Transforming Lives
The Adult Learning Center is dedicated to helping adults gain the basic academic skills necessary to earn a High School Equivalency Diploma or "G.E.D." and succeed in careers and higher education.
How to Get Started
Spring Semester 2021 is happening now. Here are the details about our upcoming Summer and Fall semesters:
Summer 2021 classes will be online-only and run from June 7th through July 29th. (8 weeks)
Classes will meet daily Monday through Thursday, from 9am to 11am.
Please click "TABE Test (Sign-up)" below for Summer classes only at this time.
Fall 2021 classes will begin August 30th, and we plan to offer an in-person option as well as an online-only option at that time.
Please click "Become a Student" to pre-register for the Fall Semester,
and we will contact you in July when intake begins for both online and face-to-face classes.
Students working from home! Click here for instructions on logging in to your ALC account.
Summer 2021 classes will be online-only and run from June 7th through July 29th. (8 weeks)
Classes will meet daily Monday through Thursday, from 9am to 11am.
Please click "TABE Test (Sign-up)" below for Summer classes only at this time.
Fall 2021 classes will begin August 30th, and we plan to offer an in-person option as well as an online-only option at that time.
Please click "Become a Student" to pre-register for the Fall Semester,
and we will contact you in July when intake begins for both online and face-to-face classes.
Students working from home! Click here for instructions on logging in to your ALC account.
GED Classes in the Covid-19 World
(*Spring classes are now closed. New student intake/TABE testing will resume in Summer 2021.)
We are now taking all student registrations online through our website. Students (new and returning) will click the "Become a Student" button above to fill out a registration form. Then come back and click "TABE Test (Sign up)" to choose a date and time for your intake assessment (TABE test).
A single TABE test appointment is all that is required, and students can choose to do it in person (at the ALC in Milwaukee) or remotely/from home. We will assist you in connecting to the video testing session, but you must have a computer, laptop, or Chromebook device with a video camera and microphone. You must have a quiet environment in which to take the TABE test, uninterrupted for up to 2 hours, that has reliable internet service. After that, everything else can be conducted online: classwork, live meetings with teachers, 1-to-1 tutoring, assignments and homework, even final GED exams!
That said, we are also offering in-person tech support for students who need help engaging in online classes, or who don't have a computer or internet access in their own home. Any on-site student interaction is by appointment only. Masks are required, and the building is professionally cleaned daily. All in-house work spaces are properly distanced, such as our computer labs and open-space areas. On-site students will still engage in online learning with ALC teachers and tutors, at the same time as students who are working remotely. These in-person support sessions are by appointment only, and will be discussed further at the TABE/orientation appointment.
Registration is closed for Spring 2021, but click "Become a Student" to register for Summer or Fall classes today!
We are now taking all student registrations online through our website. Students (new and returning) will click the "Become a Student" button above to fill out a registration form. Then come back and click "TABE Test (Sign up)" to choose a date and time for your intake assessment (TABE test).
A single TABE test appointment is all that is required, and students can choose to do it in person (at the ALC in Milwaukee) or remotely/from home. We will assist you in connecting to the video testing session, but you must have a computer, laptop, or Chromebook device with a video camera and microphone. You must have a quiet environment in which to take the TABE test, uninterrupted for up to 2 hours, that has reliable internet service. After that, everything else can be conducted online: classwork, live meetings with teachers, 1-to-1 tutoring, assignments and homework, even final GED exams!
That said, we are also offering in-person tech support for students who need help engaging in online classes, or who don't have a computer or internet access in their own home. Any on-site student interaction is by appointment only. Masks are required, and the building is professionally cleaned daily. All in-house work spaces are properly distanced, such as our computer labs and open-space areas. On-site students will still engage in online learning with ALC teachers and tutors, at the same time as students who are working remotely. These in-person support sessions are by appointment only, and will be discussed further at the TABE/orientation appointment.
Registration is closed for Spring 2021, but click "Become a Student" to register for Summer or Fall classes today!
Our ClassesClasses prepare students for the 4 main parts of the GED/High School Equivalency exams. With 3 distinct levels, you can start in the class that's right for you, then advance to your goals.
Tuition for classes at the ALC is $20 per semester. Semesters are 16 weeks long. Fall semester runs from September through December. Spring semester runs from January through May. |
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Our Impact
The Adult Learning Center is a school for people looking to earn their GED or High School Equivalency Diploma. Our students come to the ALC seeking to improve their lives. They may have been shut out of better-paying work opportunities, denied promotions at their current jobs, or they may simply want more confidence in their ability to support their own children (or grandchildren) with their homework.
Most of our students express a desire to continue on to higher education at college or some type of specialized certification that will allow them to pursue a career that is both personally-fulfilling, and pays a true family-sustaining wage.
Most of our students express a desire to continue on to higher education at college or some type of specialized certification that will allow them to pursue a career that is both personally-fulfilling, and pays a true family-sustaining wage.
40+YEARS SERVING COMMUNITIES
The ALC is located in the Halyard Park neighborhood and has been in the community since its founding in 1979. We serve students from over 20 unique ZIP codes! |
100k+VOLUNTEER HOURS
Adult Learning Center volunteers have donated over 5,000 hours this year alone in support of our program. Become a volunteer today! |
3000+STUDENTS IMPACTED
We have impacted over 3,000 students throughout the years that we have been serving the community. The numbers are only growing! Click on button below to see our graduating classes. |
Get Involved
Two unique features of the Adult Learning Center are:
- A strong focus on one-to-one instruction
- Over 100 volunteer tutors, who bring with them years of teaching and tutoring experience each week
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SIGN UP FOR A PROGRAM
Sign up to get your G.E.D. today, and begin transforming your life. Click below to enroll! |
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Call or click below to see students and teachers in action. Find out how to volunteer today! |
MAKE A DONATION
Consider becoming a donor to support our students and programs. Click the button below to learn more to donate now! |