Religion notes: Aug. 14-21 Aug 12, 2008
The book-reading project is part of the overall adult education program of the parish. The Women s Book Group is reading The Spiral Staircase by Karen Armstrong, a spell-binding story of her spiritual journey. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Free workshops, presentations held at Written Words Aug 12, 2008
Diane Kapoor, who runs the sessions, teaches knitting at Valley Adult Education and at after-school enrichment programs in the area. "It's relaxing. It's also very portable. You can take it wherever you go," she said. (Valley News, CT)
The Urgent Importance of Literacy Aug 10, 2008
Clearly, there is a great need for adult education ... In 1990 the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education and the Georgia Council on Adult Literacy created the Certified Literate Community Program (CLCP) to address local issues relating to deficiencies in adult education, especially the problem of functional illiteracy ... If you would like to serve on the board or volunteer to assist students, please call the Adult Education office at FRTC, 706-646-6127. (Thomaston Times, GA)
SAN MARCOS: Center offers young people fun alternatives to street life Aug 10, 2008
The center also offers field trips and community service opportunities, adult education and GED preparation classes and support groups for recovering alcoholics and addicts. The youthfulness of the center's staffers helps attract members. (North County Times)
Graduation is long past but learning goes on Aug 10, 2008
Continued adult education is weven more important because we have to be examples for our younger generation for them to see that education is a priority to move for ward in life. Sadly, some children do slip through the cracks of the school system and fail. (NJ.com -- Times)
State courses at Bristol TEC to start Sept. 8 Aug 9, 2008
BRISTOL - Apprenticeship and Extensions Courses for the state Adult Education Evening School Division at Bristol Technical Education Center will start the week of Sept. 8. Registration dates are Aug 25 to 28 and Sept. 2 to 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 431 Minor St., Bristol. (New Britain Herald, CT)
More of this story Aug 9, 2008
Three Pine Bluff teenagers arrested Wednesday night on drug and weapons related charges were ordered to enroll at the adult education center and get their GEDs as a condition of their bond. Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt Jr. told Tyrone Barker, 18, Daniel Benton, 19, and Christopher Rogers, 18, they had 10 days from the date they bonded out of the county detention center to start working on their GEDs, or they would stay in jail until their case is decided. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Arlington Seniors Association Aug 9, 2008
Adult education No classes in August. Stay tuned for our fall course offerings. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Flagler in line to get more adult recreation opportunities Aug 8, 2008
The user-fee funded program will combine School Board and city resources so activities and instructors from the board's adult education program will be available to residents at city facilities. "The big thing is we're just going to be running a lot more classes," said Judi Stetson, city grant and senior program development coordinator. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
New Pueblo initiative Aug 8, 2008
Pima Community College should incorporate the distributed model in areas underserved and upgrade the programming in the adult education field. Cultural centers with performing arts and galleries need to be planned and developed and utilized to enable traveling performances and art collections to be convenient and accessible close to regional communities. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Jean Brown (8) Aug 8, 2008
She later returned to school, attending adult education classes to receive her high school diploma. After receiving her high school diploma, she continued on to San Jose State, where she earned her bachelor's degree and teaching certificate. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
6 interested in open school trustee seat Aug 7, 2008
Durgin has taught at Gillette College and has worked as a substitute teacher in the district, as well as being involved in the adult education program. - Anne Ochs: A former principal at Rawhide Elementary, she said her educational background would serve her well. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Clay Literacy Coalition in need of more tutors Aug 7, 2008
The next training session is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Wing A of the adult education building at Orange Park High School, 2306 Kingsley Ave. To contact the coalition, call 272-5988, send an e-mail to clayliteracy@aol. com. (Florida Times-Union)
Dalai Lama's giggle wins over Liverpool Aug 6, 2008
the casas testing, esl methodoligies, and adult education curriculum is helpful. mercy learning center is. (Yahoo News -- Tibet)
Lake Land College holds 2008 GED graduation ceremony Aug 5, 2008
MATTOON This year, 111 students from the Lake Land College Adult Education and Pathways programs passed the GED exam ... The LLC Adult Education GED Scholarship Award was presented to Brittany White, Mattoon. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
STRIVE/Boston prepares ex-offenders for college - and success at work Aug 5, 2008
Edell Howard, who received college prep through X-Cel Inc. Adult Education Services, which is preparing STRIVE's students for college, earned his associate's degree from Roxbury Community College in June and plans to enter the University of Massachusetts at Boston to study math this fall. "This isn't so rare," says Kevin Burke, the state's secretary of public safety, "especially coming out of the house of corrections. They turn their lives around, get community college degrees, bachelor's... (Boston Globe)
75 Companies Expected At HGTC Job Fair/Career Expo Aug 5, 2008
Academy Sports, Ambassador Staffing, Area Residence for Kids, Bass Physical Therapy, Belk, Best Buy, Caring Companions, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, City of Dublin Fire Department, Corrections Corporation of America - Alamo, Cracker Barrel, Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, Dodge State Prison, Dublin City Police Department, Eldorado Stone, Etcon, Fairview Park Hospital, Farmers Furniture, Flexsteel Industries, Fred s Distribution Center, Georgia Department of Corrections, Georgia... (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
ARTTOWN: Family's life interwoven with city arts Aug 4, 2008
He taught music appreciation for many years for New Britain Adult Education. Lillian and Myron were both very active with the New Britain Symphony Orchestra and the Hartford and New Britain Musical Clubs. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Transportation hits students at pumps Aug 4, 2008
Amanda Lawson, 24, said she decided to go Columbia College in Jacksonville, an adult education school, because it offers so many classes online, which she calculated saves about $30 a week in gas. Online classes aren't the only tactic used to cut back on gas prices. (Florida Times-Union)
Trautwein closes chapter at library Aug 2, 2008
The adult education group was going, but it was not flourishing, Trautwein said. We began promoting it more because we believed adult education was very important and the library should be involved in it. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Homeland Security Community College... Aug 2, 2008
The fastest growing sector of adult education is in preparing first responders by community colleges in support of home land security initiatives. Communities owe a large part of their security to adult graduates of first responder programs offered by community colleges. (Suite101.com)
Around the Valley Aug 2, 2008
Community Health FairKaiser Permanente Fresno and Buddhist Tzu Chi Free Clinic will present a free Community Health Fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today at Cesar Chavez Adult Education Center, 2500 Stanislaus Ave., downtown Fresno. The clinic is for uninsured and low-income children and adults. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Online Education Learning Strategie... Aug 1, 2008
Adult Education Tips for Success. To succeed and obtain the most from a distance education course, a student must avoid. (Suite101.com)
ESCONDIDO: Residents of small school site surveyed for concerns, input Jul 31, 2008
Superintendent Ed Nelson has said he would also use bond and redevelopment money to replace aging portable facilities at the district's traditional campuses with permanent buildings, improve science labs and performing arts facilities, and build a permanent adult education facility. The proposed projects would ease crowding and offer more learning options for students, he said. (North County Times)
Cochise College clears way for student union Jul 31, 2008
The 1000 Building, which houses Adult Education and the Nursing Department, is being relocated with plans for the building to be occupied in August. In the meantime, Adult Education is in Room 901. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
New Life Community Church excited to worship in McKinley School Aug. 3 Jul 30, 2008
It, too, was also previously owned by the school district, which used it for adult education before Pathfinder. There were 109 in attendance at the first Sunday worship service on Nov. 19, 2000. (Dowagiac News, MI)
How to Connect with Others in Your ... Jul 28, 2008
Adult education centers, community colleges and recreation departments are good resources to begin your search. These classes are usually short term, so they work nicely for those who have time constraints. (Suite101.com)
Web sites help students find scholarships Jul 27, 2008
HOPE grants are available to Georgia residents who attend a state public technical college or a public college or university to earn a certificate or diploma regardless of high school graduation date or GPA. The certificate or diploma program must be approved by the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education or be a comparable program of study approved by the Board of Regents. A HOPE grant covers full tuition, approved mandatory fees and a book allowance. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Culinary Careers for Adults Jul 25, 2008
For anyone thinking about entering an adult education program to study culinary arts, the forecast for job growth by National Restaurant Association is for 2 million additional jobs through 2017 ... Adult Education and Training for Culinary Careers. (Suite101.com)
ESCONDIDO: School bond payments could stretch beyond 2050 Jul 25, 2008
Also on tap is a proposal to replace portable classrooms with permanent buildings to serve students in adult education. xcomponent:paragraphs:3. (North County Times)
Growing colleges must cut Jul 25, 2008
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Swearingen praises power of Technical College System Jul 25, 2008
That job is reflected in the recent name change from the Department of Technical and Adult Education, headed ... The Technical College System is also working through its Adult Education Centers to reach the 1 ... Swearingen, who spent almost 30 years with Bell South, was appointed to the State Board of the Department of Technical and Adult Education by Gov. Sonny Perdue in 2006 and was elected Chairman of the Board in 2007. (Calhoun Times, GA)
DOE online survey ranks areas of need Jul 24, 2008
They also might raise fees for busing, lunches, adult education and the A+ afterschool program. Survey respondents also were concerned about whether teachers are qualified to teach their subjects, with 126 of them looking for improvements in that area. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Goggins reopens complaint Jul 24, 2008
While Goggins was demoted, he continued to be paid the same salary he received in his former job as the districts director of adult education ... The position of adult education director has not been advertised for the upcoming school year, and Goggins said that as of July 1, he has seen a decrease in his salary which will continue into the 2008-2009 school year ... School board attorney Guy Norris said the agreement between the two parties was that Goggins would continue to be paid his adult... (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Hopelink seeks volunteers for literacy effort Jul 24, 2008
As a program of Hopelink's Adult Education Department, Eastside Literacy provides a crucial element in self-sufficiency, helping adults improve their family's safety, stability and security. Since 1971, Hopelink has helped homeless and low income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities make lasting change in their lives. (King County Journal Newspapers, WA)
Club at Hyde Park needs sewer to move forward Jul 24, 2008
Zimmerman further has plans to integrate an adult education curriculum into the clubhouse sponsored by OASIS; a large national firm which cultivates and distributes curricula specifically oriented towards aging adults. Zimmerman has already solicited the services of professors from Bard, Vassar, and Marist and feels that the classes will be a significant attraction to residents 50 years or older that currently live in Hyde Park. (Hyde Park Townsman, NY)
Florida eyes overhaul of state higher education Jul 24, 2008
Under the new system, state colleges will be able to offer approved bachelor's degrees but still must retain many of the characteristics of community colleges, including affordable costs, a variety of associate's degrees and adult education ... They also must keep many of the traits of community colleges, such as associate's degrees, low cost, adult education and workforce development. (Florida Times-Union)
Henderson, Huddleston selected Man, Woman of Year Jul 23, 2008
He has also been involved in youth baseball and Pop Warner football, the Cochise College Advisory Committee for Adult Education, Lions Club and Golf and Social Club. Advertisement. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
This end of summer cookout was part the way the children of the summer program at the Leitchfield FRYSC celebrated their last day of camp. Jul 22, 2008
Julie Watson with the Grayson County Adult Education Programs and Angie Jones with Community Education brought in different educational programs. We just had a wonderful summer and I have enjoyed the kids this year, added Critchlow. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
ESCONDIDO: $98 M bond package to be presented to trustees Thursday Jul 22, 2008
3 million for an adult education facility to replace aging, relocatable classrooms that serve as the Adult Education Center's Midway campus on Midway Drive and East Valley Parkway. The district is also anticipating that it will receive about 10 million in state funding to contribute to the project, officials have said. (North County Times)
After the Sun Sets: Night Photography Workshop Jul 21, 2008
Boston Center for Adult Education, 5 Commonwealth Ave., 617-267-4430. bcae. (Boston Globe)
GED opens many doors Jul 19, 2008
Special awards were presented by Kay Lynn, director of Adult Education ... This is the sixth year the award has been given to a graduate who most exemplifies the qualities displayed by Long, an elementary school teacher for 35 years, who began her career in Adult Education in 1969, and continued until her death in 2003. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
NPP UK Mourns Peter Ala Adjetey Jul 18, 2008
He was a part-time lecturer at the Institute of Adult Education, University of Ghana between 1960 and 1962. He was also a part-time lecturer at the Ghana Law School between 1964 and 1968. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Religion listings Jul 18, 2008
Adult education also takes place Sunday mornings. Youth Groups are offered for grades five and six, junior high grades seven and eight and senior high grades nine through 12. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Swearingen to speak at July Booster Breakfast Jul 18, 2008
Carl Swearingen, chairman of the State Board of the Department of Technical and Adult Education will speak at the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce Booster Breakfast, Friday, July 25 at 7:30 a.m. at Belmont Baptist Church ... Swearingen was appointed to the State Board of the Department of Technical and Adult Education by Gov. Sonny Perdue in 2006 and was elected Chairman of the Board in 2007. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Schools facing $9M in cuts Jul 17, 2008
Officials say fees for A+, school bus rides, lunch and adult education could be raised ... Officials also refloated the idea of raising fees for busing, lunches, adult education and the Afterschool Plus program ... Education officials said they were once again considering raising the price for the A+ afterschool program, school buses, lunch and adult education. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Schwarzenegger Launches 'School Finder' Site For Parents Jul 17, 2008
The site provides data on schools in every region of California, from elementary to high school, and includes traditional schools, alternative and adult education schools and charter schools. School Finder is an important tool for improving transparency and accountability in our education system, said Secretary of Education Dave Long. This site will provide accurate and valuable school data in a clear and concise way that will empower parents to make meaningful decisions regarding the... (NBC 11, CA)
Worship Directory Jul 17, 2008
Adult education at various locations on weekday evenings. Phone church office for details. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
About Town for July 16, 2008 Jul 16, 2008
Lompoc Adult Education will be reopening the application process for the upcoming class for Licensed Vocational Nurse at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24, in Room E-4 at Lompoc High School, 515 West College Ave. Interested candidates must hold a Certified Nursing Assistant certification and a high school diploma, GED or CHSPE. ... For more information, call Lompoc Unified Adult Education. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Small Business in 2008 Jul 16, 2008
And take a financial planning class at a local adult education center. Some of the stories I've heard are absurd; these people are adults and yet they don't know how to handle their own financial affairs--but they have time for American Idol, Survivor, and whatever else, every night of the week. (Townhall.com)
NPP in "deep state of mourning" Jul 16, 2008
He was a part-time lecturer at the Institute of Adult Education, University of Ghana, between 1960 and 1962. He was also a part-time lecturer at the Ghana School of Law between 1964 and 1968. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Vocational school to expand with new building Jul 15, 2008
8 million, 40,000-square-foot building, which will house adult education programs targeted on training the health care workforce ... Currently, the vocational school offers adult education programs in licensed practical nursing, EKG technology and medical assisting, with 120 adult students enrolled on average. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Business in Brief Jul 15, 2008
He holds a bachelor s degree in psychology and a master s degree in adult education, both from Oregon State University. Davis also completed the Community College Emerging Leaders Institute at OSU, the Leadership Institute of the Oregon Employment and Training Association, and has professional certification from the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Health care industry needs drives expansion of vocational school Jul 14, 2008
8 million, 40,000-square-foot building, which will house adult education programs targeted on training the health care workforce. By opening the new health care center, MVCTC Superintendent John Boggess said he hopes the school will help meet the demands of the work force and fill gaps in nursing, surgical technology and medical assistants and make room for another growing industry on campus -- agriculture. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Newport job fair scheduled Jul 13, 2008
Businesses who have registered so far include Arkansas Army National Guard, Arkansas Department of Corrections, Arkansas Department of Workforce Services, Arkansas Steel Associates, Arkansas State University Newport, ASU Newport Adult Education and Career Pathways, ASU Newport Business Program, Harris Hospital, Lindley Healthcare, Munity Bancshares, Movie Gallery, Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, Newport Healthcare and Rehab, Newport Police Department, Rent One, Southwest Steel Processing,... (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Downtown and/or east? New committee formed to help reach consensus Jul 13, 2008
Group members are pushing Federation to keep the downtown headquarters at least for some uses, such as executive offices, Hillel functions, adult education, and a gathering space for young people. Downtown advocates believe moving east would diminish Jewish influence in the general community. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
The write stuff Jul 8, 2008
There are plenty of actually useful courses you can take at the Boston Center for Adult Education. "Getting to Know Your Spirit Guides and Guardian Angels," for example, or "Spanish for Travelers." But "Freelance Writing". (Boston Globe)
New U.S. citizen, Linda Colon Jul 8, 2008
She had several classes in the Altus Adult Education program ... To find out about other adult education instruction in Altus, contact the Altus Lifelong Learning Center, 300 N. Park Lane, or call 481-2134. (Altus Times, OK)
Formal Education Overrated in Bolstering Job Skills, Economic Productivity Jul 4, 2008
Matthew Zeidenberg of Columbia University writes about Community Colleges under Stress, and Brian Bosworth confronts The Crisis in Adult Education. Brian Bosworth of the Seattle consulting form FutureWorks outlines a variety of strategies for helping undereducated adults. (PR Newswire)
Arnold Arboretum happenings Jul 4, 2008
To register for these classes, call the Arnold Arboretum Adult Education Department at 617-524-1718, ext. 160, or visit arboretum. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Former RCC educator named to state board (6) Jul 4, 2008
The North Carolina Community College System is the primary agency for providing job training and both literacy and adult education. Daggs s term will run through June 30, 2011. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Learning center seeks levy election Jul 3, 2008
The 21st CCLC would also like to offer adult education and expand to other communities, she said ... The programs would also offer adult education, helping to retrain workers and put them back into the workforce, said Earnhardt. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Dollar General has grand opening Sat. Jul 3, 2008
Upon receiving the cards, the organization distributes the referrals to the appropriate adult education office in each state, making sure the right service is provided for each person s particular need. In 2005, the program served more than 9,000 people. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Profile: Denis Simond Jul 3, 2008
Simond's route to the travel industry came after a short stint as a teacher led him into adult education and then to a job as education officer at Sydney's Long Bay jail, where he tutored prisoners and supervised their correspondence education. He then became the education officer at Qantas, spending 12 years there, supervising the programs run by 250 training officers covering engineering, cabin crew and pilots. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Location, fees changing for Flagler adult education classes Jul 2, 2008
The school district's termination of its leasing contract with the Wickline Center and increase in fees for adult education classes and programs are among the changes needed to rein in costs, officials said ... Flagler Beach Montessori School will take over one of the three rooms occupied by Adult Education, said Tom Gillen, director of the Flagler Beach Recreation Department. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
