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Adult Education Basics
Regional Program
The Adult Education Basics (AEB) Regional Program helps New York State CSEA-represented employees:
- improve current job-related knowledge
- learn new skills for improved work performance
- enhance their learning capacity, and
- master skills in everyday life
Participants in the AEB Regional Program receive an individual assessment of their basic reading, writing, language, and math skills, and take the Learning for a Lifetime workshop. Based on the results of their assessment, participants are placed into a 78-hour adult education basic skills course of their choice. See a list of courses and descriptions. Each course is held one day per week for 13 weeks.
Eligibility
NYS CSEA-represented 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 in each session.
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 or 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)
Email: bartolinag@nyscseapartnership.org
Course Dates and Locations
Course Descriptions:
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Dates and Locations
Region 2-Metropolitan
- English for Speakers of Other Languages: Level 1
February 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4 & 11, 2010
- English for Speakers of Other Languages: Level 2
February 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5 & 12, 2010
- General Educational Development
February 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7 & 14, 2010
- Introduction to Math
February 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5 & 12, 2010
- Introduction to Writing
February 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4 & 11, 2010
- Reading, Writing, and Math: A Skills Refresher
February 18, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6 & 13, 2010
Region 1-Nassau
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
March 17, 24, 31; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26; June 2 & 9, 2010
- General Educational Development
March 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 1 & 8, 2010
- Reading, Writing, and Math: A Skills Refresher
March 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 1 & 8, 2010
Region 1-Suffolk
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
March 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3 & 10, 2010
- Introduction to Writing
March 19, 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28; June 4 & 11, 2010
- Reading, Writing, and Math: A Skills Refresher
March 19, 26; April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28; June 4 & 11, 2010
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Course Descriptions
English for Speakers of Other Languages
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 non-verbal communication used in the United States.
General Educational Development
This course is for employees who do not possess a high school diploma and need to improve their basic reading, writing, and math skills. Participants will enhance their knowledge and understanding of science and social studies.
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.
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, concise, and communicate effectively.
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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