 Adult
Education/GED Preparation Classes
For adult learners who want
Basic Education or GED Test Preparation in a classroom setting |
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FREE of charge!
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Classes meet twice a week for
three hours.
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Morning or evening classes
available
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Sessions are approximately 12 weeks.
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Class days and times may be
selected after registration and placement testing.
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Classes are open to students 16
years and older who are not currently enrolled in high school.
For students age 16 –17, an official withdrawal slip is
required.
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Proof of
U.S. citizenship or legal residency is required for this
class.
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Class openings are limited. Dates
subject to change.
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Program Introductions for
next (November) session - You must
attend one of the following dates if you would like to
enroll in our classes. No registration needed for
Program Introductions. Space is limited, and Program
Introductions are done on a first come, first served basis.
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Tuesday, August 19, 7 -
8:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 16, 6
- 7:30 p.m.
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Saturday, October 4, 10 -
11:30 a.m.
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Tuesday, October 21, 7 -
8:30 p.m.
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Thursday, October 30, 6 -
7:30 p.m.
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You
will receive information on the Chandler Public Library
Adult Education Services and will be able to make an
appointment for testing and advisement. An advisor
will work with you to determine the services that are best
suited to meet your individual goals. Call Donna at
480-782-2809 if you have any questions about registration.
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 GED Testing |
- Offered one Saturday a month at the Downtown Chandler Library
- Done on first come, first served basis.
- You must be at least 16 years of age and withdrawn
from school in order to take the GED test.
- Bring two forms of ID such as a driver’s license AND
a social security card or birth certificate.
- If you are under 18 years of age, you will also need to
bring a withdrawal form from your last school of attendance, AND
a notarized letter from your parent or guardian giving their
permission for you to take the test. Sample
letters to use: Word document
or PDF format
- Questions about test results? Please
contact the GED Examiner at gedexaminer@cox.net
or call the Arizona Department of Education Adult Education office
at (602)
258-2410.
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 English
Language Classes
For adult speakers who
need English Language Skills to improve their employment, pursue
education or training, and succeed in their communities
Clases de inglés
gratuitas
Para adultos que desean aprender lo
básico del inglés para mejorar sus oportunidades de trabajo,
educarse, y tener éxito en su comunidad Información
en español
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FREE of charge!
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Register in person the Downtown Chandler
Library.
- To enroll in classes, you must be at least 16
years of age and provide proof of U. S. residency. (See
reverse side for more information)
- You will make an appointment for testing on
Wednesday, November 5 or Thursday, November 6. Please plan 2 hours for your appointment.
- Please do not bring children to testing.
- Classes meet two evenings a week for three
hours; attendance is required
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Proof of
U.S. citizenship or legal residency is required for this
class.
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For other places in the area that offer classes, see
Other
Adult Education programs in the East Valley
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Registration:
Monday, November 3, 2008
Between 5:00 and 8:30 p.m.
Class space is limited.
Dates subject to change.
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 Talk
Time
English conversation group for
adults who are learning English |
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FREE of charge!
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No registration
required!
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Improve your English
speaking and listening skills
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Increase your
vocabulary
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Enjoy an informal
environment
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Learn more about
American culture
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Meet people from around
the world
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Talk Time
Schedule
Through December 20, 2008
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Day
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Time
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Location
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Monday
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6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Hamilton Library map
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Tuesday
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12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Sunset Library map
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Tuesday
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6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Downtown Library (room varies)
map
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Wednesday
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6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Basha Library
map
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Friday
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10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Downtown Library map
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 Citizenship
Workshop
For adults who want to prepare
for the U.S. Citizenship interview and written examination |
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FREE of charge!
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Participants must be 18 years
or older.
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Participants must be able to read, write, speak and understand basic
English.
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Children/guests not permitted
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Workshop will cover U.S. history and government, review
of citizenship exam and how to complete forms.
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Upcoming Citizenship
Workshop Series:
Tuesdays, 6- 7:30 p.m.
from August 19, 2008
through December 2, 2008
No pre registration will be necessary.
| Class 1 -
Colonization of America |
| Class 2 - Citizenship
Application process |
| Class 3 - Declaration of Independence,
Flag and Pledge of Allegiance |
| Class 4 -
Revolutionary War |
| Class 5 - Rights and
Responsibilities of Citizens, Voting |
| Class 6 - Political
Parties |
| Class 7 - The
Amendments, Famous Americans |
| Class 8 - American
Institutions, Holidays |
| Class 9 - Feuding
Fathers, Civil Wars |
| Class 10 - Three
Branches of Government, Bill of Rights |
| Class 11 - Westward
Expansion, Executive Branch |
| Class 12 - Modern
U.S. History |
| Class 13 - U.S.
Supreme Court |
| Class 14 - Arizona
Government, City of Chandler |
| Class 15 - Review -
100 questions |
| Class 16 - Practice
Interview |
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 Learning
Lab
For adults and students K-12 who
want One-on-one help with homework, computers & more! |
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FREE of charge + FREE Printing!
Get assistance from a certified
teacher or trained volunteer to help you:
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Learning
Lab Schedule
Fall 2008 Hours
Monday and Wednesday 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 - 6:00 PM.
Sunday 2:00 - 5:00 PM.
Come during any
Learning Lab hours. No registration required. Located
on the 2nd floor of the Downtown Chandler Library. Closed during
Chandler School District intersessions and holidays. Learning Lab
is made possible by Friends of the Chandler Public Library and the
City of Chandler.
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Volunteer
Opportunities
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- Qualifications: Tutors must be
18 years of age or older, speak English well, read and write English at a
12th grade level, and have a high school diploma or GED. Desirable
qualities include patience, flexibility, cultural sensitivity, enthusiasm,
and a sense of humor.
- Responsibilities: Tutors must
attend 20 hours of pre-service training (including 6 hours of on-line
courses), submit required status reports, maintain appropriate behavior
with their learner, and meet the time commitment of two hours per week for
a minimum of nine months.
- Support Provided: Professional
development and support for tutors is available through on-going tutor
communication, in-service workshops, and individual consultation with
staff. All instructional materials are provided free of charge.
- For More Information: To learn
more about the program or to register for the next tutor training, please
call Kae Sawyer at (480) 782 - 2811 or email kae.sawyer@chandleraz.gov
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Volunteers needed to help adults improve their
reading and writing!
Become a Tutor and work one-on-one or lead a
small group of adult learners who read or write below the third grade
level or who speak very little English.
Please contact Kae Sawyer at (480) 782-2811
for more info. You will need to fill out a Volunteer
application
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| Other Adult Education
And English Classes in the East Valley |
| Printable
version (Pdf format) |
| Adult Basic
Education and GED Prep / Educación adulta y GED |
Phone
/ Teléfono |
Address
/ Dirección |
Cost/Cobro |
| Tempe
Adult Education |
480-839-0292
x3097 |
Multiple
locations / diferentes sitios & Internet |
FREE
/ GRATIS |
| Rio
Salado College Adult Education |
480-517-8110 |
Multiple
locations / diferentes sitios & Internet |
FREE
/ GRATIS |
| Mesa
Public Schools Adult Education |
480-472-7259 |
Multiple
locations / diferentes sitios |
FREE
/ GRATIS |
| Queen
Creek Unified School District Adult Education |
480-987-5988
/ 987-5992 |
Queen
Creek Middle School 20435 S. Ellsworth or/o Family Resource Center
20740 S Ellsworth |
FREE
/ GRATIS |
| Literacy
Volunteers of America |
602-274-3430 |
Office:
1500 E Thomas Rd, Suite 102 Phoenix |
FREE
/ GRATIS |
| Maricopa
Workforce Connections Center Gilbert Career Center |
480-497-0350
x260 Jackie |
735
N. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85234 |
FREE
/ GRATIS |
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| English /
Clases de inglés |
Phone /
Teléfono |
Address /
Dirección |
Cost/Cobro |
| Tempe
Adult Education |
480-839-0292
x3097 |
Multiple
locations / diferentes sitios |
FREE
/ GRATIS |
| Rio
Salado College Adult Education - Info
en Español |
480-517-8030
Español |
Multiple
locations / diferentes sitios |
FREE
/ GRATIS |
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480-517-8110
English |
FREE
/ GRATIS |
| Gilbert
Adult English for Speakers of Other Languages Program Inglés
para Adultos que Hablan Otros Idiomas |
480-497-3476
/ 480-497-3481 480-497-3358 Irma (español) |
Gilbert
Elementary 175 West Elliott Rd, Gilbert, AZ |
FREE
/ GRATIS |
| Mesa
Public Schools Adult Education |
480-472-7259 |
Multiple
locations / diferentes sitios |
FREE
/ GRATIS |
| Queen
Creek Unified School District Adult Education |
480-987-5988
/ 987-5992 |
Queen
Creek Middle School 20435 S. Ellsworth or/o Family Resource Center
20740 S Ellsworth |
FREE
/ GRATIS |
| Literacy
Volunteers of America |
602-274-3430 |
Office:
1500 E Thomas Rd, Suite 102 Phoenix |
FREE
/ GRATIS |
| St.
Mary's Catholic Church |
480-206-2292
Alberto |
230
W. Galveston St, Chandler |
FREE
/ GRATIS |
| Latin
American Church of Nazarene |
480-221-8588/480-895-3216
Maria |
191
S California St, Chandler |
Fee
Based / Cobran |
| Chandler
Christian Community Center (El Centro De Comunidad Cristiana en
Chandler) |
480-963-1423 |
345
S. California St, Chandler |
FREE
/ GRATIS |
| Chandler
Gilbert Community College |
480-732-7317 |
2626
East Pecos Road, Chandler, AZ 85225 |
Fee
Based / Cobran |
| ASU-Extended
Education American English & Culture Program |
480-965-2376 |
Multiple
locations / diferentes sitios |
Fee
Based / Cobran |
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| Citizenship
/Ciudadanía |
Phone /
Teléfono |
Address /
Dirección |
Cost/Cobro |
| Mesa
Public Schools Adult Education |
480-472-7529/472-0519 |
Multiple
locations / diferentes sitios |
FREE/GRATIS |
| St.
Mary's Catholic Church |
480-206-2292
Alberto |
230
W. Galveston St, Chandler |
FREE
/ GRATIS |
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| GED
Test Sites |
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| Frank
X Gordon Learning Center (Mon/Tues p.m.
schedule) |
602-372-5509 |
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| Other
East Valley GED testing locations
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