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City Colleges of Chicago provides instruction on fundamental learning skills (ex. reading, language, and mathematics) to adults with interrupted or limited education, or provides instruction to adults in a field of interest outside the formal education system.
City Colleges of Chicago provides instruction on fundamental learning skills (ex. reading, language, and mathematics) to adults with interrupted or limited education, or provides instruction to adults in a field of interest outside the formal education system.
National Latino Education Institute (NLEI) provides students 18 years of age and older with solid educational foundational skills on which to build. The various programs offer classes that prepare students to acquire and enhance their basic academic skills. These classes offer students instruction in the areas of:Basic ReadingWritingMathematicsScienceSocial studiesU.S. ConstitutionNLEI offers varying levels of adult basic education classes that can be repeated as often as needed.
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Adult Basic Education
City Colleges of Chicago provides instruction on fundamental learning skills (ex. reading, language, and mathematics) to adults with interrupted or limited education, or provides instruction to adults in a field of interest outside the formal education system.
City Colleges of Chicago provides instruction on fundamental learning skills (ex. reading, language, and mathematics) to adults with interrupted or limited education, or provides instruction to adults in a field of interest outside the formal education system.
Association House of Chicago offers a new path to 16 to 21-year-olds left behind by traditional public schools. Participants receive the personalized support they need to earn a high school diploma. Their team of certified teachers and mentors break down the barriers that keep students from graduating, helping each student build a better future. They also offer free diapers to currently enrolled students in need.
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Adult Basic Education
The Michael Barlow Center offers literacy tutoring, high school preparation, and employment preparation training. The small-class format is designed to offer individual assistance for the adult student who has been away from school for some time or has difficulty learning in a large classroom environment. The focus is on basic math skills and reading/writing skills.The Michael Barlow Center also offers two skills training programs in the construction and culinary fields. These programs equip participants with the skills needed to enter the field, as well as industry knowledge and credentials to work their way up to well-paying positions.
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Job Training Formats
Adult Basic Education
National Able Network provides educational courses for adults who want to improve their basic skills in reading, writing, math, listening, and speaking.
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Adult Basic Education
Pathways in Education (PIE) - Brighton Park provides secondary-level classes in several formats, including small group instruction, independent study, and online learning in all levels of mathematics, English language arts, and science. The school operates year-round so that students can enroll at any time. The school also offers college application assistance and visiting assistance to its students.
Chicago Public Schools - George H Corliss High School provides instruction on fundamental learning skills (ex. reading, writing, and mathematics) to adults with interrupted or limited education or provides instruction to adults in a field of interest outside the formal education system. This program is open to the public.
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Adult Basic Education
- Free online GED classes.
- Free online transition skills classes.
- GED testing.
- HiSET Exams.
- TASC Tests.
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Adult Basic Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
Offers:
- Adult Basic Education (ABE).
- High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation classes (traditional and online).
- English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes.
- Citizenship information.
- Community tutoring for adult learners (Oglesby location only).
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Citizenship Education
English as a Second Language
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic Education
Programs include:
- GED/High School Equivalency Program.
- Complete and Connect Program. (Earn a GED while working on college and work readiness).
- Functional English as a Second Language (FESL) Program.
- Academic English Language Program (AELP).
- Level Up. (Attend credit classes while finishing the GED or AELP program).
- Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System (ICAPS).
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English as a Second Language
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
Adult Basic Education
Occupation Specific Job Training
Helps qualified individuals build foundational, employability, and occupation skills especially with respect to improving reading, writing, and mathematics skills necessary to earn high school equivalency certificate. Free classes use occupationally relevant instructional materials tailored to the individual's career interest and level of readiness to prepare for college and career programs.
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Adult Basic Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Instituto del Progreso Latino's English, Citizenship and Adult Education courses help students build the foundation to further their education. Adult classes are offered on various schedules to accommodate students' needs and provide on-site child care while parents are in class. Students are placed in ESL, Citizenship, or Adult Education courses specific to their skill level to prepare them to move on to contextualized career courses.
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English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education
Adult Basic Education
The Adult Basic Education staff and instructors provide educational opportunities for adults to help them succeed at work, home, and in their communities by improving literacy skills through a range of services that address basic educational needs. Classes are currently being scheduled remotely due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ABE classes include:
- Reading.
- Math.
- Writing.
- Science.
- Social studies.
- Computer skills.
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High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic Education
- Adult Basic Education (ABE): Adult Basic Education classes offer instruction in math, vocabulary, reading comprehension and writing skills. These skills are needed for success in the workplace, the community and for education. Adults, 16 years of age and older who meet certain requirements, are eligible to enroll.
- Adult Secondary Education (ASE): Preparation classes for the General Educational Development (GED) exam or other accepted High School Equivalency (HSE) exams are available for adults, 16 years of age and older, who have not graduated from high school. Also offered in Spanish.
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High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic Education
- Adult Tutoring: Basic Reading; English as a Second Language (ESL), both one-on-one or in a small group.
- Citizenship & ESL Conversation Groups: Free drop-in groups.
- Family Literacy Program: For parents and their children.
- Workplace Literacy: For job-specific skills.
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Tutoring Services
English as a Second Language
Adult Basic Education
Volunteer Opportunities
Offers Adult Education classes, which indlude:
- High School Equivalency (GED) Preparation.
- English as a Second Language Classes.
- Citizenship Preparation.
- Bridge Program.
- Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System (ICAPS).
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English as a Second Language
Citizenship Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
The program offers classes at all educational levels to help students obtain a High School Equivalency certificate (GED) or to remedy basic skills deficiencies. Classes are open-entry and offered throughout the district in face-to-face, hybrid, and remote formats. Bridge Programming is also available to assist students in their transition to post secondary.
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Adult Basic Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Community Colleges
Offers GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Academic ESL (AEP) programs, as well as basic skill instruction in reading, writing, and math.
GED Program:
Provides instruction in language arts, science, social studies, and math to prepare students to complete their State of Illinois High School Diploma (GED), and to assist the interested students in preparing for enrollment in college courses, training programs, and employment.
ESL Program:
Can help students improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Classes range from providing basic language skills for beginners to helping advanced students prepare for high education, training, or a career.
Academic ESL Program:
Program is designed to assist advanced-level, non-native English speakers to prepare for and transition to further education at RCV, career readiness, and success skills are included.
AEP coursework covers:
- Grammar.
- Writing.
- Reading strategies.
- Listening and speaking.
- Vocabulary development.
- Basic math and financial literacy.
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High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language
Adult Basic Education
Program that offers basic skills and computer literacy classes at local community center, churches, non-profit organizations, and community colleges offered by IMC.
Classes and workshops in:
- Computer-based ESL.
- ESL.
- Computer-based English/Spanish GED preparation.
- Internet Browsers.
- Microsoft Office.
- Project-based technology learning activities.
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English as a Second Language
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic Education
Provides adults with a variety of educational opportunities in the areas of GED preparation, English language proficiency, Adult Career Pathways, and literacy.
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English as a Second Language
Tutoring Services
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Citizenship Education
Adult Basic Education
Aims to help students accomplish one or more of the following:
- Improve basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Prepare for successful High School Equivalency testing (GED or HiSet).
- Transition into a career or post secondary education.
- Improved speaking skills or basic English.
- Learn the basic skills needed in the workforce today.
- English Second Language (ESL) and Citizenship classes are available.
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Community Colleges
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Adult Basic Education
Volunteer Opportunities
Offers classes, programs and services to assist community members to improve their basic skills in reading writing and/or mathematics; prepare for the High School Equivalency credential; or, for non-native speakers, to learn to read, write and speak English with increasing fluency.
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Adult Basic Education
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language