Adult Learners
Adult Basic Education
Reading, language, writing, and math skills
Adult Secondary Credit
Classes for completion of high school diploma, ISTEP/GQE - graduation qualifying exam
GED Tests Preparation and Testing
Locations, GED on TV, distance learning options
English as a Second Language
English speaking, reading, and language skills, civics education
Family Literacy
Even Start
Workplace Literacy
Employer-based, classroom-based
Important Links
- Indy Reads
- Indiana Department of Education Homepage
- Indiana Literacy Information and Communications System (LINCS)
- GED on TV
- Indiana College Network
- State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana
- National Adult Education Honor Society
- The Possibility Network
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
ABE addresses basic skill needs. Instruction concentrates on academic and life skills.
Adult Secondary Credit (ASC)
This program provides the opportunity for students who did not finish high school to return as adults and complete credits toward a regular high school diploma.
- Directory of adult education programs in Indiana
- Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress Plus (ISTEP+) Information
General Educational Development Tests (GED Tests)
The GED Tests have become a significant means for adults to acquire a GED diploma. GED Tests cover language arts reading and writing skills, social studies, science, and mathematics. Testing sites are located throughout the state.
- Warning against Online GED® Testing
- The GED Tests and You: General Educational Development (GED) Tests Fact Sheet
- How to obtain a copy of your Indiana GED Tests transcript
- Download the GED application for release of GED Tests Scores and/or Diploma
- GED Testing Sites by County
- Directory of adult education programs in Indiana
- GED on TV link
- GED Testing Service
English as a Second Language (ESL)
ESL classes are designed to provide English language instruction to non-English speaking adults and to provide them with the information needed to understand and function in an English-speaking culture.
Family Literacy
The goal of family literacy is to develop a positive attitude toward the value of education. A family literacy program targets the individual and family needs of parents and children. Adult education providers work to involve parents and children in their programs.
Even Start is a family literacy program that integrates adult education, age-appropriate early childhood education, and parenting support services. Indiana has federally funded Even Start sites that are managed by the Indiana Department of Education.
Workplace Literacy
Some adult education programs work with local employers to provide workplace literacy classes for employees. These programs may be designed to increase understanding of specific job related skills, to improve basic skills or English literacy skills, or to earn a GED diploma.
