Schedules & Registration
Adult Education classes are non-credit and are provided at no cost to learners who qualify. Students acquire basic academic skills that assist them in transitioning to employment, further training or education. Eligibility requirements vary by program.
Facilities
Classes may be held in a variety of locations including churches, businesses, schools, libraries, and housing projects. The major learning sites are: |
Black Hawk College Outreach Center
301 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline
(309) 796-4816
Black Hawk College Technology Center
Watchtower Plaza
3930 11th Street, Rock Island
(309) 794-1072
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Illinois workNet Center (IwNC)
4703 16th Street - Suite G, Moline
(309) 796-5730
Black Hawk College Community
Education Center
404 E. Third Street, Kewanee
(309) 854-1875 |
Aledo Learning Center
604 SW 3rd Street, Aledo
(309) 582-3519 |
Registration/Testing and Fees
Convenient registration occurs throughout the semester (see below for enrollment dates). A two-three hour assessment during registration ensures accurate class placement. Qualifying students attend classes without cost. Note to GED students: There is a $35 fee to take the GED test. Effective July 1, 2009, the GED Testing Fee will increase to $50.
Enrollment Qualifications
All students must reside in the Black Hawk College District; must be at least 17 years of age or older and not enrolled in a K-12 school district (sixteen-year-old students may enroll only with parental and K-12 school district permission); Optional Education/Youth GED classes are designed for students ages 16-18. Class times and locations are subject to change based on enrollments. |
| Most Adult Education classes will begin Monday, January 5, 2009. |
ABE/GED Classes
Enrollment Dates for most sites:
January 5, 6, 7, 2009
January 26, 27, 28, 2009
February 17, 18, 19, 2009
March 9, 10, 11, 2009
April 13, 14, 15, 2009
May 4, 5, 6, 2009 |
English as a Second Language Classes
Enrollment Dates for most sites:
January 5, 6, 7, 2009
January 20, 21, 22, 2009
February 9, 10, 11, 2009
March 2, 3, 4, 2009
April 6, 7, 8, 2009
April 27, 28, 29, 2009 |
Optional Education Classes
New students and those who have not attended Optional Education classes since January 2008 must attend an Orientation session at Outreach Center or BHC Technology Center in Rock Island before enrolling in classes. Call 755-3300 (Outreach Center) or 794-1072 (BHC Technology Center in Rock Island) to verify Orientation and Enrollment dates and times. |
Orientation Dates
Outreach Center:
December 18, 2008
January 22, 2009
February 12, 2009
March 5, 2009
March 5, 2009
April 2, 2009
April 23, 2009
May 14, 2009 |
Orientation Dates
BHCTC:
January 5, 2009
January 26, 2009
February 17, 2009
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March 30, 2009
April 6, 2009
April 27, 2009
May 18, 2009 |
Enrollment Dates Outreach BHC Technology Center:
January 5, 6, 7, 2009
January 26, 27, 28, 2009
February 17, 18, 19, 2009
March 9, 10, 11, 2009
March 30, 31, April 1, 2009
April 6, 7, 8, 2009
April 27, 28, 29, 2009
May 18, 19, 20, 2009 |
*No class on January 19 (Martin Luther King’s Birthday), February 16 (Presidents Day),
April 10 (Good Friday), 2009.
No classes will be held during Spring Intercession which is March 16-27, 2009. |
Adult Basic Education and General Educational Development (GED) Preparation
Classes are informal and instruction is individualized. Adult Basic Education instruction covers a range of basic skills from a beginning level through pre-GED. GED instruction prepares students to pass the high school equivalency test (GED). Subjects include writing, social studies, science, reading, mathematics, and the United States and Illinois Constitutions. |
Outreach Center (East Moline)
BHC Technology Center (RI)
IwNC (Moline)
*Community Educ Ctr (Kewanee)
Aledo Learning Center (Aledo) |
M-F 9 a.m. - Noon
M-F 9 a.m. - Noon
M-Th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
M-F 9 a.m. - Noon
MTW 9 - 11:30 a.m. |
M-Th 5:30 - 8 p.m.
M-Th 5:30 - 8 p.m.
M-Th 5:30 - 8 p.m.
M-Th 5:30 - 8 p.m. |
Computer Applications
Computer Applications is available to qualified Adult Education students. Classes are offered in keyboarding, computer awareness, and introduction to word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.
Times and locations to be announced at a later date.
English as a Second Language
Classes are offered to non- or limited-English speaking adults 16 years of age or older who are not regularly enrolled in high school, and who reside in the college district. Instruction is offered in English at a beginning through an intermediate level. Students learn basic English skills that are necessary to survive and function in American society. |
Outreach Center (EM)
St. John’s Lutheran Ch (RI)
*First Lutheran Church (Moline)
BHC Technology Center (RI)
*Community Educ Ctr (Kewanee) |
M-F 9 a.m. - Noon
M-Th 5 - 7:30 p.m.
M-F 9 - Noon
M-F 9 - 11:30 a.m.
MWTh 6 - 8:30 p.m. |
M-Th 6 - 8:30 p.m.
M-Th 5:30 - 8 p.m. |
Spanish General Educational Development (GED) Preparation
This class prepares students to pass the high school equivalency test (GED) in Spanish. Subjects include social studies, science, reading, writing, mathematics, and the United States and Illinois Constitutions.
TBA - Due to low enrollment this class is not being held at this time. Names will be taken for a waiting list by calling 796-4816.
Optional Education
Adult Basic Education and GED classes adapted to the needs of younger learners and High School Completion classes leading to a diploma from a cooperating high school are offered to students who are at least 16 years old and not enrolled in high school. |
Outreach Center (East Moline)
BHC Technology Center (RI) |
M-F 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
M-F 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
M-Th Noon - 2:30 p.m. |
Family Literacy
Family Literacy classes provide Adult Basic, GED, or English as a Second Language instruction to qualifying parents while providing instruction for children and parent/child activities. Classes are offered at various locations and times. Call 796-5730 for details.
Job Net Workshop
A variety of workshops are offered weekly at the Illinois workNet Center to assist individuals in developing successful job search tools and strategies. Job seekers can learn about applications, resume development, interview techniques, identifying the hidden job market, Internet job search, and other practical job seeking skills. Call 796-5730 for details.
*Call the site for enrollment dates.
Black Hawk College will make all educational and personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran, except as specifically exempted by law.
For the purpose of compliance with Section 511 of Public Law 101-166 (the Stevens Amendment), approximately 34% ($339,398) of FY 09 Black Hawk College Adult Education and Family Literacy funding came from federal resources. |
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