ADULT GENERAL EDUCATION

Adult general education courses are designed to improve educational opportunities for adults who lack the level of literacy skills needed for effective citizenship and productive employment.  Instruction is always based on the needs of the individual student.  Students may perform at different levels and progress at different rates, depending upon ability, achievement and learning goals.

Entrance Requirements

q       Basic skills testing for appropriate placement

q       16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in another Miami-Dade County Public School

Length of Program

¨      ESOL – No specific length. Students will advance to the next level as they master competencies as demonstrated by the CASAS Test.

Computer Lab:

Students enrolled in the ABE, ESOL or GED program have access to computer assisted instruction.  The lab helps the student reinforce the necessary skills.

ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)

The purpose of this program is to provide instruction to speakers of other languages at a basic level, regardless of the student’s native language.  The primary goal of the program is to help students acquire English skills, which are necessary to enter the social, economic and academic mainstream of American society.  The courses meet the needs of the adult student at the various levels.