Create a New Class - with field definitions

Updated 11/11/25

This article gives general instructions for how to create a new class. Images and printer friendly versions of the Add Class screen and field definitions give more detailed guidance. 

Staff must have a SiD Admin level login to create a new class.

See these articles for important details about specific kinds of classes:

• Create a Distance Learning Proxy Class
• Create a DL Teacher Verification Model (TVM) Class
• Create an Online Learning Class
• Create a Hybrid Class that Meets Online and In Person
• Create, Manage Integrated Education & Training (IET) Class
• Create an IELCE Class
• Create a GED or HiSET Testing Hours Class
• Create a Workplace Literacy Class
• Career-Focused Online Statewide Classes
   

General instructions: create a new class 

1. On the Classes tab, click the Add button in the bottom left corner.
2. Class Create screen: complete all sections. See the Field Definitions Cheat Sheet below for help.
3. To prevent the class from appearing on the public, searchable Literacy Minnesota ABE Hotline, check the box for Do Not Display on the Hotline.
4. Click the Save button.

Printer-friendly versions: Create Class Screen and Class Field Definitions Cheat Sheet