Are your reading, writing, and math skills considered less than the 9th grade level?

If you said YES, the Adult Basic Education (ABE) program may be just what you are looking for... and it is FREE!

The Adult Basic Education (ABE) program provides adults with literacy instruction in reading, math, and language.  You will learn how...

	To read better. (Click here for more information on the reading course.)
	To manage your check book and learn fractions and other measurements. (Click here for more information on the math course.)
	To write letters or emails to better communicate.

The teachers use a system that helps you progress rapidly....

1. You will complete an assessment that helps you understand your current academic levels.

2. You will set your goals for improving your reading, math, and writing skills.

3. You and the teacher will identify your specific weak areas or challenges.

4. The teacher will prescribe the best way for you to learn using a variety of resources.

5. You will then use self-instructional materials, computer software, and other learning activities to improve your skills.

6. You and your teacher will evaluate your progress.

To accommodate different learning styles, the program utilizes different instructional approaches and a variety of multimedia equipment and materials.  

Specific modifications for students with special needs can be made on an individualized basis.

Each subject area has four levels through which a student may progress:  Basic, Beginner, Intermediate, and Functional. 

The reading course provides instruction to improve word attack skills, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.  The language course provides instruction in sentence structure, grammar, parts of speech, capitalization, and punctuation. 

For a list of daytime and evening class locations and days/times, click here.

For information on enrolling in ABE, call (941) 924-1365 x62390.