The mission of the Adult Basic Skills Department is to provide educational opportunities for adults 18 years of age and older who were unable to complete their formal schooling. The program addresses the needs of adults who do not have a high school diploma or who lack sufficient mastery of basic educational skills to enable them to function effectively in today’s world. The program provides educational opportunities for adults to improve their reading, writing, mathematics, and communication skills through five major programs, targeted to specific populations: Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Educational Development (GED), Adult High School (AHS), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Compensatory Education (CE). Classes are free and open to adults living or working in Union County or Anson County and the surrounding area.
Individuals entering Adult Basic Skills classes work closely with the instructor in classroom settings and may choose a day or night class, either on or off campus. New students may enroll throughout the semester by calling 704-290-5100 in Monroe, or 704-272-5300 in Wadesboro. All Adult Basic Skills classes are free.
Program Descriptions
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Adult Basic Education (ABE) A program of basic reading, writing, math, and communication skills for adults functioning below a high school level.
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General Educational Development (GED) A program of instruction designed to prepare adult students to pass the GED tests that lead to a high school equivalency diploma. Five tests- Writing Skills, Mathematics, Reading, Social Studies, and Science must be passed following statewide guidelines set forth by the NC Community College System and national guidelines of the GED Testing Service.
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Adult High School A program of instruction offered cooperatively with the local public school systems in Union and Anson counties, designed to help students earn high school credits needed to complete an Adult High School Diploma. High school transcripts are evaluated and credit is given for units earned. An individualized, competency-based program of study is designed for each student entering Adult High School.
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English for Speakers of Other Languages This program of study is open to individuals 18 years of age and older who are learning the English language. Conversation, reading, writing, and listening skills are included as part of this program.
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Compensatory Education This is a program designed for adults with developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injury. Students learn how to meet and manage their community, social, work and personal responsibilities.
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