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Oregon Adult Basic Skills Annual Conference

The Oregon Adult Basic Skills (ABS) Conference is an annual event that brings together professionals committed to advancing Adult Basic Skills and High School Equivalency education. We are pleased to invite partners to join us virtually for the 2025 Oregon ABS Conference on October 28, 2025, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm PDT. Registration details are below.

Growing and Enriching Foundations: The Oregon Adult Basic Skills Conference

Join us virtually on October 28, 2025, for a transformative experience dedicated to strengthening the very building blocks of adult education. Our theme, “Growing and Enriching Foundations,” embodies our commitment to cultivating innovative, inclusive, and effective educational practices that empower learners and educators alike. The conference aims to empower educators and leaders to transform adult education by growing and enriching foundational practices and preparing learners for both post-secondary education and career success. By growing and enriching foundations in adult basic skills, educators can foster a more inclusive and effective learning environment with better outcomes.
 
The 2025 ABS Conference is designed to equip educators and leaders with a robust toolkit of innovative strategies and practical insights. Attendees will gain effective andragogical techniques tailored to adult learning across various program types, including GED®, ABE, ESL, and corrections education; methods for integrating learning standards into curriculum design, instruction, and assessment to enhance learner outcomes; and best practices for belonging, recruitment, and retention for learners. Let this conference be your platform to innovate, collaborate, and transform adult education for a brighter future.

Space is limited for this FREE event, so register today to secure your spot! 


Oregon ABS Skills Conference Online October 28, 2025








Register for the 2025 ABS Conference: "Growing and Enriching Foundations" 

Conference Details

Oregon ABS Conference Schedule-At-A-Glance


9:00 AM- Welcome from State Title II Director: Donna Lewelling

9:15 AM- Welcome from HECC: Executive Director Ben Cannon

9:30 AM- Keynote Chat: Jen Vanek, World Education

10:00 AM- Agenda and Structure of Virtual Conference

10:15 AM- First Round of Sessions

11:15 AM- Second Round of Sessions

12:15 PM- Lunch Break

1:20 PM- Third Round of Sessions

2:20 PM- Fourth Round of Sessions

3:20 PM- Networking and Discussion Rooms

3:50 PM- Closing Remarks and Future PD

4:00 PM- Virtual Conference Concludes

Registration and More

​You may register on the 2025 conference website below.

Register for the 2025 conference.​​​​​​


 Virtual Conference




​​​​​The 2025 conference details are available below.