Adult Education

The Detroit Adult Education Program provides adult learners the opportunity to upgrade their academic skills at several different locations throughout the city in the following areas:

 

GED Preparation

GED (General Education Development) offers adults a second chance to complete their high school education. The GED can open doors to many other opportunities such as employment, technical school, and college.

The official GED exam consists of five sub-tests. Coursework to prepare for the GED includes math, writing, social studies, science and literature. Computer-based academic instruction is available at most sites.

Official GED Practice Test

The official GED Practice Test is offered to determine readiness to take an Official GED Test. Adults who pass the Official Practice GED Test are eligible for a free waiver to waive the cost of the GED test.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

ESOL is designed for adults who do not speak English as their native language. Interactive, small-group, large-group, and computer-based instructional activities are offered to emphasize skills in reading, writing and conversational English.

Students also will learn about American culture and traditions. Citizenship preparation is provided as needed.

High School Completion (HSC)

Students earn Carnegie units in a traditional high school setting that is accelerated and allows for faster credit recovery and attainment.

Employability

Each learner develops an individual plan to complete the appropriate completion credential that includes employability skill development in oral communication, resume development, college application development, and other activities that makes the college/career transition smoother.

 

Who Can Enroll?

Adults 20 years of age or older.

 

How to Enroll in Adult Education?

• Attend New Student Registration at any of the locations below.
• Bring State Issued Identification and Social Security Card
• Individualized Placement
• Classes offered Monday-Friday (8:30am – 4:30pm)

 

Locations

• Adult Education Center – East
  13840 Lappin Street
  Detroit, MI 48205

• Adult Education Center – West
  16164 Ashbury Park
  Detroit, MI 48235

• Northwestern High School
  6050 Linwood Street
  Detroit, MI 48208

• Golightly Career & Technical Center
  900 Dickerson Avenue
  Detroit, MI 48215

• International Institute
  111 East Kirky
  Detroit, MI 48202

• Central High School
  2425 Tuxedo Street
  Detroit, MI 48206

• GED Testing Center
  1300 Rosa Parks
  Detroit, MI 48216

• Latino Family Services
  3815 West Fort
  Detroit, MI 48216

• Ronald Brown Academy
  11530 E. Outer Drive
  Detroit, MI 48224

 

Staff Directory

Name	Title	Location	Phone Number
Banks, Cornell	Teacher-In-Charge	Eastside Center	(313) 579-7109
Sinclair, Irene	Teacher-In-Charge	Eastside Center	(313) 579-7109
Dent, Judi	Chief Examiner	GED Testing	(313) 596-7617
Autrey, Kathryn	Teacher	Westside Center	(313) 852-1089
Gresham, Shirley	Transcript Coordinator	Westside Center	(313) 852-1089
Kagyenzi, Kandekye	Program Supervisor	Westside Center	(313) 852-1089
West, Michael	Program Associate II	Westside Center	(313) 852-1089