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-215900-8572500 150 Lincoln StreetStratford, Connecticut 06614TEL: 203-385-4270FAX: 203-386-3163_____________________ ____ ___Gina Eller, Administrator for Continuing EducationFALL 2019Stratford Continuing Education offers 2 programs:FREE State Mandated Courses which facilitate students earning a high school diploma, American Citizenship, or developing spoken and written English language skills. Enrichment Courses which include computer skills, drawing, finance, visual arts and more. Registration for all Mandated Classes: September 3, 1:00 to 4:00 pm, Trumbull Public LibrarySeptember 3, 5:00 – 8:00 pm, Trumbull High School September 4, 2:00 to 4:00 pm, Stratford Public LibrarySeptember 4, 5:00 to 9:00 pm, Wooster Middle SchoolSeptember 5, 5:00 to 9:00 pm, Wooster Middle School-10604519240500479933124549800STATE MANDATED CLASSESCREDIT DIPLOMA PROGRAM (CDP)NATIONAL EXTERNAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM (NEDP)ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE)/GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (GED?)AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) PROCEDURE FOR OUR FREE STATE MANDATED CLASSES:To Register: You must register in-person for ABE/GED, American Citizenship, English as a Second Language (ESL), the National External Diploma (NEDP) and Credit Diploma (CDP) Programs. All of these courses are offered FREE of charge for Stratford and Trumbull residents and $25 for up to five students from other towns.Each registrant must provide proof of age (birth certificate, passport or CT ID) and two proofs of Stratford or Trumbull residency (Mail with name and address or a notarized Declaration of Residency).CDP/NEDP/ABE/GED registrants 17 or 18 years of age must also provide proof of withdrawal from their previous high school. Credit Diploma and National External Diploma Program registrants must provide an official transcript (either faxed directly to Stratford/Trumbull Continuing Education at (203) 386-3163 or mailed with school seal). The Stratford/Trumbull Continuing Education Program is in compliance with Connecticut Statues Sec. 10-73a and does not charge fees for registration, textbooks or materials used in mandated program areas.FREE CLASSESAMERICAN CITIZENSHIPThis course prepares a person to become a citizen of the United States.Thursday 6:00-7:30 pm Tuition: FREE/12 classesFALL CLASSES: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL): Beginner Level IMonday & Wednesday 6:00 - 7:30 pm Tuition: FREE/12 weeks ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGAUAGE (ESL): Beginner Level IIMonday & Wednesday 6:00 - 7:30 pm Tuition: FREE/12 weeksENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL): IntermediateMonday & Wednesday 7:30 - 9:00 pm Tuition: FREE/12 weeksENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL): Advanced Monday & Wednesday 7:30 - 9:00 pm Tuition: FREE/12 weeksENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL): DAYTIME (Sterling House)Monday & Wednesday 9:00 am - 10:30 am Tuition: FREE/12 weeks ADULT HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT DIPLOMA PROGRAMSFALL CLASSES: CREDIT DIPLOMA PROGRAM (CDP) Monday – Thursday 4:00 – 9:00 pm Tuition: FREE/12 weeksNATIONAL EXTERNAL DIPLOMA PROGRAM (NEDP)This is a unique opportunity designed for mature adults to earn a high school diploma. Adults who have acquired high school level abilities through employment, home management, family and community experiences are?best suited for this program.?? It is a flexible, self-paced program for adults who can learn independently outside of a classroom and can demonstrate their knowledge and skills through?testing and independent written projects. Please speak with one of our counselors about taking a placement test to verify you are eligible for this program. You need to score a 236 in Reading and 230 in Math on the CASAS placement test.FALL CLASSES: ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE) AND GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (GED?)ADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE): English & MathMonday – Thursday 6:00 – 7:30 pm Tuition: Free/12 WeeksADULT BASIC EDUCATION (ABE): English & Math DAYTIME (Sterling House) Monday & Wednesday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tuition: Free/12 WeeksGED? TEST PREPARATION: English, Math, Social Studies & Science Monday – Thursday 6:00 – 9:00 pm Tuition: Free/12 WeeksGED? TEST PREPARATION: English & Math DAYTIME (Sterling House)Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tuition: Free/12 WeeksGED? TEST FEESStudents must start their application online at and then go to the official registration center for completion. Be sure to bring a photo ID. An applicant 21 years of age or older and a non-veteran must pay an initial fee of $13.00 to take the test. This fee includes the cost of the diploma. Only veterans and applicants under the age of 21 are exempt from the fee. (Veterans must have served at least 181 days of active duty at the time of registration.) The fee is non-refundable and must be paid at the time of registration. It should be paid in the form of a money order or certified check made payable to Stratford Continuing Education.GED? TEST ACCOMMODATIONSAccommodations on the GED? test are available for qualified individuals with a disability. For more information, contact Stratford Continuing Education (203) 385-4270. You may also contact Sabrina Mancini, Connecticut State Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Adult Education at (860) 807-2111. A student who wants a copy of his/her transcript must submit a transcript request form downloaded from sde. to:Connecticut Department of EducationBureau of Career and Adult Education450 Columbus Blvd., Suite 508Hartford, CT 06103STORM CANCELLATION POLICY: During inclement weather, if the daytime public schools are in session, the Continuing Education Program will be in session. However, if during the day, weather conditions change drastically, please listen to WICC (60 AM), WEZN (FM) or Cablevision News 12 between 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm for a school cancellation announcement. Finally, if the day-school sessions are CANCELLED, the Continuing Education classes for that night are also cancelled, regardless of weather changes. The Stratford Board of Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. Inquiries regarding The Stratford Board of Education nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Robin Marino, Coordinator of Pupil Services, Stratford Board of Education, 1000 East Broadway, Stratford, CT 06615 (203) 385-4225 / Monday - Friday 8am – 4:30 pmAll activities offered by The Stratford/Trumbull Continuing Education Program are held in accessible locations. Accommodations for individuals with a disability are available upon request. Please contact Joseph Viscount (203) 385-4270. Stratford Continuing Education and Parents’ PlaceA school counselor from Stratford Continuing Education Department will be available at Stratford Parents’ Place upon request. This counselor is able to help you assess your individual educational needs. Please call Continuing Education at (203) 385-4270 if you would like to schedule an appointment with a counselor. This is a cooperative project of Stratford Community Services and the Stratford Continuing Education Department. -57156985Register at: stratford.00Register at: stratford.-57153810Follow us on Instagram: stratfordconted00Follow us on Instagram: stratfordcontedLike us on Facebook: Stratford CT Continuing Education ................
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