Adult Literacy Programs | State of Missouri: Adult Education Programs St. Louis City
The Missouri Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Program provides assistance that helps Missouri adults get the basic skills they need to be productive workers, family members, and citizens. The major areas of support are Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English Language Acquisition. These programs emphasize basic skills such as reading, writing, math, English language competency, and problem-solving.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
08/26/2024
Data provided by
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
Physical Address
5078 Kensington Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63108
Hours
Hours vary
Voice
Application process
Telephone For Service
Fee
No Fees
Required documents
Call For Details
Eligibility
Adults 17 years of age or older not presently enrolled in secondary school (or 16 years old not presently enrolled in secondary school but have completed 16 hours of credit toward high school graduation) and speakers of English as a second language
Languages
English
Service area
Saint Louis County, MO
Agency info
STATE OF MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is the administrative arm of the State Board of Education. It is primarily a service agency that works with educators, legislators, government agencies and citizens to maintain a strong public education system. Through its statewide school-improvement initiatives and regulatory functions, the Department strives to assure that all citizens have access to high-quality public education. ALSO KNOWN AS DESE DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION, MO ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION, MO DEPT. OF