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GED
Adult Basic Skills at Rockingham Community College
Rockingham
County
Dr. Robert Keys, President
Margo Lindsey, Program Coordinator
PO Box 38 568 County Home Road
Bishopric Lifelong Learning Center
Wentworth, NC 27375
336-342-4261 x 2305 or 2146
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: The program offers Adult Basic Education to help students who are aged 16 and above to build basic skills in reading, communication, writing and math and there is also a component designed to help students prepare for the GED, high school equivalency test. English as a Second Language instructions are also available. ESL instruction is offered to those who are limited in their English speaking skills. Compensatory Education is offered to adults who are mentally handicapped. The programs are offered in cla
Program Description(s)
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Alamance Community College
Alamance
County
Dr. Martin Nadelman - President Laura Coffee - Director PO Box 8000 1247 Jimmy Kerr Road Graham, NC 27253-8000 336-506-4376 wagonerm@alamancecc.edu
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: Alamance Community College offers literacy classes at 15 sites across Alamance County. Individualized and group instruction options as well as correspondence and on-line courses are available. To enroll, students can call to sign up for an assessment. The assessment is used to help place them in the correct class. High School diploma program offered through an agreement with Alamance Burlington Schools grades 9 12 for those who are 16 years of age and older. Free GED preparation available through da
Program Description(s)
Pre-Kindergarten Programs
Yes
Grades 6 - 12 Programs
Yes
GED for Higher Education
Yes
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
Davidson Community College Davie Campus - Adult Basic Education
Davie
County
Teresa Kines, Associate Dean, Davie Campus
Jill Jobert, Coordinator, Basic Skills
1205 Salisbury Road
Mocksville, NC 27028
336-751-2885
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: Adult High School (AHS) Provides an opportunity for individuals 16 or older to earn a high school diploma in collaboration with the local public school system. A special youth support program, eLink, is available to eligible youth. Grade level 9-12. GED for Higher Education offers individualized instruction to prepare individuals to take the GED exam. GED prep offers individualized instruction to prepare individuals to take the assessments required to earn a GED. English as a Second Language (ESL) offer
Program Description(s)
Grades 6 - 12 Programs
Yes
GED for Higher Education
Yes
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
Davidson County Community College
Davidson
County
CEO/Exec. Dir.: Dr. Mary Rittling Program Manager/Director: Patricia Phillips 297 DCCC Road, Thomasville, NC 27360 336-249-8186 davidsonccc.edu
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: DCCC provides literacy services to Davidson and Davie Counties. Programs offered by the College include: Adult Basic Education (ABE); Adult High School (AHS); English as a Second Language (ESL); General Educational Development (GED); Workplace Basic Skills; Family Literacy; and Compensatory Education. Classes are offered in many locations throughout the county, so there is easy access. Programs are self-paced and use a variety of instructional methods including individualized instruction, computerized
Program Description(s)
GED for Higher Education
Yes
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
Forsyth Tech Community College Adult Basic Education
Forsyth
County
2100 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston Salem, NC 27103
336-723-0371
Dr. Gary Green, President
Michael Harris, Dean of Adult Literacy
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: Six Literacy Componenets of basic skills instruction for those 16 years of age and older - Adult High School (AHS) is a program of instruction offered cooperatively with the local public school system to help adults earn an Adult High School Diploma.Compensatory Education (CED) is a program to compensate mentally handicapped adults who have not had an education or who have received an inadequate one. English as Second Language (ESL) is a program to help those who speak another language to read, write and
Program Description(s)
Grades 6 - 12 Programs
Yes
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
Forsyth Tech Community College, Stokes County Center - Adult Basic Education
Stokes
County
Dr. Gary Green, President Paul Kindley, Adult Literacy Coordinator
Government Center Complex
1012 North Main Street
Danbury, NC 27016
336-593-2482
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: Four Literacy Components of basic skills instruction for those 16 years or age and older- Adult High School (AHS) A program of instruction offered cooperatively with the local public school system to help adults earn an Adult High School Diploma (Grade level 9-12); Compensatory Education (CED) A program to compensate mentally handicapped adults who have not had an education or who have received an inadequate one;
English as a Second Language (ESL) A program to help those who speak another language to read
Program Description(s)
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Guilford Technical Community College
Guilford
County
President: Don Cameron Executive Vice-President Cuyler McKnight Director of Basic Skills Greensboro Campus: Pat Freeman Pabradley-freeman@gtcc.edu 336-334-4822 extension 4218 Director of Basic Skills High Point Campus: Stephany Cousins sccousins@gtcc.edu 336-454-1126 extension 4120 P. O. Box 309, Jamestown, NC 27282 336-334-4822 (GSO) or
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: The mission of the Basic Skills program is to assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency, assist adults who are parents to obtain the educational skills necessary to become full partners in the education and development of their children, and assist adults in the completion of a secondary school for education. The North Carolina Community College System provides educational opportunities for adults to improve their reading, writing, ma
Program Description(s)
GED for Higher Education
Yes
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
Montgomery Community College
Montgomery
County
President: Dr. Mary Kirk Basic Skills Coordinator: Olivia Gatlin 1011 Page Street Troy, NC 27371 910-576-6222 ext. 236 gatlino@montgomery.edu
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: Adult Basic Education classes that are set up as lab settings. Students can enter and exit the program at any time. We have classes that are on-campus, off-campus, and also a GED Online program. All classes are free.
Program Description(s)
GED for Higher Education
Yes
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Pathways Alamance County
Alamance
County
CEO/Exec. Dir: Kathy Boyd Program Manager/Director: Kathy Boyd P.O. Box 1005 Burlington, NC 27216 (mailing address) 2744 Ramada Road Burlington, NC (physical address) 336- 226-0249 mtzionkathy@bellsouth.net
Type of organization: Independent Non-Profit
What organization does: Partner with schools providing additional support in reading, writing and math to grades K-12. The program also works with individuals in preparation for their GED test. The program has an English as a second language component and an adult-one-to-one reader and tutor component using the Laubach teaching method.
Program Description(s)
Kindergarten - Grade 5 Programs
Yes
Grades 6 - 12 Programs
Yes
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Piedmont Community College, Adult Basic Skills Program
Caswell
County
CEO/Exec. Dir: Dr. H. James Owen Director, Adult Basic Skills Program: Debra B. Harlow P.O. Box 1150, Yanceyville, NC 27379-1150 336-694-5707 harlowd@piedmontcc.edu or watlinl@piedmontcc.edu
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: Adult Basic Skills Program at PCC serves adults ages 18 and older who have not completed high school. Minors, ages 16-17, may also enroll provided they have been:
out of school for six months
or the local school superintendent provides written permission for their enrollment
and their guardian signs a release for them to enroll in the program. English as a Second Language for foreign born students to acquire reading, listening and oral communication skills.
Program Description(s)
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Quality Education Academys Even Start Family Literacy Program
Forsyth
County
Simon Johnson, Executive Director
Dollean Johnson, Program Director
5012 D Lansing Drive
Winston Salem 27105
336-744-0804
Type of organization: Independent Non-profit School
What organization does: Independent charter school- The program is free and has four components. In cooperation with Forsyth Tech Community College an adult curriculum is offered to improve adult basic skills such as reading, writing and math and includes GED and ESL Preparation; Early childhood education is based on the prescribed State curriculum; Parent and child time together is for daily interaction between parent and children and offers parents a special time to listen and learn about their child; Parent support offers trai
Program Description(s)
Pre-Kindergarten Programs
Yes
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
Randolph Community College
Randolph
County
CEO/Exec. Dir: Dr. Robert Shackleford Program Manager/Director: Dr. Rebekah Megerian 629 Industrial Park Drive, Asheboro, NC 27205 336-633-0211 basicskills@randolph.edu
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: The Basic Skills classes are offered at various times and locations during the day and evening. Several programs are available to help adults learn to read or do math or complete high school by participating in the Adult High School Diploma program or taking the GED Tests. Other programs include classes for those who need to learn to speak, read and write English and classes to help adults with intellectual disabilities become more independent and have jobs. Many instructional approaches are used to meet
Program Description(s)
GED for Higher Education
Yes
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
Reading Connections
Guilford
County
CEO/Exec. Dir. Jennifer Gore Program Manager/Director: Sarah Humpal 122 N. Elm St. Suite 520 336-230-2223 info@readingconnections.org
Type of organization: Independent Non-profit
What organization does: Mission: To provide and advocate for free, individualized adult literacy services to promote life changes for Guilford County residents and surrounding communities. Reading Connections provides one-on-one instruction to adults.
Today, volunteers devote hundreds of hours each month helping adults improve their basic literacy and life skills. Reading Connections' Basic Adult Literacy Program provides free and confidential services that help to improve adult's basic literacy skills, self-esteem, community s
Program Description(s)
GED for Higher Education
Yes
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
Rockingham County Literacy Project
Rockingham
County
Jean Light Kinyon, Executive Director, 705-A Washington Street , Eden , NC 27288-6028 , 336-627-0007, jkinyon@rcliteracyproject.org
Type of organization: Independent Non-profit
What organization does: A community-based non-profit. Volunteer tutors offer free one-to-one instruction to learners aged 16 and above to help them learn basic skills in reading, writing, and math. Also, tutors can help students prepare to take the GED test. Tutors go through a 12-hour training program using Laubach and other training materials. Tutors are encouraged to meet with their learners twice a week for an hour and a half each session. The program also contains an ESL (English as a Second Language) component.
Program Description(s)
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Surry Community College
Surry
County
Dr. G. Frank Sells, President
Virginia Stammetti, Program Director
630 South Main Street Dobson, NC 27017
336-386-3243
www.surry.edu/
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: The program offers Adult Basic Education to help students build basic skills in reading, communication, writing and math. Instruction is individualized and self-paced. GED classes are offered to review the basic principles of reading, writing and math to help students prepare for the GED, high school equivalency test and students are strongly encouraged to pursue a higher education degree. ESL if offered in classrooms for speakers of other languages. Compensatory Education is offered in classrooms for deve
Program Description(s)
GED for Higher Education
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Surry Community College, Yadkin Center
Yadkin
County
Dr. Frank Saeles, President
Virginia Stammetti, Program Director
4649 Highway 601
Yadkinville, NC 27055
336-386-3243
www.surry.edu/
Type of organization: Community College
What organization does: The program offers Adult Basic Education to help students build basic skills in reading, communication, writing and math. Instruction is individualized and self-paced. GED classes are offered to review the basic principles of reading, writing and math to help students prepare for the GED, high school equivalency test and students are strongly encouraged to pursue a higher education degree. ESL if offered in classrooms for speakers of other languages. Compensatory Education is offered in classrooms for deve
Program Description(s)
GED for Higher Education
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
United Montagnard Christian Church
Guilford
County
CEO/Exec. Dir: Reverend Y Hin Nie Program Manager/Director:Ms. Virginia Driscoll 1204 Picard Street, Greensboro, NC 27405 336-621-1040
Type of organization: Faith Based Organization
What organization does: Programs are offered for Montagnard refugees and include after school tutoring, adult ESOL classes and Families Learning Together {FLT), a new program designed and sponsored by Guilford Child Development. The program runs from September, 2007 to August, 2008. The program includes an ESOL component taught through GTCC, emphasizing parental interaction with children using materials read by the parent to the child. Child care is provided on site during the class.
Program Description(s)
Pre-Kindergarten Programs
Yes
Kindergarten - Grade 5 Programs
Yes
Grades 6 - 12 Programs
Yes
GED Preparation Programs
Yes
English as a Second Language Programs
Yes
Adult Literacy Programs
Yes
Family Literacy Programs
Yes
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