Adult Basic and Secondary Education

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Adult Basic Education programs offer adults a way to improve and advance their reading, writing, and math skills to the high school level before studying for a high school diploma or preparing for the GED/HiSet tests.

Earning a high school diploma or high school equivalency such as GED or HISET can make a real difference in adult learners’ future. A diploma shows that students have learned the basic skills and knowledge included in a high school education and provides access to postsecondary training programs or the workforce.

ABE/ASE FACULTY WORK GROUP

One of four SBCAE Faculty Work Groups, the ABE/ASE Faculty Work Group advances the implementation of the Three Year and Annual Plan, as it relates to Basic Skills or High School Diploma/Equivalency Programs.

Current Year Activities, aligned with project 3 in the 2020-2021 work plan include:

  • Advancing the implementation of SB554 (Dual Enrollment)
  • Inventory basic skills and high school diploma/equivalency programs offered by SBCAE members
  • Develop strategies to increase ABE/ASE students’ transition to postsecondary pathways
  • Act as liaison with other ABE/ASE providers in our community, through participation in the Opportunity Youth Partnership network

2022-2023 ABE/ASE Faculty Work Group members

Ann Solovskaya East Side Adult Education Archana Nekkar Campbell Adult Education
Azar Sioshansi San José City College Binh Vo Evergreen Valley College
Christine Auran Campbell Adult Education Glennis Cameron
Co-Chair
East Side Adult Education
Huma Saleem Evergreen Valley College Arezoo Miller Silicon Valley Adult Education
Jennifer Nestojko San José City College Jorge Silva East Side Adult Education
David Grant Santa Clara Adult Education Joseph Baiza Milpitas Adult Education
Nanda Jain West Valley College Sarah Sullivan Mission College
Bill Collins Silicon Valley Adult Education Shawn Tran East Side Adult Education
Sonya Espinola East Side Adult Education Vacant Vacant

ABE/ASE Faculty Work Group Meeting Agendas and Minutes

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