Adult Literacy Programs
Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED Preparation are designed to meet the specific educational needs of adult students who have limited basic reading, language and math skills and/or limited English proficiency. The ABE program provides instruction at all levels including Literacy, Pre-ASE (Adult Secondary Education) and ASE/GED Preparation. The GED program offers focused instruction to prepare students to pass all official GED tests including Language Arts Reading, Language Arts Writing, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. GED practice tests are administered periodically to determine GED readiness. Both the ABE and GED Prep programs combine stimulating group lessons with an individualized, self-paced, competency-based curriculum that meets the specific needs of students. Our open entry program is guided by the Massachusetts ABE Curriculum Frameworks and integrates a wide range of instructional materials, teaching methodologies and educational technologies including a large library of academic videos and computer assisted instruction in order to be responsive to a variety of learning styles. All instruction is designed around themes related to employment, technology, family, health, community and social needs as defined by our students. Students are provided with comfortable learning environments, small class sizes, dedicated teachers, educational counseling and daily access to computers and other technology.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) assists adult students who have limited English proficiency. The program provides instruction at all levels ranging from those who have no ability in English to students who plan to enter college or training. The program combines stimulating group lessons with an individualized, self-paced, competency-based curriculum that meets the specific needs of students. Emphasis in all classes is on the development of oral and written communications skills including listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, punctuation and grammar. All ESOL lessons are developed around a theme such as communication, consumer skills, community resources, housing, transportation, health, technology and employability so that students are able to navigate essential systems of American life. Our open entry program is guided by the Massachusetts ESOL Curriculum Frameworks and integrates a wide range of instructional materials, teaching methodologies and educational technologies including videos and computer assisted instruction in order to be responsive to a variety of learning styles.
Education to Work/ESOL to Work Program provides a variety of ABE or ESOL instruction and work readiness skills to enhance job placement. Training includes: Reading at Work, Math at Work, Writing at Work, Basic Education, or English for Speakers of Other Languages and Job Readiness (see Career Prep Program above). Clients attend the program for an average of 12 weeks.
Fast Track GED Program is designed to help participants with a minimum 10th grade reading level attain their GED in order to enhance employment opportunities. Training includes GED Prep courses in Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Science. Students participate for an average of 12 weeks.
For information about these, or any other program offered by Training Resources of America, please contact the training site nearest you. Some programs are only available in certain areas.