Literacy

GRASP/GED Home Study Program - GED CLASSES



  • Would you like to earn your GED but don’t have the time to attend a class?

  • Is it too hard to get childcare?

  • Is transportation a problem?

FREE Tutoring available!


Requirements:



  • Must be 21 years of age or older and demonstrate a 9th grade reading level.

  • Study packets are prepared by an Instructor and available for pick-up at a local library on a two-week schedule.

  • Contact with the Instructor can be by phone, mail or in person.

All Home Study Students are required to attend both Pre & Post Testing Sessions during the year!


GED Class Offerings


Locations:



  • ALI - One Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie

    • Mon. & Wed.; 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

    • Tues. & Thurs.; 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

    • Tues. & Thurs.; NOON - 3:00 p.m.

    • Tues. & Thurs.; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  • Dutchess Works - 235 Main Street, Poughkeepsie

    • Mon. & Wed. ; 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

  • Beacon Howland Library - 313 Main Street, Beacon

    • Tues. & Fri.; 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  • Astor Early Childhood/Wingdale - 6423  Route 55, Wingdale

    • Mon. & Fri.; 9:00 a.m - NOON

  • Family Partnership Center - 29 North Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie

    • Tues. & Thurs.; 9:00 a.m - NOON

  • Astor Early Childhood/Delafield Site - 50 Delafield Street, Poughkeepsie

    • Mon. & Wed.; 9:00 a.m. - NOON

  • Christ Episcopal Church - 20 Carroll  Street, Poughkeepsie

    • Mon. & Wed.; 9:00 a.m - NOON

Additional Information:



  • All students must attend a three-hour assessment prior to placement!

  • Convenient locations; day & evening schedules

  • It is necessary to take a free placement test before enrolling in GED classes and all Home Study Programs.

  • For other possible upcoming Poughkeepsie & Beacon classes, please call our office.

  • Call For Details:

    • 845.483.3640 Ext. 6108
       

Pre-GED Home Study Program


Pre-GED is a video-based home study program designed for students who need to concentrate on specific math, reading and writing skills at the 4.0 – 8.9 reading level.


The Pre-GED Connection is the core curriculum which includes the Pre-GED Connection workbooks and DVD tapes. Supplementary resources are provided for practice and mastery of skills.


Pre-GED Home Study is for:



  • Those who are 21 years of age or older.

  • Cannot attend regularly scheduled classes.

  • Do not have a GED or high school diploma.

FREE TUTORING AVAILABLE!


All Home Study Students are required to attend both Pre & Post Testing Sessions during the year!


Career Training Entrance Assessment


Prior to registering for a 100+ hour career training program, students must take a math and reading entrance assessment offered at any of the times and  locations listed below.


Assessment Schedule and Locations:




  • Poughkeepsie *



    • Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at ALI
      (Every Wednesday morning of each month)

    • Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. at ALI
      (Second and Fourth Wednesday evening of each month)

    • *No prior appointment needed 


  • Beacon Howland Library **



    • Mon.; 9:45 a.m.

    • ** MUST Call ALI office to make an appointment 845-483-3640 Ext. 6108 for information on all programs above.

Free English Classes


English for Beginner & Intermediate ESL Learners


The English as a Second Language Program is for adults and is taught twice weekly for three hours. Call for Registration Appointment for Day Classes.


Daytime Classes Available at:



  • ALI ESL Learning Center - One Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie

    • Tues. & Thurs.; 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  • Astor Early Childhood/Delafield Site - 50 Delafield Street, Poughkeepsie

    • Tues. & Thurs.; 9:00 a.m. - NOON

  • Astor Early Childhood/Wingdale - 6423 Route 55, Wingdale

    • Tues. & Thurs.; 9:00 a.m. - NOON

  • Christ Episcopal Church - 20 Carroll Street, Poughkeepsie,

    • Tues. & Thurs.; 9:00 a.m. - NOON

Evening Classes Available at:



  • Arlington Middle School - 601 Dutchess Turnpike Poughkeepsie

    • (Evening registration first and third Tuesday of each month)

    • Tues & Thurs.; 6:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.

  • Beacon High School - 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon

    • (Evening registration is first and third Monday of each month)

    • Mon. & Wed.; 6:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.

  • Grace Episcopal Church - 3328 Franklin Avenue, Millbrook

    • Tues. & Thurs.; 6:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.

Our Goals are to Provide:



  • A welcoming environment for English language learners of all language and cultural backgrounds.

  • Individualized instructional support to promote swift English language and literacy development.

  • Opportunities to be civically and bilingually successful in the local community.

Facts You Should Know:



  • Registration takes approximately one hour.

  • CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION:

    • Focus is on vocabulary development, listening comprehension and speaking skills.

  • FOUR LEVELS OF CLASSES:

    • Beginning to High Intermediate.

    • Other Literacy/GED programs are available.

  • OPEN ENROLLMENT CLASSES:

    • Convenient Times & Locations

For Registration and Assessment, Call:


845.483.3640 x6108