Gaining pride and confidence in oneself is the true benefit of an education. Aspire’s Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes are led by passionate teachers, customized by skill level, and are self-paced to meet students where they are. This combination of support and structure helps students enter a new chapter of their lives with courage.

Aspire’s programs cover essential reading, writing, and numeric skills that are crucial to everyday life. Students enrolling in ABE can pursue one of two tracks: High School Equivalency or Sequential English Education.

Sequential English Education (SEE)

For adult students (18+) who need specific instruction because of visual and/or auditory processing differences, Aspire offers Sequential English Education—an English language literacy series designed to accommodate such needs through a structural-linguistic approach. These classes are taught in small groups by dedicated and trained Aspire volunteer instructors.

SEE students study the English alphabet, with a complete sensory review of each letter. Hearing, seeing, speaking, and writing with repetition allow students to fully comprehend language foundations.

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Cost: $40 materials fee per semester

• All 2024 classes are in person at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Avenue, Dallas TX 75210

• DAYS AND TIMES:

  Monday/Wednesday
  9 to 11 a.m. (SEE 1)

How to Register

• Click here to learn more

Registration Period

• Spring 2024

High School Equivalency (HSE)

In these courses, adult students (18+) will learn the fundamentals of math and language at the primary level. High School Equivalency prepares students to advance toward secondary education courses and achieving high school equivalency. Students can also study to obtain their GED with Aspire—click here for more information.

HSE PROGRAM DETAILS (GED Preparation)

• Cost: $40 materials fee per semester

• Spring 2024 classes are online only

• DAYS AND TIMES:

  Tuesday/Thursday
  9 to 11 a.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m

HSE 100 Classes

• Cost: $40 materials fee per semester

• All 2023-24 classes are IN PERSON at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Avenue, Dallas TX 75210

• DAYS AND TIMES:

  Mondays/Wednesdays
  9 to 11 a.m. 

How to Register

• Click here to learn more

Registration Period

• Fall Registration opens on July 29, 2024, and closes on August 15, 2024.

For adult students who have children under the age of five at home, Aspire offers a family program that includes classes for children 2 to 5 years of age as well as dedicated time for parents. Click here for more information.

Spanish Education

In collaboration with the Mexican Consulate of Dallas and the Mexican National Institute for Adult Education (INEA), this program provides adult basic education courses in Spanish to adults. INEA provides educational materials and training resources and Aspire offers free adult education services that enable adults to validate both elementary and junior high school education levels in Mexico. Students then continue their educational paths by preparing for high school equivalency.

Program Details

• Cost: No charge but donations are accepted

• Classes are online

• DAYS AND TIMES:

  Monday-Thursday
  9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

How to Register

• Click here to learn more

Registration Period

• Stay tuned for registration dates

For adult students who have children under the age of five at home, Aspire offers a family program that includes classes for children 2 to 5 years of age as well as dedicated time for parents. Click here for more information.