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Course offering for English as a Second Language

(ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult

Secondary Education (ASE), College Prep GED®,

i-Pathways, and Bridge Career Programs

This program is partially funded by federal funds: The exact

percentage of funds will vary annually depending on grant

allocations.

Adult Education Division

Arts Building – Room 205

Wright College,

One of the City Colleges of Chicago

4300 North Narragansett Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60634

Main Office: 773-481-8821

Fax: 773.481.8789


This program is partially funded by federal funds; exacting percentage of funds will vary annually depending on grant allocations.

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The mission of the Adult Education Division of the City Colleges of Chicago is to provide

adults with preparatory and developmental instruction in Adult Basic Education (ABE),

Citizenship, English as a Second Language (ESL), and/or General Educational Development

(GED) to meet students' individual goals. Individual goals may include post-secondary

education, employment skills training, and/or personal and career enhancement.

Magxina Wageman, Dean of Adult Education (773) 481-8830

Jeffrey Tinley, Associate Dean of Adult Education (773) 481-8941

Martha Caldero, Adult Education Manager (Humboldt Park Voc. Ctr.) (773) 489-8962

Joe Tully, Adult Education Manager (773) 481-8303

Ines Lagos, Adult Education Manager (773) 481-8968

Laura Nitanda, Transition Specialist (773) 481-8982

Marisa Isada, Administrative Assistant (773) 481-8627

Juanita Williams, Administrative Assistant (773) 481-8824



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Wilbur Wright College - Main Campus

4300 North Narragansett Avenue


(773)481-8821

Humboldt Park Vocation Education Center – Satellite Campus

1546 North California


(773)489-8989

Off-Campus Sites

Christopher’s House, 6115 West Fullerton

Northwest Community Church, 5318 West Diversey

Onward Neighborhood House, 5423 West Diversey

Providence Family Services, 1540 North Monticello

Darwin Elementary School, 3116 West Belden

Erie House, 1347 West Erie

Avondale Logandale Elementary, 2945 North Sawyer

LSNA Funston Elementary, 2010 North Central Park

LSNA McAuliffe Elementary, 1841 North Springfield

LSNA Monroe Elementary, 3651 North Schubert

LSNA Mozart Elementary, 2200 North Hamlin

Stowe Academy, 3444 West Wabansia

Lorca Elementary, 3231 North Springfield

Lloyd Elementary School, 2103 North Lamon



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Adult Education Summer 2014 Academic Calendar

Regular

12-week session

AE2

Bridges 1

8-week session

AE2

Career Foundations

7 week session

AE2

On campus

registration

begins

April 21 – May 17 April 21 – May 30

April 21 – June 13

First day of class May 19 June 4

June 18

Memorial Day May 26 -

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July 4 Holiday No classes Friday and Saturday

Summer session

ends August 9 July 25

August 6

The Adult Education Calendar is subject to change. Please contact the Adult Education Division for details.

1 Bridges are courses that provide career exploration while you continue to pursue a high school

equivalency. Currently Medical Office Practices is available.



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Registering for Adult Education Courses

Registration for classes is easy. Students must be at least 18 years old in order to enroll in adult education

classes. However, 16 and 17 year-olds may register with an official high school release letter certifying that

they are no longer attending high school or enrolled in the other secondary educational programs.

Adult Education classes are intended for people who live in or near Chicago. They are not appropriate for

students with F1, F2, H1, J1, or J2 visas, nor are they appropriate for short-term visitors to the U.S.

To register, students must provide both a photograph identification card and one form of address

verification.

Acceptable forms of identification are:

Driver’s license or State ID card

Credit card account statements (not credit cards)

Voter’s registration card

Bank account statements (not checks)

Vehicle sticker application

Copy of lease or house deed

Utility bill

Mediplan monthly statements

Foreign consulate ID card

How to Read Course Listings

Course Name Prerequisite

ESL Low Intermediate 3

CASAS placement test score range within 201 – 210 32905 ESL 301 W43A AE1 Bldg A – Rm A328 9:00 AM-1:00 PM MW Price, S.

Class Subject Catalog Section Session Location Begin End Day Instructor’s

Number Code Number Name

Day: M=Monday; T=Tuesday; W=Wednesday; R=Thursday; F=Friday; S=Saturday; U=Sunday

Location: S=Science Building; A=Language Arts Building; Site Name



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Registration Process

After your placement test you will receive a program orientation that will focus on progress through the

programs available and transition opportunities to college or career. You will receive a class schedule

according to your placement test scores and attendance preference sheet.

Progress in an Adult Education Program is based on attendance, homework, class participation, and tests.

1st Day - Step One

(15 - 20 minutes)

•Come to the Adult Education Office Room A205 at or phone 773.COLLEGE.

•Decide if you want to take ESL or GED classes.

•Complete student intake forms and course preference sheet.

•Make an appointment for placement test.

2nd Day - Step Two

(2 1/2 - 3 hours)

•On the day of your placement test, arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your test.

•Take your placement test.

•Take a program Orientation.

First day of Class -Step Three

•Pick-up your class schedule in the Adult Education Office A205.

•Go online to my.ccc.edu and log on to your account.

•Check your email.

•Prepare for your first day of class.



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The Wright College Adult Education Division offers quality educational experiences for adult

learners in need of Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Test Preparation (GED) and

English as a Second Language (ESL).

All students that attend Wright College are expected to conduct themselves in a manner

appropriate to an adult place of learning. The following guidelines will help you to achieve your

educational goals.

Attendance Policy

You must be in attendance by the third day of class or you will be dropped from the

program.

If you have five (5) absences in a row, you will be dropped from the program.

If you stop coming to class and you do not officially withdraw from your class, a

registration hold will be placed on your file and you will not be able to registrar at any of

the City College for one year.

Testing Policy

All students must take an assessment test to ensure proper class placement.

All students must take a mid-term test to evaluate their learning progress.

All students must take a final exam. If you are not present for the final exam, you will not

be enrolled as a continuing student for the next semester.

ESL students that are not present for the final exam will not be enrolled as a continuing

student for the next semester and they will not receive a certificate of completion for that

level.

Rules of Conduct

Arrive on time for classes and do not leave early.

Upon arriving on campus, go directly to your class. Do not loiter around the campus.

When you enter the classroom, sign in and find a seat.

Come prepared to work and do all homework assignments.

Cell phones must be on “silent” or “vibrate”.

Be courteous and respectful to your teachers, classmates, administrators and staff members.

Students who cause disturbances, misbehave, deface school property, cheat or act in a

disrespectful way towards others will be dropped from the Adult Education Program sand a hold

will be placed on further enrollments.



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GED

Department 170

Students registering for General Educational Development (GED®) classes are placed according to

their Reading and Math scores on the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE). The TABE is used to track

student progress from one level to another. In the Advanced classes, students are given the

Constitution Test and the Official GED® Practice Tests, which help to determine readiness for the

GED® Tests. Completion of the program may take anywhere from four months to two years

depending upon the entry level, number of contact hours, and attendance of the student.



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Beginning ABE (TABE 2.0-3.9)

Math: Number sense, place value, whole number computation and single-step word problems,

multiplication tables, rounding, estimation, weights and measures, real-life math problems, mental

math, basic calculator skills

Reading: Vocabulary development (antonyms, synonyms, suffixes, prefixes, compound words); the

vocabulary of work and life situations (schedules, forms, product labels, warning signs and labels,

charts, advertisements); understanding and identifying main ideas and details; drawing conclusions in

simple passages of fiction and nonfiction; predicting outcomes

Writing: Forming opinions; responding to stories, issues, ideas, and current events; complete and

incomplete sentences; sentence structure; spelling patterns; mechanics and grammar such as

punctuation, capitalization, possessives, and parts of speech; writing simple sentences

Social Studies and Science: Review of U.S. states, cities, regions; political boundaries of North America

and the world; human and physical geography; application of map reading skills to political, physical

and thematic maps; topics in U.S. History; exploration of social studies and science topics through

educational television, film and radio (health, scientific breakthroughs, the environment, world events,

geographic phenomena, etc.)

Low Intermediate ABE (TABE 4.0-5.9)

Math: Number and operation sense, multiple-digit computational skills and word problems,

measurement systems, mental math, rounding, estimation, basic calculator skills, tables and charts

(including in the content areas); geometric shapes; lines and angles

Reading: Understanding and identifying main ideas and supporting details; restating information;

drawing conclusions in passages of fiction and nonfiction; predicting outcomes; distinguishing fact and

opinion; inference skills; simple poetry; word parts of science and social studies terms; vocabulary

development in the content areas

Writing: Review of complete and incomplete sentences; compound sentences; spelling patterns;

mechanics and grammar such as punctuation, possessives, parts of speech, run-on sentences, and use

of commas; paragraphs and topic sentences; gathering ideas and forming opinions; responding in

writing to stimuli such as literature, music, art, images, newspaper articles, TV programs, radio;

writing simple paragraphs

Social Studies and Science: Topics and issues on the civic rights and responsibilities of U.S. residents and

citizens; understanding the major topics, themes, terms, and names in the disciplines of social studies



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and science; U. S. History, World History, geography, economics, government, life sciences, physical

sciences, and earth and space sciences

This level incorporates all of the components of Evidence-based Reading Instruction (EBRI) as well as

the core components associated with Low Intermediate Reading. This class will focus on

understanding and identifying main ideas and supporting details; restating information; drawing

conclusions in passages of fiction and nonfiction; predicting outcomes; distinguishing fact and opinion;

inference skills; simple poetry; word parts of science and social studies terms and vocabulary

development in content areas. In addition, this class will include a diagnostic testing plan for each

student. Each student will be tested in four basic areas: Alphabetics/Word Identification and Basic

Phonics; Fluency; Vocabulary and Comprehension. An individualized reading instruction plan will be

created for each student which will focus on their personal reading needs. A portfolio will be created

for each student to track their reading gains.

High Intermediate ABE (TABE 6.0-8.9)

Math: Review of: computational skills and multi-step word problems, measurement systems, mental

math, rounding, estimation, calculator skills, tables and charts (in the content areas); graphs, fractions,

decimals; percentages; probability; pre-algebra; pre-geometry

Reading: Interpreting nonfiction; summarizing major ideas, restating information, and drawing

conclusions from a variety of readings in the content areas; distinguishing fact and opinion; getting

meaning from context clues; making inferences; comparing and contrasting; interpreting figurative

language; understanding plot, character, and motivation in stories and drama; recognizing an author’s

viewpoint

Writing: Review of sentence, sentence fragments and run-on sentences, mechanics, parts of speech, and

spelling conventions; grammar such as subject-verb agreement, verb tenses and forms, and parallel

structure; organization of writing such as effective paragraphs, topic sentences and transitions;

responding in writing to literature, the arts, news and current events, and topics in the content areas;

essay writing

Social Studies: Survey of American History from colonial days to industrialization; survey of World

History to include ancient civilizations. Greece and the Roman empire; and the history of regions

(Europe, Asia, the Americas); civic rights and responsibilities of U. S. residents and citizens; structure of

the U. S. government; the U. S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights; world politics and economics,

human and physical geography; understanding maps, charts and graphs

Science: Human body systems; health and nutrition; generics, cell structures and functions; ecosystems;

weather and climate; the Earth’s resources; environmentalism; energy; the solar system; atoms and

molecules; motion and forces; electricity and magnetism



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Low Advanced ASE (TABE 9.0-10.9)

Applying Critical Thinking and Reading Skills to: nonfiction prose, workplace and employment

documents, fiction, poetry, drama; to passages, graphical representations of data and maps in U. S.

History, civics, government, economics, and geography; to passages, illustrations, and graphical

representations of mathematical information

Subject Area Knowledge of the English language (sentence structure, organizations. usage and

mechanics); classic literary texts (prose fiction, poetry, and drama); government, economics, and

geography; GED® mathematics content; numbers and operations, measurement and data analysis,

algebra, and geometry

Application of Mathematical Operations in multi-step, fraction, decimal, and percent problems; algebra;

geometry; statistics; proportion and ratio

Academic and Test-Taking Skills in the areas of writing expository essays (giving an opinion or

explanation); revising and proofreading a variety of forms of written expression; calculator skills; test-

taking strategies for taking the Constitution and GED® Tests (types of multiple choice questions and

the math alternate format grid); test practice and error analysis of GED® practice tests.

High Advanced ASE (TABE 11.0-12.9)

High Advanced ASE is a fast-paced abbreviated course that reviews the content of the Advanced GED®

course and prepares students to take the GED® Tests. Students may register to take the tests at the

beginning of the course. The focus of instruction is on taking practice tests and analyzing the results.

The goal of the course is for students to earn high scores on the GED® Tests.

College Prep GED® (formerly Fast Track GED Course)

The purpose of the Fast Track GED® course is to accelerate the progression of those students who are

nearly ready to pass the GED® and who are clearly motivated to transition beyond Adult Education

into a credit, non-credit, or career/technical program at CCC by offering customized GED® preparation

instruction, transition skill-building curriculum components and transition support services.

ESL Transition (For foreign language students who test out of the CASAS for ESL)

The purpose of the ESL transition course is to provide academic reading and writing instruction for

students who have completed the ESL program and are entering the ABE/ASE program. This course is



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taken for one semester. Upon completion the student may enroll in both reading and math to prepare

for the GED or to prepare to enter a bridge of certificate program.

i-Pathways (formerly GED- i)

i-Pathways is intended for students who are close to passing the GED®, only need to work on certain

subjects or skills and face barriers attending traditional classes.

i-Pathways benefits students who score at or above the 9th grade level in reading and at or above the

7th grade level in math on the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) - TABE is provided by the City

Colleges; have reliable and convenient access to a computer with Broadband Internet access, preferably

at home; have basic computer skills such as keyboarding, navigating the Internet and using email; and

have the ability to work independently and are willing to spend a minimum of 5-7 hours per week

studying online.

Spanish GED®

The purpose of this course is to provide instruction to students who qualify to take the GED® in

Spanish. Students enrolled in this course will also enroll in an ESL course.

Career Foundations

The purpose of Career Foundations is to help students develop a sense of purpose for their time in AE and learn how AE can lead to further education/training that can result in family-sustaining employment and advancement. It is a supplemental 2-credit, 32-contact-hour course for high intermediate ESL students and low intermediate ABE students (and above).



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Beginning ABE (TABE 2.0-3.9)

Class

Number

Subject

Code

Catalog

Number Section Session Location

Begin

Time

End

Time Days Instructor's Name

13436 ABE GED 1240 W21A AE2 Bldg S - Rm S205 05:25pm 07:25pm MW Hanna Krajewska

13437 ABE GED 1240 W21B AE2 Bldg S - Rm 211 05:25pm 07:25pm TR Krajkiewicz,Leonard F

13438 ABE GED 1241 W22A AE2 Bldg S - Rm S205 07:30pm 09:30pm MW Hanna Krajewska

13440 ABE GED 1241 W22C AE2 Bldg S - Rm 211 07:30pm 09:30pm TR Krajkiewicz,Leonard F

Low Intermediate ABE (TABE 4.0-5.9)

Class

Number

Subject

Code

Catalog


Begin

Time

End


14515 ABE GED 490 W3C1 AE2 Christopher House 12:00pm 03:00pm T Suha Hattab

14516 ABE GED 491 W3C2 AE2 Christopher House 12:00pm 03:00pm R Reed,Richard

13505 ABE GED 1420 WWC AE2 Bldg A - Rm A310 09:00am 01:00pm MW Arnold,Wayne E

13506 ABE GED 1420 WWD AE2 Bldg A - Rm A310 05:30pm 09:30pm TR Reed,Richard

13441 ABE GED 1440 W21T AE2 Bldg S - Rm S205 09:00am 11:00am TR Hanna Krajewska

13442 ABE GED 1440 W21U AE2 Bldg S - Rm S205 09:00am 11:00am WF James,Renee P

13443 ABE GED 1440 W21C AE2 Bldg S - Rm 211 05:25pm 07:25pm MW Pettus,Exodus

13444 ABE GED 1440 W21D AE2 Bldg S - Rm 211 07:30pm 09:30pm MW Pettus,Exodus

13445 ABE GED 1440 W21E AE2 Bldg A - Rm A313 05:25pm 07:25pm TR Delaney,Jacquelyn R

13447 ABE GED 1440 W26A AE2 Bldg S - Rm S212 09:00am 01:00pm S Delaney,Jacquelyn R

13448 ABE GED 1440 W2EA AE2 Bldg H - Rm 207 09:00am 11:00am MW Moody,Helena P

13449 ABE GED 1440 W2E0 AE2 Bldg H - Rm 203 05:25pm 07:25pm MW Malatare,Clovia C

13450 ABE GED 1441 W22U AE2 Bldg S - Rm S205 11:05am 01:05pm TR Hanna Krajewska

13451 ABE GED 1441 W22V AE2 Bldg S - Rm S205 11:05am 01:05pm WF James,Renee P

13452 ABE GED 1441 W22D AE2 Bldg A - Rm A315 07:30pm 09:30pm MW Reed,Richard

13453 ABE GED 1441 W22E AE2 Bldg A - Rm A315 05:25pm 07:25pm MW Reed,Richard

13454 ABE GED 1441 W22F AE2 Bldg S - Rm S204 07:30pm 09:30pm TR Pettus,Exodus



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13455 ABE GED 1441 W22G AE2 Bldg S - Rm S204 05:25pm 07:25pm TR Pettus,Exodus

13457 ABE GED 1441 W2EB AE2 Bldg H - Rm 207 11:05am 01:05pm MW Moody,Helena P

13458 ABE GED 1441 W2E1 AE2 Bldg H - Rm 203 07:30pm 09:30pm MW Malatare,Clovia C

High Intermediate ABE (TABE 6.0-8.9)

Class

Number

Subject

Code

Catalog


Begin

Time

End


13459 ABE GED 1640 W21V AE2 Bldg S - Rm S208 09:00am 11:00am TR Phillips,Erica D.

13460 ABE GED 1640 W21W AE2 Bldg S - Rm S208 09:00am 11:00am WF Phillips,Erica D.

13461 ABE GED 1640 W21G AE2 Bldg S - Rm 210 07:30pm 09:30pm MW Baio,Louie J

13463 ABE GED 1640 W21I AE2 Bldg S - Rm 210 05:25pm 07:25pm MW Baio,Louie J

13464 ABE GED 1640 W21J AE2 Bldg S - Rm S208 05:25pm 07:25pm TR Weston,Michael H

13465 ABE GED 1640 W21L AE2 Bldg S - Rm S206 07:30pm 09:30pm TR Malatare,Clovia C

13467 ABE GED 1640 W2EC AE2 Bldg H - Rm 213 09:00am 11:00am MW Leal,Agustin

13468 ABE GED 1640 W2EE AE2 Bldg H - Rm 203 09:00am 11:00am TR Moody,Helena P

13469 ABE GED 1640 W2E2 AE2 Bldg H - Rm 213 05:25pm 07:25pm MW Alloteyjordan,Samuel K

13509 ABE GED 1640 W26B AE2 Bldg S - Rm S208 09:00am 01:00pm S Weston,Michael H

13470 ABE GED 1641 W22W AE2 Bldg S - Rm S208 11:05am 01:05pm TR Phillips,Erica D.

13471 ABE GED 1641 W22X AE2 Bldg S - Rm S208 11:05am 01:05pm WF Phillips,Erica D.

13472 ABE GED 1641 W22J AE2 Bldg S - Rm S206 03:15pm 05:15pm TR Hanna Krajewska

13473 ABE GED 1641 W22K AE2 Bldg S - Rm S204 05:25pm 07:25pm MW Mchugh,Michael J

13474 ABE GED 1641 W22L AE2 Bldg S - Rm S204 07:30pm 09:30pm MW Mchugh,Michael J

13475 ABE GED 1641 W22M AE2 Bldg S - Rm S208 07:30pm 09:30pm TR Weston,Michael H

13477 ABE GED 1641 W22N AE2 Bldg A - Rm A313 07:30pm 09:30pm TR Delaney,Jacquelyn R

13478 ABE GED 1641 W22O AE2 Bldg S - Rm S206 05:25pm 07:25pm TR Malatare,Clovia C

13479 ABE GED 1641 W2ED AE2 Bldg H - Rm 213 11:05am 01:05pm MW Leal,Agustin

13480 ABE GED 1641 W2EF AE2 Bldg H - Rm 203 11:05am 01:05pm TR Moody,Helena P



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13481 ABE GED 1641 W2E3 AE2 Bldg H - Rm 213 07:30pm 09:30pm MW Alloteyjordan,Samuel K

Low Advanced ASE (TABE 9.0-10.9)

Class

Number

Subject

Code

Catalog


Begin

Time

End


13507 ABE GED 1820 WWB AE2 Bldg A - Rm A310 05:30pm 09:30pm MW Gregor,Lucy

13502 ABE GED 1830 W4P3 AE2 Bldg H - Rm 207 05:30pm 09:30pm TR Vizuete,Julio

13503 ABE GED 1830 W4V0 AE2 Bldg H - Rm 202 09:00am 01:00pm FS Luna,Raul

13504 ABE GED 1830 W4P1 AE2 Bldg H - Rm 208 09:00am 01:00pm TR Luna,Raul

13482 ABE GED 1840 W21X AE2 Bldg S - Rm S209 09:00am 11:00am TR Bieszczat,Arlene A

13483 ABE GED 1840 W21M AE2 Bldg S - Rm S206 01:10pm 03:10pm TR Hanna Krajewska

13484 ABE GED 1840 W21N AE2 Bldg A - Rm A316 05:25pm 07:25pm MW Simmons,Karrie

13485 ABE GED 1840 W21O AE2 Bldg A - Rm A316 07:30pm 09:30pm MW Simmons,Karrie

13487 ABE GED 1840 W21Q AE2 Bldg S - Rm S212 05:25pm 07:25pm TR Simmons,Karrie

13488 ABE GED 1840 W21R AE2 Bldg S - Rm 210 07:30pm 09:30pm TR Baio,Louie J

13489 ABE GED 1840 W26C AE2 Bldg A - Rm A316 09:00am 01:00pm S Simmons,Karrie

13490 ABE GED 1841 W22P AE2 Bldg S - Rm S310 07:30pm 09:30pm MW Tyma,Susan L

13491 ABE GED 1841 W22Q AE2 Bldg S - Rm S310 05:25pm 07:25pm MW Tyma,Susan L

13492 ABE GED 1841 W22R AE2 Bldg S - Rm S212 07:30pm 09:30pm TR Simmons,Karrie

13493 ABE GED 1841 W22S AE2 Bldg S - Rm S209 05:25pm 07:25pm TR Bieszczat,Arlene A

College Prep GED (formerly Fast Track GED Course)

Class

Number

Subject

Code

Catalog


Begin

Time

End


13498 ABE GED 1920 WFTA AE2 Bldg A - Rm A252 09:00am 11:00am TWRF Weston,Michael H

13499 ABE GED 1921 WFTB AE2 Bldg S - Rm S209 11:05am 01:05pm TWRF Bieszczat,Arlene A

13496 ABE GED 1940 WFTC AE2 Bldg S - Rm 210 05:25pm 07:25pm TR Baio,Louie J

13497 ABE GED 1941 WFTD AE2 Bldg S - Rm S209 07:30pm 09:30pm TR Bieszczat,Arlene A



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i-Pathways (formerly GED- i)

Class

Number

Subject

Code

Catalog


Begin

Time

End


70388 ABE GED 1840 WR1 OEE

Adult Education I-

Pathways 12:01am 04:01am S Barajas,Sheryl L

ESL Transition (For students who complete the ESL program)

Class

Number

Subject

Code

Catalog


Begin

Time

End


13507 ABE GED 1820 WWB AE2 Bldg A - Rm A310 05:30pm 09:30pm MW Gregor,Lucy

13505 ABE GED 1420 WWC AE2 Bldg A - Rm A310 09:00am 01:00pm MW Arnold,Wayne E

13506 ABE GED 1420 WWD AE2 Bldg A - Rm A310 05:30pm 09:30pm TR Reed,Richard

Spanish GED

Class

Number

Subject

Code

Catalog


Begin

Time

End


13502 ABE GED 1830 W4P3 AE2 Bldg H - Rm 207 05:30pm 09:30pm TR Vizuete,Julio

13503 ABE GED 1830 W4V0 AE2 Bldg H - Rm 202 09:00am 01:00pm FS Luna,Raul

13504 ABE GED 1830 W4P1 AE2 Bldg H - Rm 208 09:00am 01:00pm TR Luna,Raul



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ESL Department 180

Students registering for English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are placed according to their Reading

scores on the CASAS. The CASAS is used to track student progress from one level to another. In the

Advanced classes, students are given the Constitution Test and the Official GED Practice Tests, which help

to determine readiness for the GED Tests. Completion of the program may take anywhere from four

months to two years depending upon the entry level, number of contact hours, and attendance of the

student.

Beginning Literacy (CASAS 180 and below)

Students will use and understand phrases and the common vocabulary of personal information, the

classroom environment (basic questions and answers, and commands for use in the classroom), and life

skills such as expressing time, working with numbers and money, and activities of daily life (food, clothing,

transportation, weather, locations, and requesting emergency assistance).

Low Beginning (CASAS 181-190)

Students will learn to express their own abilities and personal needs (I can/cannot do, I need/want). They will

continue to gain competency in asking and responding to questions on familiar and some unfamiliar

subjects. Students will engage in limited conversations on a restricted topic (plans for the weekend,

shopping, illness). They will develop vocabulary and comprehension through short, non-fiction stories, and

will write grammatically correct simple sentences.

High Beginning (CASAS 191-200)

Students will describe their current life situations, describe places and feelings, use language to agree and

disagree, and compare things and ideas. They will also express their long-term goals and future

possibilities and make suggestions to one another by giving their opinions and advice. They will talk about

past events to practice irregular verb forms and will explain a process such as how to fill out an application

or how to pay a bill. Students will also express certainty/uncertainty, ask for clarification when they do not

understand, make requests and ask for permission, and connect ideas using because.

Low Intermediate (CASAS 201-210)



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Students will take control of their language learning process by taking the initiative rather than relying on

teacher directed activities. They will acquire greater confidence in speaking spontaneously and will assert

themselves in conversations (how to open a conversation using tag questions – “This bus is always late,

isn’t it?”). They will also learn the importance of intonation in relation to meaning. Students will

comprehend the main idea of difficult listening experiences, such as television news shows. They will hear,

evaluate, and use idiomatic expressions such as wait on tables, run out of gas, taking off shoes, don’t fool around.

They will also be exposed to normal or fast speech that contains reduced forms (lotsa, coudja, wanna).

Students will use the context or reading to define vocabulary, relying less on their bilingual dictionaries.

They will report in writing the content of their viewing, listening, and reading experiences and will learn to

check their writing for simple grammatical errors.

High Intermediate (CASAS 211-220)

Students will use different strategies to improve their English and will take the initiative to participate in

classroom activities. They will speak spontaneously, assert themselves in conversations, and use critical

thinking skills. They will use intonation and cadence patterns more accurately to express meaning. Students

will continue their exploration of more advanced forms of non-standard English (idioms, slang, and

colloquialisms). Students will also be able to understand and participate in more advanced group

discussions and interpersonal communications. They will define vocabulary in context, relying less on

bilingual dictionaries and more on monolingual English dictionaries. Students will comprehend the main

idea and specific details of difficult listening experiences (20/20, Dateline, 60 Minutes). They will write short

reports and/or summarize the contents of their viewing, listening, and reading experiences. They will revise

their writing for content and proofread for grammatical and mechanical errors.

Advanced ESL (CASAS 221-235)

Students will exhibit control of the conventions of English, take the initiative to participate in classroom

activities, and volunteer more readily. They will speak spontaneously, assert themselves in conversations,

and use critical thinking skills (given a topic, they easily participate in group discussions). Students will use

intonation and cadence patterns more accurately to express meaning. Students will comprehend the main

idea and specific details of difficult listening experiences, such as television new shows (20/20, Dateline/ 60

Minutes). They will continue their exploration of more advanced forms of non-standard English (idioms,

slang and colloquialisms). Students will also be able to understand and participate in more advanced group

discussions, interpersonal communication, and public speaking. They will increase the use of

advanced/academic reading material to define vocabulary in context, relying on monolingual English

dictionaries. Students will write summaries and reports of the content of their viewing, listening, and

reading experiences. They will revise their writing for content and proofread for grammatical and

mechanical errors. Students will develop skills in argumentation and persuasion. Interested students will

prepare for college curriculum.



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Low Beginning (CASAS 181-190)

Class

Number

Subject

Code

Catalog


Begin

Time

End


13339 ESL 171 W41A AE2 Bldg S - Rm 210 09:00am 01:00pm MW Plago,Violette

13353 ESL 171 W41B AE2 Bldg S - Rm S204 09:00am 01:00pm TR Krajkiewicz,Leonard F

13354 ESL 171 W41C AE2 Bldg S - Rm S209 05:30pm 09:30pm MW Arnold,Wayne E

13355 ESL 171 W41D AE2 Bldg A - Rm A308 05:30pm 09:30pm TR James,Renee P

13356 ESL 171 W41E AE2 Bldg S - Rm S205 05:30pm 09:30pm F Lippert-Szepan,Iwona M

13356 ESL 171 W41E AE2 Bldg S - Rm S205 09:00am 01:00pm S Lippert-Szepan,Iwona M

13357 ESL 171 W4V1 AE2 Bldg H - Rm 203 09:00am 01:00pm MW Barry,Maureen B

13406 ESL 171 W4P5 AE2 Providence Family Service 05:30pm 07:30pm MTWR Deborah Foote

13407 ESL 171 W4R1 AE2 Christopher House 07:00pm 09:00pm MTWR Valdivia,Noel

13408 ESL 171 W4R8 AE2 Christopher House 12:00pm 02:00pm MTWR Castronovo,Kim M

13409 ESL 171 W4R7 AE2 Christopher House 04:00pm 06:00pm MTWR Cid,Rebecca

13410 ESL 171 W4F1 AE2

LSNA @ Funston Elementary

School 04:00pm 06:00pm MTWR Valdivia,Noel

13411 ESL 171 W4Z1 AE2 LSNA @ Mozart Element School 04:00pm 06:00pm MTWR Garcia,Maria L

13412 ESL 171 W4E2 AE2 Erie House 09:00am 01:00pm TR Garcia,Maria L

13413 ESL 171 W4Y1 AE2 Lloyd School 09:00am 11:00am MTWR Valdivia,Noel

13416 ESL 171 W4M1 AE2

LSNA @ Monroe Elementary

School 04:00pm 06:00pm MTWR Flores,Michelle

14697 ESL 171 W4MF AE2 Metropolitan Family Services 09:00am 01:00pm MW Wilson,Arnold

High Beginning (CASAS 191-200)

Class

Number

Subject

Code

Catalog


Begin

Time

End


13359 ESL 271 W42A AE2 Bldg S - Rm S206 09:00am 01:00pm MW Valerio,Margarita

13360 ESL 271 W42B AE2 Bldg S - Rm S310 09:00am 01:00pm MW Darchak,Anna

13361 ESL 271 W42C AE2 Bldg S - Rm S206 09:00am 01:00pm TR Mchugh,Michael J

13362 ESL 271 W42D AE2 Bldg S - Rm S212 05:30pm 09:30pm MW Podowski,Andrew A



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13364 ESL 271 W42F AE2 Bldg A - Rm A227 05:30pm 09:30pm TR Darchak,Anna

13365 ESL 271 W42G AE2 Bldg S - Rm S204 05:30pm 09:30pm F Rodriguez,Fannie

13365 ESL 271 W42G AE2 Bldg S - Rm S204 09:00am 01:00pm S Rodriguez,Fannie

13366 ESL 271 W42I AE2 Bldg A - Rm A308 05:30pm 09:30pm F Wilson,Arnold

13366 ESL 271 W42I AE2 Bldg A - Rm A308 09:00am 01:00pm S Wilson,Arnold

13367 ESL 271 W4V3 AE2 Bldg H - Rm 202 09:00am 01:00pm MW Alvarado,Martha A

13368 ESL 271 W4V4 AE2 Bldg H - Rm 203 05:30pm 09:30pm TR Rowe,Michael G

13420 ESL 271 W4P3 AE2 Providence Family Service 09:30am 11:30am MTWR Flores,Michelle

13422 ESL 271 W4W2 AE2

Onward Neighborhood House,

Inc 06:00pm 08:00pm MTWR Bordon,Nestor

13423 ESL 271 W4R3 AE2 Christopher House 07:00pm 09:00pm MTWR Cid,Rebecca

13424 ESL 271 W4R4 AE2 Christopher House 12:00pm 02:00pm MTWR Clymore,Bridget E

13425 ESL 271 W4E3 AE2 Erie House 09:00am 01:00pm MW Calabrese,Samuel J

13426 ESL 271 W4Y2 AE2 Lloyd School 09:00am 11:00am MTWR Cid,Rebecca

14648 ESL 271 W4N1 AE2 North Grand High School 04:00pm 06:00pm MTWR Rodriguez,Fannie

Low Intermediate (CASAS 201-210)

Class

Number

Subject

Code

Catalog


Begin

Time

End


13369 ESL 371 W43A AE2 Bldg S - Rm S204 09:00am 01:00pm MW Spencer,Christopher

13370 ESL 371 W43B AE2 Bldg S - Rm 211 09:00am 01:00pm TR Plago,Violette

13371 ESL 371 W43G AE2 Bldg S - Rm S310 01:10pm 05:10pm MW Arnold,Wayne E

13372 ESL 371 W43D AE2 Bldg A - Rm A318 05:30pm 09:30pm TR Baldauf,Steven A

13373 ESL 371 W43C AE2 Bldg A - Rm A312 05:30pm 09:30pm MW Krajkiewicz,Leonard F

13374 ESL 371 W43I AE2 Bldg S - Rm S214 05:30pm 09:30pm TR Costas,Queenie

13375 ESL 371 W43F AE2 Bldg A - Rm A318 05:30pm 09:30pm MW Perez,Carmen M

13376 ESL 371 W43E AE2 Bldg S - Rm 210 05:30pm 09:30pm F Baio,Louie J

13376 ESL 371 W43E AE2 Bldg S - Rm 210 09:00am 01:00pm S Baio,Louie J



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13378 ESL 371 W43H AE2 Bldg A - Rm A325 05:30pm 09:30pm F Plago,Violette

13378 ESL 371 W43H AE2 Bldg A - Rm A325 09:00am 01:00pm S Plago,Violette

13379 ESL 371 W4V5 AE2 Bldg H - Rm 102 09:00am 01:00pm MW Rowe,Michael G

13380 ESL 371 W4V6 AE2 Bldg H - Rm 208 05:30pm 09:30pm MW Maczynska,Grazyna

13428 ESL 371 W4P6 AE2 Providence Family Service 09:30am 11:30am MTWR Castronovo,Kim M

13429 ESL 371 W4R5 AE2 Christopher House 07:00pm 09:00pm MTWR Flores,Michelle

13510 ESL 380 W25A AE2 Bldg S - Rm S206 09:00am 01:00pm S Clymore,Bridget E

High Intermediate (CASAS 211-220)

Class

Number

Subject

Code

Catalog


Begin

Time

End


13381 ESL 471 W44A AE2 Bldg S - Rm S212 09:00am 01:00pm MW Baldauf,Steven A

13382 ESL 471 W44B AE2 Bldg S - Rm S212 09:00am 01:00pm TR Foley,Janice L

13384 ESL 471 W44C AE2 Bldg S - Rm S206 05:30pm 09:30pm MW Darchak,Anna

13385 ESL 471 W44J AE2 Bldg S - Rm S214 05:30pm 09:30pm MW Costas,Queenie

13386 ESL 471 W44D AE2 Bldg S - Rm S310 05:30pm 09:30pm TR Spencer,Christopher

13387 ESL 471 W44E AE2 Bldg S - Rm S205 05:30pm 09:30pm TR Mchugh,Michael J

13390 ESL 471 W44K AE2 Bldg A - Rm A324 09:00am 01:00pm S Spencer,Christopher

13390 ESL 471 W44K AE2 Bldg A - Rm A324 05:30pm 09:30pm F Spencer,Christopher

13391 ESL 471 W4V7 AE2 Bldg H - Rm 314 09:00am 01:00pm MW Maczynska,Grazyna

13392 ESL 471 W4V8 AE2 Bldg H - Rm 214 05:30pm 09:30pm MW Rowe,Michael G

13431 ESL 471 W4R6 AE2 Christopher House 07:00pm 09:00pm MTWR Reyes,Jimmy

Advanced ESL (CASAS 221-235)

Class

Number

Subject

Code

Catalog


Begin

Time

End


13393 ESL 571 W45A AE2 Bldg S - Rm 211 09:00am 01:00pm MW Garcia,Maria L

13394 ESL 571 W45I AE2 Bldg A - Rm A318 09:00am 01:00pm MW Gamino,Miguel



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13395 ESL 571 W45B AE2 Bldg S - Rm 210 09:00am 01:00pm TR Gamino,Miguel

13396 ESL 571 W45E AE2 Bldg S - Rm S208 01:10pm 05:10pm MW Gamino,Miguel

13397 ESL 571 W45C AE2 Bldg S - Rm S208 05:30pm 09:30pm MW Wilson,Arnold

13398 ESL 571 W45H AE2 Bldg A - Rm A317 05:30pm 09:30pm TR Clymore,Bridget E

13400 ESL 571 W45F AE2 Bldg A - Rm A314 09:00am 01:00pm S Calabrese,Samuel J

13400 ESL 571 W45F AE2 Bldg A - Rm A314 05:30pm 09:30pm F Calabrese,Samuel J

13401 ESL 571 W45J AE2 Bldg A - Rm A331 05:30pm 09:30pm F James,Renee P

13401 ESL 571 W45J AE2 Bldg A - Rm A331 09:00am 01:00pm S James,Renee P

13403 ESL 571 W45L AE2 Bldg A - Rm A335 05:30pm 09:30pm F Malatare,Clovia C

13403 ESL 571 W45L AE2 Bldg A - Rm A335 09:00am 01:00pm S Malatare,Clovia C

13404 ESL 571 W4V9 AE2 Bldg H - Rm 213 05:30pm 09:30pm TR Maczynska,Grazyna

13512 ESL 580 W25C AE2 Bldg A - Rm A330 09:00am 01:00pm S Hilary Lee



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Career Bridge Programs

City Colleges of Chicago Career Bridge Programs help you master foundational skills for college and employment

readiness, connect you to financial aid and academic services, and link you to employers in high-demand industries.

Start on the pathway to college and careers by enrolling in one of these Career Bridge Programs:

Healthcare

Prepare for a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN), Phlebotomy Technician, Pharmacy Technician, EKG

Technician, or a Medical Billing and Coding Professional. Earn a basic certificate (BC) to qualify for your first job in the

healthcare field.

What will I learn in the Healthcare Bridge Program?

1st 8

Wee

ks

Reading, writing and math skills needed for the GED test, college, and job success

Introduction to healthcare knowledge and skills

Computer skills and other skills employers want

Healthcare career options and career planning

Prepare for and take the COMPASS (college entrance) exam

2nd 8

Wee

ks

If you pass the first 8 weeks, take the Medical Office

training course (prepares you for a job and for future Medical Billing training)

This course will introduce you to medical terminology, medical office practices, and customer service skills

Get help from a college advisor and financial aid and career services staff to prepare for more training

What is required to stay in the program and progress to the Medical Office training (2nd 8 weeks)?

Your time, effort and enthusiasm

Excellent attendance and being on time for class

Class participation and successful completion of assignments

Asking for help (such as tutoring) if you need it

What happens after I complete the Bridge Program?

Enroll in higher level of GED to fully prepare for the GED test

Take the GED practice test and sign up for the GED exam when your practice test indicates you are ready

With the help of CCC Career Services, look for your first medical office job

Enroll in college to get a Basic Certificate in Medical Billing. Consider continuing to get an Advanced Certificate in

Billing and Coding or an Associate degree in Health Information Technology.

20 hours

or more

per week



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Medical Office Bridge

Class

Number

Subject

Code

Catalog


Begin

Time

End


14786 BR175 107 HCLA AE2 Bldg H - Rm 121 12:30pm 02:30pm MTWR Michaels,Rachel

14916 BR175 109 HCLM AE2 Bldg H - Rm 121 02:35pm 04:35pm MTR Michaels,Rachel

14783 BR175 111 WHCL AE2 Bldg A - Rm A330 12:00pm 03:00pm MW Gregor,Lucy

14783 BR175 111 WHCL AE2 Bldg S - Rm S209 01:10pm 03:10pm F Bieszczat,Arlene A

14790 BR175 113 WHCM AE2 Bldg S - Rm S209 03:15pm 05:15pm MWF Bieszczat,Arlene A

14789 BR175 114 HRCS AE2 Bldg H - Rm 121 12:30pm 04:30pm F Hilary Lee

14788 VC175 104 HCCS AE2 Bldg H - Rm 121 02:35pm 04:35pm W Michaels,Rachel



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Gateway Program

The Gateway Program gives Adult Education students a special opportunity to continue their studies at the

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) by taking some college credit courses at reduced cost. Gateway students

can begin their academic careers while developing English language skills or preparing for the GED® test

and can continue pursuing their academic goals once they have completed the Adult Education program.

Depending on length of time in the program, students will be able to earn credits toward or complete a

basic certificate and/or earn credits toward an Associate degree.

Gateway Eligibility

Gateway candidates must…

Start the program while in ESL Levels 6 through College Prep or a GED®-level course

Apply prior to completing their first ESL College Prep course

GED® students should have a minimum TABE score of 9.0 or above

Not have taken any college courses in the US

Meet in-District residency requirements*

Intend to pursue a certificate or Associate degree at CCC

Score 50 or higher in the native speakers’ COMPASS reading test

Complete an application and obtain an Adult Educator recommendation

Have a good academic history as determined by the selection committee

*Individuals must live in the city of Chicago. Students with an I-20 (F-1, F-2), H-1, J-1, J-2, or

other non-immigrant visas, are not eligible for this program.

Application Checklist

Complete the following steps prior to the posted deadline date to be considered for the Gateway

Program:

Complete the application form.

Obtain an Adult Education instructor recommendation.

Complete a personal statement on how the Gateway to the City Colleges of Chicago Program

will help you achieve your academic goals.

Attach a copy of your academic history (a copy can be obtained from the Adult Education

Department).

Complete a Student Information Card (which is available from the Adult Education

Department).

Take the Reading and Math sections of the COMPASS test for native speakers in the Assessment

Center any time during this process.

Contact the Transition Specialist for more information at 773.481.8821.



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Gateway Program Phases

The Gateway Program consists of three phases. In Phase I, students are enrolled in both Adult Education

courses and Credit courses. In Phase II, students have completed the Adult Education program and

transferred to the credit program. In Phase III students are fully transitioned and no longer receiving the

benefits of the Gateway Program.

Gateway Program phases provide student and financial support to promote full transition, and represent

important milestones for students.

Documents

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