This web-based training, Understanding the ABE Student, will assist you in obtaining the knowledge and skills that will enhance the learning experience for your students, including:

• Unique characteristics of adult learners
• Basic learning theory that impacts how students learn best in your classroom
• Learning and teaching styles and how they need to complement each other for student success
• Building a world class program through establishing a climate of trust and understanding

How Do I Begin?

To complete this web-based training, you will need to:

1. Review the section on Inservice Points and the requirements necessary to obtain your inservice points.
2. Login - This is required if you are planning to receive inservice points. If you do not wish to receive inservice points, or if you are a visitor from another state, please login as a guest.
3. Complete the pretest.
4. Work through each component of Understanding the ABE Student completing the activities when noted. You will be provided with additional files and information that will be helpful to you. Make sure that you have a manila folder handy in which to save these items.
5. Complete the post test and evaluation. Your answers will be sent to the Department of Education and your certificate of completion will be forwarded to you from there. The evaluation of Understanding the ABE Student is a required part of the inservice documentation.