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Adult Education
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The Calhoun Adult Education Program provides academic instruction up to the college level. Areas of instruction include the following:

• reading
• English
• mathematics
• social studies
• science
• English as a Second Language
• preparation for the Alabama High School Exit Exam
• preparation for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Batter (ASVAB)
• preparation for the General Educational Development (GED) high school equivalency test

Eligibility: Anyone 16 years of age or older and not enrolled in school is eligible for Adult Education. Open enrollment allows adults to enroll in an Adult Education class any time. An individualized program of study is planned based on one's goal and skill level as determined by assessment tests given at time of enrollment.

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Cost: Adult Education services are free.

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.Individualized Instruction: Adults study individually and/or in small groups under the guidance of qualified instructors. Each student progresses at his or her own pace.

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Alabama High School Exit Exam: Adults, 16 years of age or older and not enrolled in high school, who have the high school credits required for a high school diploma may study for the Alabama High School Exit Exam.

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Distance Learning : A GED online computer class allows students who cannot attend class to study for the GED test at home. Those who score on the ninth-grade level or above on an assessment test are eligible for the online class.

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Tutoring: Help is available for nonreaders and beginning readers. Nonreaders and beginning readers may attend reading class, study in a computer reading lab, or be assigned a tutor.

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GED: GED stands for the General Educational Development test. The test covers five areas: Language Arts, Writing; Social Studies; Science; Language Arts, Reading ; and Mathematics. A free GED practice test to determine readiness for the GED test is available. The high school equivalency diploma is issued on the basis of satisfactory GED test.

To register for the GED you must be at least 16 years old and not enrolled in a public or private school registered with the State Department of Education.  The following documents are required to register:

• A current Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, non-driver’s license ID, passport, military ID) and a Social Security card.
• A valid Tax ID number issued by the Social Security Administration is required if you are in this country on a non-work status.
• Applicants 16 or 17 years of age must also have a signed withdrawal form, showing withdrawal date, from the last high school attended AND a NOTARIZED letter from a parent/guardian giving permission to take the GED test.
• A test fee of $50 (cash only) is due at time of registration.  If you are a re-tester, the charge is $10 for each area of the test you will be taking.
• ADA accommodations are available.

If you fail to bring the necessary documents or fee with you to registration, you will not be permitted to register.  Please be prompt.  No one will be admitted once the registration process has started.

For information about enrollment in the GED preparation classes at the Decatur Campus, please call (256) 306-2830, or the Huntsville Campus at (256) 890-4729.

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Graduation: A GED Graduation is held annually in May.

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ASVAB: Assistance is available for men and women who are studying for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test.

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Ready to Work: Alabama’s Ready to Work program provides students FREE training in basic skills required by most leading businesses and industries in Alabama.

The Ready to Work curriculum is designed by Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) to build the skills demanded locally as well as nation-wide by business and industry to support growth in technology and manufacturing.

Successful graduates will receive an Alabama Certified Worker Certificate from AIDT and an Alabama Career readiness Certificate from WorkKeys, which will allow them to successfully compete in today’s competitive job market.

Anyone with a high school diploma or GED qualifies for the Ready to Work Program.  The classes are in the Adult Education Department at the Calhoun Community College in the Business Center on the Decatur Campus and the Huntsville Campus on Wynn drive.

The type training will be basic computer skills, workplace behavior, manufacturing, job acquisition, team member skills, and problem solving.

Upon completion of the program, successful trainees may go into further technical training or directly into the workforce.

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ESL: English as a second language (ESL) classes provide instruction for adults whose native language is not English. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced classes are offered on the basis of satisfactory assessment test scores.

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Volunteers: Volunteers contribute greatly to the Adult Education program. To volunteer, call the Adult Education office in your area

Adult Education benefits not only individual students, but also the community.

• It contributes to a more productive work force.
• Adult Education qualifies adults for better jobs and increases their buying power.
• It qualifies adults for military service.
• It qualifies adults for college or technical training.
• It enables some adults to become independent of government assistance.
• Adult Education promotes better parenting skills.
• Adult Education contributes to better informed citizens who are more active in government and community affairs.

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For more information:

For class locations and schedules, information about volunteering, and other information, please call the following numbers:

Huntsville and Madison County
256-890-4729

Limestone and Morgan Counties
256-306-2830

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