Adult Basic Education Glossary Definition

Term Adult Basic Education
Definition

Adult Basic Education is instruction for adults who need foundational reading, writing, mathematics, digital, or academic skills below the secondary level in Adult Education contexts.

Context & Usage

Adult Basic Education programs often support learners preparing for employment, further education, high school equivalency, English language learning, or family literacy goals. Some usage is tied to U.S. adult education policy or reporting and should be read in that context.

Categories Instructional Design, Technical Training, and Learning Development