adult Education if you are interested in enrolling in this course. hutchABE.145@gmail.com or (320) 234-8507
Child Development
(Regional Class, ONLINE, Google Meet)
Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00 AM
January 23-March 13, 2026
Take this FREE, online Google Meet class to help you prepare for careers in the Early Childhood field.
Laptops and Chromebooks are available for loan if students need a device.
Enrollment requirements: CASAS STEPS Reading score of 217+ (ESL Level 5+); CASAS STEPS Listening score of 212+ (ESL 5+); and a Google/Gmail account.
Nursing Assistant Skills
ONLINE
Ongoing, self-paced
Take this FREE, online class to help you learn communication and academic skills to successfully work in a hospital, a doctor's office, or the healthcare field.
Please reach out to Hutchinson Adult Education if you are interested in enrolling in this course.
shari.brunes@ridgewater.edu or call (320) 234-8507
Laptops and Chromebooks are available for loan if students need a device.
Previously Offered Classes
Please contact us if you'd like to be put on the waiting list for the next class!
Google Apps for Education
(Regional Class, ONLINE, Google Meet)
Registration for this class has closed.
Fridays from 8:30 -11:30 AM
October 24-December 19, 2025
This free, online course will teach students how to use apps in Google including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.
Chromebooks are available for loan if students need a device.
Enrollment requirements: Current CASAS test on file and a passing score of 85%+ on Northstar Digital Literacy Basic Computer Skills module. Students will also need a Google/Gmail account.
Please reach out to Hutchinson Adult Education if you are interested in enrolling in this course. hutchABE.145@gmail.com or (320) 234-8507
Professional Leadership Class
(Regional Class, ONLINE, Google Meet)
Registration for this class has closed.
Mondays 6:00-8:00 PM
October 6-December 8, 2025
This course helps new Americans who have work experience in the United States gain the skills needed to move into leadership roles.
Chromebooks are available for loan if students need a device.
Enrollment requirements: CASAS STEPS Reading score of 207+ (ESL 4) and CASAS STEPS Listening score of 202+ (ESL 4). Students will also need a Google/Gmail account.
Please reach out to Hutchinson Adult Education if you are interested in enrolling in this course. hutchABE.145@gmail.com or (320) 234-8507
Commercial Driver's License Class B (CDL) for School & City Buses
Statewide MN Adult Education Course
(ONLINE, Google Meet)
Registration for this class has closed.
Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00 PM + required homework in Canvas
Sept. 30-Dec. 16, 2025
*Registration is open Aug. 25-Oct. 6, 2025.
CareerOneStop: Bus Driver video
This free, online course prepares students to take the Commercial Driver's License Class B test for school and city buses.
Students are instructed on when and how to make an appointment with the DMV to take a CDL permit test. Once they receive the permit, they are coached by the employers that offer free or even paid behind-the-wheel training and full CDL Driver’s Permit assistance.
This course is offered state-wide for students enrolled in Minnesota Adult Education programs.
Chromebooks are available for loan if students need a device.
Enrollment requirements: CASAS GOALS Reading score of 210+ or CASAS STEPS reading score of 217+. Students must also have a Gmail/Google account. To work in this field, students need to pass a background check.
Please reach out to Hutchinson Adult Education if you are interested in enrolling in this course. hutchABE.145@gmail.com or (320) 234-8507
ONLINE Community Interpreter Training
*Enrollment is closed for this training.*
Prep (Bridge) Course
Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00-8:00 pm
April 14-April 30, 2025
Certification Training with Weaving Cultures
$800 value!
Thursdays from 8:30 am-5:00 pm
May 8-June 5, 2025
We are excited to offer an online Community Interpreter Training course! Students will spend 3 weeks in April in a bridge course with Adult Education that prepares them for successful completion of the Certified Training course with Weaving Cultures in May and June.
All fees will be covered for eligible participants. Want to know if you qualify? Reach out today!
shari.brunes@ridgewater.edu or call (320) 234-8507
Laptops and Chromebooks are available for loan if students need a device.
Enrollment requirements:
- CASAS STEPS Reading score of 228+
- CASAS STEPS Listening score of 232+
- Pass Northstar Digital Literacy modules: Google Docs and Accessing Telehealth Appointments
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