Granite Falls Programs

ABE Programs and Services Available

● GED - General Educational Development diploma. National high school equivalency program that includes a set of 5 tests: Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Science.

● ESL - English as a Second Language. For learners whose native language was not English.

CLASS
SCHEDULE

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2005/2006
ABE Schedule

●   Basic Skills Enhancement - For learners who need goal-specific elementary or secondary level basic skills such as work-related math, functional literacy (e.g.- banking skills), reading or writing assistance. Generally considered "brush-up" and not leading to a diploma or GED.

●   Workforce Education - Literacy skills related to learners' need to obtain, retain or improve their employment. Content typically features work-related vocabulary and information as well as personal and group skills desired by employers. Workplace skills can be provided at the learner's employment site. This area includes general employability skills (e.g. - résumé development, interview skills) which are typically provided at the regular ABE site.

●   Citizenship Education - Programs which prepare Minnesota non-citizens for the U.S. citizenship exam given by the INS. Includes application preparation and English language instruction. Also may include content related to general civic content and participation in society.

●   Drivers Education - Prepares learners to take their permit test. Materials available in English and Spanish.

ELIGIBILITY: Participants must be 16 and over, not enrolled in secondary school, and functioning below the 12th grade level in any of the basic academic areas including reading, math, writing and speaking English.

REGISTRATION: Register with the instructor the first night of attendance at class.