Basic Skills
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Basic Skills program is to assist adults to become literate and obtain
the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency, assist adults who
are parents to obtain the skills necessary to become full partners in the educational
development of their children, and assist adults in the completion of a secondary school
education. The system provides educational opportunities for adults to improve their
reading, writing, mathematics, and communication skills through five major program
components.
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Basic Skills program is to assist adults to become literate and obtain
the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency, assist adults who
are parents to obtain the skills necessary to become full partners in the educational
development of their children, and assist adults in the completion of a secondary school
education. The system provides educational opportunities for adults to improve their
reading, writing, mathematics, and communication skills through five major program
components.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English as a Second Language is a program of instruction designed to help adults achieve
competence in the English language. Classroom instruction is offered at two levels:
beginners and intermediate/advanced. Distance instruction (online) is available for
intermediate/advanced learners. Instruction focuses on assisting students in becoming
skilled in all phases of language - speaking, listening, reading, and writing - in the context
of real life situations and communication needs. Grammar and pronunciation are also
taught, as are topics of U.S. history, government, civics, U.S. culture and customs, and the
local community. Classes for workplace ESL, English for Special Purposes, Citizenship
Preparation, and other needs can be made available on request if the number of students
interested is sufficient to constitute a class.
ESL Coordinator:
Deborah Britton
336-667-2618
deborah.britton@wilkescc.edu
Family Literacy Centers
Family Literacy Centers offer family literacy programs that include the following
components: adult education instruction, early childhood instruction, parent and child
interaction time, and parenting education. Adult instruction includes ABE, GED, ESL, and
adult high school diploma classes. Transportation to the centers may be provided.
“Motheread,” creative writing, and career exploration classes are available at some of the
centers.
Wilkes Family Literacy Coordinator:
Eunice Call - 336-838-1929
Alleghany/Ashe Family Literacy Coordinator:
Melinda Isner - 336-372-5063
Adult High School Diploma
The Adult High School Diploma Program is offered to adults aged 18 or older.
Minors, aged 16 or 17, must contact the program director to inquiry about
eligibility. Programs of study are of sufficient duration and intensity to enable
adults to develop the skills necessary to obtain the diploma. Instruction is
offered in a classroom setting, through supervised, individual, programmed
learning. Credit is given for all work completed in the public school system as
shown on the high school transcript. Students must pass the N.C. competency
tests and complete the traditional high school requirements as follows:
Graduates of this program are awarded diplomas jointly by the Board of
Education of the county of residence and Wilkes Community College.
Adult High School Coordinator:
Glenda Shumate 336-667-8475
glenda.shumate@wilkescc.edu
General Education Development (GED)
The high school equivalency program prepares adults to take the General
Education Development Test (GED) which assesses their academic functioning
level in language arts-writing, social studies, science, language arts-reading
and mathematics. Successful examinees are awarded the GED, the High
School Diploma Equivalency, issued by the State Board of Community
Colleges. Adults 18 and older may qualify for the test. Persons who fail any
part of the five-part examination may enroll in appropriate courses for further
preparation. There is no charge for the instructional program; however, there
is a $7.50 fee for the GED test.
GED Questions & Registration:
North Wilkesboro Center 336-667-6493
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education is a program of instruction designed for adults who lack
sufficient competence in reading, writing, speaking, problem solving, or
computation to function in society, on a job, or in the family. This program
provides instruction which serves as the foundation for additional studies.
Courses are offered in two levels:
Level One: Non-readers through grade five: basic reading, writing, and
arithmetic.
Level Two: Grades six through eight: reading improvement, English
expression, arithmetic, geography, and social studies.
Adult Basic Education Coordinator:
Doris Vannoy - 336-667-5764
doris.vannoy@wilkescc.edu
Compensatory Education (CED)
Compensatory Education is a program to compensate mentally disabled adults
age 17 and over who have received an insufficient or inadequate education.
The program requires that a specialized diagnosis be determined and certified
by a qualified professional, such as a physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist..
The goals of the Compensatory Education program are to help these
individuals acquire the basic skills and abilities needed to become more
independent and self directed and to manage their community, social,
employment, and personal responsibilities. Topics studied in Compensatory
Education include: reading, life skills, money management, community living,
health habits, problem solving, and pre-vocational skills.
Compensatory Education Coordinator:
Melissa McLeese - 336-667-6620
English as a Second Language is a program of instruction designed to help adults achieve
competence in the English language. Classroom instruction is offered at two levels:
beginners and intermediate/advanced. Distance instruction (online) is available for
intermediate/advanced learners. Instruction focuses on assisting students in becoming
skilled in all phases of language - speaking, listening, reading, and writing - in the context
of real life situations and communication needs. Grammar and pronunciation are also
taught, as are topics of U.S. history, government, civics, U.S. culture and customs, and the
local community. Classes for workplace ESL, English for Special Purposes, Citizenship
Preparation, and other needs can be made available on request if the number of students
interested is sufficient to constitute a class.
ESL Coordinator:
Deborah Britton
336-667-2618
deborah.britton@wilkescc.edu
Family Literacy Centers
Family Literacy Centers offer family literacy programs that include the following
components: adult education instruction, early childhood instruction, parent and child
interaction time, and parenting education. Adult instruction includes ABE, GED, ESL, and
adult high school diploma classes. Transportation to the centers may be provided.
“Motheread,” creative writing, and career exploration classes are available at some of the
centers.
Wilkes Family Literacy Coordinator:
Eunice Call - 336-838-1929
Alleghany/Ashe Family Literacy Coordinator:
Melinda Isner - 336-372-5063
Adult High School Diploma
The Adult High School Diploma Program is offered to adults aged 18 or older.
Minors, aged 16 or 17, must contact the program director to inquiry about
eligibility. Programs of study are of sufficient duration and intensity to enable
adults to develop the skills necessary to obtain the diploma. Instruction is
offered in a classroom setting, through supervised, individual, programmed
learning. Credit is given for all work completed in the public school system as
shown on the high school transcript. Students must pass the N.C. competency
tests and complete the traditional high school requirements as follows:
Graduates of this program are awarded diplomas jointly by the Board of
Education of the county of residence and Wilkes Community College.
Adult High School Coordinator:
Glenda Shumate 336-667-8475
glenda.shumate@wilkescc.edu
General Education Development (GED)
The high school equivalency program prepares adults to take the General
Education Development Test (GED) which assesses their academic functioning
level in language arts-writing, social studies, science, language arts-reading
and mathematics. Successful examinees are awarded the GED, the High
School Diploma Equivalency, issued by the State Board of Community
Colleges. Adults 18 and older may qualify for the test. Persons who fail any
part of the five-part examination may enroll in appropriate courses for further
preparation. There is no charge for the instructional program; however, there
is a $7.50 fee for the GED test.
GED Questions & Registration:
North Wilkesboro Center 336-667-6493
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education is a program of instruction designed for adults who lack
sufficient competence in reading, writing, speaking, problem solving, or
computation to function in society, on a job, or in the family. This program
provides instruction which serves as the foundation for additional studies.
Courses are offered in two levels:
Level One: Non-readers through grade five: basic reading, writing, and
arithmetic.
Level Two: Grades six through eight: reading improvement, English
expression, arithmetic, geography, and social studies.
Adult Basic Education Coordinator:
Doris Vannoy - 336-667-5764
doris.vannoy@wilkescc.edu
Compensatory Education (CED)
Compensatory Education is a program to compensate mentally disabled adults
age 17 and over who have received an insufficient or inadequate education.
The program requires that a specialized diagnosis be determined and certified
by a qualified professional, such as a physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist..
The goals of the Compensatory Education program are to help these
individuals acquire the basic skills and abilities needed to become more
independent and self directed and to manage their community, social,
employment, and personal responsibilities. Topics studied in Compensatory
Education include: reading, life skills, money management, community living,
health habits, problem solving, and pre-vocational skills.
Compensatory Education Coordinator:
Melissa McLeese - 336-667-6620
|
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
www.WilkesESL.com
 | |  | |  | |  |