BASIC EDUCATION FOR ADULTS (BEdA)

Adults and out-of-school youth may not be denied participation in Basic Education for Adults (BEdA, ESL, GED® Prep, HSC, HSE, HS+) because they do not have state residency, do not have U.S. citizenship, or because they will not share their Social Security Numbers.

To participate in Basic Education for Adults in Washington State, an eligible individual is:

1. At least 16 years of age;
2. Not enrolled or be required to be enrolled in secondary school under State law (see the Documentation Needs for Students Under 19 Years Old section below); and
3. Who also: 
4. 1. Lacks sufficient mastery of basic educational skills to enable the individuals to function effectively in society; 
   2. Does not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and has not achieved an equivalent level of education;
   3. Is an English language learner who has limited ability in reading, writing, speaking, or comprehending the English language, and—
      1. Whose native language is a language other than English; or
      2. Who lives in a family or community environment where a language other than English is the dominant language.

Individuals between 16 and 18 years old  enrolling in BEdA classes for skills remediation (ABE or ESL)  who have not been emancipated (RCW 13.64), met graduation requirements, or earned a high school equivalency (RCW 28A.225.010) must complete either:

1. A Request for Approval to Test for High School Equivalency or Enroll in Adult Education Program form (for student who last attended at public, private, or tribal school)
2. A Notarized Statement/Letter for Home School Students Taking the Test for High School Equivalency (for students who last received home based instruction)

Individuals under 18 years old enrolling in BEdA classes for high school completion (i.e., seeking a high school diploma in HS+) must meet one of the following:

1. Their graduation cohort has completed/graduated; or
2. They obtained a signed high school release (can use Request for Approval to Test for High School Equivalency or Enroll in Adult Education Program form [WAC 180-51-050]), and

Individuals under 19 years old enrolling in BEdA classes for high school equivalency (i.e., seeking a GED®) or taking high school equivalency tests must complete either:

1. A Request for Approval to Test for High School Equivalency or Enroll in Adult Education Program form (for student who last attended at public, private, or tribal school)
2. A Notarized Statement/Letter for Home School Students Taking the Test for High School Equivalency (for students who last received home based instruction)

BEdA’s goal is to ensure that all our students receive the resources necessary to succeed in a classroom setting and to gain skills that will follow them into their future endeavors. We are here to serve our community and make education as accessible as possible. We believe everyone has a right to higher education and are ready to share those resources to whomever needs them.

Vision
Be our community’s first choice to dream, learn and succeed.

Mission
Serve as a Bridge
Stand as a Leader
Support for Success

Guiding Principles
Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity
Embrace our Workplace Norms
Innovate Proactively
Model Integrity
Educate All

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• Othello
• Warden
• Quincy
• Royal City
• Mattawa

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• Workforce Education Services –  provides guidance, support, and financial assistance for students in basic education and workforce education programs (non-transfer degrees)
• William C. Bonaudi Library – located in the Advanced Technology Education Center (ATEC), Building 1800
• English Writing Center – provides both BEdA and college-level students assistance with writing projects (located in the Library)
• Career Services – assists current, prospective and former students with exploring off-campus employment opportunities