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Adult Basic Education

An Educational Service for Adults in Maricopa County

Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes will improve your basic reading, writing and math skills. These classes will help you become more self-sufficient, improve your job skills and lay the foundation for a better future. You must be 16 years of age or older and be able to verify that you are a legal resident or otherwise lawfully present in the United States to take advantage of this great opportunity

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Employer-Sponsored ABE Classes

In 1979, the ABE program was established and enrolled 700 students in its first year. Today, over 13,000 students are taking advantage of this service. Rio Salado is experienced in developing programs for the following special adult populations:

  • Adults who did not complete high school
  • Non-English speaking adults
  • Incarcerated individuals
  • Adults with physical and mental challenges
  • Other adults considered “at risk” in the general population
“Students who complete the ABE program through Rio Salado generally experience higher self-esteem, an increase in job opportunities and more choices in many areas of life.”

- Blair Liddicoat, Associate Dean, Adult Basic Education

Classes are self-paced. Instructors work with students to identify their individual learning goals and to develop plans to reach those goals.

Classes are funded by the Arizona Department of Education, Adult Education Division.

The Rio Salado ABE program fulfills a great need in Arizona.  Nearly half a million adults in Maricopa County are neither enrolled in school nor have a high school credential according to the 2000 U.S. Census.  That number carries even more weight when you take into consideration that fact that the greatest predictor of a child’s success in school is the education level of the parent.  The ABE program offers adults the opportunity at a better future for themselves and their families.  After completing and ABE program, 85 percent of adult learners were successful at improving their employment, increasing both their skills and pay level.

Rio Salado College ABE Class Information: 480-377-4050 or 480-517-8110