Enroll in Adult Education & Literacy Classes

Ready to finish what you’ve started? We have High School Equivalency classes (GED) as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) courses to help you get your education where you want it to be. Enroll today in our program.

Program Quick Facts

Duration

Varies based on student’s skill level, motivation, and time commitment.

Cost

Classes are no cost; Students are required to pay for practice tests and official exams.

Scheduling Options

Day classes; Night classes

Where it is offered

Main Campus

Adult Education & Literacy Free Classes

  • TxCHSE – Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency (GED, HiSet)
  • ESL – English as a Second Language
  • Basic Skills – College Entrance Assistance (TSIA, TABE, TEAS)
  • Integrated Education Training – (Workforce or Training Courses)
  • Integrated Education & Training Program in Allied Health, view Allied Health program flyer

Enrollment Procedures

  1. Complete the online Enrollment Form and submit a copy of a driver’s license or state identification.
    (Please review eligibility requirements below.)
  2. Read the Program Overview and complete the Program Overview Agreement Form.
  3. All 17 and 18 year-olds must complete the Self-Attestation of School Withdrawal Form.
  4. A staff member will call or email you with the next steps within 48 hours.
  5. You will be required to schedule and complete an assessment. (Assessments are given on campus in the Physical Sciences Building during the first two weeks of the month.)
  6. Attend two Academic Enrichment Sessions.  (See information in Academic Enrichment section.)
  7. Classes begin once a month after the Academic Enrichment Sessions.

Two forms of identification are required: Texas driver’s license/ID card or birth certificate and Social Security card.

TxCHSE and ESL Students

  • Cannot be enrolled in high school
  • 16-year old must have a court order and a parent/guardian signature
  • 17 & 18-year-old must have an official withdrawal from last school attended and a parent/guardian signature

Basic Skills Students

  • College Student TSIA Testing at levels 1-4
  • TABE below 12th grade skills level
  • TEAS V Overall below 60%, Reading below 69%, Science below 45%

IET Students

  • Have a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate
  • Be enrolled in training program provided by TC Community and Business Program

After completing enrollment paperwork and the assessment, new students are required to attend one two-hour session before starting classes.

Spring 2023 Dates

  • Jan. 17, 9:30 a.m.
  • Jan. 18, 6:00 p.m.
  • Feb. 14, 9:30 a.m.
  • Feb. 15, 6:00 p.m.
  • March 21, 9:30 a.m.
  • March 22, 6:00 p.m.
  • April 18, 9:30 a.m.
  • April 19, 6:00 p.m.
  • May 16, 9:30 a.m.
  • May 17, 6:00 p.m.
Morning
Academic Enrichment Session – Morning 9:30-11 a.m.
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Night
Academic Enrichment Session – Evening 6-8 p.m.
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High School Equivalency/GED Classes

Texarkana College

Morning – Regular (Monday – Thursday 9:30-11:30 a.m.)

Monday

RLA

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Melton

Room 8

Tuesday

Social Studies

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Hartcraft

Room 8

Wednesday

Math

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Melton

Room 8

Thursday

Science

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Hartcraft

Room 8

Monday and Wednesday

Spanish GED – All Subjects

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Obando

Virtual

Tuesday

Math

9:30-11:30

Young

Room 6 – This class is assigned.

Thursday

Reading

9:30-11:30

D. Jones

Room 6 – This class is assigned.

 

Morning – Fast Track (Monday – Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

Monday

RLA

9:30-12:30

Melton

Room 8

Tuesday

Social Studies

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Hartcraft

Room 8

Tuesday and Thursday

Essential Education

11:30-12:30

L. Jones

Room 7

Wednesday

Math

9:30-12:30

Melton

Room 8

Thursday

Science

9:30-11:30

Hartcraft

Room 8

 

Morning – Dual Enrollment in Metrix Learning (Monday – Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

Monday

RLA

9:30-11:30

Melton

Room 8

Tuesday

Social Studies

9:30-11:30

Hartcraft

Room 8

Wednesday

Math

9:30-11:30

Melton

Room 8

Thursday

Science

9:30-11:30

Hartcraft

Room 8

Monday – Thursday

Metrix Learning

11:30-12:30

L. Jones

Room 7

 

Evening (Monday – Thursday 6-8 p.m.)

Monday

RLA

6-8 p.m.

Tirrito

Room 7

Tuesday

Math

6-8 p.m.

Oller

Room 7

Wednesday

Social Studies

6-8 p.m.

Cain

Room 7

Thursday

Science

6-8 p.m.

Cain

Room 7

Monday

Reading

6-8 p.m.

Oller

Room 6 – This class is assigned.

Tuesday

Math

6-8 p.m.

 Young

Room 6 – This class is assigned.

 

Texarkana Workforce Center (Monday – Thursday 8:30-12:30)

Monday – Thursday

All Subjects

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Coleman

WF Classroom

 

Cass County – Atlanta High School (Monday and Wednesday 6-8 p.m.)

Monday & Wednesday

All Subjects

6-8 p.m.

Giles

Career & Technology Building Room 305

 

Distance Learning

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday

All Subjects

8-9 p.m.
12:30-1:30 p.m.
8:30-9:30 a.m.

Obando

Online/Virtual

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84181051192?pwd=TE9WdE5CUVUvUk15ZDlPZnJkMk5lUT09

Meeting ID: 841 8105 1192
Passcode: 940803

 

English as a Second Language Classes – Texarkana College

Morning

Monday

English

9:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.

Owney

ESL Classroom

Wednesday

English

9:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.

Owney

ESL Classroom

 

 

 

 

 

Evening

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

English

6-8 p.m.

D. Jones

ESL Classroom

Thursday

English

6-8 p.m.

D. Jones

ESL Classroom

 

Transition (NCBO)/College and Career Readiness Classes – Texarkana College

Morning

Thursday

Reading

9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

D. Jones

Room 6

Tuesday

Math

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Young

Room 6

 

Afternoon

Monday and Wednesday

English 0030.01

12:30-1:50 p.m.

Owney

ESL Classroom

Tuesday and Thursday

Math 0030.02

12:30-1:50

Hartcraft

Room 8

 

 

 

 

 

Evening

 

 

 

 

Monday

Math 0030.01

6-8

Cannon

Room 8

Monday

Reading

6-8

Oller

Room 6

Tuesday

Math

6-8

Young

Room 6

 

IET Classes – Texarkana College

Afternoon

Monday and Wednesday

Culinary Arts

1:30-3:00 p.m.

Hartcraft

Room 8

Monday and Wednesday

Allied Health

3:30-5:30

Hartcraft

Room 8

 

Women’s Recovery Center Classes

Afternoon

Monday – Thursday

GED

1-3 p.m.

Melton

WRC Classroom

 

Evening

Monday

CCR

4-5:30 p.m.

Tirrito

WRC Classroom

GED Testing Center
Funding is available to pay for GED exams for program participants who qualify. A participant must be enrolled in the program, meet attendance requirements, be 21 years or older, a Texas resident with a government ID, and score ready on the GED Ready exam.

The GED tests are offered year-round. To register and schedule a test date, go to www.ged.com. and setup your MyGED account. The website gives you access to study guides, test scores, test tips, testing center locations, test day schedules, and more.

Candidates must be eighteen years of age and hold a valid Texas photo ID such as a driver’s license, which is required before testing. Other acceptable IDs include a military ID, a passport, or any other government issued ID (Texas residency must be proven). Candidates younger than eighteen years of age will require special approval from the State of Texas before they can schedule any tests. Details for the process are included on the website.

GED Testing Information
The GED test is administered by computer only. There are four areas tested: Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science. The fee for each test is $36.25, which can be paid by-the-test if preferred. The total cost for all tests is $145. Costs for retake tests will vary. All payments must be made directly to the GED Testing Service at www.ged.com or (877) 392 6433 by credit or debit card only. Payment will not be made to Adult Education and Literacy.

Students needing special accommodations for testing must get approval directly from the GED Testing Service at www.ged.com or (877) 392 6433.

GED Transcripts
Grades and transcripts can be requested at www.ged.com once tests have been completed and passed.
GED Testing Service (National) – https://www.gedtestingservice.com/educators/home
The Texas Certificate/Transcript Search is used to obtain a free verification letter or a printable PDF containing the Certificate of High School Equivalency and test scores for $5.00. The printable PDF will include a diploma-style certificate suitable for framing and a transcript with test dates and scores. Purchases can be made by credit card or check (automated clearing house). The certificates and verifications must be printed during this transaction. https://tea4avtuna.tea.state.tx.us/Tea.TxChse.Web/Forms/CertificateSearch.aspx

Forms

  • Acknowledgement of Program Overview

  • I, _____________, have received and read a copy of the Texarkana College Adult Education and Literacy Program Overview. I agree to its contents and the expectations required of me as a voluntary student.
  • Educational and/or Training Interests

    Post-Secondary (College/Workforce Training)

    Check any area of study that interests you.
  • Employment Interests

  • Self-Attestation of School Withdrawal for 17 & 18 Year Olds

  • School Enrollment Information

  • MonthYear
  • Type your name
  • MM slash DD slash YYYY

Let’s Connect

We’re located at the corner of Tucker Street and Johnson Avenue on the Texarkana College campus. Our office hours are

9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Thursday
9 am – 4 pm, Friday
6 pm – 8 pm, Tuesday & Wednesday

Fax: 903-823-3464

Faculty & Staff

Lisa Jones

Director

Sacoyle Baker

Career Navigator

Dr. Glorious Melton

Professional Development Coordinator / Instructor

Georgia Obando

Distance Learning Coordinator / Instructor

Kippie Hartcraft

Quality Assurance and Lead for Performance Accountability / Instructor

Ann Coleman

Instructional Lead / Instructor

Agnes Tirrito

Instructor

William Owney

Instructor

Destiny Oller

Instructor

Amy Giles

Instructor / Data Entry Clerk

Mallory Cain

Instructor

Dari Jones

Instructor

Junie Young

Instructor

Jennifer Cannon

Instructor