D.C. Adult Education Directory May 09

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

EDP, GED and ESL Programs

For more information call:

Literacy Helpline

(202) 727-2431Adult Literacy Resource Center

May 2009


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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 beloware 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 St. NW, Room 300, Washington,D.C.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 byproviding 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) trainingopportunities and (3) up-to-date professional information and research in the field of adult learning. The Division offers space for one-to-onetutoring, for tutor training sessions, and for advisors to work with adults enrolled in the External Diploma Program. By providing tours foradult learners enrolled in local literacy programs, the center helps to demystify the library. The Adult Literacy Resource Center serves theentire D.C. Public Library system and strives to maintain, and expand the library's services to adult and family literacy practitioners andstudents in the District. It also acts as a liaison between local and national adult education organizations and other state literacy resourcecenters.

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 findthis directory helpful. Please. feel free to call the Literacy Helpline at 202-727-2431 if you need additional information.

Marcia Harrington
http://www.readoutloud.org/http://www.readoutloud.org/http://www.readoutloud.org/


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Chief of the Adult Literacy Resource Center

Adult Education Program Sites by Quadrants

NE

Academy of Hope pg 1, 9Beulah Baptist Learning Center pg 2

Capitol Hill Baptist Church * pg 13Center for Empowerment and Employment Training pg 3, 12Excel Institute pg 17Kennedy Institute pg 5LVA pg 6Potomac Job Corps (see listing for class location) pg 18SamariCorps pg 18Spingarn STAY Senior High School pg 10

NW

African Immigrant and Refugee Foundation* pg 11Alliance of Concerned Men pg 19Barney Senior Center pg 19Booker T. Washington Charter School pg 2, 9Calvary Baptist Church * pg 11Capitol Hill Baptist Church pg 11Carlos Rosario Public Charter School pg 3, 11Catholic Charities Adult Education Program pg 3, 12Central Union Mission * pg 12Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church * pg 12Chinatown Service Center pg 12City Gate ESL Program * pg 13Citiwide Computer Training Center pg 13, 17D.C. Public Library Literacy for the Deaf pg 4D.C. Schools Project* pg 13

* These programs only offer ESL classes.

N.W. (continued)

Ethiopian Community Center * pg 13Ethiopian Community Services and Development Council pg 4, 13Even Start Multicultural Family Literacy Program * pg 14

Family Place* pg 14Foundry United Methodist Church* pg 14Greater Washington Urban League Literacy Program pg 19Kingsbury Center pg 5Lab School pg 5, 9Language ETC * pg 14Latin American Youth Center Next Step Charter School pg 5, 15Latin American Youth Center YouthBuild Charter Schoolpg 6Latin American Youth Center WISE pg 6

Newcomer Community Service Center * pg 15People Without Borders * pg 15

Perry School Community Services pg 7Roosevelt STAY Senior High School pg 10, 15St. Matthews Cathedral* pg 15SED (Spanish Education Development) Center* pg 16Southern Baptist Church EDP Program pg 10Spanish Catholic Center - Catholic Community Services * pg 16UD.C.(University of the District of Columbia) ESL * pg 16Virtual Enterprise Program pg 8Washington Cathedral Literacy Program pg 8, 16Washington Literacy Council pg 8Washington Very Special Arts pg 8

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


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A-MEN - Southeast Ministry pg 2ARCH Training Center pg 2Ballou STAY Senior High School^ pg 2, 9Covenant House pg 4

Income Maintenance Administration Lifelong Learning Center pg 17Living Wages of Washington pg 6, 10Marion Barry Professional Learning Community pg 17Marshall Heights CDO pg 7Sasha Bruce Youth Build pg 7

SW

Concerned Black Men, Inc. pg 4Potomac Job Corps pg 20

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


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District of Columbia Adult Education Directory

Adult 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 specificprogram that you plan to attend. The abbreviations below are used in this list. Unless otherwise specified, the programs listedbelow require D.C. residency and accept students of 18 years and older.

ABE: Adult Basic Education ESL: English as a Second Language Reading: 1-to-1 Reading Tutoring Program GED: 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 Center901 G St. N.W. Washington, D.C.20001

Program Name and Location Classes Phone#

Academy of Hope

601 Edgewood St. N.E., Suite 25Washington, D.C. 20017

www.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; 9-wk sessionsCost: $30 fee per GED session ($10 downpayment required)

269-6623

ABE & GED 1
http://www.aohdc.org/ABC.htmhttp://www.aohdc.org/ABC.htm


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A-MEN - Southeast Ministry

(Anacostia Men's Employment Network)3111 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. S.E. 20032For men & womenwww.reformationdc.org/sem

Hours: M - F, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 1 - 4p.m.; 6 - 8 p.m.Services: GED, job readiness, life skills,construction mathEnrollment: call for dates; 8-wk sessionsCost: free

562-2636

ARCH Training Center

1231 Good Hope Road S.E. 20020www.archdc.org(Offers two programs: YouthBuild: GED and construction skillsfor youth 16-24; and BEST: GED preparation for adults 18-44)

Hours: M - F, hours varyServices: GED, computer, constructiontrades, life skills, work readinessEnrollment: call for datesCost: free

889-5000

Ballou STAY Senior High School

3401 4th

St. S.E. 20032http://balloustay.org/

Hours: M - Th, 6 - 8 p.m.Services: GED, EDP, high school diplomaEnrollment: ongoingCost: free

645-3390

or645-3391

Beulah Baptist Church GED Center

Beulah Baptist Church5820 Dix St. N.E. 20019(min age: 16; D.C. residency not required)

Hours: M & T & Th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.Services: GEDEnrollment: call for dates; 3 - 4 monthsessions; closed during summerCost: free; $20 book fee

396-5368

Booker T. Washington Charter School for Technical Arts

1346 Florida Ave. N.W. 20009www.btwschool.org

(online application available through website)

Hours: GED: M - Th 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.HS Diploma: M - Th, 4 - 9 p.m.Services: GED, HS diploma program,computer, constructionEnrollment: call for datesCost: free

232-6090

ext. 31

ABE & GED 2
http://www.reformationdc.org/semhttp://balloustay.org/http://www.reformationdc.org/semhttp://balloustay.org/


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Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School

1100 Harvard St. N.W. 20009www.carlosrosario.org

Hours:

GED (English): M - Th, 6 - 9 p.m.; GED inSpanish: M - F, 8:45 - 11:30; 1 p.m. - 3:45p.m.; 6 - 9 p.m.

Services: GED (English and Spanish), ESL

all levels, citizenship, family literacy,computer literacy, various job trainingEnrollment:call for dates; 5-monthsessionsCost:free

797-4700

Catholic Charities Adult Education Program

James Cardinal Hickey Center924 G St. N.W. 20001

www.catholiccharitiesdc.org

Hours:

Classes: M-Th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1-3 p.m.;6:30-8:30 p.m.Tutoring: 10 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 (fee for Spanish)

772-4303

Center for Empowerment and Employment Training (CEET)

600 W St. N.E. 20002(min age: 16; D.C. residency not required)www.ceet.org

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

832-4070

ABE & GED 3
http://www.carlosrosario.org/http://www.ceet.org/http://www.carlosrosario.org/http://www.ceet.org/


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Concerned Black Men, Inc.

Class location:Covenant Baptist Church3845 South Capitol St. S.W. 20032(min age: 17)

Hours: M - Th, 9:30 - 1:30 p.m.Services: ABE, Pre-GED, GEDEnrollment: ongoingCost: free

783-0177

Covenant House2001 Mississippi Ave. S.E. 20032www.covenanthouse.org/about_loc_dc.html(Youth, ages 18-24; D.C. residency not required)

Hours: M - F, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.Services: ABE, GED, life skills, jobreadinessEnrollment: call for dates; 12-wk sessionsCost: free

610-9600

D.C. Public Library Literacy for the Deaf

901 G St. N.W. , Room 215 20001Hours: dayServices: Special services for hearingimpaired adultsEnrollment: for appointment, contactJanice Rosen [email protected]: free

727-2145

TTY:

727-2255

Ethiopian Community Services and Development Council

1901 9th St. N.W. 20001(D.C. residency not required)

Hours: call for informationServices: GED, ESL, computerEnrollment: ongoingCost: $35 one-time registration fee;book fee

319-0047

or

319-0048

ABE & GED 4
http://www.covenanthouse.org/about_loc_dc.htmlhttp://www.covenanthouse.org/about_loc_dc.html


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Kennedy Institute - A Program of Catholic Charities

801 Buchanan St. N.E. 20017www.ccs-dc.org(The day program is for D.C. residents only. The eveningprogram is open to all.)

Hours: T & W & Th, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m..;T & W, 3:15-6:15Services: ABE, computer, workplaceliteracy, functional life skills; servingspecial needsEnrollment: call for datesCost: free

529-7600

ext. 728

Kingsbury Center

5000 14th St. N.W. 20011www.kingsbury.org(serves adults and youth; D.C. residency not required)

Hours: day & eveningServices: Limited tutoring; serving thosewith learning disabilitiesEnrollment: ongoingCost: $70/hr. for tutoring; students can getassistance through the Rehabilitation

Service Administration (see page 20)

722-5555

Lab School of Washington

4759 Reservoir Road N.W. 20007www.labschool.org/(D.C. residency not required)

Hours: eveningServices:Serving those with learningdisabilities, including ABE, GED and EDPEnrollment: ongoing; 3-4 month sessionsCost: $345 testing; $672 per class;scholarship money available; students canget assistance through RSA (see page 20)

944-2215

Latin American Youth Center

Next Step Public Charter School

1419 Columbia Road N.W. 20009www.layc-dc.org(Youth, 14-21)

Hours: M - F, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Services: GED, ESLEnrollment: every 3 months starting inSeptemberCost: free

319-2249

ABE & GED 5
http://www.kingsbury.org/http://www.labschool.org/http://www.kingsbury.org/http://www.labschool.org/


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WISE (Workforce Investment and Social Enterprise)

3500 14th St. N.W.Washington, D.C. 20009(Youth, 16-24)

Hours: M - F, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. &1:00 p.m. - 3 p.m.Services: GED, Pre-GED, job trainingEnrollment: call for dates - classes enrollevery 3 months; 12-week sessionsCost: free

319-0270


YouthBuild Public Charter School

3014 14th St. N.W. 20009www.ybpcs.org(Youth, 16-24; must be drug-free)

Hours: dayServices: GED, job readinessEnrollment: classes start in September;call for application deadlines; 9-monthsessionsCost: free; stipend given

518-0601

Living Wages of Washington

4235 4th St. S.E. 20032http://www.livingwages.org/

Hours: M - F, 9 a.m. - 4p.m.Services: GED, EDP, job readiness, limitedtutoring; computer repair (fee)Enrollment: ongoing; call for nextorientation (about every two weeks)Cost: $20 registration fee, $10 per month

574-3961

LVA-NCA(Literacy Volunteers and Advocates)635 Edgewood St. N.E. Suite B 20017www.lvanca.org

Hours: day & eveningServices: Individual reading tutors; smallclasses; workplace literacy(Student & tutor arrange time & location)Enrollment: ongoingCost: free

387-1772

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http://www.ybpcs.org/http://www.livingwages.org/http://www.lvanca.org/http://www.ybpcs.org/http://www.livingwages.org/http://www.lvanca.org/


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Marshall Heights Community Development Organization

Meadow Green Apartments3425 A St. S.E. 20019www.mhcdo.org/(min age: 17)

Hours: M - Th, 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. &T - Th, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Services: GED, job readiness, computerEnrollment: registration is the firstWednesday and Thursday of every monthat 10 a.m.Cost: free

584-5410

Perry School Community Services, Inc.

128 M St. N.W. 20001(under 18 must be out of school for 6 months + parentalpermission; D.C. residency preferred, but not required)

Hours: M - Th, 9 - 12 noonT & W & Th, 6 - 9 p.m.Services: Pre GED, GED, financial literacyEnrollment: ongoing; call for orientationdatesCost: free

312-7142 or312-7154

Sasha Bruce Youth Build

2804 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. S.E. 20032(Youth ages 18-24)

Hours: M - F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Services: GED, ABE, job trainingEnrollment: call for dates; 3- 4 monthsessionsCost: free; paid stipend

675-9355

Virtual Enterprise Program

1346 Florida Ave. N.W. 20009(prospective students must show proof of residence)

Hours: M - F, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Services: GED, computer, businessEnrollment: Call for datesCost: free

332-8022

Washington Cathedral Literacy Program

Massachusetts & Wisconsin avenues N.W. 20016(D.C. residency not required)

Hours: day & eveningServices: Individual subject specifictutoring (Tutor & student arrange time &location)Enrollment: ongoingCost: free

703-264-9054

ABE & GED 7
http://www.mhcdo.org/http://www.mhcdo.org/


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Washington Literacy Council

1918 18th St. N.W. , Suite B2 20009www.washingtonliteracycouncil.org

Hours: day & eveningServices: Individual reading tutoring(Tutor & student arrange time & location)and reading classes (students attend acombination of individual tutoring andreading classes)Enrollment: ongoing; classes have 3-4month sessionsCost: $20 per quarter session (ifaffordable)

387-9029

WVSA (Washington Very Special Arts)1100 16th St. N.W. 20036(Serving youth ages 14-25 with special needs; GED: 18+)

Hours: M-Th, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.;3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Services: ABE, GED, computer, job

readinessEnrollment: ongoing; 3-4 monthsessionsCost: free

296-9100

ext. 305

ABE & GED 8
http://opt/scribd/conversion/tmp/scratch9/www.washingtonliteracycouncil.orghttp://opt/scribd/conversion/tmp/scratch9/www.washingtonliteracycouncil.org


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

Academy of Hope

601 Edgewood St. N.E. Suite 25 20017www.aohdc.org/ABC.htm(min age: 21)

Hours: morning, afternoon & eveningServices: EDP, ABE, GED, computer,workplace literacyEnrollment: call for datesCost: $100 ($50 down paymentrequired; $50 due upon completion)

269-6623

Ballou STAY Senior High School

Diploma ProgramExternal Diploma Program (EDP)3401 4th St. S.E. 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); HSdiploma: free to D.C. residents

645-3390or645-3391

Booker T. Washington Charter School Diploma Program

1346 Florida Ave. N.W. 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 Washington

4759 Reservoir Road N.W. 20007www.labschool.org/

(D.C. residency not required)

Hours: eveningServices:Serving those with learningdisabilities, including EDP, ABE andGEDEnrollment: ongoing; 3-4 monthsessionsCost: $345-testing; $672 per class;scholarship money available; studentscan get assistance through RSA (see

page 20)

944-2215

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http://www.aohdc.org/ABC.htmhttp://www.k12.dc.us/dcps/home.htmlhttp://www.btwschool.org/http://www.labschool.org/http://www.aohdc.org/ABC.htmhttp://www.k12.dc.us/dcps/home.htmlhttp://www.btwschool.org/http://www.labschool.org/


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Living Wages of Washington

4235 4th St. S.E. 20032

1401 V St. S.E. 20032http://www.livingwages.org/(min age: 25)

Hours:

4th Street: M - F, 9 p.m. - 4 p.m. &Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

V Street: M - Th, 9 - 2 p.m.Services: EDP, GED, job readiness,

limited tutoring; computer repair (fee)Enrollment: ongoing; registrationevery FridayCost: EDP: $20 registration fee $130course fee (you can pay in smallincrements)

574-3962(4th Street)

610-0974(V Street)

Roosevelt STAY Senior High School

Diploma Program for Adults and External Diploma Program

4301 13th St/ N.W. 20011(min age: 25)

Hours: eveningServices: High school diploma, EDPEnrollment: ongoingCost: $50 registration fee

576-8399

Southern Baptist Church EDP Program

134 L St. N.W.Washington, D.C.20001(min age: 25)

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

842-1954

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

Hours:

eveningServices: High school diploma, EDPEnrollment: ongoingCost: EDP $50; HS diploma free

724-4538or

724-3919

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http://www.livingwages.org/http://www.k12.dc.us/dcps/home.htmlhttp://www.livingwages.org/http://www.k12.dc.us/dcps/home.html


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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 listedoffer 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.

African Immigrant and Refugee Foundation

1525 Newton St. N.W. 20010Hours: T, W & Th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.Services: ESLEnrollment: ongoingCost: free

234-2473

Calvary Baptist Church

755 8th St. N.W. 20001(no min age or residency requirements)

Hours: M, T & W, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.Services: ESL beginner and intermediateEnrollment: ongoing

Cost: free

347-8355

Capitol Hill Baptist Church

525 A St. N.E. 20002Email: [email protected](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 St. N.W. 20009www.carlosrosario.org

Hours: M - F, 8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.;1 - 3:45 p.m.; 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.Services: ESL all levels, citizenship, GED(English and Spanish), family literacy,computer literacy, various job trainingEnrollment:call for dates; 5 monthsessionsCost: free

797-4700

ESL 11
http://www.carlosrosario.org/http://www.carlosrosario.org/


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Catholic Charities Adult Education Program

Nativity Catholic Church6000 Georgia Ave. N.W. 20011

www.ccs-dc.org

Hours: M & W, 6:15 - 8:45 p.m. & Sat9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.Services: ESL, ABE, GED, citizenship,computer, parenting, one-on-one tutoringin eveningsEnrollment: call to register; 15/16-wk

sessionsCost: $35 (includes book)

772-4320

Center for Empowerment and Employment Training

(CEET)

600 W St. N.E. 20020(min age: 16; D.C. residency not required)www.ceet.org

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

832-4070

Central Union Mission1519 U St. N.W. 20009(no min age or residency requirements)

Hours: M & F, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.Services: ESL, Spanish literacyEnrollment: ongoingCost: $60; books: $23

232-4490

Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church

1 Chevy Chase Circle N.W. 20015(no min age or residency requirements)

Hours: Sunday, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.;2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Services: ESL, English literacyEnrollment:ongoing

Cost: free

(703) 435-3838

Chinatown Service Center

500 I St. N.W., Room 107 20001Hours: Sat, 9 am. - 11 a.m. (ESL); W,10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (citizenship)Services: ESL, citizenshipEnrollment: ongoingCost: free

898-0061

ESL 12
http://www.ceet.org/http://www.ceet.org/


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City Gate ESL Program

Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church3920 Alton Place N.W. 20016(no min age or residency requirements)

Hours: T & Th, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Services: ESL all levelsEnrollment:ongoing; 2.5 month sessions;Sept. - MayCost:$25 registration fee; $15 book fee

537-0972

Citiwide Computer Training Center -The Scholastic Place Program

3636 16th St. N.W. - # AG-49 20010(no min age requirement)www.mycitiwide.com

Hours: M - F, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.Services: ESL, ABE, GED online,ComputerEnrollment: ongoing, 3-6 month sessionsCost: free to low-income adults; forothers, fees are based on income

667-3719

D.C.Schools Project

Class Location:

ABC Charter School209 Upshur St. N.W. 20009(no min age or residency requirements)

Hours: Sat, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 1 - 4 p.m.Services: ESL

Enrollment: call for dates; Sept. - MayCost: free

687-8868

Ethiopian Community Center

7603 Georgia Ave. N.W., Suite 100, 20012Email: [email protected](priority given to D.C. residents; classes are held at WalterReed Medical Center)

Hours: T - Th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.;Sat, 10 p.m. - 4 p.m.Services: ESL, ComputerEnrollment:ongoing; 6 month sessionsCost:$100 (incl. registration and bookfee)

726-0800

Ethiopian Community Services and Development Council

1901 9th St. N.W. 20001(D.C. residency not required)

Hours: T & Th, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Services: ESL, GED, computerEnrollment: ongoingCost: $35 one-time registration fee;book fee

319-0047

ESL 13
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Even Start Multicultural Family Literacy Program

Marys Center for Maternal and Childcare2333 Ontario Road N.W. 20009

Bancroft Elementary School1755 Newton St. N.W. 20010(participants must have a child under 8 yrs old - bothlocations)

Hours: M - F, morningServices: ESL five levels/family literacyEnrollment:ongoing; registrationrequired every 2 months; sessions eachseasonCost:free through scholarships; summerprogram costs $20

232-7777

(Marys Center)

797-7337

(BancroftElementary)

The Family Place

3309 16th St. N.W. 20010(Enrollment is only open to D.C. parents who are eitherexpecting or have children under the age of five)www.thefamilyplace.org

Hours: vary with classesServices: ESLall levelsEnrollment: call for datesCost: free

265-0149

Foundry United Methodist Church1500 16th St. N.W. 20036(D.C. residency not required)www.foundryumc.org

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

332-4010ext. 253

Language ETC

2200 California St. N.W. 20008www.languageetc.org

(min age: 17)

Hours: M - Th, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.;T & Th, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.;Saturday & Sunday, 2 - 5 p.m.;

Sunday, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Services: ESL six levels, citizenship,Spanish literacy, computerEnrollment: call for dates; 3-4 monthsessionsCost: ESL: $100 per session (incl. books);citizenship & Spanish literacy: $40 forentire course

387-2222

ESL 14
http://www.languageetc.org/http://www.languageetc.org/


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Next Step Public Charter School1419 Columbia Road N.W. 20009www.layc-dc.org(teen parents and youth ages 14 to 21)

Hours: M - F, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.Services: ESL, GEDEnrollment: every 3 months starting inSeptemberCost: free

319-2249

Newcomer Community Service Center1628 16th St. N.W. 20009www.newcomerservice.org(D.C. residency not required)

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

462-4330

People Without Borders

4915 45th St. N.W. 20016www.peoplewithoutborders.org(D.C. residency not required)

Hours: afternoon & eveningServices: ESL all levels & computer (fee)Enrollment: call for dates; 10-wksessions

Cost: $35 registration fee

237-5711

Roosevelt STAY Senior High School

4301 13th St. N.W. 20011(no min age)

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

576-8399

If a callerdoesnt speakEnglish, ask forFarley Salazar

St. Matthews Cathedral

1726 N St. N.W. 20036www.stmatthewscathedral.org(D.C. residency not required)

Hours: T - Th, 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. tutoring,

6 - 8:30 p.m. classesServices: ESLEnrollment: call for datesCost: $40 (incl. book)

347-3215

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SED(Spanish Education Development Center)4110 Kansas Ave. N.W. 20011www.sedcenter.org(D.C. residency not required)

Hours: M - F, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; weekends,10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Services: ESL, TOEFL, workplaceliteracyEnrollment:ongoing; 10-wk sessionsCost: $250 evenings; $150 weekends (persession)

722-4404

Spanish Catholic Center (Centro Catolico Hispano) -

Catholic Charities

1618 Monroe St. N.W. 3rd Floor 20010www.ccs-dc.org

Hours: M - W, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.Services: ESLEnrollment: call for dates; 10-wksessionsCost: $75 (includes ID), additional bookfee

939-2426

or

939-2427

UD.C.(University of the District of Columbia)4200 Connecticut Ave. N.W. 20008www.udc.edu(D.C. residency not required)

Hours: day & eveningServices: ESL (semester program)Enrollment: is in accordance with UDCsschedule; participants must first register asa UDC studentCost: $625 per semester for residents;$955 per semester for non-residents(prices are for lower levels)

274-7505

or

274-5556

Washington Cathedral Literacy Program

Massachusetts & Wisconsin avenues N.W. 20016Hours: day & eveningServices:ESL tutoring, individual subjectspecific tutoring(Tutor & student arrange time & location)Enrollment: ongoingCost: free

(703) 264-9054

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Special Literacy Initiatives

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

Citiwide Computer Training Center -

The Scholastic Place Program

3636 16th St. N.W. - # AG-49 20010(no min age requirement)www.mycitiwide.com

Hours: M - F, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.Services: ABE, GED online, ESL,computerEnrollment: ongoing, 3-6 month sessionsCost: free to low-income adults; forothers, fees are based on income

667-3719

Excel Institute

2851 V St. N.E. 20018(min age: 16)

Hours: dayServices: GED for automotive technology

training studentsEnrollment: call for datesCost: full scholarships available; call formore information

387-1550 (press3 to speak withthe registrar)

Lifelong Learning Centers

Income Maintenance Administration2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. S.E. 20020

Hours: dayServices: GED, Pre-GED, computers, jobreadinessEnrollment: ongoing

Cost: free

698-1654

Marion Barry Professional Learning Community (UDC)

Patricia Roberts Harris Educational Center4600 Livingston Road S.E. 20032

Hours: M - Th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Services: GED, job training, collegecredit, computerEnrollment: call for datesCost: free

645-3398

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Potomac Job Corps

Class Site: 1 D.C. Village Lane, S.W. 20002Enrollment/Registration: 5713 Dix St. N.E. 20019(Youth, 16-24)

Hours: M - F, dayServices: Pre-GED, GED, job readinessEnrollment: orientations on T & W at10:30 am; ongoing registrationCost: free; stipend given

399-8590

SamariCorp Community Development Corporation1016 Florida Ave. NEWashington, D.C.20002

Hours: call for informationServices: GEDEnrollment: call for dates; no summerclassesCost: call for information

399-3995



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Programs for Seniors

Barney Senior Center

504 Kennedy St. N.W. 20011(min age: 60)

Hours: call for more informationServices: Basic literacy skillsEnrollment:ongoing; seasonal sessionsCost: free

939-9020

Greater Washington Urban League Literacy Program

Oasis (Ward 2)1226 Vermont Ave. N.W. 20005(min age: 59 years and 6 months)

Hours: call for more informationServices: 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 St. N.W. (between D & E), Suite 601 20004274-7173(Note: Youth between 16-18 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 St. N.W. 20001.Call 727-1616 for testing schedule. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30.

Educational Opportunity Center, 1233 20th St. N.W. 20036, 741-4730 (appointment needed).

GED Testing Office, 410 8th St. NW, Suite 601, N.W. 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 andvideotapes for reading improvement, basic academic skill development, GED preparation and ESL. Call 202-727-1616 for moreinformation. 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 Unit810 First St. N.E. 20001442-8400

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


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