Foothills Adult & Continuing Education

Adult & Continuing Education

Foothills Adult & Continuing Education is a consortium of 17 school districts providing free mandated classes and fee-for-service enrichment classes for our consortium members and their communities in a cost-effective, quality environment.   
 

FREE Mandated Classes help adults further their education:

• GED (General Educational Development)
• Pre-GED (General Educational Development)
• ABE (Adult Basic Education)
• ESL (English As A Second Language)
• HSD (High School Diploma Program)
• Citizenship Classes
• NEDP (National External Diploma Program)
• Online Learning

Program Improvement Grant Opportunities:

• Career Pathways
• Civics
• Family Literacy
• National External Diploma Program
• Non-Traditional Adult Education Instruction and Services
• Transition-to-College
• Workplace Education

Our classes are located at eight sites:

• LITCHFIELD - EDUCATION CONNECTION
• PLYMOUTH - Terryville High School
• REGION 1/Falls Village - Housatonic Valley Regional High School
• REGION 7/Winsted - Northwestern Regional High School
• REGION 14/Woodbury - Woodbury Middle School
• REGION 15/Southbury -Pomperaug High School
• TORRINGTON - Torrington High School/Torrington Middle School/Vogel-Wetmore School/East School/Center Congregational Church/Woodland Hills/Shookie Recreation/AIC
• THOMASTON - Thomaston High School

Career Opportunities in certification and certificate courses are offered in:

• CNA (Certified Nurse’s Aide)
• Food Handlers
• Computer Specialist
• Microsoft Certificate
• CPR
• Para-Professional Testing

In addition to the required State mandated classes, Foothills offers over 400 enrichment classes per semester.  These classes cover a wide range of topic areas, including: Computer Training, Arts & Crafts, Health, Finance, Foreign Languages, Cooking, Self-Improvement, Excursions, Online Learning, Writing, Dancing, and Recreation & Leisure. S.A.T. Preparation and Driver's Ed Classes are specifically designed for students.
 
Courses are marketed in a 60-page brochure, mailed in August and December, to over 90,000 homes.
 
Collaboration is key to our success.  We work with the Department of Labor, Family Resource Centers, Head Start, Literacy Volunteers, Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, Workforce Development Boards, and other public and civic agencies.

Explore the option of :

• Joining our consortium
• Having a computer class customized for your organization
• Taking one of our certification classes to begin a new career
• Offering a specially-designed course to increase employee productivity
• Teaching a class

Let us become your resource to deliver quality, healthy and viable program offerings.

Additional Info:

Anthony Sebastiano
Regional Director
(860) 567-0863