Adult Basic Education

Call or visit us to make an appointment for an in-person registration session. Please call 763-566-5452 and then press Option 2. If we miss your call, please leave a message.

The in-person registration session may take about four hours. You will learn about our program, take assessment tests, and get next steps.

Complete and submit the online registration form.

Please note:

• Students taking online classes must have access to their own technology (phone, tablet, and/or computer).
• Remote registration process should NOT take four hours.
• After your online registration form is received and processed, you will be contacted with next steps.

Osseo ABE has provided adult basic education programs and services to adult students for more than 40 years. Our program mission is to provide a quality and comprehensive adult basic education program designed to meet the needs of each student’s instruction in a positive, innovative and safe environment and is aligned with the Osseo Area Schools mission statement, “We will inspire and prepare all learners with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.”

As part of Osseo Area Schools Community Education department, Osseo ABE is integrated into the school district and receives service, training and support to enhance its programming at the local level. For more information about our plans for the future, read our 5-Year Narrative. 

The Osseo Area Schools volunteer program builds community, supports student success and inspires people to excel by encouraging parents, student, and community involvement through meaningful volunteer work in our schools. We want community members to get involved! No level of involvement is too little; both day and evening opportunities are available.

To be considered, please complete an application. (This application must be completed each school year.) This form lets us know where you are interested in volunteering and what opportunities interest you. By completing the application, you are not committing to volunteering; rather, it starts a conversation with us about potential volunteer opportunities. Upon receipt of your application, the volunteer coordinator will contact you to discuss placement opportunities and training.

learn more about volunteering

For more information about volunteering in Adult Basic Education, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Marlene Stumpf-Johnson at StumpfJohnsonM@district279.org, or call 763-585-7371.

Virtual volunteering during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Osseo Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program is only placing potential volunteers in virtual volunteer positions.  

Before we can begin to consider you as a volunteer you must complete an online volunteer application.  You will be asked to complete a Motivational Survey that when completed you will email to the Volunteer Coordinator.  Once the Volunteer Coordinator receives both forms you will be contacted by phone or email to set up next steps such as a virtual interview or initial training. You may also be referred to a volunteer position that may be a better fit for you.  

Currently, the Osseo ABE program has two virtual volunteer positions:  Virtual Classroom Assistant and Virtual One-To-One Tutor.  ABE program has both daytime and evening virtual volunteer opportunities.  If you are interested in either of these virtual volunteer positions please follow the instructions listed above.

Thank you for your interest in assisting the adult students in the Osseo Adult Basic Education Program to achieve their learning and career goals.  Your educational connection to our students brings them hope in this time of stress and uncertainty.

• Student Agreement and Release Form
• GED Age Wavier