The purpose of the statewide supplemental services grant program is to provide assistance to all approved ABE programs for activities such as staff development, tutor training, low incidence needs, and technological innovation through the funding of programs which can deliver these services effectively and in a cost-efficient manner.  By funding organizations and programs that specialize in the delivery of such supplemental services, expertise and capacity building can be shared with all MN ABE programs.

The following organizations are providing supplemental services for 2007-08:

• Minnesota Literacy Council
• Hamline University
• Learning Disabilities Association
• Literacy Training Network
• Communication Services for the Deaf
• Physical and Neurological Disabilities Assistance
• Minnesota Workforce Council Association
• Southwest Adult Basic Education
• St. Paul Adult Basic Education
• Minneapolis Adult Basic Education