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ABLE GED

What is ABLE?

Adult Basic and Literacy Education is for adults age 19 and older who want to strengthen basic skills in reading, writing and math, or prepare for the GED test (High School Equivalency). Participation will lead to improvement in basic knowledge and better job opportunities. You can even take a free practice GED test on our site. Open enrollment. You can get started anytime and attend classes to fit your schedule.

Purpose

  • Assist adults to become literate and obtain the skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency;
  • Assist parents in obtaining the educational skills necessary to become full partners in the educational development of their children;
  • Assist adults in their completion of secondary-level (high-school) education.

ABLE provides the following component services to adults: Basic Literacy Skills, GED Preparation,  Family Literacy and Workplace Literacy.

These  services are provided at no cost to students and are customized for them to achieve their goals for participation. Services are targeted to those adults who are most educationally and economically disadvantaged.

Eligibility

The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (P.L.105-220) defines "adult education" as those services or instruction below the postsecondary level for individuals who:

  1. Are at least 16 years of age;
  2. Are not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school under State of Ohio Law;
  3. Lack sufficient mastery of basic educational skills to enable individuals to function effectively in society;
  4. Do not have a secondary school diploma or equivalent level of education; and

 

In Ohio, youth between six and 18 years of age are of compulsory school age and are required to be in school (Section 3321.01 of the Ohio Revised Code). Since 16-17 year-olds are subject to the compulsory school attendance law and are required to be in school, they are ineligible for services provided with Adult Education and Literacy Act funds unless an acceptable statutory exception to compulsory school attendance is in effect and documented.

Tutoring for basic reading and writing skills is available free of charge through the Trumbull Career and Technical Center by calling the number below and scheduling an appointment Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 3:00PM

ABLE/GED classes are also available at a variety of locations and times to meet your needs. Call for further information. (330) 847 - 0503 ext. 1611


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