District of Columbia Adult Education DirectoryBasic Education Skills, High School Diploma,

EDP, GED, and ESL Programs

For more information call:

Literacy Helpline(202) 727-2431

Adult Literacy Resource CenterMarch 2010

Dear Area Residents, Literacy Providers, Community Agencies/Organization and Supporters of Literacy,

The D.C. Public Library Adult Literacy Resource Center developed this Program Directory to assist you in locating area adult literacy programs and services. The programs offer classes or tutoring to help adults improve their skills. We encourage you to use and share this directory. Listed below are answers to some frequently asked questions about the Adult Literacy Resource Center.

Where is the center?The Adult Literacy Resource Center is located in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street, NW, Room 300, Washington, DC 20001 (Near both Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Stop and Metro Center)

What is the role of the center?The Adult Literacy Resource Center believes that literacy is a right, not a privilege, and encourages potential adult learners to study by providing high quality adult-oriented materials, guidance in selecting appropriate materials, access to computers, and knowledgeable information and referral. To foster professional development, it provides tutors and teachers with (1) a wide array of materials (2) training opportunities and (3) up-to-date professional information and research in the field of adult learning. The Division offers space for one-to-one tutoring, for tutor training sessions, and for advisors to work with adults enrolled in the External Diploma Program. By providing “tours” for adult learners enrolled in local literacy programs, the Center helps to demystify the library. The Adult Literacy Resource Center serves the entire D.C. Public Library system and strives to maintain, and expand the Library's services to adult and family literacy practitioners and students in the District. It also acts as a liaison between local and national adult education organizations and other state literacy resource centers.

Are there computers in the center?As a center of technology for literacy providers, it oversees two computer labs so that adult learners and tutors can enhance learning through computer-assisted instruction and practitioners can preview software.

Where do I find Programs on-line?Go to www.readoutloud.org

Are there audio and videotapes in the center?There are Reading Skill Building/Comprehension, GED, Math, and ESL audiovisual materials available for use in the Center.

Adult learners should call the program that they would like to attend, for more details about enrollment and class schedules. We hope that you find this directory helpful. Please feel free to call the Literacy Helpline at (202) 727-2431, if you need additional information.

Marcia HarringtonChief of the Adult Literacy Resource Center

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Adult Education Program Sites by Quadrants

NE

Academy of Hope pg 1, 8Beulah Baptist Learning Center pg 2Capitol Hill Baptist Church * pg 10Center for Empowerment and Employment Training pg 3, 11Excel Institute pg 16Kennedy Institute pg 4LVA pg 6Potomac Job Corps (see listing for class location) pg 17SamariCorp pg 17Spingarn STAY Senior High School ^ pg 9

NW

Booker T. Washington Charter School pg 2, 8Calvary Baptist Church * pg 10Capitol Hill Baptist Church pg 10Carlos Rosario Public Charter School pg 3, 10Catholic Charities Adult Education Program pg 3, 12Central Union Mission * pg 11Change Inc. pg 16Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church * pg 11Chinatown Service Center pg 11City Gate ESL Program * pg 12Citiwide Computer Training Center pg 12D.C. Public Library Literacy for the Deaf pg 4D.C. Schools Project * pg 12

* These programs only offer ESL classes

NW (continued)

Ethiopian Community Center * pg 12Even Start Multicultural Family Literacy Program * pg 13Family Place * pg 13Foundry United Methodist Church * pg 13Greater Washington Urban League Literacy Program pg 18Kingsbury Center pg 4Lab School pg 5, 8Language ETC * pg 13Latin American Youth Center Next Step Charter School pg 5, 14Latin American Youth Center YouthBuild Charter School pg 5Latin American Youth Center WISE pg 5Manuel Zapata Olivella Center pg 14Newcomer Community Service Center * pg 14People Without Borders * pg 14Perry School Community Services pg 6Roosevelt STAY Senior High School ^ pg 6, 9St. Matthew’s Cathedral* pg 14SED (Spanish Education Development) Center * pg 15Southern Baptist Church EDP Program ^ pg 9Spanish Catholic Center – Catholic Community Services * pg 15UDC (University of the District of Columbia) ESL * pg 15United Planning Organization (UPO) pg 17Virtual Enterprise Program pg 7Washington Cathedral Literacy Program pg 7, 15Washington Literacy Council pg 7Washington Very Special Arts pg 7YWCA pg 18

^ These programs only offer either the EDP or Evening High School

A-MEN - Southeast Ministry pg 2ARCH Training Center pg 2Ballou STAY Senior High School^ pg 2, 8Covenant House pg 4Income Maintenance Admistration Lifelong Learning Center pg 16Living Wages of Washington pg 5, 9Marion Barry Professional Learning Community (UDC) pg 16Marshall Heights CDO pg 6Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) pg 17Sasha Bruce Youth Build pg 6United Planning Organization (UPO) pg 17

SW

Concerned Black Men, Inc. pg 3Potomac Job Corps pg 17United Planning Organization (UPO) pg 17

^ These programs only offer either the EDP or Evening High School

District of Columbia Adult Education DirectoryAdult Basic Education (ABE), High School Diploma,

EDP, GED and ESL Programs

This is a list of programs in the District of Columbia that offer classes or tutoring to help you improve your skills, and/or study for a high school diploma or the GED Test. For more information about classes and entry requirements, call the specific program that you plan to attend. The abbreviations below are used in this list. Unless otherwise specified, the programs listed below require DC residency and accept students of eighteen years and older.

ABE: Adult Basic Education ESL: English as a Second Language Reading: 1-to-1 Reading Tutoring ProgramGED: General Education Development/High School Equivalency Certificate EDP: External Diploma Program

For more information, call the Literacy Helpline at (202) 727-2431.Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, Adult Literacy Resource Center

901 G St., NW Washington, DC 20001

Program Name and Location Classes Phone #Academy of Hope601 Edgewood Street, NE Suite 25 20017www.aohdc.org/ABC.htm

Hours: M – Th, 9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.;1:45 – 3:45 p.m.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Services: ABE, GED, EDP, Computer, Workplace Literacy, College ReadinessEnrollment: call for dates (5 times a year); 6-9 wk sessionsCost: $30 fee per GED session ($10 down payment required)

269-6623

ABE & GED 1

A-MEN - Southeast Ministry(Anacostia Men's Employment Network)3111 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE 20032www.reformationdc.org/sem(For men & women)

Hours: M – F, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.;1:00 – 4:00 p.m.; 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Services: GED (5 sessions a year), Job Readiness, Life SkillsEnrollment: call for dates; 8 wk sessions Cost: free

562-2636

ARCH Training Center1231 Good Hope Road, SE 20020www.archdc.org(Offers two programs: YouthBuild: GED and construction skills for youth 16-24; and BEST: GED preparation for adults 18-44)

Hours: M – F, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Services: GED, Computer, Construction Trades, Life Skills, Work Readiness Enrollment: call for datesCost: free

889-5000

Ballou STAY Senior High School3401 4th Street, SE 20032http://balloustay.org/

Hours: M – Th, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Services: GED, EDP, High School DiplomaEnrollment: ongoingCost: free

645-3390or645-3391

Beulah Baptist Church GED CenterBeulah Baptist Church5901 Dix Street, NE 20019(min. age: 16; DC residency not required)

Hours: M, T & Th, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Services: GEDEnrollment: call for dates; 3 – 4 month sessions; closed during summerCost: free; $20 book fee

388-4165 (evening )396-5368(day )

Booker T. Washington Charter School for Technical Arts 1346 Florida Avenue, NW 20009www.btwschool.org(online application available through website)

Hours: GED: M – Th, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.; HS Diploma: M – Th, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.Services: GED, HS Diploma Program, Computer, ConstructionEnrollment: call for datesCost: free

232-6090ext. 31

ABE & GED 2

Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School1100 Harvard Street, NW 20009www.carlosrosario.org

Hours: GED (English): M – Th, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.; GED in Spanish: M – F, 8:45 – 11:30 a.m.; 1:00 – 3:45 p.m.; 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.Services: GED (English and Spanish), ESL all levels, Citizenship, Family Literacy, Computer Literacy, various job trainingEnrollment: call for dates; 5 month sessionsCost: free

797-4700

Catholic Charities Adult Education ProgramJames Cardinal Hickey Center924 G Street, NW 20001www.catholiccharitiesdc.org

Hours: Classes: M – Th, 10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.; 1:00 –3:00 p.m.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Tutoring: 10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.Services: ABE, GED, ESL, Citizenship, Computer, Parenting, one-on-one tutoring, Spanish Classes (for English speakers)Enrollment: ongoing; 6 month sessionsCost: free

GED:772-4326ESL:772-4320

Center for Empowerment and Employment Training (CEET)600 W Street NE 20002www.ceet.org(min. age: 16; DC residency not required)

Hours: M – Th, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.Services: ABE, GED, ESL, Computer Enrollment: ongoing; semester sessions (no adult literacy classes during the summer)Cost: $50 + $15 registration fee for GED, ESL, MS Office; scholarships available

832-4070

Concerned Black Men, Inc.Class location:Covenant Baptist Church3845 South Capitol Street, SW 20032(min. age: 17)

Hours: M – Th, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Services: ABE, Pre-GED, GED, Parenting, Workforce ReadinessEnrollment: ongoingCost: free

783-0177

ABE & GED 3

Covenant House2001 Mississippi Avenue, SE 20032www.covenanthouse.org/about_loc_dc.html(Youth, ages 18-24; DC residency not required)

Hours: M – F, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Services: ABE, GED, Life Skills, Job ReadinessEnrollment: call for dates; 12 wk sessionsCost: free

610-9600

D.C. Public Library Literacy for the Deaf901 G Street, NW, Room 215 20001

Hours: dayServices: special services for hearing impaired adultsEnrollment: for appointment, contact Janice Rosen at library_deaf_dc@yahoo.comCost: free

727-2145 TTY:727-2255

Kennedy Institute – A Program of Catholic Charities 801 Buchanan Street NE 20017www.ccs-dc.org(The day program is for DC residents only. The evening program is open to all.)

Hours: T,W &Th, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; T & W, 3:15 – 6:15 p.m.Services: ABE, Computer, Workplace Literacy, Functional Life Skills; serving special needsEnrollment: call for datesCost: free

529-7600ext. 728

Kingsbury Center5000 14th Street, NW 20011www.kingsbury.org(Serves adults and youth; DC residency not required)

Hours: day & eveningServices: limited tutoring; serving those with learning disabilitiesEnrollment: ongoingCost: $70/hr for tutoring; students can get assistance through the Rehabilitation Service Administration (see page 20)

722-5555

ABE & GED 4

Lab School of Washington4759 Reservoir Road, NW 20007www.labschool.org(DC residency not required)

Hours: T – Th, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.Services: serving those with learning disabilities, including ABE, GED and EDP Enrollment: ongoing; 3-4 month sessions Cost: call for information; scholarship money available; students can get assistance through RSA (see page 20)

944-2215

Latin American Youth CenterNext Step Public Charter School1419 Columbia Road, NW 20009www.layc-dc.org(Youth, 14-21)

Hours: M – F, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Services: GED, ESLEnrollment: every 3 months starting in SeptemberCost: free

319-2249

Latin American Youth CenterWISE (Workforce Investment and Social Enterprise)3500 14th Street, NW 20009(Youth, 16-24)

Hours: M – F, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.Services: GED, Pre-GED, Job Training Enrollment: call for dates – enrollment every 3 months (January, April, July & October); 12 week sessionsCost: free

319-0270

Latin American Youth CenterYouthBuild Public Charter School3014 14th Street, NW 20009www.ybpcs.org(Youth, 16-24; must be drug-free)

Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Services: GED, Job Readiness, ConstructionEnrollment: classes start in September; call for application deadlines; 9 month sessionsCost: free; stipend given

518-0601

Living Wages of Washington4235 4th Street, SE 20032 http://www.livingwages.org/

Hours: M – F, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Services: GED, EDP, limited tutoring Enrollment: ongoing; call for next orientation (about every two weeks)Cost: $20 registration fee, $10 per month

574-3961

ABE & GED 5

LVA-NCA (Literacy Volunteers and Advocates)635 Edgewood Street, NE Suite B 20017www.lvanca.org

Hours: day & eveningServices: small classes; Workplace Literacy; individual reading tutors (student & tutor arrange time & location)Enrollment: ongoingCost: free

387-1772

Marshall Heights Community Development Organization Meadow Green Apartments3425 A Street, SE 20019www.mhcdo.org(min. age: 17)

Hours: M – Th, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. & T – Th, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.Services: GED, Job Readiness, ComputerEnrollment: registration is the first Wednesday and Thursday of every month at 10:00 a.m.Cost: free

584-5410

Perry School Community Services, Inc.128 M Street, NW, Suite 325 20001(under 18 must be out of school for 6 months + parental permission; DC residency preferred, but not required)

Hours: M – Th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.T – Th, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.Services: Pre GED, GED, Financial Literacy, Computer RepairEnrollment: ongoing; call for orientation datesCost: free

312-7142or312-7154

Roosevelt STAY Senior High School 4301 13th Street, NW 20011

Hours: M - Th, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.Services: GED, EDPEnrollment: call for informationCost: free

576-8399

Sasha Bruce Youth Build2804 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE 20032(Youth ages 18-24)

Hours: M – F, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Services: GED, ABE, Job Training, ConstructionEnrollment: call for dates; 3- 4 month sessionsCost: free; paid stipend

675-9355

ABE & GED 6

Virtual Enterprise Program1346 Florida Avenue, NW 20009(prospective students must show proof of residence)

Hours: M – F, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Services: GED, Computer, BusinessEnrollment: call for datesCost: free

332-8022

Washington Cathedral Literacy ProgramMassachusetts & Wisconsin Avenues, NW 20016(DC residency not required)

Hours: day & eveningServices: Individual subject specific tutoring (tutor & student arrange time & location)Enrollment: ongoingCost: free

(703) 264-9054

Washington Literacy Council1918 18th Street, NW, Suite B2 20009www.washingtonliteracycouncil.org

Hours: day & eveningServices: individual reading tutoring (tutor & student arrange time & location) and reading classes (students attend a combination of individual tutoring and reading classes)Enrollment: ongoing; classes have 3-4 month sessionsCost: $20 per quarter session (if affordable)

387-9029

WVSA (Washington Very Special Arts)1100 16th Street, NW 20036(Serving youth with special needs ages 14-25; GED: 18+)

Hours: M – Th, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.Services: ABE, GED, Computer, Job ReadinessEnrollment: ongoing; 3-4 monthsessionsCost: free

296-9100ext. 305

ABE & GED 7

D.C. Public Schools High School Diploma and External Diploma Programs (EDP)

Academy of Hope601 Edgewood Street, NE Suite 25 20017www.aohdc.org/ABC.htm

Hours: M – Th, 9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.;1:45 – 3:45 p.m.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Services: ABE, GED, EDP, Computer, Workplace Literacy, College ReadinessEnrollment: call for dates (5 times a year); 6-9 wk sessionsCost: $100

269-6623

Ballou STAY Senior High SchoolDiploma ProgramExternal Diploma Program (EDP)3401 4th Street, SE 20032www.k12.dc.us/dcps/home.html(EDP: min. age 25; HS Diploma: min age 16)

Hours: eveningServices: High School Diploma, EDP, tutoring availableEnrollment: ongoingCost: EDP: $60 registration + graduation/diploma fee ($125); HS Diploma: free for DC residents

645-3390or645-3391

Booker T. Washington Charter School Diploma Program1346 Florida Avenue, NW 20009www.btwschool.org(students need previous transcript for diploma program; online application available through website)

Hours: eveningServices: High School Diploma, GEDEnrollment: 2 sessions each year: September and JanuaryCost: free

232-6090ext. 31

Lab School of Washington4759 Reservoir Road, NW 20007www.labschool.org(DC residency not required)

Hours: T – Th, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.Services: serving those with learning disabilities, including ABE, GED and EDP Enrollment: ongoing; 3-4 month sessions Cost: call for information; scholarship money available; students can get assistance through RSA (see page 20)

944-2215

EDP & HSD 8

Living Wages of Washington4235 4th St. SE 200321401 V St., SE 20032http://www.livingwages.org(min. age: 25)

Hours: M – F, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Services: GED, EDP, limited tutoringEnrollment: ongoing; call for next orientation (about every two weeks)Cost: $20 registration fee, $130 course fee (you can pay in small increments)

574-3962(4th Street)

610-0974(V Street)

Roosevelt STAY Senior High SchoolDiploma Program for Adults and External Diploma Program4301 13th Street, NW 20011(min. age: 25)

Hours: eveningServices: High School Diploma, EDP, Pre-GED, ESL (ESOL)Enrollment: ongoingCost: $50 registration fee for EDP; other classes are free for DC residents

576-8399

Southern Baptist Church EDP Program134 L Street, NW 20001(min. age: 25)

Hours: T, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.Services: EDPEnrollment: ongoingCost: $200

842-1954

Spingarn STAY Senior High SchoolDiploma ProgramExternal Diploma Program (EDP)2500 Benning Road, NE 20002www.k12.dc.us/dcps/home.html(HS Diploma: 16 +; EDP: 25+; DC residency not required)

Hours: eveningServices: High School Diploma, EDPEnrollment: ongoingCost: EDP: $50; HS Diploma: free

724-4538or724-3919

EDP & HSD 9

ESL (English as a Second Language) Adult Education Programs

The following District programs have classes to help adults who want to learn English. Unless indicated, the programs listed offer beginning, intermediate and advanced classes, and conversation skill building. A few programs have citizenship classes. Because class schedules may change, call the program that you would like to attend.

Calvary Baptist Church755 8th Street, NW 20001(no min. age or residency requirements)

Hours: M, T & W, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Services: ESL beginner and intermediateEnrollment: ongoingCost: free

347-8355

Capitol Hill Baptist Church525 A Street, NE 20002Email: capitalhillesol@yahoo.com(no residency requirements)

Hours: Sat, 9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Services: ESL beginner & intermediateEnrollment: ongoing; quarterly sessions (no summer classes)Cost: free (book fee: $10-$30)

365-1955

Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School1100 Harvard Street., NW 20009www.carlosrosario.org

Hours: M – F, 8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; 1:00 – 3:45 p.m.; 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.Services: ESL all levels, Citizenship, GED (English and Spanish), Family Literacy, Computer Literacy, Various Job TrainingEnrollment: call for dates; 5 month sessionsCost: free

797-4700

ESL 10

Catholic Charities Adult Education ProgramNativity Catholic Church6000 Georgia Avenue, NW 20011www.ccs-dc.org

Hours: M & W, 6:15 - 8:45 p.m.; Sat, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Services: ESL, ABE, GED, Citizenship, Computer, Parenting, one-on-one tutoring in eveningsEnrollment: call to register; 15/16 wk sessionsCost: $35 (includes book)

772-4320

Center for Empowerment and Employment Training (CEET)600 W Street NE 20020www.ceet.org(min. age: 16; DC residency not required)

Hours: M – Th, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.Services: ESL all levels, ABE, GED, ComputerEnrollment: ongoing; quarterly sessionsCost: $50; scholarships available

832-4070

Central Union Mission1625 13th Street, NW 20009(no min. age or residency requirements)

Hours: M & F, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.Services: ESL, Spanish LiteracyEnrollment: ongoingCost: $20 per book & tuition is free

232-4490

Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church1 Chevy Chase Circle, NW 20015(no min. age or residency requirements)

Hours: Sun, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.; 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.; 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. winter hoursServices: ESL, English LiteracyEnrollment: ongoingCost: $35/resources

(703) 435-3838

Chinatown Service Center500 I Street, NW Room 107 20001

Hours: Sat, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (ESL);W, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Citizenship)Services: ESL, CitizenshipEnrollment: ongoingCost: free

898-0061

ESL 11

City Gate ESL ProgramWisconsin Avenue Baptist Church3920 Alton Place, NW 20016(no min. age or residency requirements)

Hours: T & Th, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; W, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.Services: ESL all levelsEnrollment: ongoing; 2.5 month sessions; September – MayCost: $15 registration fee

537-0972

Citiwide Computer Training Center – The Scholastic Place Program3636 16th Street NW - # AG-49 20010www.mycitiwide.com(no min. age requirement)

Hours: M – F, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Services: ESL, ABE, GED Online, Computer Enrollment: ongoing, 3-6 month sessions Cost: free to low-income adults; for others, fees are based on income

667-3719

DC Schools ProjectClass Location:Bruce Monroe Elementary School3560 Boarder Street , NW 20009(no min. age or residency requirements)

Hours: Sat, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Services: ESLEnrollment: call for dates; Sept- MayCost: free

687-8868

Ethiopian Community Center7603 Georgia Avenue, Suite 100, NW 20012Email: eth@prodigy.net(priority given to DC residents; classes are held at Walter Reed Medical Center)

Hours: T – Th, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.;Sat, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (for ESL )Services: ESL, Computer (M –Th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. & Sat 10:00 a.m-12:00 p.m.)Enrollment: ongoing; 6 month sessionsCost: $100 (incl. registration and book fee)

726-0800

ESL 12

Even Start Multicultural Family Literacy Program Mary’s Center for Maternal and Childcare2333 Ontario Road, NW 20009

Bancroft Elementary School1755 Newton Street, NW 20010(participants must have a child under 8 yrs old - both locations)

Hours: M-F, morning & afternoonServices: ESL five levels/Family Literacy Enrollment: ongoing; registration required every 2 months; sessions each seasonCost: free through scholarships; summer program costs $20

232-7777(Mary’s Center)797-7337(Bancroft Elementary)

The Family Place3309 16th Street, NW 20010www.thefamilyplace.org(Enrollment is only open to DC parents who are either expecting or have children under the age of five)

Hours: vary with classesServices: ESL all levels, Parenting, Domestic Violence, NutritionEnrollment: call for datesCost: free

265-0149

Foundry United Methodist Church1500 16th Street, NW 20036www.foundryumc.org(DC residency not required)

Hours: T, 6:30 – 8:45 p.m.Services: ESL five levelsEnrollment: ongoing, fall, spring, summer sessionsCost: free

332-4010ext. 253

Language ETC2200 California Street, NW 20008www.languageetc.org(DC residency not required; min. age: 16)

Hours: M – Th, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.;T & Th, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Sat & Sun, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.; Sun, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.Services: ESL six levels, Spanish Literacy, ComputerEnrollment: ongoing; terms start in September, January, April and JulyCost: ESL: $120 per term (incl. books, free tutoring, language lab), for Sunday $75; Spanish Literacy: $40 (incl. materials)

387-2222

ESL 13

Latin American Youth CenterNext Step Public Charter School1419 Columbia Road, NW 20009www.layc-dc.org(teen parents and youth ages 14 to 21)

Hours: M – F, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Services: ESL, GEDEnrollment: every 3 months starting in SeptemberCost: free

319-2249

Manuel Zapata Olivella Center5312 Connecticut Avenue, NW 20016

Hours: English: M, W, Th, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Computer: M, W, 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Services: English, Computer classes in Spanish, Job trainingEnrollment: ongoingCost: English - $50 incl books Computer - free

558-7230

Newcomer Community Service Center1628 16th Street, NW 20009www.newcomerservice.org(DC residency not required)

Hours: M – Th, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Services: ESL beginner and intermediateEnrollment: ongoing; 3 month sessionsCost: free

462-4330

People Without Borders4915 45th Street, NW 20016www.peoplewithoutborders.org(DC residency not required)

Hours: eveningServices: ESL all levels & Computer (fee)Enrollment: call for dates; 10 wk sessionsCost: $35 registration fee (not incl books)

237-5711

Roosevelt STAY Senior High School4301 13th Street, Suite 102, NW 20011(no min. age)

Hours: M – Th, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.Services: ESLEnrollment: ongoing; classes are continuous but vary by levelCost: free

576-8399If a caller doesn’t speak English, ask for Farley Salazar

St. Matthew’s Cathedral1726 N Street, NW 20036www.stmatthewscathedral.org(DC residency not required)

Hours: T ,W & Th, 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. tutoring; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. classesServices: ESLEnrollment: call for dates Cost: $40 (incl. book)

347-3215 ext 552

ESL 14

SED (Spanish Education Development Center) 4110 Kansas Avenue, NW 20011www.sedcenter.org(DC residency not required)

Hours: M – F, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.; weekends, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Services: ESLEnrollment: ongoing (3 times a year: August &September, December &January, April& May); 10 wk sessionsCost: $150

722-4404

Spanish Catholic Center (Centro Catolico Hispano) – Catholic Charities1618 Monroe Street, NW, 3rd Floor 20010

Hours: M - W, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.Services: ESL, Construction Enrollment: call for dates; 14 wk sessionsCost: $75

939-2426or939-2427

UDC (University of the District of Columbia)4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW 20008www.udc.edu(DC residency not required)

Hours: day & eveningServices: ESL (Semester Program)Enrollment: is in accordance with UDC’s schedule; participants must first register as a UDC studentCost: $625 per semester for residents; $955 per semester for non-residents (prices are for lower levels of English)

274-7505or274-5556

Washington Cathedral Literacy ProgramMassachusetts & Wisconsin Avenues, NW 20016

Hours: day & eveningServices: ESL tutoring, Individual subject specific tutoring (tutor & student arrange time & location)Enrollment: ongoingCost: free

(703) 264-9054

ESL 15

Special Literacy Initiatives

Listed below are additional programs that offer adult education classes. Some of these programs are short-term literacy initiatives that have operated for less than one year and others may offer classes in conjunction with job training. Please call the programs for more specific information about the class schedule, registration, enrollment and possible fees.

Change, Inc.1413 Park Road NW 20010(Youth, 16-26)

Hours: M-F, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Services: GEDEnrollment: ongoingCost: free (stipend given)

387-3725

Citiwide Computer Training Center –The Scholastic Place Program3636 16th Street NW - # AG-49 20010www.mycitiwide.com(no min. age requirement)

Hours: M – F, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Services: ABE, GED Online, ESL, ComputerEnrollment: ongoing, 3-6 month sessions Cost: free to low-income adults; for others, fees are based on income

667-3719

Excel Institute2851 V Street, NE 20018(min. age: 16)

Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Services: GED for Automotive Technology Training students Enrollment: call for datesCost: full scholarships available; call for more information

387-1550 (press 3 to speak with the registrar)

Lifelong Learning CentersIncome Maintenance Administration2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE 20020

Hours: dayServices: GED, Pre- GED, Computers, Job ReadinessEnrollment: ongoingCost: free

698-1654

Marion Barry Professional Learning Community (UDC) Patricia Roberts Harris Educational Center4600 Livingston Road, SE 20032

Hours: M - Th, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Services: GED, Job Training, College Credit, ComputerEnrollment: call for datesCost: free

645-3398

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Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC/DC)3016 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE 20032(Youth, 16-25)

Hours: dayServices: GED, Job ReadinessEnrollment: ongoingCost: free

373-0330

Potomac Job CorpsClass Site: 1 DC Village Lane, SW 20002Enrollment/Registration: 5713 Dix Street, NE 20019(Youth, 16-24)

Hours: M – F, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Services: Pre-GED, GED, Job ReadinessEnrollment: orientations on T & W at 10:30 am; ongoing registrationCost: free; stipend given

399-8590

SamariCorp Community Development Corporation 1016 Florida Avenue, NE 20002

Hours: call for informationServices: GED, ABE, EDPEnrollment: call for dates; no summer classesCost: depends on services - call for information

399-3995

Strive DC715 I Street NE 20002(Youth, 16-25)

Hours: dayServices: GEDEnrollment: call for datesCost: free

484-1264

United Planning Organization (UPO)100 N Street SW 20024

1649 Good Hope Road, SE 20001

626 S Street NW 20001

Registration for S Street is at:Petey Greene Center 2907 MLK Jr. Avenue SE 20032

Hours: N Street: M-W 10 a.m. -12 p.m.Good Hope Road: M, T, W 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.S Street: M, T, W 2-4:30pm and 6-8:30pmServices: GED, ABEEnrollment: N Street: Call for informationGood Hope Road: Registration is on Wed at 9 a.m. Walk-in only. No calls.S Street: Registration is every Tuesday at the Petey Greene Center at 9am. Walk-in only. No calls. Cost: Free

N Street:

479-0306

(Phone number is for N Street only - all other locations require walk-ins)

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YWCA 624 Ninth Street NW 20001(Serving women only)

Hours: Pre-GED: M-Th, 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Workplace Literacy: M-Th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Services: Pre-GED, Workplace LiteracyEnrollment: ongoingCost: free

626-0700ext. 29

Programs for Seniors

Greater Washington Urban League Literacy ProgramOasis (Ward 2)1226 Vermont Avenue NW 20005(min. age: 55 years plus)

Hours: M,W & F, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.Services: Basic Literacy SkillsEnrollment: ongoingCost: free

265-2017

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Other Resources

GED Testing Center Office (Archives/Navy Memorial, Green/Yellow Line Metro stop)410 8th Street, NW (between D & E), Suite 601,Washington, DC 20004; phone 274-7173 (Note: Youth between 16 and18 interested in the GED Test must meet specific requirements and should call 274-7173.)

GED Practice Test Sites

Adult Literacy Resource Center, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, Room 300, 901 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20001. Call 727-1616 for testing schedule. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30.

Educational Opportunity Center, 1233 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, 741-4730 (appointment needed).

GED Testing Office, 410 8th street, NW, Suite 601 Washington, DC 20001, 274-7173 (call for dates, appointment needed).

ABE, GED and ESL Materials

The Adult Literacy Resource Center at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, Room 300, has books, DVDs and videotapes for reading improvement, basic academic skill development, GED preparation and ESL. Call (202) 727-1616 for more information. TOEFL Preparation Books are in the Literature Division on the 2nd Floor, Room 220.

Services for Those with Special Needs or Learning Disabilities

Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)Evaluation Unit 1125 15th Street NWWashington, DC 20005; phone 442-8400 (intake) 442-8663 (main)

RSA helps disabled persons (including learning disabled) with employment and independent living in the home and community and provides vocational preparation services for entrance into the job market.

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