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Overview

Essential Education’s Complete Essentials program helps adult learners quickly move from the adult basic education (ABE) level to earning their high school equivalency (HSE) credentials and becoming college and job-ready. Each course in the program uses built-in assessments to identify the exact skills a learner needs to study to advance quickly, bypassing skills they have already mastered. Course content uses real-life scenarios to help learners connect with lessons. Upon completion, each learner should be academically ready and well-rounded to succeed in college, work, and life.

Since 2002, Essential Education has empowered over 4.5 million adults to achieve their life goals through their award-winning online learning system and print materials. Their innovative solutions have revolutionized adult education by providing an array of programs that cater to the diverse needs of adult learners. From comprehensive low-level adult basic education to high school equivalency test preparation and essential workforce readiness skills, they have reshaped the landscape of adult education. Their programs are thoughtfully designed to assist educators in achieving their desired success, offering a guided pathway for each student that seamlessly supports both traditional classrooms and virtual learning environments.

Complete Essentials includes eight courses:

TABE 11/12 Academy™ is an online Adult Basic Education course that helps adult learners make fast skill gains on TABE 11/12. This course aligns with TABE 11/12 and College and Career Readiness Standards. Subjects include Language, Reading, and math, covering levels E, M, D, and A. TABE 11/12 Academy consists of 379 lessons and 24 practice tests and is available in Spanish.

GED Academy® and HiSET Academy® are online High School Equivalency courses that help adult learners prepare to pass the GED Test or HiSET Exam. Learners in the Complete Essentials program will select one of these two options to meet their state testing standards.

GED Academy aligns with the GED® Test. Subjects include Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies covering Pre-GED, GED Prep, and Advanced GED levels. GED Academy consists of 386 lessons and 24 practice tests and is available in Spanish.

HiSET Academy aligns with the HiSET® Exam. Subjects include Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies covering Pre-HiSET, HiSET Prep, and Advanced HiSET levels. HiSET Academy consists of 386 lessons and 24 practice tests and is available in Spanish.

College Essentials™ is an online course to help eliminate the need for developmental education courses. This course aligns with the Accuplacer College Placement Test. Subjects include Math, Writing, and Reading, covering College Basics, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. College Essentials consists of 225 lessons and nine assessments and is available in Spanish.

Computer Essentials™ is an online digital literacy course aligned with IC3 GS6 Level 1, Seattle Digital Equity Initiative Framework, and Northstar Digital Literacy standards. Units include Computing Fundamentals, Living Online, and Key Applications & Infomation. This course consists of over 110 lessons, activities, and assessments. Upon completing each unit, learners earn digital badges through Credly and Certificates of Achievement.

Work Essentials™ is an online job skills course that supports Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act initiatives. Units include Job Seeking, Job Ready, and Job Keeping. This course consists of over 90 lessons, activities, and assessments and is available in Spanish. Upon completing each unit, learners earn digital badges through Credly and Certificates of Achievement.

Money Essentials™ is an online money management course. Units include Budgets, Loans, Financial Goals, and Credit. This course consists of over 20 lessons, activities, and assessments and is available in Spanish. Learners are awarded Certificates of Achievement upon completion of the course.

Dream Catcher is an online career planning course that covers the following topics: Finding a Path to a Career, Your Interests, Needs, and Desires, Career Options for Your Purpose, Your Plan of Action, and Following Your Plan. This course also comes with a built-in career planning journal and plan.

Learners who successfully complete each course in the Complete Essentials program can expect to be fully prepared to pass their high school equivalency (HSE) exams and begin taking college-level courses without needing developmental education courses. Learners will have a career plan with goals, know how to safely and effectively use computers and devices at work and home, find a job, perform at work, advance in their careers, save, budget, plan for financial goals, and maintain good credit.

3,000+ practices questions & quizzes
All subjects included (reading, writing, math, science, social studies)
Personalized study plan
3 job courses, 90 lessons
Digital badges & certifications
Extra courses for career and college readiness
Support from student advisors and coaches
Available in English and Spanish
4 GED Ready Official Practice Tests (optional based on practice on packages selected)

Benefits

Learners who successfully complete each course in the Complete Essentials program and pass their high school equivalency exams will be fully prepared to begin taking college-level courses without needing developmental education courses. They will also have certificates proving their job, computer, and financial skills, opening up more opportunities for immediate career advancement.

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