Basic Education

Mission

Northeastern recognizes the value of every student and the importance of a quality education. We offer adult basic education programs consisting of ESL/GED/Family Literacy. Our committed staff creates a partnership with our students to help provide opportunities for individuals to develop skills and confidence for life.

Who We Serve

The NJC Adult Education Program serves adults, ages 17 and older, who wish to improve their basic academic skills such as reading, writing and math; to prepare for the GED test; and/or to improve their English. The Family Literacy Program serves parents and children (ages 0-5 years old) by helping families to build literacy and language skills in order to reach their greatest potential possible. Contact Kelli Reyes at Kelli.Reyes@njc.edu or call 970.521.6793 for more information.

What you can expect

Need to request a GED Transcript?

GED Pathway

Focus on workplace skills and/or college readiness
Goal setting assistance
Whole group, small group, and individualized instruction
Pre-GED and GED instruction in math, reading, and writing subject areas
Official GED practice tests
College and Career Navigation
Weekly official GED test sessions (cost of official tests is $25 each)
Pre elementary school – early childhood education for children ages 1-8 while parents attend class

GED (General Educational Development) Preparation and Testing

Morning and afternoon classes to fit your schedule
Classes offered only in Sterling at this time
Weekly testing in Sterling
Spanish GED testing

2013 Spring GED Graduation Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 2012 in the Dorothy Corsberg Theatre at 2:00 p.m.
Students interested in walking at the ceremony should contact Kelli Reyes at 970.521.6793 before May 8th.

ESL (English as a Second Language) instruction

Speak, understand, read, and write English
Learn skills for the workplace
Learn about citizenship

Family Literacy

Adult education classes in GED preparation or ESL
Early childhood education for children ages 0-5 years old
Parent and Child Together (PACT) time –promotes parent-child interaction while supporting the literacy development of participating children
Parenting Education - provides education and support for parents regarding their children’s literacy development.

Workplace and College readiness

Resources for career interests
Assistance with skills needed to be successful on the job
Higher educational opportunities
Appointments with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Counseling

Volunteers

Are you interested in putting your strengths to work to help someone else? We have opportunities for you to volunteer with:

Academic preparation for the GED (math, reading, science, social studies, and writing)
Employability skills and workplace readiness
English as a Second Language
Computer skills
College preparation and study skills
Early childhood literacy and assistance
Literacy

Your success is what we are all about!

For more information, contact:

Kelli Reyes
ABE/GED/ESL Program Coordinator
100 College Avenue
Sterling, CO 80751
970.521.6793