Adult Basic Education (ABE)

The ABE program offered through Adult Education at EDC is designed to provide reading, writing, and math instruction for students in need of specialized training, disadvantaged students, and students with disabilities.  Anyone from 17 years old and up is welcome to attend.  Individualized and one-on-one study is based on the needs and goals of the student and determined by pre-tests, vocational / skills assessment, and personal interviews.

Admissions criteria for ABE, GED, and ESL Classes are as follows:

• individuals must be 16 years of age or older,
  
• not be currently enrolled in a public high school or postsecondary institution,
  
• be in need of the GED,
  
• be in need of up-grading basic education for the purpose of attaining or retaining employment, or
  
• in need of basic English literacy skills http://www.siuc.edu/~adulted/BCS.htm
  

Objectives / Services Provided:

• Enhance academic skills,
  
• Meet the requirements for post-secondary training,
  
• Accommodate a variety of special learning styles,
  
• Hands-on activities and instruction,
  
• Positive feedback provided,
  
• Learn at your own pace,
  
• Individuals set their own schedules, and to
• Obtain a productive and independent life.

Specific Lessons include:

• Reading Comprehension
  
• Writing Skills
  
• Hygiene Skills
  
• Sex Education
  
• Appropriate Social Skills
  
• Conflict Resolution
  
• Emotional Development
  
• Keyboarding / Typing Skills
  

Class Schedule:

• Monday and Thurssday 9 am - 12 pm and 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

In partnership with: