Northeast Community College, along with the public schools, libraries, senior citizen centers, jails, churches, industrial firms, the Nebraska Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Education, and other organizations, jointly sponsor Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes and tutoring sessions in Norfolk and other communities in the area. Over 56 class sites were conducted last year in the 29 communities which served a total of 1339 adults.

The ABE program provides instruction in:

• Preparation for the Nebraska High School Diploma (GED)
• Preparation for the Nebraska Law Enforcement Test
• Basic Skills in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics
• Life Skills: Consumer Education, Self-esteem, Parenting Skills
• Job Preparation
• English as a Second Language (For those whose first language is not English)
• Naturalization Test Leading to U.S. Citizenship

Adults who are 16 years of age and older and not enrolled in a secondary school may begin classes at any time and progress at their own rate.

Volunteers Needed: If you have a High School Diploma, we encourage you to get involved in your community as an Adult Basic Education Volunteer. There are various assignments available, ranging from tutoring to office assistance.

Programs are established in local communities through requests of prospective students, advisory committee members and the need expressed from the past year's programs.

For Additional Information: Call 1-800-348-9033 or (402) 844-7255.

• ABE Director

Preparation for Nebraska High School Diploma

Adults and youth who want to prepare for the General Educational Development (GED) tests to qualify for the Nebraska High School Diploma may attend weekly classes and tutoring sessions in several area locations and/or daily classes and tutoring sessions on campus.

Students attend individualized tutoring sessions studying for the five GED tests in writing skills, math, science, social studies, and reading. When prepared, students may test at any one of the three testing centers:

• Norfolk
• South Sioux City
• Winnebago

Preparation for the Nebraska Law Enforcement Entrance Test:

Instruction in preparation of the Law Enforcement Entrance Test (TABE) can be given at weekly classes and tutoring sessions in several area locations and/or daily classes and tutoring sessions on campus.

Basic Skills Improvement in Reading, Mathematics, and Writing

Beginning to advanced instruction is available in reading, mathematics, and writing. Specially trained reading tutors are available to help adults learn or improve reading skills. Classes and/or individual tutoring sessions are available to give students as much help and time as they need.

Life Skills

Consumer Education, Self-esteem, and Parenting Skills self improvement mini classes are available to help adults to better function in society and in their communities.

Job Preparation

Computer instruction is available on campus and some tutoring sites to help improve typing and basic knowledge of the computer in preparation for the job. Computer programs available are typing skills, career exploration and English grammar improvement for the job.

English as a Second Language

Adults who speak minimum English may take English as a Second Language classes through Adult Basic Education to improve their ability to speak, understand, write, and read the English language. The classes stress pronunciation, basic sentence patterns, essential vocabulary and survival skills.

Citizenship and Naturalization Education

Citizenship and naturalization education prepares foreign-born adults to take United States Naturalization tests. Instruction includes principles of US Government, civics and history, which can be also applied for permanent residence in the United States.

More Information

Nancy Schultz
(402) 844-7254
nancyjs@northeastcollege.com