Integrated Basic Education and Skills
Training
(I-BEST)
Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST)
is an instructional model that
pairs English as a second language (ESL) / adult basic education (ABE) instructors with professional-technical instructors in the classroom to provide students with literacy education and workforce skills at the same time. I-BEST challenges the traditional notion that students must first complete all levels of basic education before they can begin workforce training.
The adult basic education department, workforce education department and student achievement staff are dedicated to assisting colleges in becoming more effective in serving low-income students who are struggling to balance home, work, and education.
The State Board staff provides the colleges with technical assistance and information on best practices to ensure low-income students successfully complete integrated programs and find family wage careers.
For more information on I-BEST, please click on the links below:
For questions, please contact Tina Bloomer, SBCTC, tbloomer@sbctc.edu or 360-704-4325.
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