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Fall 2010
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Adult Basic Education

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, Sept. 13 and Thursday, Sept. 16 at Staples High School at 7:30 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, Jean Ashton, Natalie Skinner, Lesley Zullo)
Evening ESL Classes at SHS
Beginning - Intermediate - Advanced
25 Sessions Begins Sept. 20 NO FEE
Monday and Thursday 7:30-9:30 p.m.

DAYTIME ESL CLASSES
25 Sessions Begins Sept. 20 
NO FEE
Beginning - Intermediate - Advanced
Tuesday and Wednesday* 9:30-11:30 a.m.
*Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton
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 13 de Septiembre y 16 de Septiembre a las 7:30 p.m.

#002 Clases de ESL

Inglés Como Segundo Idioma y Principios de Democracia: Ofrecemos de lo básico a lo avanzado en gramatica y conversación en Inglés. Se enfoca en lectura, escritura, todas las fases de comunicación oral e información de derechos, privilegios y responsabilidades 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 Sesiónes que empiezan el 20 de Septiembre SHS
Sin Coste
Lunes y Jueves 7:30 a 9:30 p.m.

Clases Diurnas de ESL
25 Sesiónes que empiezan el 20 de Septiembre Sin Coste
Principiantes – Intermedios – Avanzados
Martes y Miercoles*,
Martes y Jueves**
9:30 a 11:30 a.m.
*Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd., Wilton
**United Methodist Church, 49 Weston Road, Westport

#003 ABE/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, Holly Franquet)
12 Sessions Begins Monday, Sept. 20 at SHS
NO FEE
Math 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Science 8:30-10:00 p.m.

12 Sessions Begins Thursday, Sept. 23 at SHS
NO FEE
English 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Social Studies 8:30-10:00 p.m.

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 the Westport Continuing Education office, 70 North Avenue, Westport, CT (203) 341-1209.

#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, (203) 341-1209.
(Instructor, Melaine McNamara)
8 Sessions Sept. 27-Nov. 22 at SHS
Monday 7:00-9:00 p.m.
NO FEE

Policy of Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action

The Westport Continuing 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.

Policy of Accessibility and Accommodation

Individuals with a disability who require an accommodation for classes, please contact the Westport Continuing Education office, 70 North Avenue, Westport, CT. (203) 341-1209

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