The Lakewood Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) Program recently celebrated the completion of the 2006-2007 school year by receiving Exemplary Status from the Ohio Department of Education for meeting key performance indicators. This year, over 300 students participated in the ESL and ABE Programs. More than 100 students obtained a GED diploma this year. A Recognition Ceremony was held on June 28, 2007 to honor those students.

ABLE is a publicly funded free instructional program providing educational opportunities to adults who need skills for effective citizenship, further education and productive employment. The Lakewood program focuses on English for Speakers of Other Language (ESOL), basic skill development in reading and writing and GED Test preparation. ABLE provides adult students with a standards based curriculum. Students take standardized assessments and receive individualized learning plans to help them realize their goals.

Due to the exemplary status that the Lakewood ABLE Program received for the 2006-2007 school year, we have received additional funding for a summer ABLE Program. Registration is every Tuesday and is on going for the four weeks in July.

GED Preparation: This class is for students who are getting ready to take the Official Practice Test, or who need a little extra help in math, reading or writing. Practice testing to earn a fee waiver will be available. This class will be held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9am-noon, from July 10-Aug 2 in Lakewood High School, room 255.

ESOL Reading and Writing: This class will focus on developing reading and writing skills for non-English speakers. This program will also be held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9am-noon, from July 10-Aug 2, in Lakewood High School, room 257.

The ABLE program is administered through the Ohio Department of
Education, Career-Technical and Adult Education office, and is
authorized by the Workforce Investment Act, Title II, Adult Education
and Family Literacy Act, P.L. 105-220. The Lakewood ABLE program is
coordinated under the Lakewood City Schools, Community Recreation and
Education Department. For more information regarding the ABLE program
or to volunteer, please contact Terry Hamovitch, ABLE Coordinator, at
(216) 529-4240 or terry.hamovitch@lakewood.k12.oh.us