Adult Education

South Summit Adult Education programs provide learning opportunities for community members of all ages. Whether you’re pursuing a high school equivalency diploma, enhancing career skills, or exploring personal interests, we offer programs to support your goals.

Adult Education Services

Our adult education services include:

• Career certification programs
• Community enrichment classes
• Computer literacy courses
• English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
• GED preparation and testing
• High school completion

We offer classes in flexible formats, including evening sessions, weekend workshops, and online options to accommodate busy schedules. Our experienced instructors create supportive learning environments where adult learners can thrive.

Program Requirements

South Summit Adult Education programs will serve students according to the following state and federal criteria:

Eligible adults are those individuals who:

• are at least 18 years of age or married, with the exception of those who are at least 16 years of age and released from compulsory attendance by the local school board or an adjudicated adult;
• lack sufficient mastery of basic educational skills or English language communication skills to enable the individuals to function efficiently in society;
• are deemed eligible if they had obtained a high school diploma but pretest at an educational functioning level less than Adult Secondary High;
• lack sufficient English language skills to get or maintain employment;
• do not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent; and/or
• are concurrently enrolled in a partnering adult education program with a post-secondary institution.

Adult learners will be placed and receive instruction at the appropriate educational level based on the results of the evaluation completed by the adult education staff.

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