2019-2020 Literacy Offerings
3 Easy Steps to Success at Dutchess BOCES Adult Learning Literacy Classes:
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Complete our HSE/Career Intake Orientation Assessment |
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Meet with our Staff to determine your classes listed below |
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Attend regularly to meet your literacy or occupational goals |
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High School Equivalency/Career Training Intake 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:
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Adult Learning Institute, One Civic Center Plaza, Suite 300, Poughkeepsie *
- Mondays at 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at ALI
(Every Monday morning of each week) - *No prior appointment needed
- Mondays at 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at ALI
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Community Action Partnership Beacon, 10 Eliza Street, Beacon **
- 1st Monday of each month at 5:45 p.m.
- ** MUST Call ALI office to make an appointment 845-483-3640 Ext. 6108 for information on all programs above.
2019-2020
High School Equivalency Class Offerings
CLICK HERE for a copy of our High School Equivalency class times and latest schedule
Locations & Times:
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Adult Learning Institute (ALI) One Civic Center Plaza, Suite 300 Poughkeepsie |
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Dutchess One Stop 191 Main Street, Poughkeepsie |
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Adult Learning Institute (ALI) One Civic Center Plaza, Suite 300 Poughkeepsie |
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10 Eliza Street, Beacon |
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37 Broad Street, Fishkill/Beacon
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MORNING
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South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (Community Room) |
EVENING:
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Must meet eligibility requirements to particpate |
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Additional Information:
- All students must attend a two to three-hour assessment* prior to placement!
- Convenient locations; day & evening schedules
- It is necessary to take a free placement test before enrolling in HSE 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
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Free English Classes - English for Beginner & Intermediate ESL LearnersThe English as a Second Language Program is for adults and is taught twice weekly for three (3) hours. Call for Registration Appointment for Day Classes. |
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Daytime Classes Available at:
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Evening Classes Available at:
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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 focuses on vocabulary development, listening comprehension and speaking skills
- Three levels of classes offer beginning to High Intermediate along with other Literacy/HSE programs available
- Open enrollment classes provide convenient times & locations for you to find the class right for your schedule!
GRASP/HOME STUDY PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS AND CLASSES
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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!
For Registration and Assessment, Call:
845.483.3640 x6108