ADULT BASIC EDUCATION

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Fall 2009 ESOL, BE, & GED PREP Information

The mission of adult education and literacy is to ensure that all adults who live in Texas have the skills necessary to function effectively in their personal & family lives, in the workplace, and in the community. Using federal and state funds, Northside ISD Adult Education helps the adult learner become self sufficient as an individual, as a family, in the workplace, and in the community by offering the following FREE opportunities.

English As A Second Language Class (ESOL) English

Enrollment in an English as a Second Language (ESL) class will help adults obtain literacy skills (speak, read, or write the English language) to become more employable, productive and responsible citizens, and assist adults who are parents to obtain the educational skills necessary to help their children through school. Citizenship classes are also available.

Adult Basic & Intermediate Class

Enrollment in an Adult Basic Education class will help adults obtain literacy skills to become more employable and self sufficient, assist adults who are parents to obtain the educational skills necessary to read to their children, and prepare the adult learner to enter Adult Secondary Education classes in order to obtain a GED. Classes are also held at specialized sites for special needs learners.

Adult Secondary Education Class (GED)

Enrollment in an Adult Secondary Education Class will help adults obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency, assist adults who are parents to obtain the educational skills necessary to help their children in their own educational development, and assist adults in the completion of a secondary school education (college or other academic training). ASE classes for Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) adults meet over 30 hours a week until the learners obtain a job or complete their education.

Adult Secondary Education Work Readiness Class

Enrollment in a Work Readiness Adult Secondary Education Class will help adults obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency, assist adults in the completion of a secondary school education by getting their GED, and guide adults towards available post secondary education (college or other academic training). Students will use computers to learn basic keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets and data base programs. Adults enrolled in these classes will also learn basic work skills that will help them retain or obtain employment. Many ASE classes are held at the workplace for employees of a requesting business who want their employees to better themselves.

Adult Literacy Program

The volunteer adult literacy program matches adult learners with literacy needs at all academic levels with adult volunteers for one-on-one tutoring.

GED Test Center  (For information call 397-7569)

NISD Adult Education offers year around GED testing for adult learners ready to take the five GED tests. Upon successful completion of the GED, adult learners are able to participate in the May GED graduation.
Funding: Federal & State Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, Title II Workforce Investment
Act (Federal)