Adult Educational (GED) Programs

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Lewis and Clark’s Adult Education staff believe that it is never too late to learn, to grow, and to improve the quality of one’s life. L&C responds to the needs of the community through numerous programs and services at various times and locations throughout the district.

For additional assistance, contact Linda Walters or Ornetta Gilliam at 618-468-4141 or 866-GED-LCCC

Description of Services:

GED Preparation Program: Refresh your reading, writing, and math skills and/or prepare to take the GED test. Join the nearly 200 adults who graduate each year at Lewis and Clark Community College. If you are 16 years of age or older, you may enroll in free basic skills classes offered at various times and locations throughout the area.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes: These classes can help you learn to speak better English for your job or to help your children in school. Caring instructors will help you improve your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through these free classes.

Project READ tutoring: If you are 17 years of age or older and need extra help with reading, you may benefit from Project READ’s free one-on-one tutoring services. Maybe you would like to help and become a tutor for Project READ. You do not have to be a college graduate or a teacher to tutor. Project READ trains you. Come feel good about helping another individual learn to read or improve their skills.

Enriched GED: Join the select group of students who want to enroll in college. If you are 16 to 18 years of age, you could earn college tuition through this free program. Enter the program by taking a career development course in addition to a GED class and you could be on your way to a college degree!

Community Technology: Computers are becoming an integral part of modern life at work, home and school. Learn the basics at your local Adult Education center.

Family Education: Give your children a jump start in life. Join a select group of parents that are focused on improving the whole family’s educational goals. You can get your GED while helping your child succeed in school.

GED-i: Some people cannot attend traditional class settings for various reasons. GED Illinois is a free online GED preparation program that you can access through the internet. It is designed for people working at a high school level.