Adult Education provides assistance to help adults learn academic skills necessary to become successful in their career choices. This category includes Adult Basic Education (ABE), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), General Educational Development (GED) preparation and Vocational Preparatory Instruction (VPI). Lake Tech Adult Education classes are offered on the main campus and at various sites throughout Lake County. See below for a list of sites along with testing and orientation dates.

•  ABE is available to those individuals with minimum academic skills. This program is offered at no charge and is available days or evenings. ABE class Schedule for the 07-08 school year. For additional program information, view the Master Plan of Instruction.

•  ESOL is offered to adult students needing instruction in the English language. This program is also offered at no charge and is available days or evenings. ESOL Schedule for the 07-08 school year. For additional program information, view the Master Plan of Instruction.

•  GED is a preparation program that prepares students for the Florida high school equivalency test through an individualized course of study. This program is offered at no charge and is available days or evenings. Upon completion of study and passing the official GED test, students will be awarded a Florida High School Diploma. GED class schedule for the 07-08 school year. GED orientation schedule, and certificate request form. For additional program information, view the Master Plan of Instruction. View the general GED information sheet for 2008.

•  VPI is a support program for students who may need to improve their skills in reading, math, and/or language. Students are evaluated and individual study plans are written for each subject needed. Students work at their own pace using varied materials that provide constant feedback and evaluation. VPI is also offered days and evenings. There is no charge for students who have not earned a high school diploma or for those with a high school diploma who score less than a ninth grade level on the Test of Adult Basic Education. For additional program information, view the Master Plan of Instruction.

Admissions Procedures For Main Campus Adult Education Applicants

Admissions procedures for ABE, GED & VPI applicants:

1.   Complete an LTC application in the Admissions Office at the Lake Tech main campus
2.   Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
3.   Meet with a guidance counselor
4.   Register in the VPI lab for ABE, GED or Vocational Preparatory Instruction
5.   Pay any Lake Tech fees (if applicable) in the Business Office

Admissions procedures for ESOL applicants:

1.   Complete an application in the ESOL classroom
2.   Take the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS)
3.   Register in the ESOL classroom

Admissions Procedures For Off-Campus Adult Education Applicants are available by calling 589.2250 ext 137