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North Dakota

Programs and People

Sara Mitzel
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction
600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 201
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0440
Phone: (701) 328-2271
sjmitzel@nd.gov

State Assessments

ABE: TABE 11 & 12
ESL: TABE CLAS-E; BEST Plus; BEST Literacy

State Data Systems

Literacy, Adult and Community Education System (LACES) by LiteracyPro Systems, Inc.

Followup Methods

GED: Data match and survey
Employment: Data match and survey
Transition to Postsecondary Education or Training: Data match and survey

Data Tools for Monitoring and Program Improvement

On-site technical assistance visits, on-site program monitoring visits, telephone and e-mail technical assistance, networking meetings, and local and regional trainings; monthly conference calls.

The state reviews and audits local program data monthly to identify problems and provide technical assistance. 

State Tools and Resources

North Dakota Department of Public Instruction – Adult Education & GED
https://www.nd.gov/dpi/education-programs/adult-education-ged