Adult Basic Education

Strives to assist adults 17 years of age or older in acquiring knowledge and skills necessary to earn a GED, to improve English language skills, and to transition to higher educational or vocational training. Services offered:

- Adult Basic Educational Services.

- Citizenship Services.

- English as a Second Language (ESL) Services.

- GED Services.

- Project VITAL (Adult Literacy Services).

- Workforce Services.

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Parent University - Chicago Public Schools - George H Corliss High School

821 East 103rd Street, Chicago, IL, 60628

(773) 535-5115

https://www.newcorlisshs.org

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 AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERVICES | KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL, 60901

(815) 802-8100

https://www.kcc.edu/adulted/

Offers a variety of programs. Services include community literacy, free English classes, and GED prep.

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ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES | DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

2000 East Main Street, Danville, IL, 61832

(217) 443-8782

https://dacc.edu

Offers an adult education program to give students a second chance to achieve in basic education. Services include improving basic skills like reading, writing, math, and to prepare for successful GED testing.

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ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY | BLACK HAWK COLLEGE

4610 Blackhawk Commons Drive, Rock Island, IL, 61201

(309) 794-1072

https://www.bhc.edu

Adult education and family literacy classes are non-credit and provide a range of basic skill instruction, English as a Second Language, GED preparation, and in some cases, high school credit. Classes are informal and instruction is individualized. Classes may be held in a variety of facilities, including churches, industrial plants, schools, libraries, and housing projects.

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Adult Basic Education High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction English as a Second Language Literacy Programs

ADULT EDUCATION | ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

815 North Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, IL, 61348

(815) 224-0284

https://www.ivcc.edu/adulteducation

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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Adult Literacy Program - D & H Literacy and Counseling Center - Main Location

7111 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, 60621

312-898-1812

https://m.facebook.com/d.hliteracycenter/

D & H Literacy and Counseling Center offers educational programming that emphasizes basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.

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Adult Basic Education

Adult Basic Education | Southwestern Illinois College Adult Education Department

2500 Carlyle Avenue, Belleville, IL , 62221

800-222-5131

https://www.swic.edu/abe

GED, English as a Second Language, Literacy: Educational courses for GED, ESL, Literacy and Introductory Personal Computer Classes for non-completers of secondary school.

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Adult Basic Education

Adult Basic Education | St. Louis Community College at Meramec

11333 Big Bend Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO , 63122

314-984-7500

https://www.stlcc.edu

Offers basic education classes such as basic reading, language and mathematics to strengthen functional skills in communication, computation and personal-social interactions. Services include accommodations for adults with disabilities, course selection and registration and classroom support.

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Adult Basic Education

ADULT EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HSE) PROGRAMS | WAUBONSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

18 South River Street, Aurora, IL, 605064134

(630) 466-5756

https://www.waubonsee.edu/community-offerings/adult-education

Provides 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.

Offers 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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ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM | LITERACY CONNECTION

270 North Grove Avenue, Elgin, IL, 60120

(847) 742-6565

https://www.elginliteracy.org

Provides adult tutoring in basic reading, English as a Second Language (ESL), both one-on-one and in a small group. Citizenship and ESL Conversation Groups. Free drop-in groups. Family Literacy Program for parents and their children and workplace literacy for job-specific skills.

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ADULT EDUCATION | ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

321 West Main Street, Ottawa, IL, 61350

(815) 224-0355

https://www.ivcc.edu/adulteducation

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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Adult basic education - Pathways in Education - Brighton Park

3124 West 47th Street, Chicago, IL, 60632

(773) 579-1220

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.

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Adult Basic Education

SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADULT EDUCATION | SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

8364 Shawnee College Road, Ullin, IL, 62992

(618) 634-3200

https://www.shawneecc.edu

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

Association House High School - Association House of Chicago - Main Location

1116 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60651

(773) 772-7170

https://www.associationhouse.org/high-school

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

Michael Barlow Center - Saint Leonard's Ministries - Michael Barlow Center

2120 West Warren Boulevard, Chicago, IL, 60612

(312) 738-1414

https://slministries.org/employment-education/michael-barlow-center/

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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ADULT EDUCATION | MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE

8900 Us Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL, 60012

(815) 455-8752

https://www.mchenry.edu/adulteducation/index.html

Offers Adult Education classes, which include:

-- 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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ABE/GED | LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield, IL, 62794

(217) 786-2200

https://www.llcc.edu/adult-education-literacy

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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Citizenship Education Adult Basic Education High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction Tutoring Services English as a Second Language

Adult Learners Programs & Services - Jane Addams Resource Corporation - Ravenswood

4222 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60613

(773) 728-9769

https://jarctraining.org/programs/alps/

The Adult Learners Programs and Services (ALPS) offers one-on-one and small group tutoring in reading, writing, math, English as a Second Language (ESL), GED preparation, and computer skills.

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Adult Basic Education

Adult Basic Education (ABE) - Chicago Public Schools - Peace & Education Coalition High School - Second Chance Campus

5114 South Elizabeth Street, Chicago, IL, 60609

(773) 535-1450

Chicago Public Schools - Peace and Education Coalition Alternative Accelerated High School - Second Chance High School's alternative educational program provides students with a computer lab, cafeteria, office spaces, and an outdoor basketball and picnic area. Their program is designed to guide students through basic English, math, and science and eventually obtaining their high school diploma.

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ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM | ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGES

11220 State Highway 1, Robinson, IL, 62454

(618) 544-8657

https://www.iecc.edu/

Offers the following free classes to individual age 16 and older: GED/HSE preparation classes, Online GED/HSE preparation, Reading Readiness, Job Skills, Math Readiness, Healthcare, Manufacturing, ESL (English as a Second Language), and Transition skills classes. Literacy services and tutoring are available to eligible individuals.

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Adult Basic Education | People's Resource Center - Westmont

104 Chestnut Avenue, Westmont, IL , 60559

630-682-5402

https://www.peoplesrc.org

Instruction in English, math, reading skills, GED preparation and citizenship test preparation. Learning occurs in classrooms, small groups, and one-on-one sessions with volunteer tutors.

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Adult Basic Education

Adult Basic Education | People's Resource Center

201 South Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL , 60187

630-682-5402

https://www.peoplesrc.org

Instruction in English, math, reading skills, GED preparation and citizenship test preparation. Learning occurs in classrooms, small groups, and one-on-one sessions with volunteer tutors.

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Adult Basic Education

Adult Basic Education - The Learning Center

2153 South Millard Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60623

(773) 277-3111

The Learning Center offers ABE classes for students to work with tutors and teachers to improve their reading, writing, and math skills while they explore literature, science, and social studies. Adult students use these skills for everyday living.

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Adult Basic Education

Adult Basic Education | TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT # 113 - Adult Education, Trinity Episcopal Church Site

425 Laurel Avenue, Highland Park, IL , 60035

224-765-2410

https://www.dist113.org

Offers adults opportunities to improve basic education skills to transition to the workforce. Offers classes in-person and online via Zoom. Services include: - English as a Second Language (ESL) classes - Citizenship Preparation Classes - Adult Basic Education - GED testing and preparation - Digital Literacy and Keyboarding Skills - Career training

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