The Adult Basic Education Program (ABE) is a non-degree bearing program offering education and training for adults to build their skills and knowledge to become successful in the workplace. Instruction is focused on developing the students reading, writing and math skills and to facilitate career pathways and post secondary opportunities for the student.
The program offers multiple instructional options for learners to complete course work and engage with the instructor and classmates. Courses are offered in virtual and face to face formats with digital and remote learning platforms.
Individualized assessment and placement provide a learner centered focused effort to align instruction with the students personal and academic goals.
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
These basic skills courses are designed to develop the reading, writing, and math
abilities for individuals to perform day-to-day tasks and build skills necessary for
securing a non-traditional high school diploma and employment. No Fee
Family Literacy
This course provides parents real world reading, writing, math, and technology skills
along with opportunities for career exploration to provide a strong literacy foundation
for families. No Fee
Diploma Prep: General Education Development (GED)
This course prepares students to take the official GED Test or to qualify for admission
to the National External Diploma Program (NEDP).
GED Testing Fee $45
ABE Program Support Instruction
Adult Basic Education offers instruction for eligible students to support transition
into the college experience through the identification of career and education goals,
developing post-secondary education learning skills and strategies, and building content
knowledge. No Fee
English as a Second Language (ESL)
This course provides instruction for English language learners in the basics of reading,
writing, speaking and listening in English.
No Fee
Workplace and Career Readiness Skills
This course is designed to enable the student to learn the skills necessary to improve
employability and basic skills using the ACT Workforce Solutions Curriculum. No Course Fee/ACT WorkKeys NCRC Assessment $36
WEX Program
The work experience (WEX) program provides activities to improve the employability of work eligible individuals (WEI) who cannot find unsubsidized employment for the required number of hours each week as outlined in the ACDSS Independence Plan for both Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) applicants and recipients in order to meet the work participation rate requirement. The program provides Job Readiness training to prepare individuals for the local job market. Training is contextualized to align work skills with opportunities with local employer partnerships and concurrently provides personal development and enrichment activities for whole person growth.
You can now take the official GED test online and we have resources to help you.
Melanie J. Chapman
Director
301-784-5446
Gateway Center 3rd Floor
MAED Adult Education and Training Bachelor's of Science Business Administration
INSTRUCTORS:
Stephanie Brehm, ReEntry Skills Instructor- Allegany County Detention Center
sbrehm@alleganygov.org
Ashley Kline, ABE, Pathways to Learning and Two Gen Instructor
ashleykline3@allegany.edu
Tracy Kirk, Instructional Mentor
tkirk@allegany.edu
Neroli Mae, ABE Instructor
nmae@allegany.edu
Ed Wagner, Work Skills Instructor-Allegany County Detention Center
ewagner10458@allegany.edu
