Bureau of Adult Education
The Bureau of Adult Education provides grants to school districts and private not-for-profit organizations for the purposes of offering educational services to adults who have not received a high school diploma or GED certificate, or do not read, write or speak English.
Local adult education programs serve adult learners whose skills range from very basic to high school level. Adults are eligible for enrollment in any program supported by the Bureau of Adult Education if they
- are at least 18 years of age
- have not received a high school diploma or GED certificate
- do not speak, read or write English
- are not currently enrolled in school
| Adult Basic Education FREE classes to improve basic skills in reading, writing, and math |
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) FREE classes to improve speaking, listening, reading and writing in English |
| Adult Diploma Program Classes to earn credits to complete the adult high school diploma |
GED Preparation NOTICE: GED Tests will change on January 1, 2014. Test-takers who do not complete and pass all sections of the GED Tests by the end of 2013 will have to start over. |
| Adult Learner Services (Adult Tutorial) Program FREE small classes for learner convenience or tutoring by volunteer tutors for people who cannot attend classes - in basic skills, GED preparation, and ESOL |
GED Testing Program The Bureau administers the GED (General Educational Development) Testing Program |
| Staff Development Information |
Art Ellison, Bureau
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Barbara Crosby
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| Jeanne Chaput Grants & Contracts Technician (603) 271-6698 jeanne.chaput@doe.nh.gov |
Debbie Tasker GED & Staff Development (603) 271-6698 deborah.tasker@doe.nh.gov |
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New Hampshire Department of Education
101 Pleasant Street | Concord, NH | 03301-3494
Telephone: (603) 271-3494 | TDD Access: Relay NH 711