Adult Education in the District of Columbia

Adult Education in the District of Columbia

Building Equity through Education

May 2020

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Contents

Introduction

Academy of Hope PCS

Ballou Stay

Briya PCS

Carlos Rosario PCS

Catholic Charities Education and Training Consortium

Community College Prep Academy

Congress Heights Community Training and Development Corporation

Four Walls

Goodwill Excel Center

LAYC Digital Pathways Program

LAYC Career Academy PCS

Literacy Volunteers and Advocates

Luke C. Moore

Maya Angelou PCS Young Adult Learning Center

Next Step PCS

Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC/DC)

Roosevelt STAY

So Others Might Eat (SOME) Center for Employment Training

Society of the Sacred Heart/Living Wages

Southeast Ministries

Southeast Welding Center, Inc.

Southern Baptist Church

The Family Place PCS

Washington Literacy Center

YouthBuild DC PCS

YWCA National Capital Area Career Education and Training Center

(CETC)

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Introduction

This resource includes adult education programs in Washington, DC. Each page contains contact information and details about what the program offers. In addition to the resources in this document, below are two websites that continually offer relevant information on adult education, alternative pathways to a secondary credential for older youth and adults, job training programs, and postsecondary education opportunities in the DC region.

Career Coach DC is a website designed to help users find and connect to a career pathway by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and related education and training programs offered in DC and its surrounding jurisdictions. Back on Track DC: Are you ready to get back on track toward earning a high school credential or pursue additional career training opportunities? Back on Track DC is a one-stop resource for District residents of all ages who want to get back on track with their plans to pursue a secondary education credential and a career pathway.

https://careercoachdc.emsicc.com/?radius=&region=District%20of%20Columbia%2C%20DC

https://backontrackdc.osse.dc.gov/

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Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School

Academy of Hope is an adult public charter school in Washington D.C., offering excellence in adult education since 1985. Our mission is to provide high quality education and services that change lives and improve our communities. At Academy of Hope, students become part of a learning community where everyone is valued, adds value and is both a teacher and a learner. Our curriculum is experiential and focuses on life skills, which means that students can immediately begin applying what they’re learning to their own lives—and reap the benefits.

Ward 5, 8

Ages served 18+

Programs offered

• GED • Adult Basic Education• National External Diploma

Program (NEDP) • Digital Literacy • College Readiness/

Accuplacer Prep • Certified Nursing Assistant • Hospitality• Office Administration

(Microsoft Office)

Enrollment

Enroll now for fall classes! Anticipated start date is August 17. Classes will be in-person and/or virtual depending on public health guidance.

2315 18th Place NE Washington, DC 20018

https://aohdc.org/

(202) 269-6623

Isabel [email protected](202) 269-6623

Northeast Campus

421 Alabama Avenue SE Washington, DC 20032

(202) 373-0246

Jamala [email protected](202) 373-0246 x226

Southeast Campus

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Ballou STAY

Ballou S.T.A.Y (School To Aid Youth) High School was established in 1989 as an alternative high school to provide an opportunity for DC residents to complete their high school education. Ballou STAY Opportunity Academy offers traditional diploma programming through Summit Personalized Learning, an instructional program that integrates high-quality, individualized digital learning in all core subjects; offering specialized programming to prepare our students for college and the workplace; empowering our young adults with the career skills to succeed in the real world. In addition to vocational training such as cosmetology and barbering, Ballou STAY Opportunity Academy offers adult basic education classes within our National External diploma program. Our commitment to our students goes beyond academic achievement, we empower our students transition to life after receiving a certification or high school diploma.

3401 4th Street SE Washington, DC 20032

https://www.balloustay.com/

(202) 645-3390

Cara [email protected](202) 645-3390

Jayme [email protected](202) 645-3390

Ward 8

Ages served 16-2422+ (Day)

Programs offered

• NEDP• High School Diploma• Adult Basic Education• Barbering• Cosmetology

Enrollment

Enroll now for fall classes! Anticipated start date is August 31. Classes will be in person and/or virtual depending on public health guidance.

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Briya Public Charter School

At Briya, parents learn English, from basic to advanced levels. English classes incorporate practical technology and parenting skills. At the same time, parents have the option to bring their children ages 0-5 to Briya’s high-quality early education classes. Briya also offers a high school diploma (NEDP) and training for Medical Assistant and Child Development Associate credentials. All classes are tuition-free. Briya works closely with the clinic Mary’s Center, and the two organizations share a building at three of the four school sites.

100 Gallatin Street NEWashington, DC 20011

3912 Georgia Ave. NWWashington, DC 20011

1707 Kalorama Road NWWashington, DC 20009

4300 13th Street NWWashington, DC 20011

https://www.briya.org/

(202) 232-7777

Ivana [email protected](202) 232-7777

Ward 1, 4 & 5

Ages served 16+

Programs offered

• English as a Second Language (for parents)

• NEDP• Medical Assistant Program• Child Development Associate

Program

Enrollment

Enroll now for fall classes! Start date for the fall will be similar to DC public schools. Classes will be in-person and/or virtual depending on public health guidance.

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Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School

The Carlos Rosario School, a Tier One Charter School and national model in adult education and workforce development, has proudly served the District’s diverse adult learner communities for over 50 years. The School supports students to build bridges to a living wage through English language classes and workforce certificates in the DC region’s most in-demand industries. The Carlos Rosario School was founded for immigrants and English-learners and is open to the entire DC community. Our students obtain high school diplomas; pass the citizenship exam and become U.S. citizens; gain the English skills necessary to help their children with homework; enter into careers and climb career ladders; and obtain college degrees and workforce certifications.

1100 Harvard Street NW Washington, DC 20009

514 V St. NE Washington, DC 20002

https://www.carlosrosario.org/

(202) 797-4700

(202) 734-4900

Karina [email protected](202) 797-4700 x111

Ward 1, 5

Ages served 16+

Programs offered

• GED• Adult Basic Education• English as a Second

Language• Digital Literacy (North Star

& IC3 certifications)• Information Technology

Training (IT Fundamentals & CompTIA certification)

• Nurse Aide Training• Paraeducator/Teacher

Assistant Training• Culinary Arts (including

ServSafe certification)• Construction/OSHA

Certification• Citizenship Naturalization

Exam Preparation• ESL for Families

Enrollment


Harvard Street Campus

Sonia Gutiérrez Campus

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Catholic Charities Education and Training Consortium

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, in collaboration with its partners, Washington English Center and STEP Culinary Training, offers integrated education and training (IE&T) services to District residents with an emphasis on preparing them for careers in the Construction, Hospitality, Bank Telling, and Customer Service. Our Consortium provides a seamless, client-centered, and integrated model of adult education and literacy, workforce preparation and training, and comprehensive case management services to support clients in successful educational and career pathways.

1618 Monroe St. NW Washington, DC 20010

801 Buchanan St NE Washington, DC 20017

2200 California St NW Washington, DC 20008

(202) 281-2700

(202) 281-2701

202-387-2222

John [email protected]

Ward 1, 2

Ages served 18+

Programs offered

• NCCER Pre-Apprenticeship Core Curriculum

• NCCER Electrical 1• First Aid/CPR• Flagger • Customer Service NRF

Retail• ServSafe• Allergen Training• Culinary Training• ESOL Classes• Career Readiness • Adult Basic Education

Enrollment

Enroll now for fall classes! Classes are anticipated to start in August and September. Classes will be in person and/or virtual depending on public health guidance.

http://catholiccharitiesdc.org/ www.washingtonenglish.org/

Spanish Catholic Center

Kennedy

Washington English Center

Bridget Maley [email protected](202) 939-2400 x 935

Bridget Maley [email protected](202) 939-2400 x 935

http://www.washingtonenglish.org

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Community College Prep Academy

The mission of Community College Preparatory Academy {CC Prep} is to provide the education and skills development that will empower and prepare under-credited adults for postsecondary education success, viable employment and lifelong learning. CC Prep is a blended learning model that focuses on both academic and workforce development training using online instruction as well as real time. Special focus is given toi both academic and social services counseling and referral to a range of community non- profit partners to support barrier removal for students transitioning back to school.

2405 Martin L. King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC 20020

3301 Wheeler Road SE Washington, DC 20032

https://www.ccprep-academy.org/

202-610-5780

(202) 770-3252

Denise [email protected]

Denise [email protected]

Ward 8

Ages served 18+

Programs offered

• GED, HVAC• Adult Basic Education• Microsoft Office

Specialist• Information Technology

Enrollment

Enroll now for fall classes! Classes are anticipated to start in August. Classes will be in person and/or virtual depending on public health guidance.

MLK Site

MC Terrell Site

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Congress Heights Community Training and Development Corporation

Congress Heights Community Training and Development Program (CHCTDC) program is designed to help job seekers access employment, training and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.

3215 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE Washington, DC 20032

http://www.chctdc.org/

(202) 563-5200

Troy [email protected](202) 528-0865

Ward 8

Ages served 18+

Programs offered

• IE&T in Building Maintenance and Physical Security

Enrollment

Call now to be on the interest list! Anticipated start date for in-person classes is October 5.

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Four Walls Career & Technical Education Center

The mission of the Four Walls Career and Technical Education Center is to provide unemployed and underemployed District of Columbia residents with basic literacy skills, employ-ability skills, career and technical education as a means of increasing self-sufficiency and improving quality of life.

1125 Neal Street NE Washington, DC 20002

http://www.fourwallsctec.org/

(202) 332-8022

Tich [email protected](202) 332-8022

Ward 5

Ages served 18+

Programs offered

• NEDP• Adult Basic Education• Computer/Information• Construction

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Goodwill Excel Center

The Goodwill Excel Center is a unique, tuition-free adult charter high school that awards industry recognized certifications and high school diplomas, not GEDs, to adult learners in the District. The first of its kind in the District, the Excel Center responds to the fact that life commitments, and circumstances can often stop people from continuing their high school education. We do this by offering access to transportation assistance, child care and flexible class schedules.

1776 G Street NW Suite 101 Washington, DC 20006

www.dcgoodwill.org/excel-center/

(202) 839-3675

Dawn [email protected](202) 839-3675

Ward 2

Ages served 14+

Programs offered

• High School Diploma including College and Career Readiness

• Computer Literacy• Hospitality• Security &

Protective Services

Enrollment

Enroll now for fall classes! Anticipated start date is September 1. Classes will be in person and/or virtual depending on public health guidance.

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LAYC Digital Pathways Program

Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) offers integrated education and workforce training services to District residents ages 18-24, with an emphasis on preparing them for careers in Business Administration and Information Technology through the Digital Pathways Program.

1419 Columbia Road NWWashington, DC 20009

(202) 319-0426

Darlyn [email protected](202) 630-3831

Ward 1

Ages served 18-29

Programs offered

• GED• Adult Basic

Education• Computer Literacy• Computer/

Information

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LAYC Career Academy Public Charter School

LAYC Career Academy Public Charter School (Career Academy) is an alternative school that engages and empowers youth, ages 16-24, with literacy skills, a college preparatory curriculum, college-credit classes, a high school diploma/GED, and career preparation in the high-growth health care and information technology fields. LAYC Career Academy is a school for youth who want to: become a Medical Assistant or enter the medical field, become an A+ Certified Computer Hardware Technician, learn English, succeed on the GED, and/or earn free college credit

3224 16th Street NWWashington, DC 20010

https://laycca.org/

202-319-2228

Ashley [email protected](202) 319-2228

Ward 1

Ages served 16-24

Programs offered

• Medical Assistant • GED• Information Technology• Adult Basic Education• English as a Second

Language• College Readiness/

Accuplacer Prep

Enrollment

Enroll now! Students are admitted and start on a rolling basis. Classes are provided virtually at this time.

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Literacy Volunteers and Advocates

Literacy Volunteers and Advocates (LVA) is dedicated to ending the cycle of illiteracy in families by supporting and helping our learners take charge of their education and their lives.

635 Edgewood Street NE Washington, DC 20017

http://www.lvanca.org/

202-387-1772

[email protected]

Ward 5

Ages served 18+

Enrollment

Enroll now for fall classes! Start date will depend on public health guidance.

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Luke C. Moore High School

Luke C. Moore High School’s mission is to inspire, challenge, and empower our scholars by promoting their academic, social and emotional well-being. We are committed to developing a community of life-long learners by engaging students by addressing social and emotional needs through goal-oriented instruction and developing life-long learners, which encourages community engagement through purposeful action for social change.

1001 Monroe St NE Washington, DC 20017

https://www.lukecmoore.org/

(202) 281-3600

Debra [email protected](202) 281-3600

Ward 5

Ages served 16-21

Programs offered

• DC-Issued State Diploma• NEDP• English as a Second

Language• Extended Day Program• After-School Hours

Offering Original Credit Courses (DCPS)

• College Readiness/CASES Exam On-Site

• Administration Microsoft Certification

• ServSafe• Barbering• Culinary Arts

Enrollment

Enroll now for fall classes! Classes are anticipated to start in September. Classes will be in-person and/or virtual depending on public health guidance.

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Maya Angelou PCS Young Adult Learning Center

The YALC is an alternative designed to serve students between the ages of 17-24 who are looking to earn a GED or workforce credential.

5600 East Capitol Street NE Washington, DC 20019

202-289-8898

Kewanna [email protected](202) 289-8898

Ward 7

Ages served 17-24

Programs offered

• GED• Carpentry• Nail and Lash

Technician

https://www.seeforever.org/yalc/

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The Next Step Public Charter School

The Next Step offers students the support, knowledge and skills they need to succeed academically and professionally. We offer GED preparation in English and Spanish as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) to DC youth between the ages of 16 and 30. We offer a full-time day program and a part-time night program, which run from September through August, enrolling two times each year. With a bilingual staff (English and Spanish) and wrap-around case management, we provide a safe and nurturing environment that supports students and their families. The Day School program operates between 9 am and 3 pm Monday-Friday.

3047 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20009

https://www.nextsteppcs.org/

(202) 319-2249

Jarolyn Alvarez [email protected](202) 319-2133

Ward 1

Ages served 16-24 (day)18-30 (evening)

Programs offered

Day• GED (English and Spanish)• Adult Basic Education

(English and Spanish)• English as a Second

Language• Computer Literacy• College Readiness/

Accuplacer Prep

Evening• GED (English and Spanish)• Adult Basic Education

(English and Spanish)• English as a Second

Language

Enrollment


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Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC/DC)

OIC/DC is a licensed training institution offering day and evening classes for following programs: *Home Health Aide; *A+ Certification; *BOSS (Business Office Support Specialist w/MOS); *Family To Family

3016 Martin Luther King Junior Ave. SE Washington, DC 20032

(202) 373-0330

Octaviouse [email protected]

Diana [email protected]

Ward 8

Ages served 18+

Programs offered

• A+ Computer Repairs• Home Health Aide• Microsoft Office

Specialist• Customer Service• Adult Basic Education

Enrollment

Call now to be on the interest list! Classes are anticipated to start in September. Classes will be a blend of in-person and virtual.

https://www.oicdc.org/

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Roosevelt STAY

The mission of Roosevelt STAY is to deliver a high-quality academic and career/technical program within a student-centered, alternative environment that will lead to a high school diploma. The primary student population includes in-school day students enrolled in other high schools across the city who need to take additional classes in order to graduate on time, as well as older students returning to school.


(202) 576-8399

Maritza [email protected](202) 576-8399

Ward 4

Ages served

Compulsory School-Aged (Day)Students with rights under IDEA (Day)25+ (Evening)

Programs offered

Day• DC State-Issued Diploma• NEDP• ServSafe• English as a Second Language• Cosmetology• Barbering• Culinary Arts• Credit Recovery (DCPS)• College Readiness/Accuplacer

Prep• ECE credential (CDA)• Mass Media credential

(Adobe) Evening• NEDP• ServSafe• English as a Second Language• Barbering• Culinary Arts

Enrollment


https://www.rooseveltstay.org/

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So Others Might Eat (SOME) Center for Employment Training

SOME CET provides training to prepare individuals for careers as Medical Administrative Assistants and Building Maintenance Service Technicians.

4430 Benning Road NE Washington, DC 20019

https://www.some.org/services/job-training

(202) 797-8806

Revon Pauling [email protected] (202) 765-2760

Ward 8

Ages served 18+

Programs offered

• Adult Basic Education

• HVAC• Construction• Medical

Assistant

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Society of the Sacred Heart/Living Wages

At Living Wages, we: believe in the concept of lifelong learning as a means of enabling people to contribute to and participate personally, socially, economically and collectively in the development of society affirm and support the key role of adult and community education in promoting equality, social inclusion and active citizenship promote a just wage that ensures an existence worthy of human dignity commit to the development and sustainability of quality adult and community education services in Washington, D.C.

4235 4th Street SE Washington, DC 20032

(202) 574-3961

Ward 8

Ages served 25+

Programs offered

• National External Diploma Program (NEDP)

• Adult Education• Workforce

Preparation• Digital Literacy

Enrollment


http://www.livingwages.org/

Deborah Wimberly [email protected](202) 574-3961

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Southeast Ministries

Daily Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes are held in a classroom setting where all five GED exam subjects are taught, including math, reading, science, social studies, and writing. Additionally, small group tutoring is made available to learners throughout the course’s entirety.

3111 Martin Luther King Junior Ave SE Washington, DC 20032

http://seministrydc.org/educating/

(202) 562-2636

Diane Harris [email protected](202) 562-2636 x 301

Ward 8

Ages served 18+

Programs offered

• Adult Basic Education• GED

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Southeast Welding Center Inc.

Offers District residents integrated basic education services with an emphasis on preparing adult learners to transition along a career pathway in welding.

1103 W Street SE Washington, DC 20020

http://www.seweldingcenter.org/home.html

202-290-1370

Marsha [email protected]/202-290-1370

Ward 8

Ages served 18-24

Programs offered

• Adult Basic Education

• Welding

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Southern Baptist Church

Offers National External Diploma Program (NEDP)

134 L Street NW Washington, DC 20001

https://www.southernbaptistpwc.com/in-dex.php/connect-grow/diploma-program

(202) 842-1953

Eleanor Doom [email protected](202) 842-1953 x 13

Ward 6

Ages served 22+

Programs offered

• High School Diploma for NEDP Completers

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The Family Place Public Charter School

The mission of the Family Place is to improve the literacy and workplace skills of adults who want to learn English, and improve their income and careers so that they and their families can have a better life. Any adult 18 years or older who is a resident of the District is eligible to enroll in free instruction at TFPPCS.

3309 16th St NW Washington, DC 20010

http://www.thefamilyplacedc.org

202-265-0149

Lidia Fleitas [email protected](202)-265-0149

Ward 1

Ages served 18+

Programs offered

• English as a Second Language

Enrollment

Enroll now for fall classes! Classes are anticipated to start in August. Classes will be in-person and/or virtual depending on public health guidance.

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Washington Literacy Center

The Washington Literacy Center removes the barrier by teaching basic skills – word attack (sounding things out), fluency (reading at a proper pace), and comprehension (understanding and thinking critically) to adults who read below a fifth-grade level.


https://www.washlit.org/

202-387-9029

Rose [email protected]

Ward 1

Ages served 18+

Programs offered

• Adult Basic Education (Reading & Math)

• Workforce preparation and other related skills

Enrollment


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YouthBuild DC Public Charter School

YouthBuild DC Public Charter School (YBPCS) is an alternative high school for young people seeking to transform their lives by re-engaging in their education in a non-traditional school environment. YBPCS prepares students for post-secondary education and the workplace by offering, in English and Spanish, academic, vocational and workforce development programs. YBPCS believes that service to the community is an essential part of the transformative process. Therefore, students serve their community through volunteer projects and by creating housing for low income residents in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.


www.youthbuildpcs.org

(202) 319-0141

Iris [email protected] (202) 319-0141

Ward 1

Ages served 16-24

Programs offered

• Adult Basic Education (Spanish and English)

• GED (Spanish and English)• English as a Second Language

(ESL)• Construction - e.g. HBI-PACT

(Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training) HBI Electrical, Weatherization, etc.

Enrollment

Enroll now for fall classes! Classes are anticipated to start in August. Classes will be in-person and/or virtual depending on public health guidance.

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YWCA National Capital Area Career Education and Training Center (CETC)

The YWCA National Capital Area Career Education & Training Center (CETC) is a licensed education and training program providing services to unemployed and under-employed adults 18 years of age and older. We offer day, evening and online classes in a supportive environment where students can prepare for the GED exam and increase basic reading and math skills through our integrated education and training program. We prepare students with the workforce training skills and preparation needed to enter and be successful in today’s workforce. Individuals have the opportunity to earn a nationally-recognized certification in the Hospitality, Administrative Support, or Healthcare industries. We also provide case management, transportation and job placement assistance, as well as tutoring support for adults enrolled in our program.


https://www.ywcanca.org/what-we-do/career-education-training-center/

(202) 626-0700

Angela Hughes [email protected](202) 626-0700 x729

Ward 1

Ages served 18+

Programs offered

• Hospitality (Guest Service Professional Certification)

• Administrative Support (Microsoft Specialist)

• Healthcare (HHA/CNA)

• GED

Enrollment

Enroll now for the summer distance education session, which begins in July! Enrollment for the fall session will take place in the summer.

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