Adult and Continuing Education Programs

Registration Requirements

Academic and Leisure Time courses are open to individuals 17 years of age and older. Registration will be in-person on Tuesday, August 29th, and Wednesday, August 30th.You may also schedule an in-person visit by calling the Adult Ed office, 860-286-2637.

A State of Connecticut driver’s license or Connecticut photo ID is required upon registration as proof of residence in the Town of Bloomfield.

A 17 year old wishing to enroll in a mandated adult education class such as GED must have an official withdrawal slip from the last Connecticut high school they attended and an attestation from a guidance counselor or administrator of the school. Withdrawal forms for 17-year-olds must include the signed consent of a parent or guardian.

PROOF OF RESIDENCY

Picture ID

  1. Driver’s License
  2. State ID

If addresses do not agree with picture ID, applicant must bring an original of one of the following:

  1. Utility bills: electric, phone, gas, cable
  2. Rental agreement
  3. Major credit card bill
  4. Auto registration
  5. Auto insurance

Envelope must have a current address, the name exactly as it appears on the picture ID (especially Jr. or Sr.) and     must have a current postmark---one month or less.



Calendar

Walk in Registration
Date:August 29th and August 30th 
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Location : Carmen Arace Middle School,  Room#501

Classes begin in-person:
Monday, September 11, 2023.
Classes end:
Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

 

No classes on the following dates:

  • Monday, October 9- Indigenous Peoples' Day
  • Wednesday, November 22- Thanksgiving Break

Tuition

GED, ABE, or ESL students and American Citizenship courses are free to Bloomfield residents.  There are no tuition charges or fees for State-Mandated courses.

In compliance with Connecticut General Statutes Sec.10-73a there is no fee for registration, books or materials to any adult enrolled in the Citizenship, ESL or high school completion programs.

Non-mandated, enrichment and leisure classes must be paid for in cash prior to the first class.  Bloomfield Schools' district policy prevents us from accepting personal checks.

Bloomfield Adult and Continuing Education reserves the right to revise or cancel offerings as may become necessary.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Bloomfield Adult and Continuing Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and does not discriminate in on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. 

Persons with Disabilities

General Accessibility and Accommodation:

All activities offered by The Bloomfield Adult and Continuing Education Program are held in accessible locations. Accommodations for individuals with a disability are available upon request.

Adult Education Course Descriptions

Connecticut General Education Diploma (GED)

The GED program is a FREE 12 week per semester course designed to review the four areas found on the state High School Equivalency Examination. All materials will be provided for the participants. GED classes will meet three evenings per week on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, from 6pm to 7:45pm.
The Connecticut Department of Education provides detailed information about Getting a GED.

https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Adult-Ed/GED/Getting-a-GED-in-Connecticut

 


Adult Basic Education (ABE)

The ABE program is a FREE 12 week semester course designed to assist English-speaking adults in basic Mathematics, Reading and Writing skills. ABE classes will meet two times a week: Monday (Math) and Tuesday (English), from 6:00 pm -7:45 pm.  Diagnostic testing is utilized to determine level of proficiency.

All GED, ABE, or ESL students will be contacted by the Adult Education Guidance Counselor to review their program of studies, test scores  and to offer advice and information designed to assist in personal, academic or career growth.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

The ESL program is a FREE 12 week semester course designed to provide non-English speaking adults with beginning and intermediate English-speaking skills. All materials will be provided for the participants. ESL classes will meet two times a week: Monday and Tuesday, from 6:00pm to 7:45pm.

El programa de ESL es un curso semestral gratis de 12 semanas diseñado para proporcionar a los adultos que no hablan inglés habilidades de habla inglesa principiantes e intermedias. Todos los materiales serán proporcionados a los participantes. Las clases de ESL se reunirán dos veces por semana: lunes y martes, de 6:00 p.m. a 7:45 p.m.

American Citizenship Preparation

This is a FREE program designed to prepare prospective citizens for the citizenship exam. Participants will study United States History, and American Customs and Culture.  All materials will be provided for the participants. This class will meet on Wednesdays for 10 weeks per semester from

6:00 P.M. – 7:45 P.M.

Covid-19

Bloomfield Adult Education will follow current District guidelines and CDC recommendations for Covid-19.

 

The Bloomfield Adult and Continuing Education Program operates on a two semester schedule, spring and fall. A brochure of course offerings is linked below for detailed information and descriptions.

Fall 2023 Brochure

Registration for the Fall 2023 session will be held in person  August  29th  & 30th, 6PM to 7:30PM, or by appointment, call:
860-286-2637

Michael Bailey -  Director
[email protected]
390 Park Avenue at Carmen Arace School, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Phone: (860) 286-2637


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