7/29/2019 Press Release Adult Ed Week 2013

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For Immediate Release Contact: Joseph Stark, Principal, Burbank Adult School (818)-558-4611

JosephStark@Burbankusd.org 

Linking Adults to Opportunity 

Burbank Unified School District (BUSD) Board of Education adopts Resolution 29 in support of 

California Adult Education Week, March 11-15, 2013

Burbank , CA (March 8, 2013) - On Thursday, March 7, 2013, the Burbank Unified School District

(BUSD) Board of Education voted unanimously in favor of Resolution 29, joining school districts

throughout the State in celebrating Adult Education Week, from March 11-15, 2013. This year’s theme atBurbank Adult School (BAS) is, California Adult Schools: Linking Adults to Opportunity.

BAS is a thriving adult school program which serves the District and community by providing programs that

meet students’ evolving academic, family and career goals. The core programs offered are Career andTechnical Education (CTE); Adult Basic and Secondary Education; Parent Education; English as a Second

Language (ESL); and personal enrichment classes.

Annually, BAS serves nearly 6,000 students of varied social, economic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.

Through innovative partnerships with the City of Burbank and local educational and social service providers,

BAS demonstrates its relevance as an integral part of the fabric of the community and offers a uniquely

valuable resource for students who reside in the region.

Among the activities planned during Adult Education Week are the following:

  Monday, March 11, 2013  – The BAS College and Career Office will offer a free informational

session presenting on the many CTE training opportunities offered through BAS.

  Tuesday, March 12, 2013  – The BAS Parent Education program will hold an “ImaginationPlayground” event highlighting its new interactive playground equipment received this year through

a grant offered by Dr. Pepper.

  Wednesday, March 13, 2013  – Glendale Community College (GCC) will come to BAS to provide a

free financial aid seminar to BAS students.

  Thursday, March 14, 2013 – The BAS Academic program will award prizes to the top three

students who have written essays on how adult education has helped them.

For more information, please contact the school at (818) 558-4611, or by email at BAS@Burbankusd.org. 

The school is located 3811 W. Allan Avenue, just off Hollywood Way and North of Burbank Boulevard.

BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Burbank Adult School3811 W. Allan Avenue

Burbank, CA 91505Ph: (818) 558-4611 Fx: (818) 558-4620