Adult Learning Center
About
The mission of Westbury Adult Learning Center is to provide individuals and community with a wide range of rich learning experiences and services tailored to meet their unique needs. We are committed to providing our adult learners with the knowledge, linguistic abilities and 21st Century skills necessary to participate effectively as citizens, workers, parents, and family members, and to be contributing members of the local and global community.
Program Coordinators
Maria Jose Vaca
E: mvaca@westburyschools.org
Assessment Facilitators
Ashley Jackson
E: ajackson@westburyschools.org
Lori Lerner
E: llerner@westburyschools.org
Data Manager
E: Maria Isabel Martinez Bell
Courses We Offer
English as a New Language (ENL):
These instructional courses teach adults (21 and over) Conversational English, Listening/Speaking and Communication Skills, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Writing. These classes are offered at different levels to suit the needs of the students. We offer five (5) different levels of ENL courses. As students progress, they move from one level to the other.
Adult Basic Education (ABE):
These courses help students strengthen their basic literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills.
Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC):
This course helps students prepare for the TASC, earn a high school equivalency diploma, improve educational skill levels, and increase employment opportunities. The instruction and classes are specially designed and customized for the student's skill level. Students work at their own pace as instruction in individual or small group settings.
Civics Education:
These courses prepare students with various skills and training they require to obtain skillful employment. Learning in this course is practical and meaningful for adults to acquire English while learning about citizenship, civic participation, and U.S. history and government.
Microsoft Office Specialist:
Get hired, demonstrate clear business impact, and advance your skills. With the Microsoft Office certification program, you can take your career to the next level.