Adult Basic Education (ABE):
ABE program provides basic literacy and life skills for individuals who desire to improve their academic level, with the intent of obtaining a GED, technical training, employment or citizenship. The program provides remediation based on an individual’s academic needs.
The ABE program is under the umbrella of Adult General Education (AGE). A student may register for ABE with Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores below 6.0, for academic, technical and personal success. This program strives to inspire and motivate students to become productive, self-sufficient members of society. This ABE system is based upon the assessed needs of the individual and the academic and employability requirements related to Florida’s comprehensive Career Education programs.
This program is competency based, thus completion time depends on the progress of each individual. Learning managers ensure that opportunities are provided for students to achieve their maximum potential in a minimum amount of time.
ABE instruction provides:
· Individualized basic skills related instruction to educationally disadvantaged students (including individuals with Limited English Proficiency) whose basic skills deficiencies may prevent success in vocational job preparatory programs or prevent completion of licensure vocational job preparatory programs of their choice.
ABE encompasses a combination of the following instructional components:
- ABE Basic Skills Related Instruction
- Reading
- Language
- Mathematics
- Basic Computer Literacy
TABE scores are good for two years. ABE is structured with fifteen classes between 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
A student has the option of a face-to-face or online class.
The ABE instructors maintain a student instructor ratio of 20-1.
The program is open entry, open exit thus allowing a student to compete when he/she meets their Basic Skills Requirement. Upon completion, the student will then be transferred to Applied Academics for Adult Education (AAAE) or General Educational Development (GED) depending on their career or technical program.
The program is completed when the student scores a 9.0 or above on all three subject areas. Sheridan Technical Center’s ABE program is located in building 12.
General Educational Development (GED)Preparation:
This program provides access to individualized instruction in preparation for the tests of General Educational Development (GED) to those students who do not have a high school diploma and intend to enroll or are currently enrolled in Workforce Education Program. GED Preparation includes the five subject area measured in the GED tests:
- Language Arts
- Reading, Language Arts
- Writing, Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
We offer
GED preparation in an online format. There is a $10 testing fee and you will need to bring a photo ID. We can then assist you with testing preparation. The actual GED test will be scheduled for approximately 4-6 weeks after your pre-testing.
For more information on our online test preparation, please call 754-321-5451. You can work on your GED while being enrolled in a career program.
Applied Academics for Adult Education (AAAE):
AAAE provides basic skills remediation and the integration of academic skills in vocational instruction. The laboratory is designed and equipped to provide a comprehensive academic support program through the utilization of multipurpose instructional materials and resources.
The AAAE program is under the umbrella of Adult General Education (AGE). A student may register for AAAE with Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores of 6.0 or above, for academic, technical and personal success. The Applied Academics for Adult Education program strives to inspire and motivate students to become productive, self-sufficient members of society. This AAAE system is based upon the assessed needs of the individual and the academic and employability requirements related to Florida’s comprehensive Career Education programs.
This program is competency based, thus completion time depends on the progress of each individual. Learning managers ensure that opportunities are provided for students to achieve their maximum potential in a minimum amount of time.
AAAE instruction provides:
Individualized basic skills related instruction to educationally disadvantaged students (including individuals with Limited English Proficiency) whose basic skills deficiencies may prevent success in vocational job preparatory programs or prevent completion of licensure vocational job preparatory programs of their choice.
AAAE encompasses a combination of the following instructional components:
- AAAE Basic Skills Related Instruction
- Reading
- Language
- Mathematics
- Basic Computer Literacy
TABE scores are good for two years. AAAE is structured with fifteen classes between 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday.
A student has the option of a face-to-face or online class.
The AAAE instructors maintain a student instructor ratio of 20-1.
The Applied Academics for Adult Education program is open entry, open exit thus allowing a student to compete when he/she meets their Basic Skills Requirement. At verification of a student completion, he/she is referred to their counselor.
A copy of the students verification forms are given to the counselor, the school vault, registration, program instructor, the AAAE department, and the student.