Course Schedules
Adult Education
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
These courses provide instruction up to the eighth grade reading level. Subject areas include reading, writing, science, social studies, mathematics, and the Constitution. Instruction in life skill areas such as employment, community resources, and consumer education is also included.
Adult Secondary Education (ASE/GED)
Kishwaukee College offers GED (General Educational Development) preparation classes for those 16 years and older who are not attending high school. GED classes prepare the adult for the high school equivalency tests. They provide instruction in writing, social studies, science, literature, math, and the Constitution with emphasis on their practical applications and the total development of the learner. Individualized instruction, cooperative learning, and computer-assisted instruction enhance the learning experience. Registrations are accepted any time during the school year for GED preparation classes.
| ABE/ASE (GED) |
| It's never too late. Register now for classes that will help you get your high school equivalency diploma. For information, call (815) 825-2086, Ext. 318. For a volunteer tutor, call (815) 825-2086, Ext. 320. |
| DEKALB |
| (Childcare available for 0-7 years at St. Mary/Westminster only) |
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1-3:40 p.m. |
Illinois WorkNet Center
1701 E. Lincoln Hwy |
| M, W |
9:00-11:05 a.m. |
St. Mary Ministry Center
321 Pine Street
(Enter through parking lot entrance.) |
| M, W |
6:00-8:05 p.m. |
First Lutheran Church
324 N. 3rd Street
(Use rear entrance.) |
| T, Th |
9:00-11:05 a.m. |
Westminster Presbyterian Chruch
830 N. Annie Glidden (use rear entrance) |
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| GENOA |
| (Childcare available for 0-7 years) |
| M, W |
5:30-7:35 p.m. |
St. Catherine of Genoa
340 S. Stott (Use rear entrance.) |
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| ROCHELLE |
| (Childcare available for 0-7 years) |
| M, Th |
9:00-11:05 a.m. |
St. Patrick Learning Center |
| M, Th |
5:30-7:35 p.m. |
903 Caron Road |
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| SYCAMORE |
| M, W |
1:00-3:05 p.m. |
DeKalb County Public
(Restricted enrollment)
Safety Building |
| T, Th |
6:00-8:05 p.m. |
Sycamore Public Library
103 State Street |
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| ABE/ASE/GED Young Adult Class (16-21 yrs.) |
| This on-campus class provides educational and support services for students 16-21 years old who have dropped out of school. Please call the Right to Succeed counselor for information at 825-2086, ext. 520. |
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| ON CAMPUS |
| (Childcare available for 0-7 years for “Our Place” class, Monday and Wednesday only.) |
| M, W, F |
9:00-11:30 a.m. |
U-139,U-142 |
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| FAMILY LITERACY/Childcare |
| • Parents must be enrolled in an adult education class. |
| • While the parents are enrolled, their children (0-7 years old) will attend a C.A.R.E. Center, which is childcare that provides creative activities to help in the literacy development of the child. |
| • Activities and presentations will be provided for both parent and child that will promote family literacy. |
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| COUNSELING SERVICES |
| The GED Counselor (825-2086, ext. 319) provides services in the following areas: |
| 1. retention - assists students in ways to improve their class attendance; |
| 2. support services - provides referrals to area service agencies for special needs of students; |
| 3. transition - assists GED and ESL students and graduates in making decisions about college courses, registering for classes, and applying for financial aid; and |
| 4. career counseling - provides and interprets career interest inventories and helps in developing an Individualized Career Plan. |
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| A Bilingual Counselor is available to provide counseling for ESL and GED students in Spanish ((815) 825-2086, Ext. 313). |
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