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Adult Basic Education: 

Adult Basic Education is a program of specialized instruction provided by the Adult Education Program of the Chesapeake Public Schools.  It is designed to help adults who are functioning below the ninth grade level in reading, language arts, and math.  There is also instruction for enrichment in social studies, consumer education, community resources, computer literacy, science and workplace skills.  

 

Who can Attend?

A participant who

is 18 years or older; 
has less than a high school education;
functions below the ninth grade level in reading, language arts and math skills.
 
What are the Goals of the ABE Program?

The Adult Basic Education Program is designed to help adults

improve reading, writing, language, and math skills.
improve educational skills to enter another educational program.
increase self-confidence.
improve educational skills to gain employment, maintain employment, advance in employment, or enter training programs in additional workplace skills.
help parents become full partners in the education of their children.
learn about government and law, community services, parenting skills, consumer economics, and computer skills.
 
How to Enroll

ABE classes are free to qualified adults.  The classes operate on an open-enrollment basis.  Interested adults can register and participate in an ABE class at any time during the school year the program is being offered.
Contact Adult Education: 757.482.5680
ESL Locations and Class Schedule

Educational Services Center
369 South Battlefield Boulevard
Tuesday - Thursday
January 2, 2008 - May 15, 2008
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Tuesday - Thursday
January 2, 2008 - May 15, 2008
6:00-9:00 p.m.

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Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
2706 Border Road
Tuesday - Thursday 
January 2, 2008 - May 15, 2008 
3:30-6:30 p.m. 

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Indian River High School 
1969 Braves Trail 
Tuesday - Thursday 
January 2, 2008 - May 15, 2008 
4:00-7:00 p.m.

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                          369 S. Battlefield Blvd.  Chesapeake, VA 23322  Phone:  757.482.5680

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