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CLEVELAND HEIGHTS/UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS ABLE CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT (CMSD)-OFFICE OF ADULT & CONTINUING ED. 14780 SUPERIOR AVENUE, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH 44118 MAX S. HAYES ANNEX, 4600 DETROIT AVENUE, ROOM 169, Paula Kertes-ABLE Supervisor CLEVELAND, OH 44102 Www.chuhable.com Jacquelyn Comeaux-Manager Phone: 216-371-7138 Fax: 216-371-6402 www.cmsdnet,net/adulted [email protected] Phone: 216-631-2885 Fax: 216-631-3692 Student Contact: Saundra Washington [email protected] Serves: Adults ages 16-90 Student Contact: Marjorie Pyles-Hearst 16 and 17 year olds must be formally withdrawn from school to participate. Offers general tutoring, GED, ESOL and LD Serves: Adults ages 18+ services, and practice testing. Day and evening classes Services are offered to students 18 and older. Students 16 available. Additional sites at Cleveland Heights Main Library, and 17 years must be formally withdrawn from school and Cleveland Heights Noble Library, Cleveland Heights High have a work permit. Must take the TABE test first. Offers GED School and the Noble Presbyterian Church. This program is practice test, GED test, basic skills and ESOL classes and an official GED fee waiver and test site. TOEFL preparation, citizenship and vocational job training.

CLEVELAND HOUSING NETWORK- SATELLITE SITES: COMMUNITY TRAINING CENTER CMSD-CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY 10900 EUCLID AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44106 2999 PAYNE AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44114 CMSD-CENTRAL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER Rob Curry-Director AT CARL STOKES SOCIAL SERVICES MALL www.chnnet.com 6001 WOODLAND AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44104 Phone: 216-881-8443 Fax: 216-881-7199 [email protected] CMSD-CUYAHOGA COUNTY LIBRARY - SOLON BRANCH Student Contact: Cathi Adinaro 34125 PORTZ PARKWAY, SOLON, OH 44139 Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, 9am-8pm Friday, 9am-5pm CMSD-CUYAHOGA COUNTY LIBRARY - SOUTH EUCLID/LYNDHURST Serves: Adults ages 18+ Offers computer education classes in two levels, each 4645 MAYFIELD ROAD, LYNDHURST, OH 44121 spanning 8 weeks. Classes cover basic computer skills for on-the-job and college prep. Offers financial education CMSD-EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION and homeownership skills classes. 1020 BOLIVAR AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44115

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CMSD-SATELLITE SITES: CLEVELAND UMADAOP (URBAN MINORITY ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE CMSD-EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION OUTREACH PROGRAM, INC.) 11699 BROOKPARK ROAD, CLEVELAND, OH 44130 1215 EAST 79TH STREET, CLEVELAND, OH 44103

CMSD-MURTIS H. TAYLOR HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM Jessica Horne-Executive Director 13422 KINSMAN AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44120 www.umadaops.com/Cleveland.htm Phone: 216-361-2040 Fax: 216-361-1856 CMSD-OLD STONE CENTER FOR EDUCATION [email protected] 1380 ONTARIO AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44113 Student Contact: Honey Bell-Bey Serves: Youth and Adults CMSD-SALVATION ARMY: CLEVELAND TEMPLE CORPS Offers ABLE and GED preparation, career development and more. This program is an official GED fee waiver and test 17625 GROVEWOOD AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44119 site.

CMSD-SEVERANCE TOWERS-CMHA

25 SEVERANCE CIRCLE, CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH 44118 COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN CMSD-SPANISH AMERICAN COMMITTEE (CEOGC) 4407 LORAIN AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44113 2220 WEST 95TH STREET , 2ND FLOOR, CLEVELAND, OH 44102

CMSD-ST. MARTIN DE PORRES FAMILY CENTER Jacqueline Middleton-President and CEO 1274 EAST 123RD STREET, CLEVELAND, OH 44108 www.ceogc.org Phone: 216-651-5188 Fax: 216-651-3222 CMSD-STELLA WALSH RECREATION CENTER [email protected] 7345 BROADWAY AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44105 Student Contact: Maya Craddock Phone: 216-651-5188 ext. 105 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm CMSD-URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER CLEVELAND Serves: Adults ages 19 and older 2930 PROSPECT AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44103 Offers customer service, computer training, job readiness training and job placement services.

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EL BARRIO, INC.- CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ABLE A PROGRAM OF WEST SIDE ECUMENICAL MINISTRIES

EASTERN CAMPUS, ROOM 117 5209 DETROIT AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44102 4250 RICHMOND ROAD, HIGHLAND HILLS, OH 44122 Ingrid Angel-Director Kathleen McDonnell-ABLE Coordinator www.wsem.org Phone: 216-987-2136 Fax: 216-987-2139 Phone: 216-651-2037 Fax: 216-651-4145 [email protected] [email protected] Serves: Adults Student Contact: Angelo Figueroa 16 and 17 year olds must be formally withdrawn from school. Offers ABLE/GED Monday and Wednesday from 9:30- Serves: Adults 11:30am and Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8pm. Offers Workforce Development Center offers job readiness, cus- Basic ESOL Tuesday and Thursday 11am-1pm and Intermedi- tomer service and pre-construction training. Job placement ate/Advanced ESOL Tuesday and Thursday from 9-11am. after completion of 4 week training programs. Also offer This program is an official GED fee waiver and test site. ESOL classes in the evening. All programs are free of charge and open to the community.

EAST CLEVELAND ABLE EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION

1020 BOLIVAR AVENUE , CLEVELAND, OH 44115 15320 EUCLID AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44112

Larry Benders-Director Dr. John Buckner-ABLE Director www.employmentconnection.us www.east-cleveland.k12.oh.us Phone: 216-664-4673 Fax: 216-664-2951 Phone: 216-268-6563 [email protected] [email protected] Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Student Contact: Lauretta Malcolm Serves: Adults Serves: Adults ages 18+ Offers GED and ESOL classes and basic computer work- Students must be 18 years old. Offers basic skills and GED shops. Financial aid assistance available. Offers resume preparation classes. This program is an official GED fee writing and cover letter help, interviewing techniques, and waiver and test site. job search assistance and support. (See also CMSD- Employment Connection.)

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EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION EUCLID CITY SCHOOLS ABLE

11699 BROOKPARK ROAD , PARMA, OH 44130 651 EAST 222ND STREET, EUCLID, OH 44123

Monica Nagle-ABLE Director Michael Longo-One-Stop Manager www.euclidschools.org/academics/GEDESOL.cfm http://employmentconnection.us Phone: 216-797-2942 Fax: 216-797-2928 Phone: 216-898-8363 Fax: 216-898-1497 [email protected] [email protected] Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, mornings & evenings Serves: Adults Serves: Adults Offers GED and ESOL classes, and basic computer work- shops. Financial aid assistance available. Offers resume 16 and 17 year olds have special requirements. 18 year olds writing and cover letter help, interviewing techniques, and must be formally withdrawn from school. Offers GED, basic job search assistance and support. (See also CMSD- skills, and ESOL classes. This program is an official GED fee Employment Connection.) waiver and practice site. Classes are held at the Shore Cultural Centre at 291 East 222nd Street, Euclid, OH 44123

ESPERANZA, INC. GARFIELD HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER ABLE (NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS ASSN.) 3104 WEST 25TH STREET, 4TH FLOOR, CLEVELAND, OH 44109 13455 DRESSLER ROAD , GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44125 Barbara Esperon-CEO www.esperanzainc.com Lana Benton-Executive Director Phone: 216-651-7178 Fax: 216-651-7183 Phone: 216-662-8039 Fax: 216-662-1543 [email protected] [email protected] Student Contact: Michelle Pizzuli Student Contact: Fran Wilson Hours of Operation: Weekdays, 8:45am-6pm Serves: Youth and Adults Serves: Youth and Adults ages 5 to 90 16-17 year olds must be formally withdrawn from school, Offers free computer classes for all ages. ESOL classes, job have a work permit and a parent permission signature. skills programs and computer lab for older youth and adults. Offers basic skills and GED for adults. GED practice test is offered monthly. Additional sites in Bedford, Maple Heights and Warrensville Heights. Walk-ins are welcome.

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GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF GREATER CLEVELAND & EAST CENTRAL , INC. LAKEWOOD ABLE/PLUS

2295 EAST 55TH STREET, CLEVELAND, OH 44103 13456 FRANKLIN BOULEVARD , LAKEWOOD, OH 44107 Ken Weber-President & CEO www.goodwillclevecanton.org Terry Hamovitch-ABLE/PLUS Coordinator Phone: 216-431-8300 Fax: 216-431-4504 www.lakewoodrecreation.com [email protected] Phone: 216-529-4240 Fax: 216-529-4464 Student Contact: Val Richards [email protected] Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm Serves: Adults Serves: Adults ages 18+ 16 and 17 year olds must be formally withdrawn from school. The goal of the Literacy Program is to aid consumers in Offers GED, pre-GED and ESOL classes. Lakewood ABLE Plus developing reading skills so they can function better in offers family literacy and early care education. This program society. Much of the work is targeted for MR/DD clients. The is an official GED fee waiver and test site. Early childhood Literacy Program is tailored to meet the needs of each literacy programs are available for children of TANF eligible individual. An initial assessment is used to determine reading students. levels and to develop individual lessons.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CENTER MAYFIELD ABLE

1859 PROSPECT AVENUE , CLEVELAND, OH 44115 245 ALPHA PARK , HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, OH 44143

Karin Wishner-Director Paula Kertes-ABLE Director www.internationalservicescenter.org Phone: 440-995-7480 Fax: 440-995-6755 Phone: 216-781-4560 [email protected] [email protected] Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, 6:30-9pm Serves: Adults Serves: Adults Offers ESOL, citizenship preparation and job training. 16 and 17 year olds must be formally withdrawn from school Services are open to anyone, but only refugees are eligible and possess a work permit. Offers ESOL and GED. All for free services. students must attend orientation that is held at the begin- ning of each month. This program is an official GED fee waiver and test site.

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MERRICK HOUSE SETTLEMENT PARMA CS ABLE (NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS ASSN.) 5311 LONGWOOD AVENUE, PARMA, OH 44134 1050 STARKWEATHER AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44113

Susan Sheehan-ABLE Director Marie Timpano-Executive Director www.parmacityschools.org/able www.merrickhouse.org Phone: 440-885-8339 Fax: 440-885-8314 Phone: 216-771-5077 Fax: 216-771-8030 [email protected] [email protected] Serves: Adults Serves: Youth and Adults 16 and 17 year olds must be formally withdrawn from school Offers GED preparation in classes that utilize the tutoring and possess a work permit. Offers GED, ESOL, ABE and method. Accommodates adults at 3rd grade reading level citizenship test prep. Conversation/listening lab, computer or higher. lab and lending library available. Offers job skills training. This program is an official GED fee waiver and test site. Offers career counseling and transition workshops.

PAINESVILLE ABLE POLARIS CAREER CENTER ABLE

85 NORTH PARK PLACE , PAINESVILLE, OH 44077 7285 OLD OAK BOULEVARD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH 44130

Judie Bergstresser-ABLE Director Carol Darr-ABLE Coordinator www.polaris.edu Phone: 440-354-5551 Fax: 440-392-5089 Phone: 440-891-7647 Fax: 440-891-7642 [email protected] [email protected] Serves: Adults ages 18+ Student Contact: Sharon White or Donna Turski 16 and 17 year olds must be formally withdrawn from school. Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, 9am-9pm Offers GED, ESOL, adult literacy and basic skills classes. This program is an official GED fee waiver and test site. Serves: Adults ages 16+ 16-18 year olds must be formally withdrawn from school. Of- fers basic math, reading and English skills, GED preparation and ESOL. Distance learning available for ESOL and GED. Computer labs also available. Additional sites at North Olm- sted middle school and town hall. This program is an official GED fee waiver and test site.

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PROJECT: LEARN SEEDS OF LITERACY

2728 EUCLID AVENUE, SUITE #400 , CLEVELAND, OH 44115 3104 WEST 25TH STREET , 3RD FLOOR, CLEVELAND, OH 44109 Bonnie Hogue-Entler-Executive Director Richard Peterson-Executive Director www.seedsofliteracy.org www.projectlearn.org Phone: 216-661-7950 Fax: 216-661-7952 Phone: 216-621-9483 Fax: 216-696-5637 [email protected] [email protected] Student Contact: Julie Rugh Student Contact: Barbara Watson Serves: Adults ages 18+ Serves: Adults Seeds of Literacy provides tutoring for adults of all ages in Students 16-18 years must be formally withdrawn from the areas of reading, writing, arithmetic, science and social school. Offers one-on-one and small group tutoring for low studies to enable participants to acquire their GED. Students level readers and non-readers. Pre-GED and GED instruc- receive free materials in English, one-on-one tutoring and a tion offered in a classroom setting. This program is an official skill-based individualized learning plan. Select sites accept GED fee waiver and test site. students below a third grade reading level. This program is an official GED fee waiver and test site.

SEEDS OF LITERACY - SATELLITE SITES: R.E.A.D. (READING ENRICHMENT FOR ADULT DEVELOPMENT) ANNUNCIATION CHURCH SITE 4697 WEST 130TH STREET, CLEVELAND, OH 44135 MORNING STAR BAPTIST CHURCH 10250 SHAKER BOULEVARD, CLEVELAND, OH 44104 LEGACY PROGRAM SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME SITE Dee Sudberry-Director 1325 ANSEL ROAD, CLEVELAND, OH 44106 Phone: 216-721-3223 Fax: 216-721-1703 [email protected] ST. AUGUSTINE Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-5pm 2486 WEST 14TH STREET, CLEVELAND, OH 44113 Serves: Youth & Adults ages 16+ Low level readers accepted. Youth ages 16-18 must be formally withdrawn from school. Offers one-on-one literacy and math tutoring for adults, ST. HENRY SITE primarily to Cleveland's African-American community. 18200 HARVARD AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44128 Accepts non-readers. Most sessions are held at public libraries.

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SEEDS OF LITERACY - SATELLITE SITES: SPANISH AMERICAN COMMITTEE ST. JOSEPH SITE 4407 LORAIN AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44113 3430 ROCKY RIVER DRIVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44111 Rose M. Rodriguez-Bardwell-Executive Director THEA BOWMAN CENTER (EPIPHANY RECTORY) SITE www.spanishamerican.org Phone: 216-961-2100 Fax: 216-961-3305 EAST 120TH STREET AND UNION, CLEVELAND, OH 44105 [email protected] Student Contact: Delisha Little WEST SIDE CATHOLIC CENTER SITE Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm Serves: Adults ages 18+ 3135 LORAIN AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44113 Offers ESOL and Spanish-only GED classes. Job training, resume writing and job counseling. Comprehensive counseling for homeowners and those considering home purchase and consumer education.

STAIRS CLEVELAND STRONGSVILLE-BRECKSVILLE ABLE (REFUGEE FAMILY CENTER)

2001 WEST 65TH STREET, CLEVELAND, OH 44102 13200 PEARL ROAD, STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136 Judy Sack-ABLE Coordinator William Koomson, Ph.D.-Executive Director www.strongnet.org (click on Community Education) www.stairscleveland.org Phone: 440-572-6596 Fax: 440-238-7242 Phone: 216-651-8445 [email protected] [email protected] Student Contact: Gayle Randall Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 4-7:30pm Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm Serves: Youth and Adults Serves: Adults Offers educational enrichment after school programs for youth, family drop-in program and computer classes for 16 and 17 year olds must be formally withdrawn from school. adults who are refugees. Also offers English language Offers GED, ESOL and basic skills. Citizenship and LD classes tutoring to refugee youth and adults. available. Day and evening classes. This program is an official GED fee waiver and practice test site. Additional sites at N. Royalton Library , Cuyahoga Valley Career Center and Strongsville Middle School.

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URBAN FAMILY LEARNING CENTERS - SATELLITE SITES: TOWNSEND LEARNING CENTER LAKEWOOD LUTHERAN SCHOOL 15501 DETROIT AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, OH 44107 1667 EAST 40TH STREET, SUITE 1B, CLEVELAND, OH 44103 TUTORING: TUESDAYS AT 6:30PM

MT. CALVARY Sarah Littlefield-CEO 12826 LORAIN AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44111 www.learnwithus.com TUTORING: TUESDAYS AT 6:30PM Phone: 216-472-8300 Fax: 216-391-3962 [email protected] ST. LUKE Student Contact: Stacy Wideman 8601 SAUER AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44102 Serves: Youth and Adults TUTORING: THURSDAYS AT 6:30PM Basic skills and computer training program offered to ZION LUTHERAN AT CHANNELWOOD (AKRON) veterans, injured workers, or adults with disabilities. Each person has to be referred by Bureau of Workers’ Comp., 730 CALLIS DRIVE, AKRON, OH 44311 Veteran Affairs, or the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation to TUTORING: TUESDAYS AT 6:30PM see if fees will be covered by the organization.

URBAN FAMILY LEARNING CENTERS- URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER CLEVELAND ADMINISTRATION AT TRINITY LUTHERAN

2031 WEST 30TH STREET , CLEVELAND, OH 44113 2930 PROSPECT AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OH 44115

Holly Roe-Tutoring Director Jonathan Holifield-Executive Director www.buildinghopeinthecity.org www.ulcleveland.org Phone: 216-281-4673 Fax: 216-281-4406 Phone: 216-622-0999 Fax: 216-622-0997 [email protected] [email protected] Tutor children in reading, math, or other schoolwork as Serves: Youth and Adults needed. UFLC work with parents and teachers to make a Offers general tutoring, proficiency tutoring and ACT Test plan for each child or work with a current IEP. preparation. Offers life and job skills programs, computer training, economic literacy, GED and basic skills tutoring. TRINITY LUTHERAN Programs available Monday-Friday. 2031 WEST 30TH STREET, CLEVELAND, OH 44113 TUTORING: THURSDAYS AT 6:30PM

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URSULINE INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING

799 EAST 82ND STREET, CLEVELAND, OH 44103

Sr. Michael Marie Griffin, OSU www.ursulinesisters.org Phone: 216-780-5416 Fax: 216-391-4702 Serves: Youth and Adults Provides GED program Tuesday and Thursday 5-6:30pm.

WESTLAKE ABLE

27830 HILLIARD ROAD, WESTLAKE, OH 44145

Paula Kertes - Program Director Phone: 440899-3075 ext.2028 [email protected] Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, morning and evening Serves: Adults 16-17 year olds must be formally withdrawn from school and possess a work permit. Offers Basic Skills, GED, ESOL, and family literacy classes for students 18 and older. LD also served. This program is an official GED fee waiver and test site. Additional sites at Beach Education Center (Rocky River), Porter Library (Westlake) and the Westlake Commu- nity Center

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