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edock,edock,edock,Adult Learner ProgramOUR MISSIONQueens Library’s Adult Learner Program provides classes, small group tutoring andother learning opportunities to help customers learn English, learn to read and write,and obtain a high school diploma. As part of the Library’s Adult Learning services,job search help, business development help, job skills training, international culturalprograms, informational workshops for new immigrants and community-basedEnglish classes are available to customers through the Job & Business Academy andthe New Americans Program.All programs, classes, services, and resources offered by the Adult Learner Programare FREE with a Queens Library card.PROGRAMS OFFERED:Learn English (English as a Second or OtherLanguage/ESOL)Learn to Read and Write (Adult Basic Education/ABE)Obtain a High School DiplomaPre-High School Equivalency (Pre-HSE) classesTASC Testing (formerly the GED)National External Diploma Program (NEDP)Citizenship PreparationTechnology TrainingSocial Services Assistance and ReferralsPlease check out our website for classschedules and more information:Adult Learning oung Adult Literacy Program:www.queenslibrary.org/yalp.2
Queens LibraryADULT LEARNING CENTERS (ALCs)Queens Library has seven Adult Learning Centers with highly qualified professionalstaff and volunteers who provide educational assistance to adults 17 years of ageand older. For more information, please visit our website at: www.queenslibrary.org/adultlearning.ENGLISH AS A SECOND OR OTHER LANGUAGE (ESOL)The Adult Learning Centers provide English for Speakers of Other Languages(ESOL) Classes for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced students. This programemphasizes how to speak and understand English through classes, smallconversation practice groups, and computer-assisted instruction programs, as wellas books, audio and video materials for self-study. Vocabulary and grammar areconveyed through lessons about everyday situations, such as going to the doctoror supermarket, or renting an apartment. Classes are scheduled during evening,daytime and weekends. English classes are also offered in various communitylibraries through New Americans Program’s ESOL services.ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE)The Adult Learning Centers provide Adult Basic Education (ABE) Classes in basicmath, reading, and writing skills. Adults enrolled in ABE classes can begin with basicliteracy skills and advance to high school equivalency preparation, postsecondaryeducation, and vocational training. Real-world materials are used to enhance theeducational experience of the adult learner at every stage. ABE classes are offeredvia in-class and computer-assisted instruction programs at the Adult LearningCenters. Classes are scheduled during evening, daytime, and weekends.3
Adult Learner ProgramPRE-HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CLASSES (PRE-HSE)New York State has a new high school equivalency test called the Test AssessingSecondary Completion (TASC) which replaces the General Educational Development(GED) as the primary pathway to a New York State High School Equivalency Diploma.The Queens Library offers free preparation classes for this test to provide adultlearners who can already read and do basic math with instruction in subject areasrequired to pass the TASC and simulated practice tests. Preparation for the TASCis offered via in-class and computer-assisted instruction programs at the AdultLearning Centers. Classes are scheduled during evening, daytime, and weekends.Our highly qualified instructors will review and focus on the major subject areas ofthe test encompassing mathematics, science, social studies, reading, and writing andprovide strategies for test-taking and time management.ADULT LEARNING CENTER gJeanne Elmezzi ALCCentral ALCRochdale ALC89-11 Merrick Blvd.Jamaica, NY 11432718-990-075437-44 21st Street169-09 137th AvenueLong Island City, NY 11101 Jamaica, NY 11434718-752-3723718-723-7662Elmhurst ALCPeninsula ALC86-07 BroadwayElmhurst, NY 11373718-699-3302Flushing ALC41-17 Main StreetFlushing, NY 11355718-661-1241492-25 Rockaway BeachBlvd, Rockaway Beach,NY, 11693718-945-7058Jackson Heights ALC35-51 81 StreetJackson HeightsNY, 11372718-899-2500
Queens LibraryTWO PATHWAYS TO OBTAIN YOUR HSE DIPLOMAQueens Library Adult Learner Program provides two pathways to obtaining yourHigh School Equivalency diploma!Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) (formerly the GED)New York State has a new high school equivalency test called the TestAssessing Secondary Completion (TASC) which replaces the General EducationalDevelopment (GED) as the primary pathway to a New York State High SchoolEquivalency Diploma. The test takes approximately nine hours to completeand includes a writing assessment. The test is available to adults who did notgraduate from high school or whose diplomas may not be recognized by NewYork State. Queens Library offers the TASC exam on the computer in Englishand Spanish. TASC test results will be distributed approximately five to sixweeks from the date of testing. For more information, please visit our websiteat: cy/adult-learner-program/hse-resources.National External Diploma Program (NEDP)The National External Diploma Program (NEDP) is a web-based assessmentprogram that allows adults and out-of-school youth (18 ) to demonstrateknowledge and skills for which a New York State High School diploma maybe awarded. NEDP is a competency-based system that expects adults todemonstrate their ability in a series of simulations that parallel job and lifesituations. In this program, students can work completely online, meet with anassessor weekly, and maintain flexibility and confidentiality. Plus, students canwork towards their diploma at home, the library, or wherever they have accessto a computer. Earning a high school diploma through the NEDP takes 6 to 12months. If you are interested in finding out if the NEDP is right for you, pleasevisit our website at: http://www. arner-program/nedp-program.5
Adult Learner ProgramYOUNG ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM (YALP)YALP provides educational assistance to young adults 16-24 years of age. The QueensLibrary’s Young Adult Literacy Program serves as a resource and referral center andprovides young adult participants with a wide array of instructional, vocational,recreational, family support, and social services. YALP services include Pre-HSE(High School Equivalency) classes using Common Core literacy and math curricula,job readiness and resume preparation workshops, computer-assisted instruction,multicultural workshops, internships, and 5 hours of case management servicesweekly. For more information, please go to www.queenslibrary.org/yalp.ACADEMIC SUPPORTStaff will encourage strong academic performance through support andencouragement, direct services or referral to appropriate services. All young adultparticipants are encouraged to consider higher education as a desirable follow-up tohigh school graduation.COLLEGE AND CAREER ACCESSAll young people should feel optimistic and prepared for the future they envision forthemselves. For some young people that is college or trade school, while for others itis careers or the military. Staff will work with young people to plan for their chosenfuture and ensure they have the resources and skills to be successful in that choice.6
Queens LibraryYOUNG ADULT LEARNING PROGRAM ntral Library89-11 Merrick Blvd.Jamaica, NY 11432718-480-4230Far Rockaway10-03 Beach 20th St.Far Rockaway, NY 11691718-471-5605Astoria Library14-01 Astoria Blvd.Long Island CityNY 11102718-278-2220Please check out our website for classschedules and more information:Adult Learning Center:www.queenslibrary.org/adultlearning.Young Adult Literacy Program:www.queenslibrary.org/yalp.76
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The Adult Learner The GED Student As an adult educator, it is important that you have a basic understanding of the adult learner. If you understand the adult learner, you will be able to develop a learning environment that is supportive and yields the greatest measure of success for your students. Set the right tone in your GED classroom.
Technical College System of Georgia Office of Adult Education Adult Learner Assessment Policies and Procedures Manual 5 C. Summary and Overview All (100%) adult learners enrolled in an OAE-funded program must be assessed using one of the state-approved assessment instruments: Approved Assessment Instruments Adult Education Program Areas
Adult Learner and the Classroom Module 6 . Helping Adults Learn . You, as an educator and a professional, are an adult learner and so are the adults entering your program. The material may change and the strategies to learn, remember, and apply the information may differ, but we all bring a unique constellation of learning experiences to the table.
LIFE ORIENTATION SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT _ LEARNER GUIDELINE 2016 NAME OF LEARNER NAME OF SCHOOL GRADE 12 . 2 _ DECLARATION OF OWNERSHIP OF LEARNER COLLECTION OF EVIDENCE NAME SCHOOL CENTRE NUMBER DISTRICT Declaration by the Teacher: I declare that all the work done in this learner collection of evidence is the sole work of this File Size: 693KB
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Adult Learner assumes last payer priority to eligible federal and state grants and employer sponsored benefits. For example, an awardee receives a Federal Pell Grant for 1,000.00 towards their tuition/fees totaling 2,000.00. Adult Learner then pays 1000.00. Awardees need not reapply but are required to complete a FAFSA each academic year to
Adult Learner Persistence and Completion Rates: A Guide for Student Affairs Leaders and Practitioners (2014) offers a comprehensive guidebook to understanding the adult learner population, developing effective programs and services as well as addressing issues important
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