Fall 2014 - Spring 2015 Steps to Success Guide to Adult Education Programs at Manatee Tech • Adult Basic Education • GED® Classes & Testing • English as a Second Language • Farmworker Career Development Whether your goal is to improve basic skills, learn English or pass the GED® test, Manatee Tech’s Adult Education Programs can meet your needs. Adult Education Center 5505 34th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34210 941.209.6800 • ManateeTech.edu Adult Basic Education (ABE) ABE classes help adults learn or improve basic skills and/or prepare for the GED® test. Classes include reading, writing, math, science, social studies, workplace skills, health, consumer education, family literacy and basic computer skills. Computer assisted instruction is available. Students must be 16 or older and not currently enrolled in high school. Registration is ongoing. Students may start on regular class start dates (see next page). Campus Location Day Classes Night Classes† Manatee Tech West Campus Adult Education Center Manatee Tech North Campus Harllee Middle School M – F 8:30am to 2:00pm M, T, W, Th 6:00pm to 8:30pm M – F 8:30am to 2:00pm M & W 6:00pm to 8:30pm M & W 5:30pm to 8:00pm Manatee County Central Library W 5:00pm to 8:00pm Orange Ridge Bullock Elementary School T & Th 5:30pm to 8:00pm Prine Elementary School T & Th 5:30pm to 8:00pm †students must be 18 or older GED® Preparation GED® Preparation classes are for adults who are 16 years old or older, who are not enrolled in high school and who wish to improve their ability to pass the GED test. To give adults flexibility to prepare for this high-school equivalency exam, students may choose from two instructional methods: online or classroom. Our counselors will help you decide which option is best for you! Registration is ongoing. Students may start on regular class start dates (see next page). Campus Location Day Classes Night Classes† Manatee Tech West Campus Adult Education Center Manatee Tech North Campus Manatee County Central Library Harllee Middle School Orange Ridge Bullock Elementary School Prine Elementary School M – F 8:30am to 2:00pm M, T, W, Th 6:00pm to 8:30pm M – F 8:30am to 2:00pm M & W 6:00pm to 8:30pm W 5:00pm to 8:00pm M & W 5:30pm to 8:00pm T & Th 5:30pm to 8:00pm T & Th 5:30pm to 8:00pm Southeast High School M & W 5:30pm to 8:00pm †students must be 18 or older GED® Testing Manatee Tech West Campus Adult Education Center is the official GED® Testing Center for all of Manatee County. GED testing is available in English and Spanish. For more information on testing, call 941.209.6800 x 2243 or visit www.GED.com. El examen de GED también está disponible en español. Llame al 941.209.6800 x 2243 o visite www.GED.com. English as a Second Language (ESL) ESL classes are available to adults who want to learn English at their own pace. Courses include English language studies, civics, citizenship, consumer education, cultural awareness, family literacy, career planning and personal development. Students must be 18 or older and not currently enrolled in high school. Registration is ongoing. Students may start on regular class start dates (see below). Las clases de ESL están disponibles para los adultos que quieren aprender Inglés a su propio paso. El curso incluye estudios del idioma inglés, educación cívica, la educación del consumidor, la conciencia cultural, alfabetización familiar, la planificación de carrera y desarrollo personal. Los estudiantes deben tener 18 años o más y no estar inscritos actualmente en la escuela secundaria. Las inscripciones estan abiertas todos los días, sin embargo los estudiantes solamente pueden empezar clases los días identificados como “start date.” Campus Location Day Classes Night Classes† Manatee Tech West Campus Adult Education Center Manatee Tech North Campus Harllee Middle School Oneco Elementary School Orange Ridge Bullock Elementary School Prine Elementary School M – F 8:30am to 2:00pm M, T, W, Th 6:00pm to 8:30pm M – F 8:30am to 2:00pm M & W 6:00pm to 8:30pm M & W 5:30pm to 8:00pm M & W 5:30pm to 8:00pm T & Th 5:30pm to 8:00pm T & Th 5:30pm to 8:00pm Costs for ABE, GED Prep, ESL Classes Day/Night Class Fees Online/Satellite Class Fees Application Fee Tuition (Trimester)* Tuition (Semester)* ID, Lanyard (including tax) Health & Safety Fee Total Fees $20.00 $30.00 -$12.14 $14.00 $76.14 $20.00 -$45.00 --$65.00 2014-2015 Trimester Dates Term 1: July 18 - October 29 1a Start Date – July 18 1b Start Date – August 21 1c Start Date – September 24 Term 2: November 3 - March 6 2a Start Date – November 3 2b Start Date – December 15 2c Start Date – February 2 Term 3: March 9 - June 25 3a Start Date – March 9 3b Start Date – April 20 3c Start Date – May 22 2014-2015 Semester Dates Semester 1 Online: July 1 to January 20 Satellite: September 2 to January 20 Semester 2 Online: January 21 to June 30 Satellite: January 21 to May 21 Online and Satellite classes have open enrollment. Students may start at any time during the school year. *Set by the Florida Legislature. Farmworker Career Development Learn English! Learn a job skill! Get a high school diploma! Get a full-time, year-round job! Get the support you need to succeed! For more information, call 941.751.7947 ¡Aprenda Inglés! ¡Estudie una Carrera Vocacional! ¡Obtenga su Diploma de Secundaria o consiga un trabajo de tiempo completo! ¡Obtenga el apoyo que usted necesita para salir adelante y triunfar! Llámenos al 941.751.7947 Campus Locations West Campus Adult Education Center 5505 34th Street West Bradenton, FL 34210 941.209.6800 North Campus 801 9th Street West Palmetto, FL 34221 941.845.2092 Satellite Locations For more information, call 941.209.6800 x2246 941.209.6800 ManateeTech.edu No employee, student, applicant for admission or applicant for employment, volunteer, vendor, or member of the public, shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, marital status, age, religion, or any other basis prohibited by law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination or harassment under any educational programs, activities, services, or in any employment conditions, policies or practices conducted by the Manatee County Public School System.