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Programs and Classes
More than 25 years of helping adults
Learn • Grow • Succeed
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General Educational Development - GED
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Students who don’t have a high school diploma can earn a
GED high school diploma. The GED program is for
students 16 years and older. Students must be at least
17 years old to take the GED test.
All new students need to make an appointment at the
Adult Education Center to complete the student
enrollment forms and orientation before starting
classes. Call or come by to make your appointment
Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 4:30 pm.
Before you attend school, you will complete an
educational interview. Our Student Services Coordinator
will meet with you and ask questions about your school
experience, how you learn best and what you think you
need to study. We’ll use this information along with
your interests as a guide for the best 4-week mini
courses to enroll you in at the Center. Students work
with teachers or tutors in small classes and
one-on-one.
The GED program costs $20 for all the prep classes and
practice tests necessary to take the GED test. More
than 95% of colleges accept the GED.
DURANGO ADULT EDUCATION CENTER
GED TEST SCHEDULE FOR 2011 – 2012 SCHOOL YEAR
GED test sessions are on Thursday evenings beginning at
4:30 PM. Writing and Math tests are on alternate weeks.
Reading, Science, and Social Studies tests are offered
each week, and students may take one of them per
session. Registration is required by the Tuesday before
the test. Test session may be cancelled if fewer than 8
tests are scheduled.
October 13, 2011 Writing
October 20, 2011 Math
October 27, 2011 Writing
November 3, 2011 Math
November 10, 2011 Writing
November 17, 2011 Math No test during Holiday Break
November 21 - 25
December 1, 2011 Writing
December 8, 2011 Math
December 15, 2011 Writing No test during Holiday Break
December 19 – 30
January 5, 2012 Math
January 12, 2012 Writing
January 19, 2012 Math Friday, January 20, 2012
Graduation
January 26, 2012 Writing
February 2, 2012 Math
February 9, 2012 Writing
February 16, 2012 Math No test during Holiday Break
February 20 – 24
March 1, 2012 Writing
March 8, 2012 Math
March 15, 2012 Writing
March 22, 2012 Math
March 29, 2012 Writing
April 5, 2012 Math No test during Holiday Break April 9
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April 19, 2012 Writing
April 26, 2012 Math
May 3, 2012 Writing
May 10, 2012 Math
May 17, 2012 Writing
May 24, 2012 Math
May 31, 2012 Writing
June 5, 2012 Math Friday, June 6, 2012 Graduation
GED TESTING OPTIONS IN NEARBY AREAS
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CORTEZ
GED tests offered once per month on a Saturday.
Writing, Math, Social Studies, Reading, and Science
may be taken in one day. For details, contact:
Unlimited Learning Center at 970-565-1601.
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IGNACIO
GED tests offered the first Friday of each month.
Writing, Math, Social Studies, Reading, and Science
may be taken in one day. For details, contact:
Southern Ute Higher Education Center at 970-563-0237
or Donna Broad at 970-749-1953.
GED Test preparation classes are offered at Pine
River Valley Community Learning Center at
970-563-0681.
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BAYFIELD
No tests offered. Test preparation only. For
details, contact: Pine River Valley Community
Learning Center at 970-563-0681.
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PAGOSA SPRINGS
GED tests offered through the Southern Ute Higher
Education Center. For details, contact 970-563-0837
or Donna Broad at 970-749-1953.
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TOWAOC
GED tests offered Southern Ute Higher Education
Center. For details, contact 970-563-0837 or Donna
Broad at 970-749-1953.
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ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES - ESOL |
The Center offers five (5) levels of English classes for
non-native speakers, from Basic Survival to Advanced
Conversational, Reading and Writing.
The goal of the ESOL program is to give students the
skills they need to become productive, contributing
members of the community and to achieve their personal
goals.
All five levels cover life skills, grammar, Lindamood-Bell
reading, and basic computer skills. The life skills
section includes employment, community services,
consumer economics, health, housing, and transportation
and directions for the non-native speaker.
The ESOL classes offer a unique social network
experience through interaction in the classroom with
students from all parts of the world. We currently serve
students from 5 continents and 19 countries.
Evening and morning classes are offered Monday—Thursday
with low cost on-site childcare. The yearly registration
fee is $20 which is applied towards material costs,
payable at the time of registration.
Winter
2012 Schedule
(for the full brochure and
registration form, click here.)
(for the
registration form only, click here.)
COLLEGE
PREPARATION $100
Want to succeed in college? Need help with math,
writing, and reading skills or not sure how to study
effectively for tests and essay exams? Join our
experienced college instructors in this 6-week course to
review and strengthen the skills you need to
succeed in college.
Jan. 2—March 1 Mon. —Thurs. 1:40—3:00 pm
RESUME
RE-DO $30
Want to make your resume stand out in this competitive
job market? Learn what it takes to update your resume
using simple techniques and key words. Bring a resume to
review.
Saturday, Mar. 10 9—11 am
GED PREPARATION $20
Small classes, day and evening, and independent study to
prepare for the General Educational Development (GED)
available fall, spring, and summer semesters.
LINDAMOOD-BELL METHOD READING
TBD
Improve your reading and spelling using this nationally
recognized multi-sensory method of teaching. Improve 7
grade levels after 80 hours of instruction.
Classes scheduled by appointment.
COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS $60
Pre-requisite: None
Covers subjects needed for a foundational understanding
of computing, including knowledge and use of computer
hardware, software, and operating. Will also include an
introduction to all Windows platforms.
Jan. 23—Feb. 1 M / W 1:30—3 pm
Feb. 27—Mar. 7 M / W 3:30—5 pm
Apr. 17—Apr. 26 T / TH 3:30—5 pm
May 1—May 10 T / TH 5:30—7 pm
WORD I
$60
Pre-requisite: Basic computer knowledge.
How to start and exit Word, use menus and toolbars, work
with files, create documents, manipulate, edit and
format
text and print files.
Feb. 6—Feb. 15 M / W 1:30—3 pm
Feb. 27—Mar. 8 M / W 1:30—3 pm
Mar. 27– Apr. 5 T / TH 3:30—5 pm
May 8—May 17 T / TH 5:30—7 pm
OFFICE
2007 TO IMPROVE JOB SKILLS $115
Pre-requisite: Knowledge of Windows.
Learn tips on how to use Office 2007 to increase your
office productivity with word processing, spreadsheets,
database and presentations. The class will briefly cover
MS Access, Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint and Web Page
Design programs.
Jan. 24—Feb. 16 T / TH 1:30—3 pm
Mar. 26—Apr. 25 M / W 3:30—5 pm
May 1—May 24 T / TH 1:30—3 pm
WORD II
$115
Pre-requisite: Word I class or knowledge of Word.
Use columns, styles and templates, mail merge, manage
files, and create forms, number pages, insert pictures,
work
with lines, shapes, text boxes, and tables.
Feb. 28—Mar. 22 T / TH 5:30—7 pm
Apr. 30—May 23 M / W 3:30—5 pm
EXCEL I
$115
Pre-requisite: Basic computer knowledge.
Create worksheets, enter data, copy and move data,
manipulate columns and rows, create simple formulas.
Jan. 23—Feb. 15 M / W 3:30—5 pm
Mar. 27—Apr. 26 T / TH 1:30—3 pm
Apr. 30—May 23 M / W 5:30—7 pm
EXCEL
II $115
Pre-requisite: Excel I class or knowledge of Excel.
Covers pivot table and pivot chart reports, macros, data
tables, goal-seeking scenarios, extracting data,
creating
hyperlinks and integrating applications.
Feb. 27—Mar. 21 M / W 5:30—7 pm
May 1—May 24 T / TH 5:30—7 pm
DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY $115
Pre-requisite: Basic computer knowledge.
Get hands-on practice on how to take beautiful pictures
on your
digital camera. The class will cover: how to take
photos, how to
use your camera, how to edit and manipulate your photos,
email
and print. Will also cover memory usage, resolution, and
file
management.
Feb. 27—Mar. 21 M / W 1:30—3pm
DESIGNING FLYERS AND BROCHURES $115
Pre-requisite: Knowledge of Windows.
Create professional flyers and brochures using MS
Publisher.
Learn how to use textboxes, backgrounds and images. Will
also
cover design and publishing issues.
Feb. 28—Mar. 22 T / TH 3:30—5 pm
Apr. 30—May 23 M / W 1:30—3 pm
WEB
PAGE DESIGN $115
Pre-requisite: Basic computer knowledge.
Use simple HTML editor Netscape Composer as well as
looking
at a more advanced editor, Dreamweaver. The main goal of
the
class is the creation of your own simple static web
page.
Jan. 24—Feb. 16 T / TH 5:30—7 pm
Mar. 27—Apr. 26 T / TH 5:30—7 pm
ADOBE
PHOTOSHOP $115
Pre-requisite: Moderate computer knowledge.
Intro class to learn how to create, edit, and adjust
digital images
and prepare them for print and web using Adobe
Photoshop.
Will also explore essential skills such as color
correction, making
selections, masking, cropping, compositing, retouching,
and
adding effects.
Jan. 24—Feb. 16 T / TH 3:30—5 pm
Mar. 26—Apr. 25 M / W 5:30—7 pm
GOOGLE
USE AND BEYOND $35
Pre-requisite: Moderate computer knowledge.
Join us and explore the power of Google® beyond it’s use
as a
search engine. There are many free programs that allow
you to
share calendars, pics, videos, build web pages and more.
Saturday, Feb. 11 9—1 pm
KEYBOARDING $60
Pre-requisite: None
Learn beginning typing skills on a computer. This
introductory
class will allow students to master the keyboard
utilizing
computer programs to improve typing skills.
Mar. 26—Apr. 4 M / W 1:30—3 pm
SPANISH
$130 / $90
All Spanish classes require a placement test.
Class prices vary according to total class time.
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Session I—Jan. 16—Mar. 8
True Beginners M / W 7—9 pm
Beginners I M 5—7 pm
Beginners II T 5—7 pm
Intermediate I M 3—5 pm
Intermediate II TH 3—5 pm
Beginner Conversation W 3—5 pm
Mid-level Conversation W 5—7 pm
Advanced Conversation T 3—5 pm
Mid-level Grammar TH 5—7 pm
Advanced Grammar T 10:30—12:30 pm
Readers I TH 10:30—12:30 pm
Readers II W 10:30 - 12:30 pm
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Session II– Mar. 19—May 17
True Beginners M / W 5—7 pm
Basic Elements “A” TH 3—5 pm
Beginners I M 7—9 pm
Beginners II T 7—9 pm
Intermediate I W 3 - 5 pm
Intermediate II T 10:30—12:30 pm
Beginner Conversation T 5—7 pm
Mid-level Conversation TH 5—7 pm
Advanced Conversation T 3—5 pm
Advanced Grammar M 10:30—12:30 pm
Readers I TH 10:30—12:30 pm
Readers II W 10:30 - 12:30 pm
TRAVEL
SPANISH $90
This class is for those people traveling to Mexico and
interested
in learning useful words and phrases. Emphasis on
speaking and
building vocabulary, while reinforcing the basic
principles of
grammar and provide a general understanding of the
culture.
Jan. 17—Mar. 6 Tuesdays 7—9 pm
Mar. 22—May 17 Thursdays 7—9 pm
HOSPITALITY SPANISH $90
Learn basic vocabulary and phrases for hospitality
workers. No
prior Spanish experience necessary.
Jan. 19—Mar. 8 Thursdays 7—9 pm
Mar. 22—May 17 Thursdays 7—9 pm
INTRODUCTION TO
JAPANESE $130
Introduction to speaking, writing, and reading Japanese.
Learn
from a native speaker. The class will cover Hiragana and
roman
letters. Class participants will be required to purchase
the
textbook: Japanese from Zero 1. No prior language
experience is
necessary.
Jan. 31—Mar. 29 Tues. & Thurs. 5:30—7 pm
INFORMAL PORTUGUESE
$95
Join us for this very informal introduction to
Portuguese. The
class will briefly cover basic greetings, important
verbs, and
useful expressions and slang for travel to Brazil. No
prior
language experience is necessary.
Mar. 27—May 22 Tuesdays 5:30—7pm |
