Snead State GED Class

Program Overview

Adult Education provides academic instruction from very basic skills up to the college level.

Areas of instruction include:

• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking English
• Math
• Social Studies
• Science
• Digital Literacy
• Career Preparation
• College Preparation
• GED® Preparation
• Test Preparation (ACT, Accuplacer, etc.)
• Ready to Work
• Family Literacy

Instruction is grouped into four general areas: Basic Academic Improvement, Adult Reading, English as a Second Language (ESL), Ready to Work, and Family Literacy. Classes are FREE and open to anyone 17 years of age or older and not enrolled in school. Students learn at their own pace in an instructional program designed with their specific goals in mind. Enrollees may be interested in pursuing the GED® or Non-Traditional High School Diploma credential, preparing for the ACCUPLACER college placement test or ACT test, enrolling in a technical program through Career Pathways, learning how to speak English, building their job skills and certifications with Ready to Work, or simply learning the skills to help their children with homework. The Northeast Alabama Adult Education Program offers free adult education classes at various locations throughout DeKalb, Jackson, and Marshall Counties.

The Northeast Alabama Adult Education Program also offers Ready to Work. Participants of this 8-week program may enroll and begin coursework at any time. Graduates of this program will receive a certificate verifying that they have completed rigorous training and experimental learning activities that prepare them to excel in the workforce. RTW benefits students by providing entry-level employability skills and the enhancement of current skills in order to reach promotion or advancement in their current workplace.

Why Is Adult Education Important?

• It contributes to a better educated, more productive workforce.
• It qualifies adults for better jobs and increases their earning potential.
• It enables some adults to become independent of government assistance programs.
• It contributes to better-informed citizens who are more active in government and community affairs.
• It helps parents to set good educational examples for their children. Statistics have shown that children of parents with higher education are more likely to complete their education.
• It helps individuals become qualified for civil service, college entrance, military service and technical training.
• It contributes to self-satisfaction and provides a second chance for academic improvement.