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Do you need help learning or improving your English for everyday life, work, or school? ESL classes are offered at different levels and use an English-only learning model. We partner with the Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE) to offer free child care at some of our community locations during class. Many of the ESL Classes offered can lead to a certificate.


¿Necesita ayuda para aprender o mejorar su inglés para la vida diaria, el trabajo o la escuela? Las clases de ESL se ofrecen en diferentes niveles y utilizan un modelo de aprendizaje solo en inglés. Nos asociamos con la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Humboldt (HCOE) para ofrecer cuidado infantil gratuito en algunas de nuestras ubicaciones comunitarias durante la clase y también hay clases en línea disponibles. Muchas de las clases de ESL que se ofrecen pueden conducir a un certificado.

View ESL Certificates

Classes

ESL 200: Fundamental English as a Second Language - Low Beginning (Fortuna)

ESL 210: Intermediate English as a Second Language (ESL) - Low (Eureka Downtown)

ESL 200: Fundamental English as a Second Language (ESL) - Low Beginning (Eureka)

ESL 220 - English for Reading & Writing I - (Eureka)

ESL 230 - English for Listening, Speaking, & Pronunciation I - (Eureka Downtown)

ESL 225 Popular English (Eureka)

Set yourself up for success! Strengthen relationships at home, school, and in the community by learning American Sign Language. 

This class is for anyone interested in learning ASL including: family, friends, teachers, caregivers, paraprofessionals of the deaf & non-verbal signers.

WORK 282: Communicating in American Sign Language (Online)

Set yourself up for success! Strengthen relationships at home, school, and in the community. This class is for anyone interested in learning ASL including: family, friends, teachers, caregivers, paraprofessionals of the deaf and non-verbal signers. This course is for educators, service providers and community members who need to communicate with deaf, hard of hearing, or nonverbal people on a regular basis. Students will be introduced to the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and the signs most commonly used in daily life. Topics include vocabulary related to everyday life situations, simple questions, and key cultural differences and expectations when communicating with people who are deaf or nonverbal. The emphasis is on functional language and communication skills.

Students meet online with the instructor during set dates and times.

The HiSET® exam is one of only two exams approved in the state of California to meet the requirements for a California High School Equivalency Certificate. It consists of five subject areas: Reading, Writing, Science, Social Science, and Mathematics. There is an individual test for each subject area. The tests are taken one at a time. Successful completion of all five subject tests satisfies the requirements for the High School Equivalency Certificate. HiSET tests are available in both English and Spanish.

 

College of the Redwoods offers both a preparation class to take and pass the HiSET® as well as HiSET® testing. The preparation class is free; however, a fee is charged to take the HiSET® tests. Funding may also be available to cover test costs.

 

To access online testing resources including practice tests and to schedule your exam, visit the HiSET® website: https://hiset.org

 

Find test prep materials including free practice tests here: https://hiset.org/test-takers-prepare/

 

Learn More about the HiSET Test

 

For more information on registering for HiSET tests, please call (707)-476-4500 or email ace@redwoods.edu 

 

Testing Times and Dates (Students must register 24 hours prior to test) 

  • Eureka (525 D St., Eureka, CA 95501) 
    Every Wednesday at 9:00am 
    Every last Thursday of the month at 7:00pm 
  • Hoopa (29 Orchard Rd, Hoopa, CA 95546) 
    Every last Tuesday of the month at 9:00am and 12:00pm 
  • Crescent City (883 W Washington Blvd, Crescent City, CA 95531) 
    Every first Tuesday of the Month at 6:00pm

EDUC 225: High School Equivalency / GED Prep (Online)

EDUC 225: High School Equivalency / GED Prep: Math & Science Focus (Eureka)

EDUC 225: High School Equivalency / GED Prep: LATE START (Eureka)

College Preparation

Improve important skills to prepare for college level coursework. 

Classes

EDUC 207: Getting Started with Computers (Eureka T/Th)

EDUC 207: Getting Started with Computers (Eureka- Saturdays)

EDUC 225: High School Equivalency / GED Prep: LATE START (Eureka)

MA 201 & MA 201A - PROGRAM INFORMATION

College of the Redwoods Adult & Community Education offers training to become a Certified Medical Assistant. This non-credit program is a hybrid format with online lectures and in-person labs. Training includes a clinical rotation at a local medical office. Front and back office Medical Assistant skills will be covered in an interactive classroom format. 

View the Medical Assisting Program Details

Prepare to enter the workforce and improve employable skills!

Classes

EDUC 207: Getting Started with Computers (Eureka / Saturdays)

Student Development Advisors

Advisors provide individualized support to current and prospective students. They help students set goals and make plans to achieve those goals, and identify barriers to their success and strategies to overcome them. They can assist students with completing the College of the Redwoods application, selecting and registering for classes, and using online tools like CR’s student email and WebAdvisor. They can also help current Adult Education students complete the necessary steps to begin a credit program at CR. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Adult Education offers classes for high school equivalency (GED/HiSET preparation), college preparation, career preparation, English language, and classes for adults with disabilities. Contact Adult Education to learn more about current classes.

Adult Education classes are offered at the Eureka, Del Norte, and Klamath-Trinity campuses. Classes are also taught at the Eureka Downtown site, the Humboldt County Correctional Facility, Pelican Bay State Prison, and at many community locations throughout the College of the Redwoods District.

No. All Adult Education classes are free.

Complete the College of the Redwoods online application here: Apply to CR. Then, contact Adult Education to schedule an appointment to meet with a Student Development Advisor.

If you are a student with a disability, an English Language Learner, or need assistance completing the application, contact Adult Education to schedule an appointment, and we will be happy to assist you.

Phone: 707-476-4500
Email: ACE@redwoods.edu

HiSET testing is currently on hold at our testing centers. You can still sign up for At-Home testing through the HiSET portal.

To schedule a HiSET exam, create an account at https://hiset.ets.org. After creating the HiSET account, schedule your test on the HiSET website. If you need assistance, please contact Adult Education at 707-476-4500.

Contact Adult Education at 707 476-4500 or ACE@redwoods.edu

CAEP/AEBG Meeting Minutes

Partners

Adult Education works with a variety of community partners to foster adult learners’ goals of new or better employment or post-secondary education. Our partners include:

  • Betty Kwan Chinn Day Center
  • California Conservation Corps
  • Humboldt County Correctional Facility
  • Humboldt County Library
  • MultiGenerational Center/Gene Lucas Center
  • Redwood Coast Regional Center
  • The Job Market