Overview Of ABE Program

Comal, Guadalupe & Kendall Counties
Seguin ISD, Fiscal Agent
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION

Overview of Program

PHILOSOPHY
Every Texan, regardless of age, is entitled to a basic education.

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Comal, Guadalupe and Kendall Counties Adult Education Program is to ensure that all adults who live in Texas have the skills necessary to function effectively in their personal and family lives, in the workplace, and in the community.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES
The goals and objectives of the Comal, Guadalupe and Kendall Counties Adult Education Cooperative are to create an educational climate which encourages the development of independence, promotes unlimited potential, integrates academic curriculum with current and emerging technologies, and inspires life-long learning needed to meet today’s globally-competitive standards.

Educational Services Provided:
The Adult Basic Education program offers General Educational Development (GED), and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to eligible adults.  Seguin ISD, Fiscal Agent for the tri-county cooperative, offers classes within the geographic boundaries of the eight school districts located within the three counties. 

Definition of Adult Educational Services:

Adult Basic and Adult Secondary Education Class
Enrollment in Adult Basic and Adult Secondary Education classes will help adults obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency, assist adults who are parents to obtain the educational skills necessary to help their children in their own education development, and assist adults in the completion of a secondary school education by earning the General Education Development (GED) certificate. 

English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Enrollment in an English as a Second Language (ESL) class will help adults obtain literacy skills (speak, read, or write the English language) to become more employable, productive and responsible citizens, and assist adults who are parents to obtain the educational skills necessary to help their children through school.  Citizenship guidance is integrated into the ESL curriculum.

Student Eligibility:
Students are eligible to enroll in Adult Basic Education and Adult Secondary Education classes if they function below the 12^th grade level, and are

·          18 years old and older

·          17 years old with parental permission and permanent withdrawal forms from the last school attended in Texas.

·          16 years old with court-ordered documentation

·          Lacking the basic skills to function in today’s society

 FUNDING
Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs are funded by the Texas Education Agency as authorized under Title II of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, also referred to as the Adult and Family Literacy Act, and the Texas Education code, Chapter 29, Subchapter H, Section 251-257 along with the Texas Administrative Code, State Board of Education Rule, Chapter 89, Subchapter B.

Cost for classes
All classes are free.

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