What is the Core Skills Academy (ABE)

Customized Learning

This  program serves native English speakers as well as students coming out of the ESL program who need to improve their skills before they move on to high school or GED classes.  Prerequisite: minimum English Language proficiency, Level 6.

The Academy is designed to help students get the skills they need to reach their goals.  Each student works on the skill areas they personally need based on an Individual Learning Plan.  The plan is developed by the learner and an instructor together.  Two instructors are in the classroom for assistance.  Both day and evening sessions are offered. Core skills include

• Math
• Pre-algebra
• Writing
• Employability
• Reading – comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, alphabetics

The classroom is set up with a central study hall area where students work independently on assignments they have received in pull out sessions.

There are also other learning centers in the room where groups of students, working on the same skill area, meet together with an instructor for guided learning.  Both English and math skills are offered.

Instruction in each skill area is offered daily in what is called “Pull Out Sessions”.  Each pull out session is offered at the same time every day.  Most sessions are for 45 minutes.  Some are 30 minutes.  When you plan your Individual Learning Plan you will plan which pull out sessions you will attend.

In the pull out you will receive instruction and assignments.  When you are not working in a pull out group you will be working in the study hall area.  All work is done in the classroom.  Materials may not be taken home.   There is not any homework, except for occasional practice activities.

Enroll now to strengthen skills and get ready to move upward in education and in a career; get a job, keep a job.

The instructors will work with you to accomplish small tasks along the way to reaching your big goal.  You will meet regularly with an instructor to review your progress.

Student must take pre-assessment test and meet with a counselor prior to enrollment.

Up to 16 high school credits may be earned in the Academy.

INSTRUCTION IS CUSTOMIZED FOR

YOUR OWN PERSONAL NEEDS

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Azusa Adult School
1134 S. Barranca Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740


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You may register at Azusa Adult School:

Phone: (626) 852-8400
Fax:     (626) 852-8407

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Monday - Thursday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Phone: (626) 852-8421
Fax:     (626) 963-6246

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