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SERVICES OFFERED / HOURS |
| Alameda County |
ALAMEDA CITY LIBRARY
Alameda Reads
2203 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
Christine Bruso, Coordinator
Jordana Elderts, Coordinator
Main (510) 865-2454
Fax (510) 865-0157
Email jelderts@ci.alameda.ca.us OR cbruso@ci.alameda.ca.us
Web site www.ci.alameda.ca.us/literacy
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ABE
Adult Literacy
Computer Classes
Informal ESL
Pre-GED
Tues - Fri from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Students must be 16 or older and speak English.
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ALAMEDA CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Alameda Adult School
2250 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
Peggy McCarthy, Principal
Main (510) 522-3858
Fax (510) 522-0846
Web site www.alameda.k12.ca.us
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ABE
Academic Counseling
College Prep
Computer Classes - Fee
ESL
Family Literacy and Services
GED
GED Test
High School Diploma
Pre-GED
Small Business Seminar
Mon - Thurs from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mon - Thurs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fri from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Students must be 18 or older.
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ALAMEDA COUNTY LIBRARY
Write to Read Program
2450 Stevenson Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538-2326
Sherry Drobner, Director
Main (510) 745-1480
Ms. Drobner (510) 745-1484
Fax (510) 754-1494
Email sdrobner@aclibrary.org
Web site http://write2read.aclibrary.org/
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Adult Literacy - One on one tutoring
Computer Classes
ESL Reading and Discussion Group
Family Literacy and Services
Inmate Literacy - Juvenile
Small Group Classes
Writing and Book Groups
Mon - Thurs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Higer Level reading and discussion groups meet during the day from to
Program is county-wide and offers small group classes in Fremont, Union City, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley, Albany and Newark.
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ALBANY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Albany Adult School
601 San Gabriel Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
Mary AnnLebar, Office Manager
Main (510) 559-6580
Web site www.albany.k12.ca.us
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Adult Literacy - No
Computer Classes - Fee
ESL
Mon & Fri from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tues, Wed, Thurs from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
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AMADOR VALLEY JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL
Amador Valley Adult Education
215 Abbey St.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Glen Sparks, Principal
Main (925) 426-4280
Fax (925) 846-5317
Web site www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us
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ABE
Citizenship
Computer Classes
Counseling
ESL
Family Literacy and Services
Foreign Languages - No
GED Test
High School Diploma
Job Training
Parenting Workshops
Pre-GED
Mon - Thurs from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fri from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Students must be 18 or older.
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ARMSTRONG UNIVERSITY
1608 Webster St.
Oakland, CA 94612
Michael Hwang, President
Main (510) 865-1320
Email info@armstrong-u.edu
Web site www.armstrong-u.edu
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ESL Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced - Fee, Non-credit courses only.
ESL Business - Fee, Non-credit courses only.
Mon - Fri from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Berkeley Reads
1125 University Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
Linda Sakamoto-Jahnke, Coordinator
Main (510) 981-6299
Fax (510) 549-3057
Email lsakamoto@ci.berkeley.ca.us
Web site www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/system/literacy.html
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ABE
Adult Literacy
Computer Classes
Family Literacy and Services
Learner Leadership Workshop
Pre-GED
Mon, Wed - Fri from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tues from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Students must be 16 or older and speak English fluently.
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BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Berkeley Adult School
1701 San Pablo Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
Margaret Kirkpatrick, Principal
Main (510) 644-6130
Fax (510) 664-6784
Web site bas.berkeley.net
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ABE
Computer Classes - Fee
Counseling
ESL
Family Literacy and Services
GED
Life Skills - For low-income Berkeley residents aged 17 through 80.
Pre-GED
Vocational Training - Fee
Mon - Thurs from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Fri from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Students must be 18 or older or have special permission. For Life Skills class, contact Jeanette Sarmiento.
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Hayward
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94542
Fax (510) 885-2624
Main (510) 855-3000
Outreach Department (510) 885-3362
Web site www.csuhayward.edu
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College Prep - Fee
Computer Classes - Fee
Counseling - Fee
ESL - Fee
Mon - Fri from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ESL classes are offered through the American Language Program.
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CASTRO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Castro Valley Adult School
4430 Alma Ave.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Jerry Green, Director
Main (510) 886-1000
Fax (510) 537-8537
Web site www.cvadult.org
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ABE
College Prep
Computer Classes - Fee
Counseling
ESL
Foreign Languages - No
GED
High School Diploma - No
Job Training
Parenting Workshops - No
Pre-GED
Vocational Training - No
Mon - Thurs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fri from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Students must be 18 or older.
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COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA
555 Atlantic Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
Peter Simon, Computer Programs Incharge
Main (510) 522-7221
Alternate phone (510) 748-2318
Email psimon@peralta.edu
Web site www.peralta.cc.ca.us/coa/coa.htm
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ABE
College Prep - Fee
Computer Classes - Fee
ESL - Fee
Job Placement - Fee
Job Training - Fee
Mon, Tues from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wed - Fri from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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FREMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Fremont Adult School
4700 Calaveras Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
Janet Roberts, School Secretary
Main (510) 793-6465
Fax (510) 793-2271
Email jroberts@mail.fremont.k12.ca.us
Web site www.fasce.co
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ABE
Computer Classes - Fee
Counseling
ESL
Family Literacy and Services
GED
Job Training
Pre-GED
Fri from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mon - Thurs from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Students must be 18 or older.
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HAYWARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Literacy Plus
835 C St.
Hayward, CA 94541-5120
Cynthia Breeden, Program Coordinator
Main (510) 881-7910
Fax (510) 293-5093
Email literacyplus@ci.hayward.ca.us
Web site www.myreality.com/literacy
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Adult Literacy - One-on-one tutoring.
Computer-Assisted Learning
Family Literacy and Services
Mini Learning Center (after-school homework program) - For children in first through fifth grades attending school in the Hayward area.
Pre-GED - Upon request.
Small Group Classes
Mon - Fri from 8: 30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Students must be 16 or older, read below eighth-grade level, speak English, and not be enrolled in school.
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HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Hayward Adult School
22100 Princeton St.
Hayward, CA 94541
Karen Angarano, Principal
Main (510) 293-8595
Fax (510) 727-1139
Email kangaran@husd.k12.ca.us
Web site www.haywardadult.k12.ca.us
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Adult Literacy - Offered through the Learning Center.
Adults with disabilities - No
Apprenticeship - No
Citizenship
Computer Classes
Counseling
ESL
Family Literacy and Services
GED
Health Workshops - No
High School Diploma
Job Training
Older Adult Program
Parenting Workshops
Pre-GED
Mon - Thurs from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fri from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sat from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Students must be 171/2 or older.
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LANEY COLLEGE
900 Fallon St.
Oakland, CA 94607
Main (510) 834-5740
Web site www.peralta.cc.ca.us
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ABE - Fee
College Prep - Fee
Computer Classes - Fee
Counseling - Fee
ESL - Fee
GED - Fee, Offered with CalWorks.
Job Placement - Fee, Offered at the Career Center.
Job Training - Fee
Pre-GED - Fee, Offered with CalWorks.
Mon - Fri from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
All courses cost $11 per unit.
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LIVERMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Livermore READ Project
1188 S. Livermore Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
Jean Hardin, Literacy Coordinator
Main (925) 373-5507
Fax (925) 373-5503
Email jahardin@ci.livermore.ca.us
Web site www.ci.livermore.ca.us/library/literacy.html
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Adult Literacy
ESL - One-on-one tutoring.
GED
Pre-GED
Mon - Thurs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Mon, Tues from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Students must be 16 or older, read below eighth-grade level, and not be enrolled in school. ESL students must be in the U.S. permanently.
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LIVERMORE VALLEY JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Livermore Adult School
543 Sonoma Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
Nancy Steele, Principal
Main (925) 606-4723
Fax (925) 606-3389
Email www.livermoreadulted.org
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Computer Classes - Fee
Counseling
ESL
Family Literacy and Services
Foreign Languages
Health Workshops
High School Diploma
Older Adult Program
Parenting Workshops - Includes court-mandated parenting classes.
Pre-GED
Mon - Thurs from 8: 30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fri from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Students must be 18 or older.
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NEW HAVEN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
New Haven Adult School
600 G St.
Union City, CA 94587
Nancy George, Principal
Main (510) 489-2185
Fax (510) 471-0554
Alternate phone (510) 489-2185
Email nancy-george@nhusd.k12.ca.us
Web site www.nhusd.k12.ca.us/adult
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ABE
Computer Classes - Fee, Through Mission Valley Community College.
Counseling
ELL
ESL
GED
Pre-GED
Mon - Thurs from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fri from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Students 18 and older
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NEWARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Newark Adult High School
36120 Ruschin Drive
Newark, CA 94560
Carolyn Scott, Principal
Main (510) 818-3700
Fax (510) 794-2654
Email cscott@nusd.k12.ca.us
Web site www.nusd.k12.ca.us
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Computer Classes
ESL
Mon - Thurs from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fri from 8: 30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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NEWARK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Newark Adult School
36120 Ruschin Drive
Newark, CA 94560
,
Judith Silva-Pohyar, Night Time Administrator
Main (510) 818-3700
Fax (510) 794-2654
Web site www.nusd.k12.ca.us
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Computer Classes
ESL
High School Diploma
Indepedent Study Program - Fee, $25
Mon - Fri from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Students must be 18 or older.
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OAKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
Second Start Adult Literacy
1801 Adeline St., 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA 94607
Norma Jones, Director
Joyce Wong, Coordinator
Main (510) 238-3432
Fax (510) 238-6934
Joyce (510) 238-6931
Norma (510) 238-6933
Email wongjm@oaklandlibrary.org or jonesnj@oaklandlibrary.org
Web site http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/services/SecondStart/
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Adult Literacy - One-on-one tutoring and small groups.
Computer Classes
Family Literacy and Services
Small Group Classes
Mon, Tues, Wed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thurs from 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fri from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Students must be 16 or older and make an appointment before going in. Will accept students who are enrolled in school.
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OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Edward Shands Adult School
2455 Church St.
Oakland, CA 94605
Chris Nelson, Administrator
Main (510) 879-0131, Ext. morning
Fax (510) 879-4044
Main (510) 879-2896, Ext. nights
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ABE
Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA)
Computer Classes
ESL
GED
Health Workshops
High School Diploma
Pre-GED
Mon - Thurs from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fri from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Students must be 18 or older.
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OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Neighborhood Centers, Adult Education
121 East 11th St.
Oakland, CA 94606
Brigitte Marshall, Acting Director
Main (510) 879-4020
Fax (510) 879-1838
Alternate phone (510) 879-8147
Email brigitte.marshall@ousd.k12.ca.us
Web site http://www.ousd.k12.ca.us
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Computer Classes - No
ESL
High School Distance Learning
Pre-GED
Mon - Thurs from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fri from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Students must be 18 or older.
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OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Oakland Evening Adult School
750 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606
Brigitte Marshall, Acting Principal
Main (510) 879-4020
Fax (510) 879-4829
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Adult Literacy
Computer Classes - Fee, Registration fee $8, plus $5 for materials.
Counseling
Distance Learning ESL
ESL
Family Literacy and Services - English language tutoring.
GED
Pre-GED
Mon - Thurs from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fri from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Students must be 18 or older. There is a $13 fee for some of the classes
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PIEDMONT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Piedmont Adult School
800 Magnolia Ave.
Piedmont, CA 94611
Tra Holloway Boxer, Director
Main (510) 595-2717
Fax (510) 594-2655
Direct (510) 594-2654
Email adult@piedmont.k12.ca.us tboxer@piedmont.k12.ca.us
Web site www.piedmontadultschool.org
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CBEST
College Prep
Computer Classes - Fee
ESL
GED
Parenting Workshops - Fee
Pre-GED
Writing
Mon - Thurs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fri from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sat from 9 a.m. to 5
Sat from 9 a.m. to 5
Students must be 18 or older.
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PLEASANTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Amador Valley Adult Education
215 Abbie St.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Glen Sparks, Principal
Main (925) 426-4280
Fax (925) 846-5317
Web site www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/adulted
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Computer Classes - Fee
ESL
GED
High School Diploma
Pre-GED
Vocational Training
Mon - Thurs from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Fri from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Students must be 18 or older.
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SAN LEANDRO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Project Literacy
300 Estudillo Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
Main (510) 577-3945
Fax (510) 577-3967
Web site www.ci.san-leandro.ca.us/sllibraryprojliteracy.html
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Adult Literacy - One-on-one tutoring and small groups.
Computer Classes
Family Literacy and Services
Pre-GED
Workplace Literacy
Tues - Fri from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mon and Sat from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Students must be 16 or older and read below eighth-grade level.
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SAN LEANDRO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
San Leandro Adult High School
2255 Bancroft Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
Susan Wong, Principal
Main (510) 352-0418
Fax (510) 352--2183
Email swong@sanleandro.k12.ca.us
Web site www.sanleandro.k12.ca.us
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ABE
Computer Classes - Fee
Computer-Assisted Learning
Counseling
Distance Learning ESL
ESL
ESL Citizenship
Family Literacy and Services - Please call for class listings.
GED
High School Diploma
Literacy Skills/Resources - Please call for class listings.
Parenting Workshops - Fee
Pre-GED
Workplace Skills/Resources - Please call for class listings.
Mon - Fri from 8: 30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Students must be 18 or older.
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SAN LORENZO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
San Lorenzo Adult School
820 Bockman Road
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
Sue Darden, Administrator
Darryl Stucker, Principal
Main (510) 317-4200
Fax (510) 317-4291
Direct (510) 317-4206, Ext. Sue
Email sdarden@slzusd.org
Web site www.sanlorenzousd.k12.ca.us
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ABE
Computer Classes
Counseling
ESL
ESL Citizenship
Family Literacy and Services
GED
High School Diploma
Job Training
Literacy Skills/Resources
Parenting Workshops
Pre-GED
Mon - Fri from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Mon - Fri (Classes) from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Students must be 18 or older.
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UC BERKELEY EXTENSION
New Learning Clinic
2222 Harold Way
Berkeley, Ca. 94720
Diana Wu, Acting Chair
Main (510) 643-8727
Alternate phone (510) 642-5496
Direct (510) 643-9878
Email dwu@unex.berkeley.ca/ askeducation@unexberkeley.edu
Web site www.unex.berkeley.edu/dept/edu
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Adult Literacy
Assessment and remediation in reading, writing, math, spelling, study skills, academic self-esteem, language, dyslexia, non-verbal learning, social and organizational skills - Fee
ESL
Vocational Training
Mon - Thurs from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For children, adolescents and adults with learning issues.
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