Dist. 146 Offers ESL Classes For Adults

ORLAND PARK, IL — Community Consolidated District 146 is partnering with Governors State University to offer free adult English-language classes to area residents.

“The District’s vision statement is ‘Learning for All,’ and these classes are a perfect example of that vision in action,” said Superintendent Jeff Stawick in a statement. “Past participants have reported that the English classes have helped them get better jobs and that they feel more confident talking to teachers about their children’s experiences at District 146.”

Two courses will be offered: Low Beginner and High Beginner. Each class will be held twice a week from 9 to 11 a.m. with an additional conversation practice on Friday.

Registration and pretesting will be held at the District Administration Center on Oct. 1 and 2 from 9­ to 11 a.m. Child care will be offered during classes.

The Low Beginner class will meet on Monday and Wednesday beginning Oct. 9. The High Beginner class will meet Tuesday and Thursday, and will begin Oct. 10. They both run through May.

The District’s new partnership with Governors State University makes it easier for the District to offer the community a high-quality program that effectively educates those enrolled, a district spokesman said.

For more information, contact Joanne Clyde, bilingual director, at 708-614-4500. The English language classes are paid for using funds from the district’s federal ESL grants.

Community Consolidated School District 146 is composed of Central Middle School, Fierke Education Center, Fulton School, Kruse Education Center, and Memorial School. Students from Tinley Park, Orland Park, and Oak Forest attend District 146 schools.