VRABE Regional Adult Based Education

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

The ABE program for the fall 2024 will start the week of September 9th.  

To pre-register for an orientation, simply click on the link provided below. 
Pre-Register for Orientation

Registration Process:
• All new students must complete registration and attend the two-part orientation for any high school completion program.

Items to Bring to the Orientation:
• All registration forms, filled out.
• A state-issued ID (this could be a non-driver ID, a valid driver's license from the DMV or a passport)
• If you're 18 or under, you also need to provide an official withdrawal letter from a Connecticut high school.

During the Orientation:
• Students will get information about the three available paths to earn a high school diploma.
• After an initial assessment, students will be able to schedule a personal meeting with a counselor.  During this meeting, they can create a plan for completing high school.



If you have been out of school for a while and would like to improve your reading, writing, and math skills, and/or get a new job, better job, or a promotion, then VRABE’s ABE program may be for you.

We will provide free evaluations to measure your strengths and individual counseling to create a learning plan geared to your needs. Free and convenient day and evening classes are offered at multiple locations. For additional Information, please call 860-870-6060 or email shari.beaupre@vernonct.org.

To Be Eligible for This Program:

  • You must be at least 17 years of age
  • You must no longer be enrolled in high school . Students age 17 or 18 must have a CONNECITCUT high school withdrawal form
  • You must not have a high school diploma
  • You must not meet the skill requirement for the GED® program
  • New students must register for A REQUIRED two-part orientation before being admitted into ABE classes

Evening Classes
70 Loveland Hill Road
Vernon, CT  06066
Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30 - 8:30 pm

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