Welcome

Adult Basic Education (ABE) is a free program dedicated to providing opportunities for adults to learn the basic academic and English language skills they need to meet their goals in the workplace and the community. ABE is designed to improve the educational level of adults, out-of-school youth and non-English speaking persons in our ten-county service area of Southwest Idaho. Many utilize ABE services to prepare for the GED test.

Services

• Basic Skills Improvement
• Reading
• Writing
• Math
• GED Preparation
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
  
  ESL English Classes for Nampa - 2012
  ESL English Classes for Boise - 2011-2012

Eligibility

Eligible students are adults over 16 years of age seeking to prepare for life, work, or post-secondary education with skill levels below the college level.

Why Adult Basic Education?

There are many reasons to return to school: preparing for and/or taking your GED, improving basic skills, upgrading skills for work, or obtaining a better job. All that's required is taking that first step. How quickly you reach your goals will depend on how much effort you put into achieving them. We're here to help you do that. There is no charge to students for these programs.

Community Learning Center

• Do you want to learn more about Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes and how to enroll?
• Are you interested in self-study options, but don't know how to begin?
• Do you want to take the GED, but aren't sure if you're ready?

The Community Learning Center is a place where anyone can stop in to ask questions and learn about the ABE program. At the Community Learning Center, you'll have the ability to meet with an ABE teacher to discuss important steps you'll need to take to prepare for enrollment. You can also learn about assisted and self-study options, distance learning, and transition to college opportunities.

Community Learning Center Printable Flyer »

The Community Learning Center is open Fridays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Boise and Nampa at the following locations:

• CWI Canyon County Center: Get directions »
• CWI Oak Park Center: Get directions »

Steps to Get Started in Classes

1. Attend an ABE Orientation and Assess Basic Skills*
   
   ABE Boise Orientation Schedule »
   ABE Nampa Orientation Schedule »
   ABE Outreach Orientation Schedule »
   


2. Meet with an ABE advisor
3. Begin coursework

*If you have questions or concerns about the timeframe to get started in ABE, please contact an ABE Coordinator.

Contact Us

Are you interested in learning more about ABE and live in or near Nampa? Contact Valerie Stacey, Nampa ABE Coordinator at 208.562.2087, valeriestacey@cwidaho.cc

Are you interested in learning more about ABE and live in or near Boise? Contact Liz Otterness, Boise ABE Coordinator at 208.562.2572, lizotterness@cwidaho.cc

Are you interested in learning more about ESL and live in or near Boise? Contact Fern VanMaren, Boise ESL Coordinator at 208.562.2571, fernvanmaren@cwidaho.cc

Are you interested in learning more about ESL and live in or near Nampa? Contact Katya Gourley, Nampa ESL Coordinator at 208.562.2014, katyagourley@cwidaho.cc

Are you interested in ABE and live outside of Ada county and Canyon County? Contact Neil Parker, Outreach/Distance Learning Coordinator at 208.562.2574, neilparker@cwidaho.cc

Phyllis Meinhardt, Special Projects Coordinator
208.562.2573, phyllismeinhardt@cwidaho.cc

Jac Webb, ABE Director
208.562.2063, jacwebb@cwidaho.cc