FAQ
Eligible participants must meet the following requirements:
· Minimum 16 years + 9 months of age
· Not currently enrolled in a public or private high school
· All students must provide an identity document and eligibility documents the first day of class.
· Students age 18 or under must provide a drop slip from their last school district
· Students age 17 or under must provide a permission to attend form
· Minimum 16 years + 9 months of age
· Not currently enrolled in a public or private high school
· All students must provide an identity document and eligibility documents the first day of class.
· Students age 18 or under must provide a drop slip from their last school district
· Students age 17 or under must provide a permission to attend form
Students must register and pay $10 per class by clicking the registration button under available courses. If you need assistance, call 712-325-3266 or email adulted@iwcc.edu.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 8 hours of study time each week, including class time, to maintain active status. If students do NOT show sufficient time in class and/or supplemental activity on Essential Education for a month, your account will be deactivated.
You will need a notebook, pen or pencil, and a great attitude.
ABE is designed for those whose basic skill levels are below 9th grade as assessed by the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) pre-test, which is taken during orientation. ABE classes are a part of the HSED program.
ABE is also designed for English Language Learners (ELL) who seek to learn English and/or to develop more effective English language communication skills.
ABE is also designed for English Language Learners (ELL) who seek to learn English and/or to develop more effective English language communication skills.
ABE has four functioning levels: Beginning Literacy, Beginning Basic, Intermediate Low, and Intermediate High. Functioning levels are identified by the CASAS test, and your levels in math and reading will determine your class placement.
Direct instruction is recommended, so instructors can work with students at their levels and abilities in order to improve students’ academic, educational, and employability skills and opportunities.
ABE classes help students develop reading, writing, math, science, and social studies skills through explicit, contextualized instruction in order to transition into our HSED program and to prepare them for future education and career pathways.
ABE classes help students develop reading, writing, math, science, and social studies skills through explicit, contextualized instruction in order to transition into our HSED program and to prepare them for future education and career pathways.
All of the ABE classes that you take prepare you for HiSET classes and the HSED final exams. ABE classes help to build a skill foundation necessary to be successful in HiSET classes.
After attending classes for 40 hours, you will take a CASAS post-test, and your score determines your preparedness to progress. A qualifying score means that you made a Measurable Skill Gain (MSG) and can transition into HSED.
After attending classes for 40 hours, you will take a CASAS post-test, and your score determines your preparedness to progress. A qualifying score means that you made a Measurable Skill Gain (MSG) and can transition into HSED.