District of Columbia Adult Education Directory

Basic Education Skills, High School Diploma,

EDP, GED and ESL Programs

For more information call:

Literacy Helpline
(202) 727-2431
Adult Literacy Resource Center
May 2009
Dear Area Residents, Literacy Providers, Community Agencies/Organization and Supporters of Literacy,
The D.C. Public Library Adult Literacy Resource Center developed this Program Directory to assist you in locating area adult literacy programs and
services. The programs offer classes or tutoring to help adults improve their skills. We encourage you to use and share this directory. Listed below
are answers to some frequently asked questions about the Adult Literacy Resource Center.

• Where is the center?

The Adult Literacy Resource Center is located in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW, Room 300, Washington,
D.C.20001 (Near both Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Stop and Metro Center).

• What is the role of the center?

The Adult Literacy Resource Center believes that literacy is a right, not a privilege, and encourages potential adult learners to study by
providing high quality adult-oriented materials, guidance in selecting appropriate materials, access to computers, and knowledgeable
information and referral. To foster professional development, it provides tutors and teachers with (1) a wide array of materials (2) training
opportunities and (3) up-to-date professional information and research in the field of adult learning. The Division offers space for one-to-one
tutoring, for tutor training sessions, and for advisors to work with adults enrolled in the External Diploma Program. By providing “tours” for
adult learners enrolled in local literacy programs, the center helps to demystify the library. The Adult Literacy Resource Center serves the
entire D.C. Public Library system and strives to maintain, and expand the library's services to adult and family literacy practitioners and
students in the District. It also acts as a liaison between local and national adult education organizations and other state literacy resource
centers.

• Are there computers in the center?

As a center of technology for literacy providers, it oversees two computer labs so that adult learners and tutors can enhance learning through
computer-assisted instruction and practitioners can preview software.
• Where do I find Programs on-line?
Go to www.readoutloud.org

• Are there audio and videotapes in the center?

There are reading skill building/comprehension, GED, math and ESL audiovisual materials available for use. in the Center.
Adult learners should call the program that they would like to attend for more details about enrollment and class schedules. We hope that you find
this directory helpful. Please. feel free to call the Literacy Helpline at 202-727-2431 if you need additional information.
Marcia Harrington
 Adult
Chief of the Adult Literacy Education
Resource Center Program Sites by Quadrants
N.W. (continued)
NE
Ethiopian Community Center * pg 13
Academy of Hope pg 1, 9 Ethiopian Community Services and Development Council pg 4, 13
Beulah Baptist Learning Center pg 2 Even Start Multicultural Family Literacy Program * pg 14
Capitol Hill Baptist Church * pg 13 Family Place* pg 14
Center for Empowerment and Employment Training pg 3, 12 Foundry United Methodist Church* pg 14
Excel Institute pg 17 Greater Washington Urban League Literacy Program pg 19
Kennedy Institute pg 5 Kingsbury Center pg 5
LVA pg 6 Lab School pg 5, 9
Potomac Job Corps (see listing for class location) pg 18 Language ETC * pg 14
SamariCorps pg 18 Latin American Youth Center Next Step Charter School pg 5, 15
Spingarn STAY Senior High School ^ pg 10 Latin American Youth Center YouthBuild Charter Schoolpg 6
Latin American Youth Center WISE pg 6
NW Newcomer Community Service Center * pg 15
People Without Borders * pg 15
African Immigrant and Refugee Foundation* pg 11 Perry School Community Services pg 7
Alliance of Concerned Men pg 19 Roosevelt STAY Senior High School ^ pg 10, 15
Barney Senior Center pg 19 St. Matthew’s Cathedral * pg 15
Booker T. Washington Charter School pg 2, 9 SED (Spanish Education Development) Center* pg 16
Calvary Baptist Church * pg 11 Southern Baptist Church EDP Program ^ pg 10
Capitol Hill Baptist Church pg 11 Spanish Catholic Center - Catholic Community Services * pg 16
Carlos Rosario Public Charter School pg 3, 11 UD.C.(University of the District of Columbia) ESL * pg 16
Catholic Charities Adult Education Program pg 3, 12 Virtual Enterprise Program pg 8
Central Union Mission * pg 12 Washington Cathedral Literacy Program pg 8, 16
Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church * pg 12 Washington Literacy Council pg 8
Chinatown Service Center pg 12 Washington Very Special Arts pg 8
City Gate ESL Program * pg 13
Citiwide Computer Training Center pg 13, 17
D.C. Public Library Literacy for the Deaf pg 4
D.C. Schools Project* pg 13
^ These programs only offer either the EDP or Evening High School/
* These programs only offer ESL classes.
SE

A-MEN - Southeast Ministry pg 2

ARCH Training Center pg 2
Ballou STAY Senior High School^ pg 2, 9
Covenant House pg 4
Income Maintenance Administration Lifelong Learning Center pg 17
Living Wages of Washington pg 6, 10
Marion Barry Professional Learning Community pg 17
Marshall Heights CDO pg 7
Sasha Bruce Youth Build pg 7

SW

Concerned Black Men, Inc. pg 4

Potomac Job Corps pg 20

^ These programs only offer either the EDP or Evening High School.
 District of Columbia Adult Education Directory
Adult Basic Education (ABE), High School Diploma,
EDP, GED and ESL Programs

This is a list of programs in the District of Columbia that offer classes or tutoring to help you improve your skills, and/or study
for a high school diploma or the GED Test. For more information about classes and entry requirements, call the specific
program that you plan to attend. The abbreviations below are used in this list. Unless otherwise specified, the programs listed
below require D.C. residency and accept students of 18 years and older.

ABE: Adult Basic Education ESL: English as a Second Language Reading: 1-to-1 Reading Tutoring Program
GED: General Education Development/High School Equivalency Certificate EDP: External Diploma Program

For more information, call the Literacy Helpline at 202-727-2431.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, Adult Literacy Resource Center
901 G St. N.W. Washington, D.C.20001

Program Name and Location Classes Phone#

Academy of Hope Hours: M-Th, 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.; 1:45 - 269-6623

601 Edgewood St. N.E., Suite 25 3:45 p.m.; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Washington, D.C. 20017 Services: ABE, GED, EDP, computer,
www.aohdc.org/ABC.htm workplace literacy, college readiness
Enrollment: call for dates; 9-wk sessions
Cost: $30 fee per GED session ($10 down
payment required)

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A-MEN - Southeast Ministry Hours: M - F, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 1 - 4 562-2636
(Anacostia Men's Employment Network) p.m.; 6 - 8 p.m.
3111 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. S.E. 20032 Services: GED, job readiness, life skills,
For men & women construction math
www.reformationdc.org/sem Enrollment: call for dates; 8-wk sessions
Cost: free

ARCH Training Center Hours: M - F, hours vary 889-5000

1231 Good Hope Road S.E. 20020 Services: GED, computer, construction
www.archdc.org trades, life skills, work readiness
(Offers two programs: YouthBuild: GED and construction skills Enrollment: call for dates
for youth 16-24; and BEST: GED preparation for adults 18-44) Cost: free

Ballou STAY Senior High School Hours: M - Th, 6 - 8 p.m. 645-3390

3401 4th St. S.E. 20032 Services: GED, EDP, high school diploma or
http://balloustay.org/ Enrollment: ongoing
Cost: free 645-3391

Beulah Baptist Church GED Center Hours: M & T & Th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 396-5368
Beulah Baptist Church Services: GED
5820 Dix St. N.E. 20019 Enrollment: call for dates; 3 - 4 month
(min age: 16; D.C. residency not required) sessions; closed during summer
Cost: free; $20 book fee

Booker T. Washington Charter School for Technical Arts Hours: GED: M - Th 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. 232-6090
1346 Florida Ave. N.W. 20009 HS Diploma: M - Th, 4 - 9 p.m. ext. 31
www.btwschool.org Services: GED, HS diploma program,
(online application available through website) computer, construction
Enrollment: call for dates
Cost: free

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Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School
1100 Harvard St. N.W. 20009
www.carlosrosario.org
Catholic Charities Adult Education Program
James Cardinal Hickey Center
924 G St. N.W. 20001
www.catholiccharitiesdc.org
Center for Empowerment and Employment Training (CEET)
600 W St. N.E. 20002
(min age: 16; D.C. residency not required)
www.ceet.org
ABE & GED
Hours: 797-4700
GED (English): M - Th, 6 - 9 p.m.; GED in
Spanish: M - F, 8:45 - 11:30; 1 p.m. - 3:45
p.m.; 6 - 9 p.m.
Services: GED (English and Spanish), ESL
all levels, citizenship, family literacy,
computer literacy, various job training
Enrollment: call for dates; 5-month
sessions
Cost: free
Hours: 772-4303
Classes: M-Th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; 1-3 p.m.;
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Tutoring: 10 a.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Services: ABE, GED, ESL, citizenship,
computer, parenting, one-on-one tutoring,
Spanish classes (for English speakers)
Enrollment: ongoing; 6-month sessions
Cost: free (fee for Spanish)
Hours: M - Th, 6 - 9 p.m. 832-4070
Services: ABE, GED, ESL, computer
Enrollment: ongoing; semester sessions
(no adult literacy classes during the
summer)
Cost: $50 + $15 registration fee for GED,
ESL, MS Office; scholarships available
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Concerned Black Men, Inc. Hours: M - Th, 9:30 - 1:30 p.m. 783-0177
Class location: Services: ABE, Pre-GED, GED
Covenant Baptist Church Enrollment: ongoing
3845 South Capitol St. S.W. 20032 Cost: free
(min age: 17)

Covenant House Hours: M - F, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. 610-9600

2001 Mississippi Ave. S.E. 20032 Services: ABE, GED, life skills, job
www.covenanthouse.org/about_loc_dc.html readiness
(Youth, ages 18-24; D.C. residency not required) Enrollment: call for dates; 12-wk sessions
Cost: free

D.C. Public Library Literacy for the Deaf Hours: day 727-2145
901 G St. N.W. , Room 215 20001 Services: Special services for hearing TTY:
impaired adults 727-2255
Enrollment: for appointment, contact
Janice Rosen at
library_deaf_dc@yahoo.com
Cost: free

Ethiopian Community Services and Development Council Hours: call for information 319-0047
1901 9th St. N.W. 20001 Services: GED, ESL, computer or
(D.C. residency not required) Enrollment: ongoing
Cost: $35 one-time registration fee; 319-0048
book fee

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Kennedy Institute - A Program of Catholic Charities Hours: T & W & Th, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m..; 529-7600
801 Buchanan St. N.E. 20017 T & W, 3:15-6:15 ext. 728
www.ccs-dc.org Services: ABE, computer, workplace
(The day program is for D.C. residents only. The evening literacy, functional life skills; serving
program is open to all.) special needs
Enrollment: call for dates
Cost: free

Kingsbury Center Hours: day & evening 722-5555

5000 14th St. N.W. 20011 Services: Limited tutoring; serving those
www.kingsbury.org with learning disabilities
(serves adults and youth; D.C. residency not required) Enrollment: ongoing
Cost: $70/hr. for tutoring; students can get
assistance through the Rehabilitation
Service Administration (see page 20)

Lab School of Washington Hours: evening 944-2215

4759 Reservoir Road N.W. 20007 Services: Serving those with learning
www.labschool.org/ disabilities, including ABE, GED and EDP
(D.C. residency not required) Enrollment: ongoing; 3-4 month sessions
Cost: $345 testing; $672 per class;
scholarship money available; students can
get assistance through RSA (see page 20)

Latin American Youth Center Hours: M - F, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 319-2249

Next Step Public Charter School Services: GED, ESL
1419 Columbia Road N.W. 20009 Enrollment: every 3 months starting in
www.layc-dc.org September
(Youth, 14-21) Cost: free

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Latin American Youth Center
WISE (Workforce Investment and Social Enterprise)
3500 14th St. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009
(Youth, 16-24)
Latin American Youth Center
YouthBuild Public Charter School
3014 14th St. N.W. 20009
www.ybpcs.org
(Youth, 16-24; must be drug-free)
Living Wages of Washington
4235 4th St. S.E. 20032
http://www.livingwages.org/
LVA-NCA (Literacy Volunteers and Advocates)
635 Edgewood St. N.E. Suite B 20017
www.lvanca.org
ABE & GED
Hours: M - F, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 319-0270
1:00 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Services: GED, Pre-GED, job training
Enrollment: call for dates - classes enroll
every 3 months; 12-week sessions
Cost: free
Hours: day 518-0601
Services: GED, job readiness
Enrollment: classes start in September;
call for application deadlines; 9-month
sessions
Cost: free; stipend given
Hours: M - F, 9 a.m. - 4p.m. 574-3961
Services: GED, EDP, job readiness, limited
tutoring; computer repair (fee)
Enrollment: ongoing; call for next
orientation (about every two weeks)
Cost: $20 registration fee, $10 per month
Hours: day & evening 387-1772
Services: Individual reading tutors; small
classes; workplace literacy
(Student & tutor arrange time & location)
Enrollment: ongoing
Cost: free
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Marshall Heights Community Development Organization Hours: M - Th, 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. & 584-5410
Meadow Green Apartments T - Th, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
3425 A St. S.E. 20019 Services: GED, job readiness, computer
www.mhcdo.org/ Enrollment: registration is the first
(min age: 17) Wednesday and Thursday of every month
at 10 a.m.
Cost: free

Perry School Community Services, Inc. Hours: M - Th, 9 - 12 noon 312-7142 or

128 M St. N.W. 20001 T & W & Th, 6 - 9 p.m. 312-7154
(under 18 must be out of school for 6 months + parental Services: Pre GED, GED, financial literacy
permission; D.C. residency preferred, but not required) Enrollment: ongoing; call for orientation
dates
Cost: free

Sasha Bruce Youth Build Hours: M - F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 675-9355
2804 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. S.E. 20032 Services: GED, ABE, job training
(Youth ages 18-24) Enrollment: call for dates; 3- 4 month
sessions
Cost: free; paid stipend

Virtual Enterprise Program Hours: M - F, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 332-8022

1346 Florida Ave. N.W. 20009 Services: GED, computer, business
(prospective students must show proof of residence) Enrollment: Call for dates
Cost: free

Washington Cathedral Literacy Program Hours: day & evening 703-264-

Massachusetts & Wisconsin avenues N.W. 20016 Services: Individual subject specific 9054
(D.C. residency not required) tutoring (Tutor & student arrange time &
location)
Enrollment: ongoing
Cost: free

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Washington Literacy Council
1918 18th St. N.W. , Suite B2 20009
www.washingtonliteracycouncil.org
Hours: day & evening 387-9029
Services: Individual reading tutoring
(Tutor & student arrange time & location)
and reading classes (students attend a
combination of individual tutoring and
reading classes)
Enrollment: ongoing; classes have 3-4
month sessions
Cost: $20 per quarter session (if
affordable)

WVSA (Washington Very Special Arts) Hours: M-Th, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 296-9100
1100 16th St. N.W. 20036 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. ext. 305
(Serving youth ages 14-25 with special needs; GED: 18+) Services: ABE, GED, computer, job
readiness
Enrollment: ongoing; 3-4 month
sessions
Cost: free

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D.C. Public Schools High School Diploma and External Diploma Programs (EDP)

Academy of Hope Hours: morning, afternoon & evening 269-6623

601 Edgewood St. N.E. Suite 25 20017 Services: EDP, ABE, GED, computer,
www.aohdc.org/ABC.htm workplace literacy
(min age: 21) Enrollment: call for dates
Cost: $100 ($50 down payment
required; $50 due upon completion)

Ballou STAY Senior High School Hours: evening 645-3390

Diploma Program Services: High school diploma, EDP, or
External Diploma Program (EDP) tutoring available 645-3391
3401 4th St. S.E. 20032 Enrollment: ongoing
www.k12.dc.us/dcps/home.html Cost: EDP: $60 registration +
(EDP: min age 25; HS Diploma: min age 16) graduation/diploma fee ($125); HS
diploma: free to D.C. residents

Booker T. Washington Charter School Diploma Program Hours: evening 232-6090

1346 Florida Ave. N.W. 20009 Services: High school diploma, GED ext. 31
www.btwschool.org Enrollment: 2 sessions each year:
(students need previous transcript for diploma program; September and January
online application available through website) Cost: free

Lab School of Washington Hours: evening 944-2215

4759 Reservoir Road N.W. 20007 Services: Serving those with learning
www.labschool.org/ disabilities, including EDP, ABE and
(D.C. residency not required) GED
Enrollment: ongoing; 3-4 month
sessions
Cost: $345-testing; $672 per class;
scholarship money available; students
can get assistance through RSA (see
page 20)
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Living Wages of Washington Hours: 574-3962
4235 4th St. S.E. 20032 4th Street: M - F, 9 p.m. - 4 p.m. & (4th Street)
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
1401 V St. S.E. 20032 610-0974
http://www.livingwages.org/ V Street: M - Th, 9 - 2 p.m. (V Street)
(min age: 25) Services: EDP, GED, job readiness,
limited tutoring; computer repair (fee)
Enrollment: ongoing; registration
every Friday
Cost: EDP: $20 registration fee $130
course fee (you can pay in small
increments)

Roosevelt STAY Senior High School Hours: evening 576-8399

Diploma Program for Adults and External Diploma Program Services: High school diploma, EDP
4301 13th St/ N.W. 20011 Enrollment: ongoing
(min age: 25) Cost: $50 registration fee

Southern Baptist Church EDP Program Hours: T, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. 842-1954

134 L St. N.W. Services: EDP
Washington, D.C.20001 Enrollment: ongoing
(min age: 25) Cost: $200

Spingarn STAY Senior High School Hours: evening 724-4538

Diploma Program Services: High school diploma, EDP or
External Diploma Program (EDP) Enrollment: ongoing
2500 Benning Road N.E. 20002 Cost: EDP $50; HS diploma free 724-3919
www.k12.dc.us/dcps/home.html
(HS Diploma: 16 +; EDP: 25+; D.C. residency not required)

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ESL (English as a Second Language) Adult Education Programs

The following District programs have classes to help adults who want to learn English. Unless indicated, the programs listed
offer beginning, intermediate and advanced classes, and conversation skill building. A few programs have citizenship classes.
Because class schedules may change, call the program that you would like to attend.

African Immigrant and Refugee Foundation Hours: T, W & Th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 234-2473
1525 Newton St. N.W. 20010 Services: ESL
Enrollment: ongoing
Cost: free

Calvary Baptist Church Hours: M, T & W, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 347-8355

755 8th St. N.W. 20001 Services: ESL beginner and intermediate
(no min age or residency requirements) Enrollment: ongoing
Cost: free

Capitol Hill Baptist Church Hours: Sat, 9:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 365-1955
525 A St. N.E. 20002 Services: ESL beginner & intermediate
Email: capitalhillesol@yahoo.com Enrollment: ongoing; quarterly sessions
(no residency requirements) (no summer classes)
Cost: free (book fee: $10-$30)

Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School Hours: M - F, 8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; 797-4700
1100 Harvard St. N.W. 20009 1 - 3:45 p.m.; 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
www.carlosrosario.org Services: ESL all levels, citizenship, GED
(English and Spanish), family literacy,
computer literacy, various job training
Enrollment: call for dates; 5 month
sessions
Cost: free

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Catholic Charities Adult Education Program Hours: M & W, 6:15 - 8:45 p.m. & Sat 772-4320
Nativity Catholic Church 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
6000 Georgia Ave. N.W. 20011 Services: ESL, ABE, GED, citizenship,
computer, parenting, one-on-one tutoring
www.ccs-dc.org in evenings
Enrollment: call to register; 15/16-wk
sessions
Cost: $35 (includes book)
Center for Empowerment and Employment Training Hours: M - Th, 6 p.m. -9 p.m. 832-4070
(CEET) Services: ESL all levels, ABE, GED,
600 W St. N.E. 20020 computers
(min age: 16; D.C. residency not required) Enrollment: ongoing; quarterly sessions
www.ceet.org Cost: $50; scholarships available

Central Union Mission Hours: M & F, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 232-4490

1519 U St. N.W. 20009 Services: ESL, Spanish literacy
(no min age or residency requirements) Enrollment: ongoing
Cost: $60; books: $23

Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church Hours: Sunday, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.; (703) 435-3838
1 Chevy Chase Circle N.W. 20015 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
(no min age or residency requirements) Services: ESL, English literacy
Enrollment: ongoing
Cost: free

Chinatown Service Center Hours: Sat, 9 am. - 11 a.m. (ESL); W, 898-0061

500 I St. N.W., Room 107 20001 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (citizenship)
Services: ESL, citizenship
Enrollment: ongoing
Cost: free

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City Gate ESL Program Hours: T & Th, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 537-0972
Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church Services: ESL all levels
3920 Alton Place N.W. 20016 Enrollment: ongoing; 2.5 month sessions;
(no min age or residency requirements) Sept. - May
Cost: $25 registration fee; $15 book fee

Citiwide Computer Training Center - Hours: M - F, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 667-3719

The Scholastic Place Program Services: ESL, ABE, GED online,
3636 16th St. N.W. - # AG-49 20010 Computer
(no min age requirement) Enrollment: ongoing, 3-6 month sessions
www.mycitiwide.com Cost: free to low-income adults; for
others, fees are based on income

D.C.Schools Project Hours: Sat, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 1 - 4 p.m. 687-8868

Class Location: Services: ESL
ABC Charter School Enrollment: call for dates; Sept. - May
209 Upshur St. N.W. 20009 Cost: free
(no min age or residency requirements)

Ethiopian Community Center Hours: T - Th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.; 726-0800

7603 Georgia Ave. N.W., Suite 100, 20012 Sat, 10 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Email: eth@prodigy.net Services: ESL, Computer
(priority given to D.C. residents; classes are held at Walter Enrollment: ongoing; 6 month sessions
Reed Medical Center) Cost: $100 (incl. registration and book
fee)

Ethiopian Community Services and Development Council Hours: T & Th, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 319-0047
1901 9th St. N.W. 20001 Services: ESL, GED, computer
(D.C. residency not required) Enrollment: ongoing
Cost: $35 one-time registration fee;
book fee

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Even Start Multicultural Family Literacy Program Hours: M - F, morning 232-7777
Mary’s Center for Maternal and Childcare Services: ESL five levels/family literacy (Mary’s Center)
2333 Ontario Road N.W. 20009 Enrollment: ongoing; registration
required every 2 months; sessions each 797-7337
Bancroft Elementary School season (Bancroft
1755 Newton St. N.W. 20010 Cost: free through scholarships; summer Elementary)
(participants must have a child under 8 yrs old - both program costs $20
locations)
The Family Place Hours: vary with classes 265-0149
3309 16th St. N.W. 20010 Services: ESL all levels
(Enrollment is only open to D.C. parents who are either Enrollment: call for dates
expecting or have children under the age of five) Cost: free
www.thefamilyplace.org

Foundry United Methodist Church Hours: T, 6:30 - 8:45 p.m. 332-4010

1500 16th St. N.W. 20036 Services: ESL five levels ext. 253
(D.C. residency not required) Enrollment: ongoing, fall, spring,
www.foundryumc.org summer sessions
Cost: free

Language ETC Hours: M - Th, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.; 387-2222

2200 California St. N.W. 20008 T & Th, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.;
www.languageetc.org Saturday & Sunday, 2 - 5 p.m.;
(min age: 17) Sunday, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Services: ESL six levels, citizenship,
Spanish literacy, computer
Enrollment: call for dates; 3-4 month
sessions
Cost: ESL: $100 per session (incl. books);
citizenship & Spanish literacy: $40 for
entire course

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Latin American Youth Center Hours: M - F, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 319-2249
Next Step Public Charter School Services: ESL, GED
1419 Columbia Road N.W. 20009 Enrollment: every 3 months starting in
www.layc-dc.org September
(teen parents and youth ages 14 to 21) Cost: free

Newcomer Community Service Center Hours: M - Th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 462-4330
1628 16th St. N.W. 20009 Services: ESL beginner and intermediate
www.newcomerservice.org Enrollment: ongoing; 3 month sessions
(D.C. residency not required) Cost: free

People Without Borders Hours: afternoon & evening 237-5711

4915 45th St. N.W. 20016 Services: ESL all levels & computer (fee)
www.peoplewithoutborders.org Enrollment: call for dates; 10-wk
(D.C. residency not required) sessions
Cost: $35 registration fee
Roosevelt STAY Senior High School Hours: M - Th, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. 576-8399
4301 13th St. N.W. 20011 Services: ESL If a caller
(no min age) Enrollment: ongoing; classes are doesn’t speak
continuous but vary by level English, ask for
Cost: free Farley Salazar

St. Matthew’s Cathedral
1726 N St. N.W. 20036
www.stmatthewscathedral.org
(D.C. residency not required)
Hours: T - Th, 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. tutoring, 347-3215
6 - 8:30 p.m. classes ext 552
Services: ESL
Enrollment: call for dates
Cost: $40 (incl. book)

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SED (Spanish Education Development Center)
4110 Kansas Ave. N.W. 20011
www.sedcenter.org
(D.C. residency not required)
Hours: M - F, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; weekends, 722-4404
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Services: ESL, TOEFL, workplace
literacy
Enrollment: ongoing; 10-wk sessions
Cost: $250 evenings; $150 weekends (per
session)

Spanish Catholic Center (Centro Catolico Hispano) - Hours: M - W, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. 939-2426
Catholic Charities Services: ESL or
1618 Monroe St. N.W. 3rd Floor 20010 Enrollment: call for dates; 10-wk
www.ccs-dc.org sessions 939-2427
Cost: $75 (includes ID), additional book
fee

UD.C.(University of the District of Columbia) Hours: day & evening 274-7505

4200 Connecticut Ave. N.W. 20008
www.udc.edu
(D.C. residency not required)
Services: ESL (semester program) or
Enrollment: is in accordance with UDC’s
schedule; participants must first register as 274-5556
a UDC student
Cost: $625 per semester for residents;
$955 per semester for non-residents
(prices are for lower levels)

Washington Cathedral Literacy Program Hours: day & evening (703) 264-9054
Massachusetts & Wisconsin avenues N.W. 20016 Services: ESL tutoring, individual subject
specific tutoring
(Tutor & student arrange time & location)
Enrollment: ongoing
Cost: free

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Listed below are additional programs that offer adult education classes. Some of these programs are short-term literacy
initiatives that have operated for less than one year and others may offer classes in conjunction with job training. Please call
the programs for more specific information about the class schedule, registration, enrollment and possible fees.

Citiwide Computer Training Center - Hours: M - F, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 667-3719

The Scholastic Place Program Services: ABE, GED online, ESL,
3636 16th St. N.W. - # AG-49 20010 computer
(no min age requirement) Enrollment: ongoing, 3-6 month sessions
www.mycitiwide.com Cost: free to low-income adults; for
others, fees are based on income

Excel Institute Hours: day 387-1550 (press

2851 V St. N.E. 20018 Services: GED for automotive technology 3 to speak with
(min age: 16) training students the registrar)
Enrollment: call for dates
Cost: full scholarships available; call for
more information
Lifelong Learning Centers Hours: day 698-1654
Income Maintenance Administration Services: GED, Pre-GED, computers, job
2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. S.E. 20020 readiness
Enrollment: ongoing
Cost: free

Marion Barry Professional Learning Community (UDC) Hours: M - Th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 645-3398
Patricia Roberts Harris Educational Center Services: GED, job training, college
4600 Livingston Road S.E. 20032 credit, computer
Enrollment: call for dates
Cost: free

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Potomac Job Corps
Class Site: 1 D.C. Village Lane, S.W. 20002
Enrollment/Registration: 5713 Dix St. N.E. 20019
(Youth, 16-24)
Hours: M - F, day 399-8590
Services: Pre-GED, GED, job readiness
Enrollment: orientations on T & W at
10:30 am; ongoing registration
Cost: free; stipend given

SamariCorp Community Development Corporation Hours: call for information 399-3995

1016 Florida Ave. NE Services: GED
Washington, D.C.20002 Enrollment: call for dates; no summer
classes
Cost: call for information

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Programs for Seniors

Barney Senior Center Hours: call for more information 939-9020

504 Kennedy St. N.W. 20011 Services: Basic literacy skills
(min age: 60) Enrollment: ongoing; seasonal sessions
Cost: free

Greater Washington Urban League Literacy Program Hours: call for more information 265-2017
Oasis (Ward 2) Services: Basic literacy skills
1226 Vermont Ave. N.W. 20005 Enrollment: ongoing
(min age: 59 years and 6 months) Cost: free

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Other Resources

GED Testing Center Office (Archives/Navy Memorial, Green/Yellow Line Metro stop)
410 8th St. N.W. (between D & E), Suite 601 20004
274-7173
(Note: Youth between 16-18 interested in the GED Test must meet specific requirements and should call 274-7173.)

GED Practice Test Sites

Adult Literacy Resource Center, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, Room 300, 901 G St. N.W. 20001.
Call 727-1616 for testing schedule. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30.

Educational Opportunity Center, 1233 20th St. N.W. 20036, 741-4730 (appointment needed).

GED Testing Office, 410 8th St. NW, Suite 601, N.W. 20001, 274-7173 (call for dates, appointment needed).

ABE, GED and ESL Materials

The Adult Literacy Resource Center at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, Room 300, has books, DVDs and
videotapes for reading improvement, basic academic skill development, GED preparation and ESL. Call 202-727-1616 for more
information. TOEFL Preparation Books are in the Literature Division on the 2nd Floor, Room 220.

Services for Those with Special Needs or Learning Disabilities

Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)

Evaluation Unit
810 First St. N.E. 20001
442-8400

RSA helps disabled persons (including learning disabled) with employment and independent living in the home and community
and provides vocational preparation services for entrance into the job market.

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