Welcome to Adult Basic Education (ABE) / GED®
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Adult Basic Education classes provide skills that enhance an adult learner’s ability to function as a worker, a family member, and a community member. Skills are learned that apply to everyday life. ABE classes include:
- Basic education in reading, math, and writing skills
- Computer literacy
- English language oral proficiency for English-as-a-Second Language classes
- Life skill development
Classes take place in locations that are accessible to adult learners including: libraries, public housing facilities, community service centers, schools, businesses, community colleges, and on the Internet.
Delaware Adult Basic Education Programs - FY22 WIOA Funded Programs
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Statewide - Virual Program
ABE-At-A-Distance/Delaware Center for Distance Adult Learning (DCDAL)
Cathy Kipp, Administrator
138 Greentree Dr.
Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302) 883-0420
Fax: (302) 883-0421
E-mail: cathy.kipp@dcdal.org
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Christina Adult Education
Nakia Fambro, Administrator
Eden Support Services Center
925 Bear Corbitt Road
Bear, DE 19701
Phone: (302) 454-2101 Press #1
Fax: (302) 454-2272
E-mail: nakia.fambro@christina.k12.de.us
Website: Christina School District -
DE Technical & Community College Owens Campus
Jillian Whitney, Department Chair, Workforce Development and Community Education
21179 College Drive
Georgetown, DE 19947
Phone: (302) 259-6344
Fax: (302) 259-6364
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Latin American Community Center
Daniela Pizarro Clark, Administrator/Coordinator
403 Van Buren Street
Wilmington, DE 19804
Phone: (302) 655-7338, Ext. 2173
Fax: (302) 658-6027
E-mail: DPizarro@thelatincenter.org
Website: Latin American Community Center -
New Castle County Vo-Tech Adult Education
Michael Kittel, Director, Adult Education
1703 School Lane
Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone: (302) 683-3642
Fax: (302) 995-6235
E-mail: Michael.Kittel@nccvt.k12.de.us
Website: New Castle County Vo-Tech Adult Education -
Polytech Adult Education
Betsy Jones, Director
823 Walnut Shade Rd
P.O. Box 102
Woodside, DE 19980
Phone: (302) 697-4545
Fax: (302) 697-4544
E-mail: betsy.jones@polytech.k12.de.us
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Sussex Technical
Kelly Whaley, Supervisor of Adult Education
17099 County Seat Highway
PO Box 351
Georgetown, DE 19947
Phone: (302) 856-9035, ext. 8
Fax: (302) 856-7875
E-mail: Kelly.Whaley@sussexvt.k12.de.us
Website: www.sussexvt.k12.de.us
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Appoquinimink Adult Education
Shannon Lapinksy
Coordinator, Adult Education
120 Silver Lake Road
Middletown, DE 19709
Phone: (302) 378-5037
Fax: (302) 378-0362
E-mail: shannon.lapinsky@appo.k12.de.us
Website: Appoquinimink School District -
DE Technical & Community College-George Campus, Wilmington
Rachel Anderson - Assistant Director, Workforce Development
Janelle Davis - Administrative Assistant
333 Shipley Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 571-5300
Fax: (302) 830-5213
E-mail: rander17@dtcc.edu
E-mail: jdavis@dtcc.edu
Website: Adult Basic Education Program -
DE Technical & Community College - Terry Campus
Clarence Patterson, Program Manager, Workforce Development and Community Education
100 Campus Drive
Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302) 857-1531
Fax: (302) 857-1259
E-mail: cpatter3@dtcc.edu
Website: https://www.dtcc.edu/continuing-education/personal-enrichment/dover -
Red Clay Consolidated School District
Kellie Tetrick, Principal
Located at A.I. du Pont High School
50 Hillside Drive
Wilmington, DE 19807
Phone: (302) 651-2709
Fax: (302) 658-7137
E-mail: kellie.tetrick@redclay.k12.de.us
Website: www.redclayschools.com/groves -
West End Neighborhood House
Tyquasia Randolph - Program Coordinator
Education and Employment
710 North Lincoln Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
Phone: (302) 658-4171, Ext. 161
Fax: (302) 888-5314
E-mail: TRandolph@westendnh.org
Website: West End Neighborhood House
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ABE/GED® Links
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Delaware Department of Labor (DOL) - Learn about the services offered by DOL to assist job seekers in finding employment and/or training and education.
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Foreign Labor Certification - Learning about the different foreign labor certification.
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Purchase GED® Tests
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Contact Information:
Adult and Prison Education ResourcesDelaware Department of Education35 Commerce Way, Suite 1Dover, DE 19904Maureen Whelan, DirectorPhone: 302-857-3340Fax: 302-739-1769Email: maureen.whelan@doe.k12.de.us
