The Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program includes content standards that describe what students should
know and be able to do in Mathematics, Language Arts and Reading. The content standards serve several purposes:
- Provide a common language for ABE levels among programs
- Assist programs with ABE curriculum development
- Provide guidance for new ABE instructors
- Ensure quality instruction through professional development
•Provide basic skills instruction (0.0 – 8.9) and critical thinking skills to prepare students for the GED® Preparation
Program (9.0 – 12.9), postsecondary education and employment.
The content standards should be used as a basis for curriculum design and also to assist programs and teachers with
selecting or designing appropriate instructional materials, instructional techniques and ongoing assessment strategies.
The ABE content standards have been revised to include the State standards. The integration of standards into ABE
programs is intended to provide the foundation of knowledge and skills that students will need to transition to adult
secondary programs with the goal of continuing on to postsecondary education.
ABE is a non-credit course designed to develop literacy skills necessary for students to be successful workers, citizens
and family members. A student enrolled in the ABE program may be receiving instruction in one or more of the following
courses: Mathematics, Language Arts or Reading.
This program is divided into levels that are reported as student educational gains: Educational Functioning Levels
(EFLs) for federal reporting and Literacy Completion Points (LCPs) for state reporting. Progress through levels must
be measured by approved validation methods in accordance with Rule 6A‐6.014, F.A.C.
The program length of training varies depending on student ability. The Adult ABE program is offered part-time during
the day and students may enroll in the program at any time.