career center students; preparing today's students for tomorrows careers

Adult Education and Literacty

Explore the opportunity to change your life! The Adult Education and Literacy programs are available to improve every aspect of your life.
  • Didn't finish high school?
  • At-risk youth?
  • Need to improve reading skills?
  • Desire a better job?
  • Enhanced communication skills
  • Require a flexible class schedule?
Columbia Public Schools Adult Education and Literacy programs can help you find what you are looking for.
2007-2008 Academic Calendar
Session Classes
Summer July 9 - August 17
1 August 27 - October 5
2 October 8 - November 9
3 November 12 - December 20
4 January 3 - February 8
5 February 11 - March 21
6 March 31 - May 9
7 May 12 - June 20
*Winter Break December 21 - January 2
**Spring Break March 24-28
Registration Information
All persons interested in enrolling into any AEL or ESL program must come into to the AEL office at Douglass High School to complete the required documents. Enrollment is not conducted at any other sites. View the AEL or ESL schedule to determine when the next session begins.

Registration is processed on a first come first served basis. To ensure enrollment into the class site and time preferred, early registration is suggested.

GED Pretests are administered daily at 5:00 p.m. Appointments are not necessary; however, it is strongly recommended.

Important Information
  
Amy Henderson- The Communications Center, Inc.

A friend of mine convinced me to enroll with her in the beginning belly dancing class. It was a lot of fun and a great way to spend time with girlfriends. There were fabulous accessories too (scarves, finger cymbals, swords)!

 

Ann Warren - Commerce Bank
An associate and I took the Access 2003 class. The instructor was wonderful and very patient with all of our questions. He would take the time to work with our specific needs and not just give us textbook answers. That one on one time he gave us in class made the entire course worthwhile! I highly recommend taking classes at the Career Center!

Columbia Area Career Center | 4203 S. Providence Road | Columbia, MO 65203 | Phone 573.214.3800 | Fax 573.214.3811