These classes are pre-college-level courses designed for adults with a reading and/or math level between 9th-12thgrades. ASE classes are designed to assist adults in obtaining the skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency and to prepare students to pass two nationally accepted High School Equivalency tests (GED® or HiSET ®). ASE classes are offered in English and Spanish.
To be eligible to enroll in classes, adult learners must be at least 16 years of age. They cannot be enrolled or be required to be enrolled in high school. Individuals less than 18 years old will be required to provide documentation showing that they are not enrolled or required to be enrolled in high school under state law.
Any adult learner who resides in the state of Illinois and is not on a limited visa is eligible to enroll in ABEC’s free classes. Elgin Community College accepts all individuals regardless of immigration status. Individuals on temporary visas (e.g., student, visitor, or au pair) are not eligible to enroll in the free program due to their visa restrictions on receiving federally funded services. There is a tuition-based program for language learners who are on these restricted visas.
Interested adult learners need to come to building K or go online to elgin.edu/adulteducation to begin the application process. Required placement testing allows adult learners to be enrolled into the appropriate levels for their needs. An orientation to the program provides adult learners more information about the program and allows them to ask questions they may have.
Classes are offered at the college and other in district locations. Online options are also available. These courses are not applicable toward any associate degree or vocational certificate.
Upon successful completion of one adult basic or secondary education (ABE, ASE, AMT, or ARW) class and submission of your State of Illinois High School diploma transcript from the Regional Office of Education (ROE) to the Adult Basic Education Center, in-district tuition for one three-credit-hour college class will be waived. Individuals must live or work in district to be eligible for the waiver.
Stevens Amendment (FY24): Approximately $718,727 (40%) of the Illinois Adult Education and Literacy Program cost at Elgin Community College is federally funded under Title II, Adult Education and Family Literacy of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014.
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ASE 010 Ad Sec Ed 1 English Lang Learner (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) This is a language preparation course for success in the community. Students will refine their oral skills while increasing their vocabulary throughout the course. They will learn to communicate in common community situations and use various forms of writing. This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: A student must take an approved adult education test and score between 9.0-12.9 GLE on the TABE test, be a non-native speaker of English who needs to work on basic skills, and receive departmental consent.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
ASE 020 Ad Sec Ed 11 English Lang Learner (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) This course is for English Language Learners (ELLs) testing between 9.0-12.9 GLE on the TABE test who have a foundation in English grammar and vocabulary and can show proficiency in expressing everyday needs. At this level, students will begin to develop the essential skills and general knowledge needed to become career and college ready. Students will learn to complete authentic forms, write short notes, and compose short paragraphs; develop critical reading skills as they read short written works; improve their speaking and listening skills in different contexts; use technology to access and develop different types of texts; and incorporate basic math skills in contextualized settings.This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Student must be a non-native speaker of English who needs to improve English language skills either for career or academic purposes. A placement test and departmental consent are required. Students on certain types of visas may not qualify for the program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
ASE 021 Beg Oral Comm ASE Lan Learn (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) This course is for non-native speakers of English who are enrolled in an ASE for ELL class but would like more support and practice in developing their listening and speaking skills. Students will participate actively in classroom activities to improve listening comprehension, oral communication skills, and pronunciation. Students will learn how to communicate every day needs while learning new vocabulary and phrases.This course is repeatable 3 times.(1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Must be a non-native speaker of English who needs to work on oral communication skills. A placement test and departmental consent are required. Students must be co-enrolled in another adult education class to take this supplementary course. Students on certain types of visas may not be eligible for the program.
Semester(s) Offered: Varies
ASE 023 AD Sec Ed 12 English Lang Learner (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) This course is for English Language Learners (ELLs) testing between 9.0-12.9 GLE on the TABE test who have basic career and college readiness skills but who need to improve these skills in order to become successful in academic or workplace settings. Students will learn how to complete complex forms, write work-related letters and emails, and compose longer, more detailed paragraphs; further develop critical reading skills as they read complex High Intermediate texts; improve oral communication skills including close listening and the ability to use examples and details to clarify meaning; use technology to access, develop, and analyze different types of texts; and incorporate essential math skills in contextualized settings.This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Student must be a non-native speaker of English who needs to improve English language skills either for career or academic purposes. A placement test and departmental consent are required. Students on certain types of visas may not qualify for the program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
ASE 024 Inter Writing ASE Lan Learn (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) This course is for non-native speakers of English who are enrolled in an ASE for ELL class but would like more support and practice in developing their writing skills. In this class students will learn how to use the academic writing process to develop academic paragraphs and how to write appropriate emails to communicate with others at work and school.This course is repeatable 3 times.(1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Must be a non-native speaker of English who needs to work on written communication skills. A placement test and departmental consent are required. Students must be co-enrolled in another adult education class to take this supplementary course. Students on certain types of visas may not be eligible for the program.
Semester(s) Offered: Varies
ASE 026 Ad Sec Ed 13 English Lang Learner (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) This course is for English Language Learners (ELLs) testing between 9.0-12.9 GLE on the TABE test who have intermediary career and college readiness skills but who need to refine and expand upon these skills in order to become successful in academic or workplace settings. Students will learn how to complete complex applications, write work-related letters and formal emails, and compose well-formulated detailed paragraphs; further develop critical reading skills as they read more complex High Intermediate texts; improve oral communication skills including close listening and the ability to elaborate on a topic; use technology to access, develop, analyze, and evaluate different types of texts; and apply multistep math skills in contextualized settings.This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Student must be a non-native speaker of English who needs to improve English language skills either for career or academic purposes. A placement test and departmental consent are required. Students on certain types of visas may not qualify for the program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
ASE 030 Ad Sec Ed 21 English Lang Learner (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) This course is for English Language Learners (ELLs) testing between a 9-12.9 GLE on the TABE who do not have English as their first language but want to pursue academic college courses. At this level, students will work to achieve writing proficiency while expanding vocabulary and building grammar skills as they write short, logical essays, memos, and e-mails. They will develop critical reading skills through independent reading, guided practice, and class discussion as they read a wide variety of advanced materials. Students will strengthen their speaking and listening skills through extensive practice in a variety of contexts and classroom discussions.This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Student must be a non-native speaker of English who needs to improve English language skills either for career or academic purposes. A placement test and departmental consent are required. Students on certain types of visas may not qualify for the program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
ASE 033 Ad Sec Ed 22 English Lang Learner (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) This course is for English Language Learners (ELLs) testing between a 9-12.9 GLE on the TABE who do not have English as their first language but want to pursue academic college courses. At this level, students will work to achieve writing proficiency while expanding vocabulary and building grammar skills as they write logical multi-paragraph essays using comparison/contrast. They will demonstrate mastery in formal letters. They will continue to develop critical reading skills through independent reading, guided practice, and class discussion as they read a variety of advanced materials. They will learn to access and utilize information from a variety of resources and reference materials including charts and graphs. Students will strengthen their speaking and listening skills through extensive practice in a variety of conversation contexts, collaborative learning activities, and classroom discussions. Students will also present short informal speeches. This course is repeatable 3 times.(1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Student must be a non-native speaker of English who needs to improve English language skills either for career or academic purposes. A placement test and departmental consent are required. Students on certain types of visas may not qualify for the program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
ASE 036 Ad Sec Ed 23 English Lang Learner (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) This course is for English Language Learners (ELLs) testing between a 9.0-12.9 GLE on the TABE who do not have English as their first language but want to pursue academic college courses. At this level, students will work to achieve proficiency in writing cause/effect multi-paragraph essays using adequate support and proper paragraph structure. They will continue to develop critical reading skills through independent reading, guided practice, and class discussion as they read a wide variety of advanced materials. They will learn to access and utilize information from a variety of resources and reference materials including charts and graphs. Students will strengthen their speaking and listening skills through extensive practice in a variety of conversation contexts, collaborative learning activities, and classroom discussions. Students will also present oral reports.This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Student must be a non-native speaker of English who needs to improve English language skills either for career or academic purposes. A placement test and departmental consent are required. Students on certain types of visas may not qualify for the program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
ASE 050 Introduction to Healthcare Professions (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) This course will prepare adult education students to begin training for targeted healthcare career programs. Students will learn the responsibilities of different healthcare professions and the specific academic requirements to enter those fields. This includes how to prepare for the PSB-HOA (Healthcare Occupational Aptitude Test), which is a requirement for entry to many healthcare programs. The course will emphasize time management, study skills, and test taking strategies along with the teamwork and communication skills required in the healthcare workplace. The course will develop reading and writing skills using content that is contextualized for the healthcare professions. The course will provide opportunities to practice the digital literacy skills necessary for academic coursework. This course is repeatable 3 times.(1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Appropriate adult education placement test and departmental consent are required.
Semester(s) Offered: Varies
ASE 045 Bridge to Career Pathways for ASE (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) Students will explore different occupational career clusters to identify the career pathway that is best for them. Students will develop basic academic and skills for the workplace including reading, math, and writing as well as employability skills such as clear communication, personal ethic, work ethic, and teamwork. Self-assessment of skills and interests will assist students in identifying a career pathway that works for them. Both personal and professional goal setting will be addressed in this course. This course is repeatable 3 times.(1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: A placement test indicating adult secondary education level basic skills and departmental consent are required. Individuals on certain types of immigration visas or who hold a U.S. high school diploma or its equivalent may not be eligible for the program.
Semester(s) Offered: Varies
ASE 052 Introduction to Early Childhood Educ Pro (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) Students will gain knowledge of the career pathways and educational/vocational requirements in the field of Early Childhood Education. Through contextualized instruction, students will expand their oral and written skills, be introduced to legal and cultural issues in the field, and reflect on themselves as potential Early Childhood Education professionals. This course is repeatable 3 times.(1.9) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Co-enrollment in an approved adult education course and departmental consent.
Semester(s) Offered: Varies
ASE 056 Intro to Industrial Arts Careers (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) This course is designed for students who are interested in manufacturing careers and are concurrently working to improve basic skills through enrollment in the adult secondary education program. Students will have a reading or math level between a 9.0 and 12.9 G.L.E. and will be lacking a high school diploma. A small number of ESL students may be served who have transitioned into the ABE program, have the equivalency of a high school diploma, but have limited English language skills. Students will explore the requirements, expectations, and outlook for different careers in industrial arts. Students will work on modules in academic success, career awareness, and career development while developing the basic academic and soft skills necessary for success in a manufacturing program of study. Self-assessment and review of skills will assist students with planning a path toward their short term and long term goals.This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Co-enrollment in an approved adult education course and departmental consent.
Semester(s) Offered: Varies
ASE 057 Intro to Information Technology Careers (.5-6)(.5,0)
(0.5-6) Students will explore the requirements, expectations, and outlooks for different careers in information technology. Students will work on modules in academic success, career awareness, and career development while developing the basic academic and essential employability skills necessary for success in an information technology program of study. Self-assessment and review of skills will assist students with planning a path toward long- and short-term goals. This course is repeatable 3 times. Proficiency Credit: Not Available Pass/No Credit: Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Appropriate adult education placement test score and departmental approval. No U.S. high school diploma or U.S. high school equivalency certificate.
Semester(s) Offered: Varies
ASE 058 Intro to Business & Finance Careers (.5-6)(.5,0)
(0.50-6.0) Students will explore the requirements, expectations, and outlooks for different careers in business and finance. Students will work on modules in academic success, career awareness, and career development while developing the basic academic and essential employability skills necessary for success in a business or finance program of study. Self-assessment and review of skills will assist students with planning a path toward long- and short-term goals. Students interested in entrepreneurship are also encouraged to take this course. This course is repeatable 3 times. Proficiency Credit: Not Available Pass/No Credit: Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Appropriate adult education placement test score and departmental approval. No U.S. high school diploma or U.S. high school equivalency certificate.
Semester(s) Offered: Varies
ASE 062 Contextualized ASE (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) Students will gain the academic skills, occupational knowledge, and communication skills necessary for successful transition to study in their chosen career field. Instruction will include study skills and career self-assessment.This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Appropriate adult education placement test and departmental consent.
Semester(s) Offered: Varies
ASE 072 Thriving in the Workplace (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) Students will gain the necessary attitudes, behaviors, and skills required by employers to be successful in the workplace.This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Appropriate adult education placement test and departmental consent.
Semester(s) Offered: Varies
ASE 097 GED Review in Spanish (.5-6)(.5,0)
The General Educational Development (GED) Review in Spanish prepares Spanish-speaking adults to pass the state high school equivalency exams: Language Arts: Reading, Language Arts: Writing, Social Studies, Science and Math. Government age specifications must be met for GED testing.This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Appropriate adult education placement test score. No U.S high school diploma or U.S. high school equivalency certificate.
Semester(s) Offered: Varies
ASE 099 GED Review (.5-6)(.5,0)
The General Educational Development (GED) Review class prepares adults to pass the state high school diploma equivalency exams: Language Arts: Reading; Language Arts: Writing; Social Studies; Science; and Math. Government age specifications must be met for GED testing.This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Appropriate adult education placement test score. No U.S high school diploma or U.S. high school equivalency certificate.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
AMT 050 Low ASE Math V A (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) A math course emphasizing the real number system; algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities; functions; modeling; geometry; and statistics and probability.This course is repeatable 3 times.(1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Appropriate adult education placement test score or successful completion (CR) in AMT-040 or AMT-045. No U.S. high school diploma or U.S. high school equivalency certificate.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
AMT 051 Low ASE Math V A in Spanish (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) A math course emphasizing algebraic expressions, equations, polynomials, inequalities and functions. Course will be taught in Spanish. This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Appropriate adult education placement test score. No U.S. high school diploma or U.S. high school equivalency certificate.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
AMT 055 Low ASE Math V B (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) A math course emphasizing geometry to include properties of angles, slopes, circles and volume. This course also includes the basics of statistics and probability. This course is repeatable 3 times (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Appropriate adult education placement test score. No U.S high school diploma or U.S. high school equivalency certificate.
Semester(s) Offered: Varies
AMT 056 Low ASE Math V B in Spanish (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) A math course emphasizing geometry to include properties of angles, slopes, circles and volume. This course also includes the basics of statistics and probability. Course will be taught in Spanish. This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Appropriate adult education placement test score. No U.S. high school diploma or U.S. high school equivalency certificate.
Semester(s) Offered: Varies
AMT 060 High ASE Math VI (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) A math course designed to cover a combination of intermediate algebra and geometry. The content will also include basic trigonometry as well as rules for probability. This course is repeatable 3 times.(1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Appropriate adult education placement test score. No U.S. high school diploma or U.S. high school equivalency certificate.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
AMT 061 High ASE Math VI in Spanish (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) A math course designed to cover a combination of intermediate algebra and geometry. The content will also include basic trigonometry as well as rules for probability. Course will be taught in Spanish. This course is repeatable 3 times.(1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Appropriate adult education placement test score. No U.S. high school diploma or U.S. high school equivalency certificate.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
ARW 050 Low ASE Reading/Writ Content Area V (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) A course in reading development for content-specific vocabulary acquisition, comprehension in literature, and source texts-History/Social Studies, Science/Technical Subjects, Functional/Workplace Skills. Knowledge gained from reading will be integrated in passage writing that encompasses a range of tasks, purpose and audience. The emphasis on writing will include discipline-specific tasks requiring the mastery of complex sentence structures utilizing the eight basic parts of speech. Students will learn to extract content-based evidence by analyzing arguments and organizing and gathering evidence found in source text. This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Appropriate adult education placement test score. No U.S. high school diploma or U.S. high school equivalency certificate.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
ARW 051 Low ASE Read/Writ Content Area V Span (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) A course in reading development for content-specific vocabulary acquisition, comprehension in literature, and source texts-History/Social Studies, Science/Technical Subjects, Functional/Workplace Skills. Knowledge gained from reading will be integrated in passage writing that encompasses a range of tasks, purpose and audience. The emphasis on writing will include discipline-specific tasks requiring the mastery of complex sentence structures utilizing the eight basic parts of speech. Students will learn to extract content-based evidence by analyzing arguments and organizing and gathering evidence found in source text. Course will be taught in Spanish. This course is repeatable 3 times.(1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Appropriate adult education placement test score. No U.S. high school diploma or U.S. high school equivalency certificate.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
ARW 060 High ASE Reading/Writ Content Area Vi (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) A course in reading development for content-specific vocabulary acquisition, comprehension in literature, and source texts-History/Social Studies, Science/Technical Subjects, Functional/Workplace Skills. Knowledge gained from reading will be integrated in passage writing that encompasses a range of tasks, purpose and audience. Students will refine literacy skills to extract content-based evidence by analyzing, organizing and gathering evidence found in source text. This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Appropriate adult education placement test score. No U.S. high school diploma or U.S. high school equivalency certificate.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
ARW 061 High ASE Read/Writ Content Area Vi Span (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) A course in reading development for content-specific vocabulary acquisition, comprehension in literature, and source texts-History/Social Studies, Science/Technical Subjects, Functional/Workplace Skills. Knowledge gained from reading will be integrated in passage writing that encompasses a range of tasks, purpose and audience. Students will refine literacy skills to extract content-based evidence by analyzing, organizing and gathering evidence found in source text. Course will be taught in Spanish. This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Appropriate adult education placement test score. No U.S. high school diploma or U.S. high school equivalency certificate.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
ASE 010 Ad Sec Ed 1 English Lang Learner (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) This is a language preparation course for success in the community. Students will refine their oral skills while increasing their vocabulary throughout the course. They will learn to communicate in common community situations and use various forms of writing. This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: A student must take an approved adult education test and score between 9.0-12.9 GLE on the TABE test, be a non-native speaker of English who needs to work on basic skills, and receive departmental consent.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
ASE 020 Ad Sec Ed 11 English Lang Learner (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) This course is for English Language Learners (ELLs) testing between 9.0-12.9 GLE on the TABE test who have a foundation in English grammar and vocabulary and can show proficiency in expressing everyday needs. At this level, students will begin to develop the essential skills and general knowledge needed to become career and college ready. Students will learn to complete authentic forms, write short notes, and compose short paragraphs; develop critical reading skills as they read short written works; improve their speaking and listening skills in different contexts; use technology to access and develop different types of texts; and incorporate basic math skills in contextualized settings.This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Student must be a non-native speaker of English who needs to improve English language skills either for career or academic purposes. A placement test and departmental consent are required. Students on certain types of visas may not qualify for the program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
ASE 023 AD Sec Ed 12 English Lang Learner (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) This course is for English Language Learners (ELLs) testing between 9.0-12.9 GLE on the TABE test who have basic career and college readiness skills but who need to improve these skills in order to become successful in academic or workplace settings. Students will learn how to complete complex forms, write work-related letters and emails, and compose longer, more detailed paragraphs; further develop critical reading skills as they read complex High Intermediate texts; improve oral communication skills including close listening and the ability to use examples and details to clarify meaning; use technology to access, develop, and analyze different types of texts; and incorporate essential math skills in contextualized settings.This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Student must be a non-native speaker of English who needs to improve English language skills either for career or academic purposes. A placement test and departmental consent are required. Students on certain types of visas may not qualify for the program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
ASE 026 Ad Sec Ed 13 English Lang Learner (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) This course is for English Language Learners (ELLs) testing between 9.0-12.9 GLE on the TABE test who have intermediary career and college readiness skills but who need to refine and expand upon these skills in order to become successful in academic or workplace settings. Students will learn how to complete complex applications, write work-related letters and formal emails, and compose well-formulated detailed paragraphs; further develop critical reading skills as they read more complex High Intermediate texts; improve oral communication skills including close listening and the ability to elaborate on a topic; use technology to access, develop, analyze, and evaluate different types of texts; and apply multistep math skills in contextualized settings.This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Student must be a non-native speaker of English who needs to improve English language skills either for career or academic purposes. A placement test and departmental consent are required. Students on certain types of visas may not qualify for the program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
ASE 030 Ad Sec Ed 21 English Lang Learner (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) This course is for English Language Learners (ELLs) testing between a 9-12.9 GLE on the TABE who do not have English as their first language but want to pursue academic college courses. At this level, students will work to achieve writing proficiency while expanding vocabulary and building grammar skills as they write short, logical essays, memos, and e-mails. They will develop critical reading skills through independent reading, guided practice, and class discussion as they read a wide variety of advanced materials. Students will strengthen their speaking and listening skills through extensive practice in a variety of contexts and classroom discussions.This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Student must be a non-native speaker of English who needs to improve English language skills either for career or academic purposes. A placement test and departmental consent are required. Students on certain types of visas may not qualify for the program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
ASE 033 Ad Sec Ed 22 English Lang Learner (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) This course is for English Language Learners (ELLs) testing between a 9-12.9 GLE on the TABE who do not have English as their first language but want to pursue academic college courses. At this level, students will work to achieve writing proficiency while expanding vocabulary and building grammar skills as they write logical multi-paragraph essays using comparison/contrast. They will demonstrate mastery in formal letters. They will continue to develop critical reading skills through independent reading, guided practice, and class discussion as they read a variety of advanced materials. They will learn to access and utilize information from a variety of resources and reference materials including charts and graphs. Students will strengthen their speaking and listening skills through extensive practice in a variety of conversation contexts, collaborative learning activities, and classroom discussions. Students will also present short informal speeches. This course is repeatable 3 times.(1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Student must be a non-native speaker of English who needs to improve English language skills either for career or academic purposes. A placement test and departmental consent are required. Students on certain types of visas may not qualify for the program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer
ASE 036 Ad Sec Ed 23 English Lang Learner (.5-6)(.5,0)
(.5-6, 0) This course is for English Language Learners (ELLs) testing between a 9.0-12.9 GLE on the TABE who do not have English as their first language but want to pursue academic college courses. At this level, students will work to achieve proficiency in writing cause/effect multi-paragraph essays using adequate support and proper paragraph structure. They will continue to develop critical reading skills through independent reading, guided practice, and class discussion as they read a wide variety of advanced materials. They will learn to access and utilize information from a variety of resources and reference materials including charts and graphs. Students will strengthen their speaking and listening skills through extensive practice in a variety of conversation contexts, collaborative learning activities, and classroom discussions. Students will also present oral reports.This course is repeatable 3 times. (1.8) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Available.
In-District Tuition/Fees: $0 (effective 2024/25 academic year)
In-district tuition rates are subject to change based on Board approval.
Prerequisite: Student must be a non-native speaker of English who needs to improve English language skills either for career or academic purposes. A placement test and departmental consent are required. Students on certain types of visas may not qualify for the program.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer