It’s never too late to learn to read. Or do math. Or learn English.

Those beliefs are at the heart of Clark College’s Adult Basic Education programs. The programs are offered at Clark College at Town Plaza and other locations throughout the region.

ABE (Adult Basic Education) -- These classes prepare students for the courses they will take to pass the GED. Students learn basic reading, writing and math skills. They can also learn how to operate computers and access the Internet.

GED (General Education Development) -- These classes prepare students to take the five tests required to earn a GED certificate, which is the educational equivalent of a high school diploma. Students must pass all five tests to get their GED. If they score high enough on those tests, they can then enroll directly into college. If they pass but have a lower combined score, they may need to take preparatory classes in the Developmental Education department before being ready to enter college.
   

Student Learning Center

The Student Learning Center (SLC) at Town Plaza provides a variety of resources to help students succeed in their classes.

Resources include:
    

• tutoring
• mentoring
• a library
• a computer lab
• student workshops
• conversation groups for English language learners.

The SLC is located in room 107 at Clark College at Town Plaza. For additional information, call 360-992-2750 or send an email to ltlab@clark.edu.