Adult Learning Center of Strafford County

Adult Basic Education

Programs are offered at no charge to the eligible learner (Except as noted *)

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE) CLASSES

SUMMER 2013 ABE/GED CLASSES:

JULY 9 - AUGUST 14

DOVER TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 9:00 - 12:00

ROCHESTER TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS 9:00 - 12:00

New students accepted first two weeks of class. Childcare available in Dover only, with $10 session fee paid in advance.

One GED test will be offered on August 15 & 16. All tests will be available. Details TBA.

Counseling service will be available by appointment. Call 742-1030.


ABE classes are for people who seek to improve basic skills in reading, writing and math. Students gain the skills they need to be successful as parents, wage earners, and citizens.

GED - Students may prepare to take the GED exam at the Center through exercises, practice tests and ABE classes. The GED test fee is $65.

Effective July 1, 2009, the law in New Hampshire is that students must be enrolled in high school until age 18.  If you are 16 or 17 years old, your next step is to contact your high school to determine whether services from the Center are authorized .

Childcare is available for ABE Students in classes in Dover, Mon-Thurs, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and in Rochester, Tues & Thurs, 9:00 a.m. - 12 Noon for a fee  of $10 per month.  Fiancial assistance is available.  See your counselor for information or eligibility.

GED Preparation

Adult Basic Education

English for Speakers of Other Languages(Monday & Wednesday only)

Access fees for childcare:

  • $10 per month per family.
  • Scholarships available to families unable to pay.

For information on how to register for any of the classes listed below, call the Adult Learning Center in Dover at 742-1030 or in Rochester at 335-6200.

Regular Schedule of Classes  September through June

Dover

Day
Monday -- Thursday 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Afternoons: Monday -- Thursday 12:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Evening
Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm. to 8:30 p.m.

Rochester

Day
Monday --Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Afternoons: Monday & Wednesday, 12:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Evening
Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

First Church Congregational, 63 South Main St

Farmington

Day
Wednesdays,  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Goodwin Library, 9 South Main St

Evening
Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Farmington High School, 40 Thayer Drive

Milton

Evening

Mondays, 5:30 to 8:30  p.m. at Nute High School in the Community Room at the library

ADULT LEARNER SERVICES and the ADULT TUTORIAL PROGRAM

The Strafford County Adult Tutorial Program provides free one-to-one tutoring in basic skills for anyone 18 and over in Strafford County. If classes are not for you and you want help with reading, math, writing, GED prep, or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), then the tutorial program may be for you. A tutor will meet with you once a week at a time and place convenient for you both.

To be matched with a tutor OR to become a tutor:

Call Debbie Liskow at 742-1030

TUTOR ORIENTATION

Free training for anyone interested in volunteering to tutor adults who want to improve their basic skills in reading, writing, math or English (speaking or grammar). Call Debbie Liskow at 742-1030 to register and/or for more information.

Next Tutor Training Session at Learning Center/McConnell Community Center

TBA