About the Alliance for Lifelong Learning (ALL)
Volunteers in Teaching Adults (VITA) supplements the work of classroom teachers in English as a Second Language (ESL) and literacy classes, including the Learn to Read program. Oakton needs more volunteers to help adults improve English speaking and reading skills. Volunteers will learn about appropriate teaching methods and materials. For additional information call 847.635.1426. English as a Second Language (ESL) courses expand the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills of non-native speakers of English. These courses also acclimate students to American culture. For more information call 847.635.1426. Literacy Programs include Learn to Read to Learn and Bridges to Academic Reading and Writing . Learn to Read to Learn classes identify, recruit, and instruct English-speaking adults and ESL adults seeking to reach specific life goals. Bridges to Academic Reading and Writing classes help intermediate ESL students prepare for the TOEFL or college classes. For more information call 847.635.1426. Continuing Education for Health Professionals (CEHP) provides continuing education for social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, addiction counselors, registered nurses, nursing home administrators, speech/language pathologists and audiologists, teachers, domestic violence professionals, and dietitians. For more information call 847.982.9888. Emeritus Program courses, “for the student who wasn’t born yesterday,” enable lifelong learners to take advantage of individual and series courses in the arts, humanities, science, international politics, and religion. These courses meet throughout the year on weekdays, giving seasoned students the opportunity to share valuable learning experiences with their peers. For more information call 847.982.9888 or visit oakton.edu/conted . Workforce Solutions provides customized training and consulting for local businesses and services for educational opportunities. For more information call 847.635.1447. Put Your Passion to Work! The Alliance for Lifelong Learning is looking for new course ideas and instructors who want to share their expertise. Send your ideas, a brief outline of your proposed class, and a short description of yourself to contedcourseproposal@oakton.edu.
Oakton College, a leader in adult and continuing education in Illinois, collaborates with Maine, Niles, Northfield, and Evanston Township high school districts to form an educational partnership called the Alliance for Lifelong Learning (ALL). In a typical year, more than 15,000 people register for adult education courses at Oakton. ALL coordinates the resources of each high school district to make additional instructional services available for every adult resident age 18 and over. The following pages contain a diverse collection of interesting, challenging, and entertaining noncredit courses and events scheduled on weekdays, evenings, and weekends at Oakton’s campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and many neighborhood based locations, including the following high schools:
• Evanston Township High School • Glenbrook South High School
• Maine East High School • Maine West High School • Niles North High School • Niles West High School
You also will find other Oakton College programs developed in cooperation with community centers, libraries, and shopping malls to better serve the needs and interests of district residents. Refer to the map on page 34 to pinpoint specific class sites. Everyone is welcome to attend any class at any location. Continuing Education Courses offer a vast selection of special interest topics and hands-on experiences in business, career and certification training, computer courses, exercise and fitness, healthy living topics, home and garden, languages, online classes, and tech trends. For more information call 847.982.9888. High School Equivalency (formerly GED) prepares students who have not completed high school for the High School Equivalency Exam. The High School Equivalency certificate is accepted by most employers and schools. For more information call 847.635.1426. Night High School assists residents of Niles and Maine Townships in completing their high school education. For more information, call Tim Pappageorge at 847.827.6176 (ext. 5739) or Adult Education at 847.635.1426.
2 For more information, call 847.982.9888
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