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Basic Skills and Literacy
Adult Evening High School Program
Formerly operated by the School District of Philadelphia, is now managed by the Community College of Philadelphia at Northeast and Benjamin Franklin High Schools. Classes start Tuesday, October 2, 2001 and end on January 31, 2002. In-person registration will take place between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. at:
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Northeast High School, Cottman & Algon Ave., September 20, 24, & 25.
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Benjamin Franklin High School, Board & Green Streets, September 20.
The program is free to Philadelphia residents.
For more information, call 215-751-5500.
Free Library of Philadelphia
The Free Library provides space for several different kinds of Adult Education Classes in all areas of Philadelphia. The following list is arranged by type of class and location. Teachers are provided by various agencies. Please be sure to call the phone number provided to find out how to enroll. Different procedures may apply to different programs.
- Adult Basic Education and Pre-G.E.D. Classes
- G.E.D. Classes
- Classes for Visually Impaired and Physically Handicapped Persons
- G.E.D. Testing Sites
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Free Library of Philadelphia
919 Walnut St
Philadelphia 19107
Ms. Vickie Lange Collins
215-925-3213; 1-800-222-1754; 215-928-0856 (Fax)
Hours M-F 9-5
E-mail: flpblind@library.phila.gov
Mayor's Commission on Literacy
The Mayor's Commission on Literacy coordinates city-wide efforts for adults in need of basic educational skills. The Commission works to ensure that every adult in Philadelphia has the literacy skills necessary for the workforce, for parenting, and for community life.
Phone: 215-686-4400
Fax: 215-6864417
E-mail: mcol@phila.gov
Web: www.philaliteracy.org
YMCA/ Philadelphia Adult Education
GED, Adult Basic Education and English as a Second Language Classes
All classes are free. Classes are ongoing. Enrollment is open.
YMCA
1425 Arch Street
GED: Tues. Wed. Thurs. 6-8pm
ESL: Beginner Class: Mon & Wed: 5-6:30pm
Intermediate Class: Tues & Thurs: 1:30-3pm
Adult Basic Education: Tues & Thurs: 10-11:30am
Lutheran Children & Family Services
231 N. 63rd St
ESL: Tues & Thurs 9:30-11am, 6:30-7:30pm
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
5th & Olney
ESL: Mon & Wed 6:30-8:30pm
Marion Anderson Recreational Center
17th & Catherine
GED: Tuesday & Thursday 10am-12noon
Saturday: 11am-2pm
If you have any questions please contact:
Susan Druckenbrod
Program Director, YMCA/ Philadelphia Adult Education
Telephone: 215-636-5015 E-mail: druckenbrod@ylit.org
Center for Literacy
The Center For Literacy is the nation's largest and Pennsylvania's oldest community-based, non-profit adult literacy organization. Since 1968, the Center has helped thousands of individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency, economic potential and self-esteem with instruction in reading, writing, math and English as a second language.
Community College of Philadelphia
The Center on Disability at the Community College provides accommodations and support to all qualified students with disabilities. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Center at (215) 751-8050. The College is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit.
Even Start
Even Start is an adult education, parent education, and preschool program for adults who wish to earn a GED or improve their basic literacy skills.
Twi-Lite Schools
Twi-Lite schools are designed for students between the ages of 17 and 24. Classes are located in a number of comprehensive high schools throughout the city. Classes meet from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and provide an accelerated, alternative setting for over aged and under credentialed students who want to earn a high school diploma.
Students earn high school credits through a combination of classroom instruction and school-related experiences such as work-based learning, service learning, and employment. For a list of current Twi-Lite School locations click here.
Enrichment and Cultural
Community College of Philadelphia - new special programs in Computer applications, Art, and Music. Co-sponsored by Philadelphia Mental Retardation Services (MRS).
Personal Wellness course - Mt. Airy Learning Tree offers over 200 adult classes with 1.400 students in locations throughout Northwest Philadelphia. They are particularly open and welcoming to students with disabilities. Visit their website to see their catalog. Contact them at:
6601 Greene Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Telephone 215-843-6333
Website: www.mtairylearningtree.org E-mail: malttree@aol.com
Settlement Music School
Founded in 1908, Settlement Music School is a place where everyone can find a program of instruction or activity in music and the related arts appropriate to his or her needs and aspirations. The School is dedicated to a mission of service and excellence in a setting that is fully accessible to students of all backgrounds and circumstances without regard to ethnicity or ability to pay. Contact the Settlement Music School at any of their branch locations:
Mary Louise Curtis Branch
416 Queen Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147-3094
(215)336-0400 FAX 215.551.0483
E-mail: smsmlc@smsmusic.org
Jenkintown Music School Branch
515 Meetinghouse Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 885-6166 FAX 215.885.6168
E-mail: smsjms@smsmusic.org
West Philadelphia Branch
4910 Wynnefield Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 473-5200 FAX 215.473.5062
E-mail: smswpb@smsmusic.org
Germantown Branch
6128 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-0200 FAX 215.438.7133
E-mail: smsgtn@smsmusic.org
Kardon-Northeast Branch
3745 Clarendon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 637-1500 FAX 215.637.8716
E-mail: smskne@smsmusic.org
Eastwick Satellite
Island Avenue Recreation Center
Island and Saybrook Avenues
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215)937-9402 FAX 215.937.9405
E-mail: smsews@smsmusic.org
University City Arts League
Come Join Us. Exercise your body, exercise your mind. The Arts League has something for everyone -- stimulating and affordable classes and workshops for people of all ages; exhibits featuring the work of emerging and established local artists; and special events, such as Friday night dance parties, field trips, and the annual auction. Contact the University City Arts League at: ucartsleague@aol.com
Wanamaker Institute of Industries
Courses are designated to provide men, women, out-of school youth and people getting off welfare with skills for personal or professional development, retraining, and upgrading for job improvement and advancement.
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