Adult & Community
Director's End of Year Message
As we close another successful year, I am proud to reflect on the remarkable accomplishments of the Hempstead Adult Education Program and express my sincere gratitude to our dedicated staff, students, community partners, and the Hempstead Union Free School District for their continued support.
This year was marked by growth, innovation, and opportunity. Together, we strengthened instructional excellence, expanded Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, increased access to workforce training, and remained committed to helping adult learners achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals.
Guided by our mission to provide high-quality instruction, supportive services, and inclusive opportunities, we continue to empower adult learners to build confidence, independence, and lifelong success. Our motto, Empowering & Supporting Lifelong Learners, reflects our commitment to every student we serve.
A major focus this year was expanding career-connected learning through contextualized instruction and Project-Based Learning. We also continued integrating English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction with workforce development, ensuring that our Emergent ESL learners have access to meaningful career pathways while strengthening their language skills.
We are proud to offer programs in Pharmacy Technician, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Home Health Aide (HHA), Personal Care Aide (PCA), and Advanced Manufacturing, along with opportunities to earn industry-recognized credentials. This year, we also became an on-site Home Health Aide training provider and the first adult education program on Long Island to integrate Adult Literacy with Advanced Manufacturing.
Our students achieved significant milestones this year, including:
- 97 Career and Technical Education graduates
- 26 High School Equivalency graduates
- 10 U.S. Citizenship completers
In addition, our program received recognition for innovation and workforce development, expanded Distance Learning opportunities, increased student engagement, and was awarded a $20,000 Gene Haas Foundation grant to support our Advanced Manufacturing program. We also were featured by outside media for the innovation and impact of our work.
These accomplishments reflect the dedication and professionalism of our exceptional educators and staff, whose commitment continues to transform lives every day. They also reflect the strength of our partnerships with local businesses, workforce agencies, community organizations, and the Hempstead Union Free School District.
As we look ahead, we remain committed to expanding educational opportunities, strengthening workforce pathways, and preparing adult learners for success in college, careers, and civic life. Together, we will continue building a program that changes lives, strengthens families, and supports the future of our community.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to another outstanding year. We are proud of all we have accomplished together, and we look forward to building on this momentum in the year ahead.
Great things ahead!
With gratitude,
Audrey Gottlieb
Director
Hempstead Adult Education Program
Director of Adult & Community Education
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Hempstead Adult & Community Education Program
The primary site for the Adult and Community Education Program operates Monday through Thursday at the A.B.G.S. Middle School, 70 Greenwich Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 from 6:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m.
Students must be 21 years old or over to enroll. Regular attendance is recommended.
AM CLASSES
Hempstead Hispanic Civic Association
Family & Children's Association
Nassau County Office of Hispanic Affairs
Hempstead Public Library
Hempstead Parent Resource Center
PM CLASSES
Hispanic Civic Association
ABGS Middle School
For more information, call us (516) 434-4047
Adult Basic Education
This course is designed to help students improve basic skills in reading, math and writing. Instruction is individualized. Peer tutoring , audiovisual, cooperative learning methods and technology are used to give students a motivating experience.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL)
This course is designed to help students understand, speak, read, and write the English language. Class instruction emphasizes the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills needed for everyday survival situations. English as a Second Language instruction is provided to students at the level most appropriate for them. Six levels of ESL instruction are presently being offered.
GED Test Preparation for High School Equivalency Diploma
This course is for adults interested in preparing for the GED exam administered by the state of New York. Students must be able to function in reading, math and writing at the high school level. Computer assisted instruction, peer tutoring and independent study projects are used to help students prepare to take the General Education Development Test (GED).
Fast Track HSE Preparation Courses
These courses are designed to assist traditional HSE students who were unsuccessful in passing the General Education Development Test (GED) administered by the state of New York. Participants will be given six hours per week of intense preparation in math and one other subject needed to pass the official NYS GED test. Successful students will obtain their HSE (High School Equivalency) diploma.
Fast Track students will also participate in a (3) hour Test Taking Strategies course designed to help them improve their study habits and test taking skills, and a (3) hour Computer Skills course designed to prepare them to take computer-based tests (TABE, GED and Accuplacer).
U.S. Citizenship Test Preparation
This course is taught in English only. It is designed to prepare students for the U.S. Citizenship Test. Course material covers U.S. history and government, the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and state and local government. Practice questions and answers will be offered to familiarize students with test-taking procedures.
Defensive Driving Course (Offered in the Spring)
This course offers you the benefits of receiving a mandatory 10% insurance discount for 3 years and up to a four point reduction total! It is approved by the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You can take this course every 3 years to keep your discounted insurance rate.
