Emphasis is on developing useful knowledge and applied skills, such as financial and health management, parenting and raising a family, and getting and holding a good job. The ABE program welcomes all adults who want to improve their skills. Each student learns where his or her learning level is, and a personal program is developed. All learning levels, from the very basic to pre-college, can be accommodated. Students choose the subjects they wish to study.
Allowance is made for individual learning styles and rates.
There are no tests, no grades, and no fees, and there is no pressure. Students are treated with respect. Many of the classes offer English as a Second Language to immigrants from non-English speaking countries. In these classes emphasis is on practical English skills for use in everyday life.