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The Newport Adult Learning Centers offer a variety of services to area families. Our Centers are located in Newport, Alexandria and Dayton, Kentucky. The programs are free and have daytime and evening hours. Students (ages 16 and older) come in when they have time and stay as long as they can.
GED Program—This is an individualized study program to prepare for and to pass the GED test. There is computerized study, video tutoring and textbooks available for study. We also give the official GED Pre-test and certify test readiness which is necessary to take the GED test in Kentucky. We have hundreds of graduates every year!
GED Testing—The actual GED test is given in our building three to four times each month. Testing is done by appointment and appointments are made through the Learning Center once a student is shown to be test-ready.
Brush-up Program—This program is for individuals who have a high school credential or equivalent but need to raise their reading, math, or writing skill level. This is an individualized program based on the student’s needs. These students are usually interested in preparing for an employment test, job advancement, or enrollment in college or technical school programs.
Family Literacy--Our Family Literacy program is for students who are studying to earn GED credentials and have children 18 or under. In an effort to reduce the drop out rate and for parents to stop they cycle on under-education, NALC encourages parents to join the Family Literacy Program. Free books, family activities, child development tools, parenting classes and ongoing Family Literacy Events make this program enjoyable and educational for the whole family.
Mathematics 1 (MT1) -- Study and review of pre-algebra concepts using math manipulatives, graphic organizers, and pencil and calculator approaches to problem solving. Topics covered include: the decimal system and operations; ratios; proportions and percents; and, positive and negative numbers. Students will learn how to apply these basic skills to solving word problems and how the grid answers properly on the GED test.
Mathematics 2 (MT2) -- Introduction to measurement and data analysis, geometry, and algebra. Focus is on solving word problems and “seeing” math using math manipulatives. Some topics covered include: measures of central tendency, interpretation of graphs, charts and other data, powers and roots, the Pythagorean Theorem, angle and triangle relationships, and coordinate geometry. This class also reviews “The Most Missed Math Questions on the GED.”
Language Arts Reading 1 (LA1) -- Is a six week study program designed to help struggling readers improve in increasing their reading vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Students will focus on basic reading such as sequencing, main idea, and context clues. Students will be asked to keep a personal reading log and to participate in a variety of fun, helpful classroom activities that will improve skills across the reading curriculum including science and social studies.
Language Arts Reading 2 (LA2) -- A comprehensive study of reading skills designed to improve comprehension in literature, science and social studies for those testing at the intermediate level. Topics include: vocabulary in context, main idea, supporting details, sequence, fact and opinion, cause and effect, inference, conclusion, purpose and tone, style and technique, graphs and diagrams, and maps and political cartoons.
Language Arts Business Writing (WRB) -- The Business Writing class is a 5 day course that concentrates on grammar and effective written communication in the business world. The topics covered will be: words easily confused, subject-verb agreement, pronouns, adverbs, parallel structure, sentence fragments, and punctuation. How to write business letters, memos, emails, and order forms will also be discussed.
English as a Second Language (ESL) -- This is a multi-level ESL class designed to teach all students basic English speaking, reading and writing skills. Classroom materials include workbooks, transparent overheads, audio CD’s, posters and a variety of other manipulatives. Students who qualify can also participate in Rosetta Stone, an online computer based program that teaches and evaluates English speaking skills.
If you have any questions or want to learn more about our services just give us a call at the Newport location at
859-292-3056
or in Dayton, call
859-581-2363
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