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Adult Basic Skills Development

Program Overview

The Adult Basic Skills Development (ABSD) program helps individuals meet their goal(s) of earning their high school diploma or GED, enhancing and reinforcing skills needed to begin college, or learning English. ABSD classes are located throughout Douglas County, with the Woolley Center, located in Roseburg, serving as the main office location. All classes feature professional teaching from qualified instructors, a variety of high-quality learning materials, a school-to-career component, a valuable tutoring program, help transitioning into college, and at many site locations, an important focus on technology.

Not sure if the Adult Basic Skills Program is right for you? Or are you not sure why you should become involved? Click here for important information that all prospective (and current) students should be aware of, including wage comparison information. Also, visit our Resources page, which will guide you to websites with valuable information.

Please visit our Staff page, to become more aquainted with the staff at the Adult Basic Skills Development program. And, visit our FAQ page, for answers to questions many students have.

NOTE: Students must be at least 16 years of age. Students under the age of 18 must first contact their high school counselor for a referral to the Adult Basic Skills program or a release from compulsory attendance. For more new student and prospective student guidelines, click here.

For additional information about the Adult Basic Skills Development program, please call our main office at (541) 440-4603.

The following ABSD programs are offered. Click on a program to learn more about it.

ABSD classes are offered at one or more locations; click on a location below to view more information regarding that location, such as directions and which classes are offered at that location.

Pre-GED and GED classes are also offered through the Douglas County Corrections for individuals who are currently incarcerated. Please contact the ABSD main office at (541) 440-4603

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General Education Development (GED)

The GED is a certificate of high school equivalency awarded by the Oregon Department of Education. In order to obtain the GED certificate, a series of five tests must be passed; these tests cover reading, writing, science, social studies and math.

The Adult Basic Skills Development program offers GED classes in a several locations throughout Douglas County to help individuals prepare to pass the GED tests, so that a GED certificate can be awarded. There are three different levels of classes offered: GED, Pre-GED, and ABE (Adult Basic Education). The level of classes a student is placed into depends on their reading level, which is determined by a reading test. Having three levels of classes allows each student to have the type of instruction they need to best prepare to take and pass the GED tests. GED predictor tests are also available, which are tests students take to see how well prepared they are for the GED tests; they cost $5.00. If you would like to schedule a GED predictor test, please call (541) 440-4603.

Click here to view information regarding the cost of all ABSD classes and programs, such as GED and ESL classes.

GED Testing Information

The UCC College campus is the official GED testing center for Douglas County. Tests are given each week, but any student wishing to take a test must first schedule an appointment. The test fee is $85 for the full battery of five tests. These tests are broken up into multiple sessions. For more information, or to make an appointment for testing, call (541) 440-4610. You can also visit the UCC GED testing webpage.

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Adult High School Diploma & Credit Recovery

There are several options available to individuals who would like to earn their high school diploma. The Woolley Center, located in Roseburg, offers classes from 8:00am-3:30pm. The classes are teacher-led and run in five or ten week sessions. There is also an online program for students whose schedule does not allow them to attend class.

The Woolley Center, as well as some other locations, also offer credit recovery for high school students who are lacking credits needed to graduate. Students participating in the Adult High School Diploma program receive an Umpqua Community College high school diploma; students involved in the Credit Recovery program make up credits they are short on, but still earn their high school diploma through the high school they are currently attending

In order to receive an Adult High School Diploma, twenty four credits are required. For a detailed look at the required credits and how they break down between classes, click here .

Occupational Exposure classses also exist, which help students fufill elective requirements, while also helping to prepare them for the workforce by exposing them to many elements of the general workforce. Click here to view descriptions of the current Occupational Exposure classes being offered.

To view the Adult High School Diploma class schedule for the current term, click here.

Important Information:

Students under the age of 18 must speak to their high school counselor before registering for classes. Students under 18 may be eligible for a referral, or if they are trying to recover high school credits, the counselor will recommend which classes to take. An entry test is required for all Adult High School diploma students. To sign up for this test and register for class, please call (541) 440-4603.

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Oregon Pathways for Adult Basic Skills

If college or workforce training is your goal, OPABS is for you! OPABS (the Oregon Pathways for Adult Basic Skills) classes start in Fall 2010 at the Riverside School Center (click here for directions). Classes run from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. In just two hours a day, you will be on your way to the path that leads to lifelong success.

OPABS coursework includes writing, math and reading, along with advising workshops and College and Career Awareness courses to guide you through the process of starting and attending college, and beginning your career.

Check out all the possible pathways toward a career that UCC offers on the Career Pathways site. Then, contact the Woolley Center at 541-440-4603 for more information and to sign up for an OPABS orientation today!

To view the current OPABS class schedule, click here.

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English as a Second Language (ESL)

For individuals whose native language is not English and wish to learn the language, both morning and even English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are available. Classes are held in Roseburg.

There is also an evening United States’ Citizenship class offered in Roseburg to all temporary residents and resident aliens. The Citizenship class traces the history and development of the United States and its government. The class assists students in filling out the United States’ citizenship application and provides instruction on the material covered in the interview.

ESL and citizenship classes are $10 per term. You can view all class and program costs here.

For more information on ESL and citizenship classes, please contact:

Linda Harris
Phone: (541) 440-4603
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Inglés como segundo idioma (ESL)

Para personas cuya lengua materna no es el inglés y el deseo de aprender el idioma, tanto en la mañana como en incluso inglés como un segundo idioma (ESL) clases están disponibles. Las clases se imparten en Roseburg.

También hay una velada que clase de ciudadanía de los Estados Unidos ofreció en Roseburg a todos los residentes temporales y residentes extranjeros. La clase de ciudadanía traza la historia y el desarrollo de los Estados Unidos y su Gobierno. La clase ayuda a los estudiantes en llenar la solicitud de ciudadanía de los Estados Unidos y proporciona instrucciones sobre el material cubierto en la entrevista.

Clases de ESL y ciudadanía son $ 10 por término.

Para obtener más información sobre las clases de ESL y la ciudadanía, por favor póngase en contacto con:

Linda Harris
Teléfono: (541) 440-4603
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