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Adult Basic Education

Adult Basic Education (ABE) Overview

ABE schedule

  • Designed for adults
  • Learner centered
  • Available to start year round
  • Confidential
  • Free of charge
  • Self-paced

Basic Skills Refresher/Accuplacer Preparation

Are you preparing to enter college or wanting to brush up on your reading, writing or math skills? Based on your individual needs, you will be guided through activities and materials to help you meet your educational goals.

English Language Learners

Are you or someone you know interested in improving their English? Foreign-born adults are welcome to work one-on-one or in small groups with teachers or tutors to improve their English skills that are necessary in everyday life. Students can enter the program with any level of English language skill and move through the program at their own pace.

ABE Technology Lab

Do you need to improve your technology skills in order to reach your academic goal? Technology Lab is open to all registered ABE learners who want extra time and support to reach their academic goal while incorporating technology.

Citizenship Test Preparation 

re you on the path to becoming a U.S. Citizen?  Citizenship test preparation will teach the reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills as well as the content needed to pass the naturalization interview.

Family Learning Program (FLP)

The Family Learning Program (FLP) is ideal for caregivers of young children (birth-5 years old) and would like to register for Adult Basic Education (ABE). Families can enjoy a meal together, participate in guided learning experiences and get ideas for home activities. Children 12 weeks-2 years old attend Sibling Care (childcare) and 3-5 year olds attend preschool while caregivers participate in parent education classes and work on goals such as GED test preparation, improving their English or basic skills in our ABE program. Children ages birth to 11 weeks old stay with their caregiver during classes.

Children will enroll in the Tuesday/Thursday Half Day class that is appropriate for their age. Daily tuition for children is based on a sliding fee scale. All families are welcome. No child will be turned away because of the inability to pay. 

FLP Questions: Call (651) 982-8349 for more information. Transportation and interpreters are available up request.

Volunteers Needed

Help adults learn basic skills in reading, writing and math. Volunteers may attend workshops to learn how to tutor adults using various techniques. Opportunities are also available to tutor foreign-born adults in English as a Second Language. Call (651) 982-8302 to volunteer today!

Contact

Susanne Kimber
ABE Coordinator & Lead Teacher
skimber@flaschools.org
(651) 982-8302


Location

Education Center
943 9th Ave SW
Forest Lake, MN

Day Entrance: Door 18 
Evening Entrance: Door 4