Adult Education
Adult Education
501 College Street
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 666-2125 or (615) 666-2126 (Voice)
Hours:
Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m.
Tue: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wed: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m.
Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Director: Brenda Eller
Funding Sources:
Federal:
Department of Education
State:
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Local: Division
of Adult Education
Overall Goals
The overall goal of the Macon County Adult Education Program is to provide the necessary services that allow all adults 18 and older to acquire or improve their basic skills, and to have the opportunity to succeed as parents, workers, and productive citizens of our community.
All services are provided by certified teachers and volunteer tutors who have the knowledge necessary to identify the needs of the adult learner.
Classes are scheduled year-round with both day and evening classes available.
Morning Classes
Monday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Evening Classes
Monday and Thursday
4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Services
(For Macon County Residents Only)
Basic GED preparation classes. Volunteer State Community College comes in three times per year (February, May and November) to provide official GED testing.
Remedial college courses: English and math.
Literacy classes.
English As a Second Language (ESL) classes
Basic reading, writing, math and workplace skills.
Basic computer classes for Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. You must have a high school diploma or GED to take this course. The cost is $35.00 for the six week class. The classes meet once per week for 1.5 hours.
Parenting Classes. Taught through the Core System.
Advantages
By taking advantage of these services, adults can:
Learn to read
and write.
Gain the
employment skills required for employment or job advancement.
Study to pass
the GED test.
Become
involved in their children's education.
Increase
their self-esteem and personal growth.
Gain the
skills needed for entering a vocational, technical, or other post-secondary
educational program.
Obtain
parenting and basic survival skills.
Learn
computer skills.
Our Statistics
| Year | Number Served | Number GED |
| 2001-2002 | 181 | 44 |
| 2002-2003 | 169 | 51 |
| 2003-2004 | 168 | 55 |
| 2004-2005 | 88 | 6 |
The Adult Education Program offers lifelong learning opportunities to all adults, ages 18 and older, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, education level, handicap, or veterans status.