The Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program is designed to provide instruction in the basic academic skills in mathematics to adult learners in order to prepare them for transitioning into a high school diploma program such as GED or National External Diploma Program. 

These classes will prepare students to take the State GED exams. Students 17 years of age must be withdrawn from school for 6 months to join this program. This is a general assessment class that will cover all aspects of the test. Non-East Haven residents must pay $50 per semester.

Click here for more info on obtainining your GED: https://portal.ct.gov/sde/adult-ed/ged/getting-a-ged-in-connecticut

The Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program is designed to provide instruction in the basic academic skills of reading, writing, and mathematics to adult learners in order to prepare them for transitioning into higher education, vocational training and/or employment.  This program can be used as a precursor to the GED and EDP programs.  The desired outcome is to help each adult learner reach a high level of self-sufficiency as an individual, family member, and community member.  

These classes will prepare students to take the State GED exam. Students who are 17 years of age must be withdrawn from school for 6 months to join this program. This is a general assessment class that will cover all aspects of the exams. Non-East Haven residents must pay $50 per semester.

Click here for more info on obtainining your GED: https://portal.ct.gov/sde/adult-ed/ged/getting-a-ged-in-connecticut

* All NEW students to Adult Ed must complete an online application. Click here: https://studentportal.literacypro.com/ct/providers/244

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 or email: nrank@east-haven.k12.ct.us.

This 5-week course is designed for students learning Italian at a beginners level. It is structured in different Units that include the study of the grammar (the use of words, articles, conjugation of verbs), the practice of the language (through different activities of listening, reading and writing) and some knowledge of the Italian culture.

Instructor will provide a pdf binder to the students that she has designed and made in which they can follow all the PowerPoint slides of the lessons with the grammar, glossary and activities. 

Ever observe different types of photography and ask, why or how?  This new course will develop your sense of composition, depth, content placement and some of the basic rules of thirds and fourths.  The class, led by Bruce Sumner, will discuss lens elements, shutter speed, and how to achieve the  artistic result you want.  Each student will be required to take pictures for class discussion and critique in a comfortable setting. 

Join us at New England’s most exciting fall fair, the Big E, for Connecticut Day. Enjoy the sights, sounds, shopping, food, animal exhibits, and much more! Tour includes motor coach and admission. Coach departs CT at 9:30 am, departs MA at 6:00 pm. Gratuities not included in price. For more info, visit www. lillys-tours.com.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Cost per person - $109