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North Texas Adult Education & Literacy
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North Texas Adult Education and Literacy (NTAEL), is a Texas Workforce Commission funded program that resides as a department of Denton ISD. NTAEL proudly serves Denton County by providing English as a Second Language (ESL), High School Equivalency (HSE), Career Pathway (CPW) certification classes, and Workplace Literacy.
NTAEL is an ongoing program that runs classes all year round with student enrollment every week and offers online and face-to-face classes in Denton County. We prepare adults for higher academic instruction or skills training that leads to employment and self-sufficiency. If you are ready to take the leap, register for classes near you today, and "Let’s Move Forward Together!"
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English Classes
English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)
Learning a new language can be intimidating, but not impossible. When given the right opportunities you will be surprised at how far you can push yourself. North Texas Adult Education & Literacy offers English as a Second Language classes (ESL) ranging from beginning to advanced.
Meet online with an instructor or in face to face classes and gain access to our curriculum all at no cost to you. Classes are ongoing and all year around, register today to start learning English with peers.
How can learning English help you?
- English can help you succeed in a career
- Find more job opportunities
- Greater involvement in children’s education improves basic skills
- Achieve United States citizenship
- and more!
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High School Equivalency Classes
High School Equivalency Classes (HSE)
Thinking about getting your high school equivalency (HSE) by taking the GED test? It’s never too late to achieve this goal, let North Texas Adult Education & Literacy (NTAEL) help pave the way for you! NTAEL offers GED prep classes that help prepare you to feel confident enough to take and pass the test.
Classes are ongoing and offered all year long both in-person and online. Register today at no cost.
*If you are 18 or younger you must have a guardian's consent and have your school withdrawal papers.
WHY SHOULD YOU GET YOUR HSE?
- Be qualified to take post secondary schooling
- Find more job opportunities
- Become more marketable and less risk of being unemployed
- Qualify for higher paying jobs
- Improve basic skills
- The benefits go on and on!
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Career Pathway Classes
Welcome to Career Pathways!
Career Pathways (CPW) at North Texas Adult Education and Literacy (NTAEL) gets students from where they are to where they want to go. Courses can range from continuing education, workforce integration classes, in-demand job training, or re-entry and corrections services.
There are currently four pathways you can take in Career Pathways, depending on your needs:
Integrated Education and Trainings (IETs) are courses geared toward workforce preparation and training that lead to in-demand industry certifications such as Phlebotomy Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Certified Nurse Aide, and more. Please note that all classes are taught in English.
Current Class offerings (subject to change):
All classes are currently enrolling.
Next classes will not start until JULY 2025.
Internationally Trained Professionals (ITPs) are advanced classes for students with university degrees from outside the United States. These courses place an emphasis on preparing you for the workforce or entering a university in the United States. Please note that all classes are taught in English
**These two options are for businesses or partners only:
Re-entry and Corrections Services are classes geared toward individuals who have been incarcerated and need help with a successful return to the community after release.
Workplace Literacy Classes are courses geared toward employer partnerships. Partners work with North Texas Adult Education & Literacy to create classes for their employees, like English classes, GED classes, or customized programs based on partner needs. If you think your organization would benefit from a partnership with us, please contact ogarza@dentonisd.org
*Please note there are different requirements and qualifications for each pathway. Please call a Career Pathway Specialist below to ensure you are a perfect match for one of the pathways above.
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CONTACTS
Georgia Waters
Career Pathways Navigator (IETs)
Office: 940-369-0410
Text: 940-268-4785
Email: gwaters@dentonisd.org
Erica Barton
Career Pathways Navigator (ITPs)
Office: 940-369-0380
Text: 940-290-2042
Email: ebarton@dentonisd.org
Contact NTAEL
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North Texas Adult Education & Literacy is located at 1504 Long Rd Denton, TX 76207, at the portables outside LaGrone Academy. Please be aware we are located on a School Campus.
Phone: 940-369-0400
Email: aelcontact@dentonisd.org
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