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It is the goal of the Colchester Adult Education program to
empower students with the knowledge and tools necessary to
succeed both personally and professionally in a technologically
advanced society. We offer dynamic, innovative services and
courses in an atmosphere of respect, appreciation and acceptance
of all.
Our program is sponsored by
the Colchester Board of
Education in cooperation with
Vernon Regional Basic Adult
Education and offers a variety
of opportunities for adults age
16 and over to obtain their
diploma and enhance their
education and career growth.
The GED test series is
designed to offer students age
17 or older an alternative route
to a high school diploma. This
classroom based course, consisting
of English, Writing
Skills, Social Studies,
Interpreting Literature and
the Arts, Science, and
Mathematics prepares students
to take the State of
Connecticut administered
GED test.
The Credit Diploma Program (CDP) offers students an avenue
to fulfill the State of Connecticut's requirements for high
school completion by attending classes at one of four sites.
Academic classes are structured to meet the graduation
requirements of the participating school districts and the
needs of the student. In addition to earning classroom credit,
students may earn credits for a variety of life experiences, such
as military service, CPR training, and work experience.
English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction is designed
for adults who have limited proficiency in the English language.
Instructional emphasis is placed on listening and
Adult Education
speaking, as well as reading and writing.
In addition Vernon Adult Education now offers GED on-line
classes for those who want to study independently, but still
have access to academic support. These classes feature GED
based tutorials and practice tests, as well as supplying students
with real life mentors who act as teachers and academic
advisors on an as-needed
basis. Students who are interested
in these classes can contact
Suzie Scheffler, VRABE's
GED on-line coordinator at 860-
870-6060, ext. 18 to register. A
listing of the Connecticut Adult
Virtual High School course
offerings can be viewed at
www.ctvhs.org.
Questions concerning GED,
High School Credit Diploma,
English as a Second Language
and other Free Adult Education
Programs may be directed to
Vernon Adult Education at 866-
564-2368. You may also visit
their website at www.vrabe.org.
Vernon Regional Adult Basic
Education also offers a
Workplace Education program
which helps area companies
focus on the skills their employees need to advance or increase
productivity. VRABE can analyze a company's needs, set up a
customized program and provide classes at the workplace.
Affordable fees are made possible by VRABE grants.
Interested companies may contact Richard Welk, VRABE
Workplace Coordinator at 869-870-6060, ext 24 for more information
concerning this program.
In addition we offer a variety of novice, intermediate and
advanced computer technology classes in Colchester, which
provide residents with the most current software application
instruction.
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