Enrollment Preference and No Fee for Residents of Westport, Weston, and Wilton

REGISTRATION WITH PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT TESTING TO DETERMINE PROFICIENCY LEVEL IS DONE IN PERSON ONLY FOR  ESL & GED CLASSES.

REGISTRATION DATES for  ESL and GED CLASSES:
Monday, Jan. 7 and Thursday, Jan. 10 at Staples High School  at 7:30 p.m. 

#001  PRE-GED SKILLS ~ For speakers of English to brush up on skills or prepare to take the GED classes. The course provides intensive instruction in basic written English as well as basic mathematics. Emphasis is on skills for everyday life. Students work at their own pace. (Instructor, Staff)
25 Sessions   Begins Jan. 14          SHS     NO FEE
Mon. and Thurs.                  
English 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Math 8:15-9:15 p.m.  

#002 ESL CLASSES ~ ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE AND PRINCIPLES OF DEMOCRACY: We offer basic to advanced English grammar and conversation classes.  Emphasis is on reading, writing, all phases of oral communications, and information on rights, privileges, and responsibilities as residents or future citizens. Classes emphasize skills needed in everyday living. (Instructors, Melanie McNamara, Elaine Littman, Kate Leudtke, Alison Jasgur, Gloria Sax)

EVENING ESL CLASSES
Beginning ~ Intermediate ~ Advanced
25 Sessions Begins Jan. 14           SHS     NO FEE
Monday and Thursday                    7:30-9:30 p.m.

DAYTIME ESL CLASSES
25 Sessions Begins Jan. 14           NO FEE
Beginning ~ Intermediate ~ Advanced
Monday and Wednesday    9:30-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday       9:30-11:30 a.m.
United Methodist Church, 49 Weston Road, Westport

Matriculacion con examen para determinar nivel de conocimiento, se hace solamente en persona para clases de ESL y GED, en 7 de Enero  y 10 de Enero a las 7:30 p.m. 

#002 Clases de ESL  ~  Ingles Como Segundo Idioma y Principios de Democracia: Ofrecemos de lo basico a lo avanzado en gramatica y conversacion en Ingles. Se enfoca en lectura, escritura, todas las fases de comunicacion oral e informacion de derechos, privilegios y resposabilidades como residentes o futuros ciudadanos. Las clases se enfocan en las abilidades necesarias para la vida cotidiana.
Clases Nocturnas de ESL
Principiantes – Intermedios – Avanzados
25 Sesiones que empiezan el 14 de Enero   SHS 
Sin Coste
Lunes y Jueves         7:30 a 9:30 p.m.
Clases Diurnas de ESL
25 Sesiones que empiezan el 14 de Enero   Sin Coste
Principiantes – Intermedios – Avanzados
Lunes y Miercoles, Martes y Jueves                                                  9:30 á11:30 a.m.
United Methodist Church, 49 Weston Road, Westport 

#003 GED CLASSES ~ TO PREPARE FOR THE GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEST:  A high school diploma is awarded by the State Department of Education to adults who pass the GED test. Classroom instruction is strongly encouraged; enroll in our classes to prepare for the Math, Social Studies, Writing, English, and Science sections of the GED test. (Instructors, Dennis Singleton, Melanie McNamara, Holly Franquet)
12 Sessions   Begins Monday, Jan. 14     SHS     NO FEE
Math               7:00-8:30 p.m.
Science          8:30-10:00 p.m.  

8 Sessions     Begins Tuesday, Jan. 15    SHS     NO FEE
Writing           7:00-9:00 p.m.

12 Sessions   Begins Thursday, Jan. 17   SHS     NO FEE
English           7:00-8:30 p.m.
Social Studies           8:30-10:00 p.m. 

#004 ESL & GED COUNSELING ~ Do you need assistance in solving personal problems, getting information about immigration laws, or are you interested in looking at career options?  (Counselor, Dale Burmeister)
Available Jan. 14-Apr. 28       NO FEE       SHS
Mondays or Thursday
Between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. 

#005 AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP ~  For immigrants preparing for American citizenship where U.S. history and the Constitution will be studied. If you are planning to take your citizenship test, you will be able to practice and study for your interview. Please call early to register, 341-1209. (Instructor, Rick Sigmund)
8 Sessions     Jan. 14-Mar. 17        SHS
Monday          7:00-9:00 p.m.         NO FEE 

#006 IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION CONSULTATION ~  ESL instructors are available to assist students with immigration and naturalization information. Further assistance may be obtained from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) (1-800-375-5283)  or at www.uscis.gov

#009 ADVANCED ENGLISH CONVERSATION & WRITING FOR ESL STUDENTS ~ Improve your grammar and pronunciation, enhance your vocabulary and writing skills, participate in group discussions and projects designed around current events, lifestyles and traditions. Increase your knowledge and understanding of the United States. Come, enjoy, learn! (Instructor, Staff)
11 Sessions   Feb. 7-May 1            SHS
Thursday       7:00-9:00 p.m.         $179 

GED PRACTICE TEST WEBSITE Register on the site, answer practice questions on different subjects, and get feedback.  www.gedpractice.com  

Policy of Accessibility and Accommodation
Individuals with a disability who require an accommodation for participating in the GED Exam, please contact Dale Burmeister at the Westport Continuing Education office, 70 North Avenue, Westport, CT •  (203) 341-1209. 

POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The Westport Education Program does not discriminate in employment, in educational opportunity, or deny benefits or otherwise discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, mental retardation, mental health, present/past history of mental disorder, learning disability, or physical disability.