Westonka Community Education and Services is a member of the WEST Adult Basic Education (ABE) consortium. ABE and English Language Learner (ELL) classes are ongoing. Our classes are held in the Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN) building.

Mission: The Mission of Minnesota Adult Basic Eduction (ABE): To provide adults with educational opportunities to acquire and improve their literacy skills necessary to be self-sufficient and to participate effectively as productive workers, family members, and citizens.

Earn Your GED – Free Classes Available!
Looking to complete your GED? Join our free, self-paced GED preparation program designed to help you study and succeed on the GED test.

✔️ Open to adults ages 17 and older
✔️ Improve job opportunities and access to higher education
✔️ Classes are held on Mondays during the school year, 4:30-6:30 PM
✔️ Taught by Ms. Lori Knauf
✔️ Register for GED classes today!

Take the next step towards your future—start your GED journey today!

Boost Your Academic Skills – Free Classes Available through Westonka Community Education Adult Basic Education!
Looking to strengthen your reading, writing, or math skills? Our free Academic Skills class can help you prepare for employment, career advancement, or post-secondary education.

✔️ Open to adults looking to improve core academic skills
✔️ Build confidence and get ahead at work or school
✔️ Classes are held on Mondays during the school year, 4:30-6:30 PM
✔️ Taught by Ms. Lori Knauf
✔️ Register for Academic Skills classes today!

Invest in yourself—build the skills for a brighter future!

English Language Learners: Learn English in a Supportive Environment – Free ESL Classes!
Want to improve your English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills? Join our free, small-group ESL classes—open to all levels in a welcoming and friendly setting.

✔️ Join anytime during the school year
✔️ Multi-level instruction to meet your needs
✔️ Build confidence in real-life communication
✔️ Classes held Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30 PM
✔️ Taught by Ms. Jessica Neve
✔️ Register for English Language Learner classes today!

Take the first step towards better English—everyone is welcome!

Volunteer to Tutor Adults – Make a Lasting Impact
Each year, nearly 2,000 adults in our area enroll in adult basic education classes to improve their English, literacy, math, or computer skills—tools they need to succeed in work, life, and community. When adults reach their educational goals, their families and communities grow stronger.

Many of these learners benefit greatly from one-on-one or small-group tutoring. That’s where you come in.

Become an adult literacy volunteer and help us build stronger communities. West ABE Consortium teachers often work with multi-level classrooms and appreciate the support of volunteers to assist with small groups, individual learners, or by circulating to answer questions during class.

No experience is necessary—just a desire to help others learn. Twelve hours of training through the Minnesota Literacy Council (MLC) will prepare you to confidently support adult learners.

To learn more or find upcoming training sessions, visit www.westabe.org or call (612) 978-6468.