Basic Education for Adults
I-BEST – INTEGRATED BASIC EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING
IBEST courses and programs are designed to help students succeed! Students can pursue progressional technical certificates or degrees or complete general education degree requirements such as ENGL&101, CHEM&121 or college math classes. Check out a list of popular IBEST courses availabe at Skagit Valley College at the bottom of this page.
Students in IBEST classes benefit from:
An Integrated Approach: IBEST classes utilize a team-teaching model where one instructor focuses on the required content of a a course, while the other instructor provides academic support in reading, writing, and math to enhance student learning.
Targeted Support: IBEST classes provide targeted support for students in reading, writing, math, and learning strategies.
Free Support Class: Most IBEST classes utilize a free support class. Students meet with their IBEST instructor regularly to work on class assignments and strengthen basic skills.
Popular IBEST courses/programs available at Skagit Valley College. Ask your advisor for more information and to see if an IBEST class makes sense for your educational plan.
| Courses offered using IBEST model | ||
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ENGL&101 CHEM&121 NUTR&101 BIOL&160 |
EDUC&105 EDUC&202 EDUC&115 PSYC&100 |
MATH&107 MATH&146 WMATH 100 BUS 111 |
| Programs offered using IBEST model | ||
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Allied Health Pre-nursing Education |
Human Services Automotive/Diesel Direct Transfer (DTA) |
Welding Manufacturing |
Who is eligible?
- Most SVC students who want/need help with reading, writing, math, or learning strategies are eligible.
- Students under 19 must be formally released from high school before enrolling.
- International students should speak with an advisor to identify available instructional supports for their needs.
Contact Information
Lin Boydstun, Full Time Faculty and I-BEST coordinator
Lin.Boydstun@skagit.edu