Director’s Message
The Adult Education Program is based on the premise that learning is continuous and that people have many interests that both stimulate and relax the mind and the body. Our program is quite diversified and we encourage you to join other community members in an evening of stimulation and excitement. I do hope you will participate in our many different courses.
Our catalog of course offerings is mailed to all Valley Stream Residents in late August for the Fall series and mid December for the Winter series. This comprehensive information lists all courses and necessary registration information, including the calendar of classes, gold card procedures, preferred method of payment and important registration dates.
Senior citizen Gold Card holders have the opportunity to take most courses for the nominal fee of $12 per course, plus any materials fee. Gold Cards are available to those Valley Stream residents 60 years or older. Seniors must apply in person for the cards and show proof of age, residency and complete a short form.
The Adult Education Office is located in Memorial Junior High School, 320 Fletcher Avenue, Valley Stream. (Senior citizens registering by mail for classes must enclose a photocopy of their Valley Stream Gold Card.)
English as a Second Language – ESL Class
The Valley Stream Adult Education Program and BOCES partner together to offer foreign born residents, 21 years of age or older, English as a Second Language Course. This program is designed to provide foreign-born students with instruction to improve their ability to speak, read and write the English language. After an early assessment, students will be placed in the appropriate class, level 1, 2 or 3 based on their language abilities.
A $5.00 registration fee is payable to V.S.C.H.S.D. upon registration. There is also BOCES fee for the class which is payable to “Nassau BOCES” on the first night of class. Please call 872-7705 to confirm the cost of the course.
High School Equivalency Diploma Program – GED Class
This program is for all out-of-school students 18 years and older, who are seeking a high school equivalency diploma. This program which is coordinated by the Valley Stream Adult Education Program and BOCES is designed to meet the individual needs of the beginning, intermediate and advanced student in preparing for all five areas of the General Educational Development (GED) test. To register as a student under 22 years of age, you must be a Valley Stream resident. A $5.00 registration fee is payable to the V.S.C.H.S.D. upon registration. There is also BOCES fee for the class which is payable to “Nassau BOCES” on the first night of class. Please call 872-7705 to confirm the cost of the course.
