Adult Education

We help community members, age 16+, who want to

• develop better English language, literacy, and life skills
• earn a secondary (high school) equivalency certificate
• transition into post-secondary (after high school) education

Adult Education Registration Information

• We recommend starting the registration process one to two months before classes begin.
• Registration occurs twice a year in July/August and December/January.
• All new students must attend an orientation with the Adult Education department.

Adult Education students receive support from their instructors, adult literacy tutors, and bilingual adult education staff members to connect them with college departments and employment support.

Adult Education Programs

Adult Education classes and programs are non-credit, tuition-free, and part-time for community residents, including:

• English as a Second Language (ESL)

  Improve spoken and written skills to help non-native speakers learn to navigate everyday conversations and situations.

• Supplemental English as a Second Language Classes
  • Digital Literacy
  • Bridge to U.S. Citizenship
  • Bridge to Careers
  • Bridge to Healthcare
  • Bridge to Business Technologies
  • Bridge to Manufacturing
  • Conversation Courses (rotating schedule of topics)
• High School Equivalency Preparation (HSE/GED)
  Study reading, writing, math, science, and social studies to prepare for the General Education Development (GED) examination or a high school diploma
• Transition to College and Workforce

  The Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System (ICAPS) supports Adult Education students seeking workforce training for specific occupations.

Adult Education Program Eligibility

You are eligible to participate in Adult Education if you:

• Are 16 years of age or older.
• Hold a visa status other than B1, B2, F1, F2, J1, or J2.
• Are not in the United States for a short-term visit.

Register for Fall 2025: Students must register with the Adult Education Department. June/July appointments are available. Call (815) 455-8752 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

Students must register with the Adult Education Department. Call (815) 455-8752 to schedule an appointment or for more information.