BSE classes are offered throughout Rock and Green Counties at various community and workplace sites in addition to BTC's Central Campus and the centers at Monroe and Beloit. Some Basic Skills Education courses are designed to give specific preparation for vocational or technical courses. These courses have been set up with the cooperation of a particular department to provide the basic skills necessary for entry into its programs. All programs in this section are offered at NO COST to the student unless otherwise indicated. Students demonstrate personal responsibility, time management, ability to work cooperatively and the use of technology as they work through their individual learning plans within the framework of a structured curriculum.
Flexible scheduling allows students to accelerate learning and meet individual goals.
At one end of the CALS instructional program are basic language skills such as beginning reading, writing, and vocabulary for English and non-English speakers. Instruction continues across a range ending at higher level reading, language and math competencies needed in many vocational programs. A trained instructor is always available to assist and guide students as they progress at their own pace in a personalized educational program. This program is particularly effective for students who need non-traditional schedules and for those who prefer a lab setting over a formal class setting. As A Second Language provides Basic Skills Education instruction in math, speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for adults whose native language is not English.