Adult Basic Education

Adult Basic Education (ABE) is literacy instruction aligned to the Arizona Adult Education Content Standards to students with educational functioning levels below secondary education (pre-GED test level). Workforce Preparation activities can be provided concurrently with ABE instruction.

Adult Secondary Education (ASE) is literacy instruction aligned to the Arizona Adult Education Content Standards to students with educational functioning levels above basic education (GED test and college preparation level). ASE activities are designed to lead to the attainment of a secondary diploma (or its equivalent) and transition to post-secondary education/training or employment. Workforce Preparation activities can be provided concurrently with ASE instruction.

English Language Acquisition for Adults

English Language Acquisition for Adults (ELAA) is English language instruction designed to help eligible learners achieve proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening; and that leads to attainment of a secondary diploma (or its equivalent), transition to post-secondary/training, or employment. To meet the requirement of leading to the attainment of a secondary diploma (or its equivalent), transition to post-secondary education/training, or employment, the ELAA program: 1) aligns to the Arizona Adult Education Content Standards, 2) offers college/career counseling services, and/or 3) is part of a career pathway.

Integrated Education & Training

Workforce Preparation instruction is provided concurrently with ABE, ASE, or ELAA/IELCE activities designed to help students acquire a combination of basic academic skills, critical thinking skills, digital literacy skills, and self–management skills. Participation in workforce preparation activities are designed to lead to employability skills and the development of competencies in using resources and information, working with others, and understanding systems to successfully transition to and complete postsecondary education/training and employment.