Welcome to the ABE website. Here you can find information on a variety of topics in Adult Basic Education, with resources for both students and ABE faculty/staff.
The Adult Basic Education (ABE) Division of the Higher Education Department serves adults, 16 years of age and older, who function below the high school completion level. Adult Basic Education became a division of the New Mexico Higher Education Department in 2005 when the division moved from the Public Education Department to NMHED. New Mexico community colleges house the majority of the 26 ABE programs in our state. The purpose of Adult Basic Education Programs is to provide opportunities for:
- Learning basic literacy skills
- Placement and retention in employment and workplace programs
- Obtaining a GED
- Enrolling in post-secondary education programs
- Learning English as a second language (ESL) and Civics
Adult educators help adult students to design individual learning plans that correspond to their personal needs and goals such as: getting a job, obtaining a GED, enrolling in post-secondary education or other training, learning the English language, understanding U.S. culture and participating in society, helping their children achieve success in school, and leaving public assistance and earning a family-sustaining income.
Adult Basic Education is Free!
All ABE programs provide services free of charge to the community. Students pay no tuition, and all books and necessary materials are provided.
Our mission is to provide the highest quality participatory leadership, services, support, and technical expertise to ABE Program personnel, students, partners and communities. Below you will find links to information on our programs.
2012 ABE Fact Sheet
Essential facts about New Mexico ABE Programs: Enrollment, Demand, Return on Investment, and more (PDF).
2010-11 Annual Report
NM Adult Basic Education’s Annual Federal Performance Report (PDF).
General Information
Reference information about how ABE helps to prepare adults for the workforce and collaborates with the One-Stops and regional WIA Boards. Employers will also find information and resources here.
Prospective Students
See a list of ABE programs and who to contact.
Looking for GED info? Click Here for some general information (links to NMPED).
Transitions
Read the report addressing the key issues and challenges that emerged during the July 18 2008 conference on strengthening transitions between New Mexico’s ABE and post-secondary education systems.
Program Resources
View ABE guidelines, policies, financial processes and procedures, the Data Audit process, various plan documents and reports, RFP’s, and information on site evaluations and program improvement.
ABE Contacts
View contact lists of ABE program directors and members of the various committees and councils
Events & Deadlines
See upcoming, important deliverables, meetings, gatherings and conferences.
Useful Resources
Reference other related helpful web sites.
Contact Us
Depending upon the topic, send the State ABE team a message:
We are proud to serve New Mexico ABE communities, ABE program staff members, teachers and students. Please be sure to let us know how we can better serve your needs and meet your expectations. Your valuable contributions support state-wide success.