The New York City Office of Adult and Continuing Education (OACE) is the largest provider of adult literacy education services in the state. They are an integral part of the New York City Department of Education's District 79 – Alternative Schools and Programs.
They offer over 900 classes for adults age 21 and over. They operate four Adult Learning Centers located in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx. They offer day and evening classes Monday through Saturday at more than 175 sites in all five boroughs, including public schools, community centers and faith-based organizations. Students can take classes at any of the sites, regardless of which borough they live in. All classes are taught by certified teachers and are offered free of charge.
Ongoing registration for classes in Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency (GED), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) is held regularly at schools and offices around the city.
The Office of Adult and Continuing Education's mission is to empower adults in their roles as parents, family members, workers and community members. They promote lifelong learning and the development of problem solving skills through a continuum of services, including Adult Basic Education, English for Speakers of Other Languages, High School Equivalency, and Career and Technical Education.
The Brooklyn Adult Learning Center in central Brooklyn is located at 475 Nostrand Avenue. For more information, call 718-638-2635.
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For more than 35 years, Family Dynamics has been committed to protecting children and strengthening families through programs and services that build on the strength of the family and the community. Based in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Bushwick, and Brownsville, Family Dynamics reaches thousands of families throughout central Brooklyn. All of these services are free.
Adult Education
Family Dynamics provides adults in the community the opportunity to learn a variety of skills through its New Horizon Program. New Horizon’s focus is to break the cycle of poverty by offering a comprehensive educational program for adults. With the help of a network of teachers, counselors and administrators, students grow in self-sufficiency, confidence, and self-esteem. New Horizons offers day and evening classes that are open to adults of all ages in the community.
Programs:
• Adult Literacy
• GED Preparation
• Adult Basic Education
• Computer Training
• Job Readiness/internship placement
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
SCO New Horizons is located at 75 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. For more infomation, please call 718-455-1166 or visit www.sco.org.
Effective July 1st, students who do not have a high school diploma or GED will not be eligible to receive federal financial aid for pursuing an Associates or a Bachelors Degree. Anyone without a high school diploma or GED that might be interested in obtaining financial aid to enter into an Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree program should do so before July 1, 2012. We encourage you to research potential institutions As soon as possible.
