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New Haven Public Schools 580 Ella T. Grasso Blvd New Haven, CT 06519-1806 Alicia Caraballo, Principal (203) 492-0213 |
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Adult Education is open to all people 16 years of age and older who are not officially enrolled in a daytime public school program.
Tuition and Fees
There are no fees for Citizenship, Adult Basic Education (ABE), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), General Education Diploma (GED), External Diploma Program (EDP). or High School Credit (HSC) classes. There are fees for some enrichment courses. Please call the Center to inquire at 203 492-0213.
Refunds
There will be no refunds after the second class session has met. All course offerings are based on class enrollment and may be combined or relocated at any time. If classes are canceled, full refunds will be given.
Storm Day Policy
On days when storms close the public schools, all Adult Education classes will be canceled. If the weather deteriorates during a school day, notification of evening cancellations will be made on local radio and TV. WELI (960 AM), WYBC (94.3 FM) and WVIT-TV (Channel 30), WTNH (Channel 8) are our official stations.
GED Satellite Sites
There are many sites around New Haven that offer courses in Adult Education. Call the Center at 203 492-0213 for additional information on the site closest to you.
Citizenship Examination
Applicants must meet the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) eligibility requirements. For further information, please call the BCIS office at: 1-800-870-3676.
http://www.uscis.gov/
Class Offerings
Not all classes are offered at all sites every semester. Some classes may require a minimum enrollment.
Books and Materials
Students taking HSC, ABE or GED courses have use of books, at no charge, during class hours. In some cases books may be borrowed. For borrowed books, a $30 deposit is required. The deposit will be refunded provided the books are returned no later than the last day of class and are in good condition. For non-mandated courses, books may be purchased at the student's expense.
Counseling services
Counseling services are available for students needing help or direction in various areas. Certified counselors can assist you with personal, educational, vocational or career issues.
Counselors are available at the Center's Boulevard location Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Some
of the counseling service activities offered are: Voter Registration,
Family Services Day, College Day, Health Fair, Financial Aid Workshops,
AIDS Awareness Instruction, Career Day and College Admissions Workshops.
Pre-employment
Training
The New Haven Adult and Continuing Education Center offers employability
training. Areas covered include: how to find a job, keep a job, change
jobs, and work effectively with others. Students learn how to complete
applications, write a resume, employ interview techniques, access online
job services, and business vocabulary. Managing time effectively, and
working as part of a team are also covered. Many of these components
are taught in all classes. Students may get additional training through
the Adult Education Career Services Center.
Additional
Services
The Center offers free health screenings TB and Flu Shots are also available.
Literacy Volunteers of
America
Literacy Volunteers is a fully integrated national network of local,
state, and regional literacy providers that gives adults and their families
the opportunity to acquire skills to be effective in their roles as
members of their families, communities, and workplaces. Literacy Volunteers
provides student-focused tutoring, one-to-one or in small groups, at
no charge to the student. The mission is to change lives through literacy.
Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven is located at 580 Ella Grass
Blvd., at The New Haven Adult Education Center. If you find you're studying
hard but need extra help, Literacy Volunteers may be able to help you
improve your reading, writing and English speaking skills. Free tutoring
is available.
To
find out more about New Haven Literacy Volunteers, please call: Doss
Venema at 203-865-3867 or visit their website at http://www.lvagnh.org.
Or email info@lvagnh.org
Persons with Disabilities
If you are person with a disability who requires accommodation in order
to participate in any program or activity, or have questions, concerns or complaints
concerning the American Disability Act of 1991 please contact
Maureen Ryan at (203) 492-0213.
Accessibility
and Drug-free Zone
All of New Haven Public School Facilities are handicapped accessible
and are drug-free zones up to one thousand (1,000) feet in all directions
from the building.
Funding
Funding for these programs is derived from the Workforce Investment
Act, Title II the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, the Connecticut
State Department of Education and the New Haven Board of Education.
Nondiscrimination Policy
In compliance with regulations of the Office of Civil Rights and with
Equal Opportunity practices as determined by state federal legislation,
the New Haven Board of Education, as matter of policy, does not knowingly
condone discrimination in any of its programs or activities on the basis
of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation,
or disability.
Para informacion en Espanol favor de llamar al 203 492-0213.