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Adult Basic EducationAdult Basic Education (ABE) WHO IS ELIGIBLE: NOTICE: EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011 ADULT MINIMUM AGE FOR ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENT - 17 YEARS OF AGE You must register in person with a completed official withdrawal form from your previous high school including administrator/school counselor and parent/guardian signature. In order to enroll in ABE, GED, ESOL and American Citizenship, you must be a: resident of Westport, Weston or Wilton OR
town employee of Westport, Weston or Wilton OR
live-in employee (e.g., au pair or caretaker) of a resident of Westport, Weston or Wilton.
If a person works in Westport, Weston or Wilton and does not fall under the categories listed above, they will not be eligible to register for the mandated programs. PROCEDURE: You must register in-person for ABE, GED, ESOL and American Citizenship. Registration and placement assessment testing will be administered to students to determine appropriate class level on the following dates at the locations indicated: Dates, times and locations: REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: Each registrant must provide proof of age (birth certificate, passport, or CT ID) Residents of Westport, Weston or Wilton must submit proof of residency as evidenced the following: Owner: Tenant: Town employees of Westport, Weston or Wilton must submit: Copy of most recent payroll stub Must be accompanied by their employer at registration Adult Basic Education and GED registrants under 18 years of age must also provide proof of withdrawal from their previous high school. ABE, GED, American Citizenship and ESOL classes are free to eligible students.
English Monday and Wednesday (begin Mon Jan 30) 8:00-9:30 pm Math Tuesday and Thursday (begin Tues Jan 31) 6:30-8:00 pm GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (GED) GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (GED) CLASSES: English Monday and Wednesday (begin Mon Jan 30) 6:30-8:00 pm Math Tuesday and Thursday (begin Tues Jan 31) 8:00-9:30 pm Science Monday (begin Mon Jan 30) 8:00-9:30 pm Social Studies - Thursday (begin Thur Feb 2) 6:30-8:00 pm Staples High School Room 2028 ENGLISH CLASSES ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL): Three levels of instruction are offered -- placement is determined by English proficiency level testing done at the time of registration. Evening Classes ~ Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Daytime Classes ~ Intermediate/Advanced United Methodist Church - Tuesday and Thursday (begin Tue Jan 31) from 9:30-11:30 am - Room 23 GED TEST ACCOMMODATIONS/TRANSCRIPT Students who would like a copy of their transcript must submit a transcript request form to : Ajit Gopalakrishnan GED TEST: The GED exam is given monthly at locations throughout the state. Staples High School is NOT a test site but students can register for the exam through Westport Continuing Education. Call (203) 341-1209 to make an appointment to meet with the registrar. You must apply in person at least 6 weeks prior to the desired test dates. Be sure to bring a photo ID. Applicants who are 21 years of age or older and not a veteran must pay an initial fee of $13 to take the test. The fee to retake or reapply for the test is also $13. These fees include the cost of the diploma. Applicants under the age of 21 and veterans who have served at least 181 days of active duty at the time of registration are exempt from fees. All fees are non-refundable and must be paid at the time of registration. Fees must be paid in money order or bank check payable to Westport Continuing Education. AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATION Those needing assistance to gain access to classrooms or any part of our facilities should contact Barbara C. Pitcher, Director of Adult and Continuing Education at (203) 341-1209 prior to the event so the necessary accommodations may be provided. The adult education program is committed to making our course offerings accessible. We will work with individuals to support their special needs. Individuals with a disability who require an accommodation in order to participate in any class, program or activity, should contact Westport Continuing Education. Westport Continuing Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability/handicap in admission or access to or treatment of employment in its program or activities. This notice is provided as required by Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Please be advised that questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding the ADA and Section 504 should be made in writing to the following: Regarding Facilities Regarding Programs Regarding Employment and Title IX Any person having a complaint under the ADA should contact Barbara C. Pitcher, Director of Adult and Continuing Education, (203) 341-1209, or one of the coordinators listed above, in compliance with Board of Education policy.
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