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Program Description
 The mission of Basic Academic Skills is to prepare students for lifelong success by facilitating basic academic learning and workplace behavior and attitudes.

The Basic Academic Skills Program offers:
  • Adult Basic Education (ABE) including reading, writing, and math
  • GED preparation
  • Study Skills/Accuplacer preparation
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Basic computer skills
  • I-BEST programs

    • Adults who seek Basic Academic Skills classes should contact the Learning Center, Building E, Room 2/3 (360 752-8341) for information. The Learning Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Monday through Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

    Check the Quarterly Schedule for the specific information or call the Learning Center at (360) 752-8341.

    Program Requirements
     Basic Academic Skills Program is open adults who meet these requirements for adult basic education.
  		• Completion of basic academic skills assessment (CASAS)
  		• Participation in orientation sessions. See ABE/GED/I-BEST Orientation Schedule and ESL Orientation Schedule.
  		• Commitment to regular attendance
  		• Ability to participate positively in an adult learning environment
  		• 16 years or older and not enrolled in a K-12 school
  		• 16-18 year olds must submit "Request for Approval to Test GED Certificate" signed by high school representative


    Program Schedule
    Most classes are offered in the morning (8-11 am), afternoon (12-3 pm) , and evening (6-9 pm) hours. See Quarterly Schedule. Regular attendance is required.

    Off-site Classes
    ABE/GED classes For information about these classes, call 752-8341.

    Blaine High School Library: Tues/Thurs 6-9 p.m.
    Nooksack Tribal Center, Deming: Tues/Thurs 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. & 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m.

    ESL classes for Slavic populations For information about these classes, call 752-8494.

    Slavic Baptist Church
    Slavic Gospel Church
    Kendall Elementary School

    Tuition & Fees
    There is a quarterly tuition charge of $25.00 for daytime ABE, GED, or ESL classes. There is no charge for evening classes. Tuition assistance or waivers are available for anyone who is unable to pay.

    The GED testing fee is $75. Scholarships are available.

    Instruction
    Students
     


    Learning Center
      
     Located in Bldg E - Rm 2
     (360) 752-8341
     lc@btc.ctc.edu
      

    Hours:
     Monday - Thursday
     8:00 am – 9:00 pm
     Friday
     8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    UPCOMING ORIENTATIONS
    For Adult Basic Education, GED, and I-BEST classes
     For English as a Second Language classes

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