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What is Adult Education?
Adult Education, also known as Adult Basic Education (ABE), is available statewide at little to no cost to adult learners. It is administered through the Minnesota Department of Education. Each year, more than 300 delivery sites serve approximately 65,000 adult students. About one-half of these students are enrolled in English learner (EL) programs. Licensed teachers provide ABE instruction and are assisted by more than 1,400 trained volunteers.
The ABE services include Adult Diploma, GED, English as a Second Language (ESL or EL), Career Pathways, Family Literacy, Basic Skills Enhancement, Workplace Literacy, and U.S. Citizenship/Civics. Programs are delivered primarily through public school districts, nonprofit organizations, some technical colleges, and state and local correctional institutions.
Who is eligible to receive Adult Education services?
To be eligible, an individual must be:
age 17 or older and not enrolled in or required to be enrolled in any school in the K-12 system,
And must meet one or both of the following criteria:
lacks a secondary (high school) credential
functions below the 12th grade level in any of the basic academic areas including reading, math, and ability to read, write and understand English.
What is the cost?
All classes are offered at no cost to students. Materials, supplies, testing fees, and online learning options are included.
Do I need an appointment?
No! Hutchinson Adult Education is an open-learning environment. Students are welcome to attend any time during classroom hours. A licensed teacher is always on site and ready to help. No appointment is needed to enroll or study with Hutchinson Adult Education.
Outcomes
Adult Education supports students as they work towards one or more of the following goals:
Obtain employment or improve employment by getting a new job or getting a promotion
Achieve a high school equivalency (GED or Diploma)
Gain or improve skills necessary to enter post-secondary education and training
Improve ability to speak, read, write and understand the English language
Master basic academic skills to help support their children in school
Become a U.S. citizen
Become a more active and engaged community member
Gain self-esteem, confidence and achieve personal educational goals
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