What is ABEABC all about?

Vision Statement

The Adult Basic Education Association of British Columbia is an organization proactive in the development of policy, delivery, and evaluation of accessible, relevant, high quality education for adults in British Columbia. It s vision focuses on excellence in professional development and recognition of the unique perspective of the practitioner in the design and implementation of policy and programs.

Mission Statement

The Adult Basic Education Association of British Columbia is a professional association which fosters and promotes excellence in adult basic education instruction and programming.

Membership Information

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
  
  

Priorities & Meetings

People in the Adult Basic Education Association of British Columbia:

• Care about high-quality learning opportunities for under-educated adults.
• Work with others involved in adult education.
• Raise Awareness of the basic educational needs of British Columbians.
• Publish Groundwork, a professional publication for adult basic educators in British Columbia.
• Donate awards to outstanding students in each member organization.
  
  

Activities

As a member of the Adult Basic Education Association, you will:

• Learn skills and share ideas at Association- sponsored workshops throughout the year.
• Develop professionally at seminars and workshops offered during the annual convention.
• Develop contacts with colleagues throughout the province and Canada.
• Help represent your interests and concerns on a province-wide basis.
• Demonstrate support for the development of high-quality learning opportunities for adults in British Columbia.