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STRENGTHEN YOUR WRITING

Fall 2026

ABSE 186 Essentials in Reading & Paragraph Writing

Monday & Wednesday 8:30am - 10:30am
(in person in MP - 212) 

Tuesday & Thursday
 7:30pm - 9:00pm
(remote)

This course is designed for students who want to improve their reading and writing skills for college and career readiness. Focus is on responsive writing in the form of a well-structured paragraph.

ABSE 187 Preparation for College Reading & Composition

Tuesday & Thursday 8:30am - 10:30pm
(in person in MP 211)

Monday & Wednesday 7:30pm - 9:00pm
(remote)

This course is designed for students who want to strengthen their responsive essay writing skills for college and career readiness. This course leads students through the writing process: planning, organizing, writing, evaluating, and revising essays, and includes incorporating and citing evidence from source materials.

College Writing Workshop

Offered only on Winter and Summer sessions
College Writing Workshop is offered during the Winter and Summer sessions.  It is a one-week intensive course for three hours each day.  Students learn more about reading and writing requirements in credit writing classes, including writing an essay and using citations properly. 

STRENGTHEN YOUR MATH

Fall 2026

ABSE 20 Basic Math Skills

Monday & Wednesday 11:00am-1:00pm
(in person in MP 212)

Monday & Wednesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
(remote)

This course is designed to strengthen basic arithmetic skills in students preparing to take Basic Algebra, Basic Statistics, or any course using basic arithmetic applications. The course focuses on using fractions, decimals, and percentages in all operations.

ABSE 121 Algebra Review

Monday & Wednesday 9:00am - 10:15am
(remote)

First 8-week course: Monday, August 31st - Wednesday, October 21st

Second 8-week course: Monday, October 26th - Wednesday, December 16th

This course offers students a review of algebraic reasoning and modeling. Students study integers, scientific notation, slope, linear functions and equations, graphing techniques, and quadratic equations. Students build on algebraic vocabulary and develop problem-solving skills.

Hours Of Operation & Contact Information

Support for College Success

  • Garfield Campus, MP 211
  • Monday-Thursday
    8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

    Friday
    8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

  • (818) 240-1000 X5050
    iovsepya@glendale.edu

    (818) 240-1000 X5686
    alisaa@glendale.edu