Mission: To provide adult education opportunities, to students with the potential and motivation to
advance their education, which leads to enhanced knowledge, strengthened basic skills and improved literacy.

Program Description: The Adult Basic Education/GED program is designed to prepare individuals to successfully obtain the GED credential. People drop out of high school for many reasons including: health issues,incompatibility with traditional educational settings, pregnancy, or home schooling.  Regardless of the reason, the GED credential provides individuals with increased career opportunities and access to advanced training and higher education. During the registrations process student educational needs are assessed and personal goals are set. This program is designed for students that have the desire, maturity and motivation to assume the responsibilities inherent in the pursuit of the GED credential.

Program Services: TABE Testing: Upon registering, students are administered the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). The TABE is a widely used test that provides the staff with important information regarding an individuals personal learning needs. Classroom Instruction: Qualified staff prepare classroom sessions that are designed to address the topics needed to pass the GED test.  Classes are informal and promote the forming of a learning community. Classes are held from 9 a.m. until noon on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Tutoring:  Individual and small group tutoring are conducted to meet the individual needs of each student. Pikes Peak Workforce Center Counseling and Program Enrollment: A staff member from the Pikes Peak Workforce Center is available on Wednesday mornings to provide workforce counseling and program enrollment to qualified students. GED Pretest: When the staff determines a student is ready, the GED pretest is administered. Passing the GED pretest signifies that the student is prepared to take the official GED test.  The student is then encouraged to schedule the test at the Pikes Peak Community College Testing Center and is requested to report the test scores to the Adult Basic Education Coordinator.  Childcare: Free childcare is provided to all registered students in the program that need these services. Our childcare provider is experienced and state certified.

Funding: This program is funded by grants and gifts from The Graham Foundation, Sam S. Bloom Foundation, Rampart Library District, Cripple Creek - Victor Gold Mine, Family Resource Center Association and in kind support from the Cripple Creek - Victor School District

You must be 16 years of age and not enrolled in school or have the permission of your school to attend these classes. Sessions are free of charge and open to all residents of Teller County. For additional information, call Community Partnership at 686-0705 or drop in during class times.