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Adult Education Basics
Regional Program
The Adult Education Basics (AEB) Regional Program helps CSEA-represented New York State employees:
- improve current job-related knowledge
- learn new skills for improved work performance
- enhance their learning capacity
- master skills in everyday life
On the first day of training, participants in the AEB Regional Program will receive an individual assessment of their basic reading, writing, language, and math skills, and will be placed into a 84-hour adult education basic skills course. See a list of courses and descriptions. Each course is held one day per week for 14 weeks.
Eligibility
CSEA-represented NYS employees in the Administrative, Operational, Institutional, or Division of Military and Naval Affairs bargaining units are eligible. In order to participate in the program, employees must receive approval from their direct supervisor, director of human resources, and CSEA local president. Employees approved to participate will be granted release time to attend the program without charge to leave credits.
Time Frames
See a list of AEB Regional Program course dates. With supervisory approval, employees may apply for one course per semester.
Certificates
Participants who successfully complete the AEB Regional Program are awarded a certificate of achievement for the course(s) they completed.
Cost
The AEB Regional Program is FREE to employees and NYS agencies. Employee reimbursement for travel, meals, and parking expenses is at the discretion of their agency.
Contact Information
Ms. Gary Bartolina, AEB Program Manager
Phone: 518-486-7814; 800-253-4332 (for areas outside the Capital Region)
Fax: 518-486-1989
Email: bartolinag@nyscseapartnership.org
Course Dates and Locations
Course Descriptions:
Application Forms
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Dates and Locations
Region 2 - Metropolitan
Note: All Courses are held at the Consortium for Workers Education (CWE), 275 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):
Dates: Tuesdays: March 20, 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, June 5, 12, 19, 2012
General Educational Development (GED)
Dates: Wednesdays: March 21, 28; April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, June 6, 13, 20, 2012
Introduction to Math
Dates: Tuesdays: March 20, 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, June 5, 12, 19, 2012
Introduction to Writing
Dates: Wednesdays: March 21, 28; April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, June 6, 13, 20, 2012
Reading, Writing, and Math: A Skills Refresher
Dates: Thursdays: March 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2012
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Region 4 - Capital Region
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Dates: Wednesdays: March 28; April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012
Location: CSEA Work Institute, 1 Lear Jet Lane, Suite 5, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Latham, NY 12110
General Educational Development
Dates: Thursdays: March 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26*; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012
Location: PDP Albany Training Center, Room 22CW, 22 Corporate Woods Blvd., Albany, NY 12211
*April 26 Class will be held at the University of Albany, 1215 Western Ave, Room 433, Albany, NY 12203
Introduction to Math
Dates: Tuesdays: March 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012
Location: CSEA Work Institute, 1 Lear Jet Lane, Suite 5, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Latham, NY 12110
Introduction to Writing
Dates: Wednesdays: March 28; April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012
Location: Department of Correctional Services Training Academy Basement-Room A, New Scotland Rd., Albany, NY 12208
Reading, Writing, and Math: A Skills Refresher
Dates: Fridays: March 30; April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012
Location: Department of Correctional Services Training Academy Basement-Room A, New Scotland Rd., Albany, NY 12208
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Course Descriptions
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
This course is for employees whose first language is not English. It covers reading, writing, speaking, listening, and other methods of communication. Participants will develop a work-related vocabulary and distinguish different types of verbal and nonverbal communication used in the United States.
General Educational Development
This course is for employees who need to improve their basic reading, writing, and math skills. Participants will also enhance their knowledge and understanding of science and social studies. This general education immersion course can be used towards the GED exam and help prepare participants for college level courses.
Introduction to Math
This course helps employees refresh their basic math skills and learn useful computation techniques. Participants will overcome their “math anxiety,” increase calculation speed, and perform basic math functions using decimals, fractions, and percents. Learning to solve problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division will also be covered.
Introduction to Writing
This course provides a basic review of English grammar and how to use it correctly in everyday writing. Participants will recognize and apply the basic rules of grammar and punctuation, distinguish between a sentence, a phrase, and a clause, and construct sentences and paragraphs that are clear and concise.
Reading, Writing, and Math: A Skills Refresher
This course is for employees who want to refresh their reading, writing, and math skills. Participants will practice reading to improve their understanding of written materials, recognize and apply the basic rules of grammar and punctuation, and perform basic math calculations using decimals, fractions, and percents.
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