English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction is for adults who are non-native speakers.  Designed for non-English or limited English speaking adults. Students will receive instruction in reading, pronunciation, speech idioms and writing English.

Beginners class Monday through Thursdays  9:15 - 11:15 a.m.

English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction is for adults who are non-native speakers.  Designed for non-English or limited English speaking adults. Students will receive instruction in reading, pronunciation, speech idioms and writing English.

Monday and Wednesday  6:30- 8:30 p.m.

English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction is for adults who are non-native speakers.  Designed for non-English or limited English speaking adults. Students will receive instruction in reading, pronunciation, speech idioms and writing English.

Monday and Wednesday evenings

English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction is for adults who are non-native speakers.  Designed for non-English or limited English speaking adults. Students will receive instruction in reading, pronunciation, speech idioms and writing English.

Tuesday and Thursday mornings

Prepare for the American Citizenship test and learn about the rights and responsibilities afforded with U.S. Citizenship.  This class will assist individuals through the Naturalization process.  Each participant will be familiarized with U.S. History, English reading and writing skills, and participate in mock interviews to develop the skills needed to achieve Citizenship.

The High School Credit Diploma Program is an alternative route designed to assist the student in completing a high school degree while learning life and career skills.  Students entering the program must meet the following requirements:

• As of July 1, 2011, students under 18 years of age, should contact the Adult Education Facilitator, Joe Ferraiolo,to determine their eligibility
• Not enrolled in high school as defined under state law
• Ability to furnish high school withdrawal form from previous school
• Transcript of completed coursework must be forwarded to the EHALC

Our goal is to meet the unique individual needs of each student enrolled in the program.  Students may combine credits awarded for prior academic work with credits earned through current learning experiences.  Required courses in English, mathematics, social studies, and science are offered every semester, as well as various electives that can be used to attain a high school diploma.

Semester 1     August 27 - October 31, 2020

Semester 2     November 2, 2018 - January 22, 2021

Semester 3     January 25 - April 2, 2021 (Tentative)

Semester 4     April 5 - June 7, 2021 (Tenative)

Do you have your high school diploma and are in need of basic skill sets in math and English that Father Time has helped us lose?  The East Haven Adult Learning Center understands the need to reacquire and define old skills we may have misplaced.  We’ve all struggled with the occasional misplaced comma, or the run-on sentence, not to mention the inability to multiply and divide fractions and decimals.  Let us help you refine these skills in classes that are made to be student friendly for those in need.  These old/new skills can help you return to college, find advancement in your present job, or give you the confidence to help your child with their homework.  Our instructors will lead you through a series of sequential steps that will bolster your confidence and self-esteem to tackle life-long learning. Don’t let your inability to remember a few simple rules impact your future. Come meet with us on Tuesday evenings to get you on the road to success. 

The National External Diploma Program (NEDP) was created to help mature students connect their real-life and occupational skills with academic abilities required to meet national high school standards. The NEDP is designed to help those candidates who need a high school diploma, but choose to not go through traditional high school credit classes or the GED program. Instead it offers a more flexible time schedule and independence from traditional classes and does not focus on tests as does the GED. Consequently, it allows the candidate multiple opportunities to correct the assignments and therefore, learn at his/her own pace.

NEDP applicants will meet with an Advisor to review the program and complete a series of diagnostics. If necessary, the candidate may use the resources of the EHALC’s ABE program if any remediation is necessary. Once diagnostics are completed, the NEDP client will be assigned an assessor to guide them through the Generalized Assessment process. A series of activities from eight Competency Areas will be completed online at home. The client will then schedule weekly meetings with their assessor for an In-Office review and to correct the completed work. Once all the competencies are demonstrated, an East Haven Adult High School diploma will be awarded.

The candidate’s skill level at the time of enrollment, how much review of basic skills is needed, and how closely the client adheres to the timeframe set by the program, will determine how long the process will take. In most instances it takes most clients between 7 - 9 months to complete the program.

All NEDP information sessions, diagnostics, work sessions and in-office checks will be by appointment only for the foreseeable future.

Please contact Nettie Rank for an appointment:

By phone – 203-468-3795

By email – nrank@east-haven.k12.ct.us 

By text 203-506-7329