Norwich Adult Education General Information Mandated Program FREE CLASSES Made possible by local, state & federal funding Earn a high school credit diploma Earn a GED high school diploma Learn reading, writing and math skills Study English for Speakers of other Languages Prepare to become an American citizen Our state-mandated Academic Programs are offered to residents of Norwich and the thirteen surrounding towns that comprise the Norwich Regional Adult Education Cooperative.  Supported by local Boards of Education, as well as state and federal grants, these classes to improve basic skills, learn to speak English, or earn a high school diploma are free of charge to the residents of Norwich and Cooperative towns. All Adult Education classes are available to adults from Norwich and Cooperative towns who are age 16 or older and no longer enrolled in public school.  Cooperative towns include: Bozrah Griswold Lisbon Norwich Sprague East Lyme Groton North Stonington Preston Stonington Franklin Ledyard Salem Voluntown Click here for Program Information & Schedule CALL (860) 823-4299  MONDAY-FRIDAY,  8 a.m. to 4 p.m. FOR REGISTRATION DATES AND TIMES ACADEMIC COUNSELING SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS

It is the policy of the Norwich Regional Adult Education Cooperative that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against under any program, including employment, because of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, mental retardation, and past/present history of mental disorder, learning disability and physical disability. Individuals with a disability who may need accommodations in order to participate in any class, program or activity, or when taking the GED exam, please contact Karen Boluch at the Adult Education Center (860) 823-4299 for further assistance. Top of page Regional Program Information As a Cooperative with a membership of 14 towns, we offer various classes at multiple sites in the Cooperative. Below is a chart showing these sites and classes. If you need more information on any of these, please call the Adult Education Center in Norwich at (860) 823-4299. PROGRAM KEY ABE = Adult Basic Education (learn to read, write and do basic math ) CP = Citizenship Preparation (study for the U.S. Citizenship test) ESOL = English for Speakers of other Languages (learn to speak, read, and write English) GED = General Education Development Exam Preparation (leads to State of CT High School   Diploma) HSCDP = High School Credit Diploma Program (leads to local Adult High School Diploma)   TOWN/SITE PROGRAMS DAYS TIMES East Lyme East Lyme High School ESOL, CP ABE/GED Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 pm -   8:30 pm Griswold Griswold High School GED Monday & Wednesday 5:30 pm -   8:30 pm Groton Groton Public Library ABE/GED Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am-Noon   Groton West Side  Middle School ESOL, GED Monday & Wednesday 6:30 pm -  9:30 pm Norwich Adult Education Center  Daytime  HSCDP, ESOL ABE/GED GED CP  Mon. - Thurs. Mon. & Thurs. Friday Friday Thursday 9 am -  1 pm 12:30-2:30 pm 9 am - 12 noon 9 - 11 am 1:15 - 3:15 pm Norwich Adult Education Center  Evenings HSCDP ESOL CP ABE/GED Mon. & Wed.  Mon. & Wed.  Wednesday Tue. & Thurs. 5:30 pm - 9 pm 5:30-8:30 pm 5:30-7:30 pm 5:30 - 8:30 pm Norwich Department of Labor/One Stop GED Tuesday 1:00 pm -   3:00 pm  Norwich SMHA ABE/GED Wednesday 1:30 pm -   3:30 pm Stonington Stonington High School ABE/GED, ESOL, CP, HSCDP Monday & Wednesday 6:30-9:30 pm   Top of Page The Adult Education Program is sponsored by the Norwich Board of Education in compliance with regulations of the State Department of Education and statutes of the State of Connecticut.  Instructors are selected for their expertise in specific areas.  However, the Adult Education Program, the Board of Education and the City of Norwich do not promote the private services of the instructors nor the companies with whom they are associated.  The Board of Education and the City of Norwich disclaim any and all responsibility for any activities participants may pursue based upon information offered or discussions conducted in an adult education class relating to money management, investment options, business options, personal development, parenting, health care, exercise, personal safety or any other subjects.  Courses are provided to expand the knowledge and skills of the participants, and as such, the participants are solely responsible as to how this information and knowledge is applied by them. Connecticut School Legislation Compulsory Attendance 16 and 17 year olds As of July 1, 2001, the age for compulsory school attendance in Connecticut changed from 16 to 18 years of age.  The law states that certain steps MUST BE TAKEN in order for 16 or 17 year olds to enroll in Adult Education to earn their high school diploma in either the GED program or the High School Credit Diploma program.  1.   The parent or guardian must sign a withdrawal form at the student’s high school.  2.   A copy of this withdrawal form MUST be provided for the student file at adult education BEFORE the student can begin adult education classes. Top of Page Home