Adult Basic Education
Program of Study
Adult Basic Education (ABE) activities may include some or all of the following:
- Instruction in the basic skills of reading, language, and mathematics
- Instruction in preparation for the GED® test
- Workforce Preparation Skills
Multiple levels of instruction are provided in mathematics, reading and language. It is understood that each student learns at his or her individual pace and there will be some students who successfully complete the program or attain their educational goals in fewer or more hours than what is recommended. Placement in a math, reading, and/or language course is based on results of the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE). (The Council on Occupational Education (COE) does not accredit avocational programs such as ESOL,ABE, GED Preparation, and other Adult Education programs. In addition, avocational programs do not qualify for Title IV financial aid assistance.)
Adult Basic Education - Mathematics Courses
| Course |
Mathematics Courses |
Hours |
Scale |
| 9900001 |
Mathematics – ABE Level 1 |
450 |
0–448 |
| 9900001 |
Mathematics – ABE Level 2 |
450 |
449–495 |
| 9900001 |
Mathematics – ABE Level 3 |
300 |
496–536 |
| 9900001 |
Mathematics – ABE Level 4 |
300 |
537–595 |
Adult Basic Education - Reading Courses
| Course |
Reading Courses |
Hours |
Scale |
| 9900002 |
Reading – ABE Level 1 |
450 |
0–441 |
| 9900002 |
Reading – ABE Level 2 |
450 |
442–500 |
| 9900002 |
Reading – ABE Level 3 |
300 |
501–535 |
| 9900002 |
Reading – ABE Level 4 |
300 |
536–575 |
Adult Basic Education - Language Arts Courses
| Course |
Language Arts Courses |
Hours |
Scale |
| 9900003 |
Language Arts – ABE Level 1 |
450 |
0–457 |
| 9900003 |
Language Arts – ABE Level 2 |
450 |
458–510 |
| 9900003 |
Language Arts – ABE Level 3 |
300 |
511–546 |
| 9900003 |
Language Arts – ABE Level 4 |
300 |
547–583 |
Literacy Completion Points (LCPs)
The Adult Basic Education program is designed to provide adults with sufficient basic education to enable them to benefit from job training and retraining programs, and to obtain and retain productive employment. A student must demonstrate proficiency in 100% of the basic academic standards to earn a literacy completion point (LCP). An LCP is the attainment of academic or workforce readiness skills that qualify the participant for further basic education, vocational education or employment.
Outcomes
Progression through LCP levels measured by approved standardized tests or documentation of mastery of basic competencies. Completion of targeted LCPs allows students to progress to the next academic level. Completion measures include:
- Completing an educational level,
- Passing the GED® test,
- Transitioning to postsecondary education, and
- Obtaining employment or job advancement
Program Overview
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