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What is ABEABC?

The Adult Basic Education Association of BC is:

  • An association of people concerned about the provision of high quality learning opportunities for undereducated adults
  • The only association specially for adult basic educators in British Columbia
  • The first such provincial organization in Canada
  • Connected with other groups involved in adult education such as: the Movement for Canadian Literacy BC, the Pacific Association for Continuing Education, the Teachers of English as an Additional Language, etc.
  • An association which works to raise public and government awareness of the basic education needs of British Columbians
  • The donor of an $100-$200 award to an outstanding student in each member institution

How do I join?

Fill out the membership application form and return it along with a cheque made out to the Association for your annual dues. Memberships expire 12 months fol-lowing our receipt of your fee.

Membership in the ABEABC is open to you if you are involved in:

  • basic literacy programs
  • ABE
  • native adult education programs
  • literacy in libraries' ESL programs for adults
  • workplace literacy programs
  • correctional institution programs
  • GED and college-prep programs
  • community-based programs

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Name ___________________________ Employer:_________________________

Home Phone: ____________________ Work phone: _______________________

Fax: ______________________ Email: __________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________

City: __________________________________ Postal Code: ________________

Please indicate which category fee fits your category:

  • Individual and Groundwork subscription $40
  • Individual outside Canada $50
  • Organizations $175 (includes $100 bursary)…. $275 (includes $200 bursary)
  • Organizations without bursary $75. Institutional memberships are due February 28 annually.
  • Business and union $50 –
  • Non-profit community groups $40

Membership fee includes a subscription to Groundwork.
Invoices are available from our website.
Membership fees and donations are tax deductible.

Total amount enclosed $-_____________

Mail to:

Membership Chair
The Adult Basic Education Association of British Columbia
5476-45 Ave, Delta, BC V4K 1 L4           Website: http://www.abeabc.ca/