General Information

Norwich Adult Education
Mandated Program
FREE CLASSES
Made possible by local, state & federal funding

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  • 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

Lisbon

Norwich

Sprague

Voluntown

East Lyme

Groton

North Stonington

Preston

Stonington

Franklin

Ledyard

Salem

 

Call (860) 823-4299 
Monday-Friday, 8
a.m. to 4 p.m.
For Registration Dates & Times


Academic Counseling Services are available for students.

 

Regional Program Information

As a Cooperative with a membership of 13 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)

AHSCDP = Adult High School Credit Diploma Program (leads to local Adult High School Diploma)

NEDP = National External Diploma Program
 

Norwich Adult Education Policies

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.

 

Enrollment Age Requirements 

 

The minimum age for enrollment in adult education is 17 years of age. 

 

Current state law in Connecticut (C.G.S. 10-84) mandates attendance in school up to age 18. A parent or guardian must be involved in the withdrawal of any student under the age of 18. 

As of July 1, 2011 the age at which a parent/guardian can withdraw a student from school was raised from age 16 to 17. A parent/guardian wishing to withdraw a 17 year old from school must: Personally appear at the School District Office and sign a withdrawal form. 

 

The form itself must include: A statement signed by a Guidance Counselor or School Administrator, verifying that the parent/guardian has been provided information about educational options available in the school system and community. 

 

A copy of this withdrawal form MUST be provided for the student file at adult education sites BEFORE the student can begin adult education classes. 

 

 

Norwich Adult Education Cooperative Program
Location Programs Days Class Times
East Lyme High School ABE/GED, ESOL, CP TU & TH 5:30-8:30 PM
Norwich AEC
191 Hickory Street
ABE M-TH 1-3 PM
Citizenship Preparation TH 5-7 PM
  Citizenship Preparation F 9-11 AM
  ESOL M-TH 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
12:30-3:30 PM
     
  ESOL M & W 5:30-8:30 PM
  GED M-TH 1-3 PM
  GED TU & TH 5:30-8:30 PM
  HSCD M-TH 9 AM - 1 PM
  HSCD M & W 5:30-9:00 PM
Norwich CT Works GED F 1-3 PM
Groton Public Library ABE/GED TU & TH 9 AM - NOON
Westside Middle School ESOL, GED M & W 6:30-8:30 PM
Stonington High School ABE/GED, CP, ESOL, HSCD M & W 6:30-9:30 PM
 

Calendars

 Citizenship Preparation Program 2011-2012

ESOL Daytime Program 2011-2012

ESOL Evening Program 2011-2012

GED Daytime Program 2011-2012

GED Evening Program 2011-2012

AHSCDP Daytime Program 2011-2012

AHSCDP Evening Program 2011-2012