Adult Education
by Client Relations
February 23, 2010
Adult Education
The adult education program provides literacy, secondary education, English skills for limited English proficient adults, basic academic work readiness, parenting, life skills, GED preparation (Instructional and or Web-based) and family literacy for out-of-school youth and adults who are beyond the age of compulsory school attendance and/or function below the secondary completion level.
Philosophy and Mission of Adult Education and Literacy
| PHILOSOPHY |
Every Texan, regardless of age, is entitled to a basic education. |
| MISSION |
The mission of adult education and literacy is to ensure that all adults who live in Texas have the skills necessary to function effectively in their personal and family lives, in the workplace, and in the community. |
Adult Education Department Staff:
Miriam Mas, Adult Education Coordinator
Linda Gibson, Program Support
Octaviano Garza, ESL Instructor
Janis Heebner, Part-Time Instructor and Data Entry Specialist
Tiffany Lee, Instructor-Distance Learning
Click here for Adult Education Class Schedule (updated 9-8-09)
Click here for the GED and ESL Distance Education Program
Click here for information on the GED Test and Testing Locations
Click here for Teacher Resources
Eligibility Requirements:
Texas compulsory school attendance law specifies that a child shall attend school until he/she is 18 years old. Exemptions are granted only as specified by law and stated below.
- 17 year-old in GED course:
The exemption from compulsory attendance for a child attending a GED course who is at least 17 years of age applies if: (1) the child has the permission of the child’s parent or guardian to attend the course; (2) the child is required by court order to attend the course; (3) the child has established a residence separate and apart from the person’s parent, guardian, or other person having lawful control; or (4) the child is homeless. (For a discussion of the enrollment in a school district of children with separate residences or who are homeless see Part 11 below.) - 16 year-old in GED course:
There is a separate exemption for a child attending a GED course who is at least 16 years old. This exemption applies if the student is recommended to take the course by a public agency that has supervision or custody of the child under a court order. Under Article 45.054, Code of Criminal Procedure, a justice or municipal court that finds that a child who is at least 16 years of age engaged in truant conduct may order the child to take a GED examination and to attend a preparatory course. The exemption applicable to a 16 year-old attending a GED course includes those enrolled in a Job Corps training program. These are the only conditions under which 16 year-olds are exempt from compulsory attendance due to attending a GED course.
