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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!
For more information about ESL classes please call 940-369-0400 or use the button below to schedule an appointment.
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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!
For more information about HSE classes please call 940-369-0400 or use the button below to schedule an appointment.
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Career Pathway Classes
Career Pathways Courses
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, advanced English 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:
- Education and Training (IETS) are courses geared toward workforce preparation and training that lead to in-demand industry jobs like Phlebotomy Technicians, Pharmacy Technicians, Certified Nurse Assistants, and more.
- English for Professional Classes (ESL-P) are advanced English language classes with an emphasis on preparing you for the workforce or entering a university in the United States.
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.
*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.
Requirements
To be considered for a Career Pathway course, you must schedule an appointment with a Career Pathway Specialist and complete the following:
- Complete required testing to determine eligibility.
- Have a good command of the English language.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must commit to the schedule.
- Meet requirements that pertain to the chosen certification.
- Schedule an intake appointment to meet with a Career Navigator
Georgia Waters (IETs)
Email: gwaters@dentonisd.org
Phone: 940-369-0410
For all other courses, please fill out the interest survey below.
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.
Phone: 940-369-0400
Email: aelcontact@dentonisd.org
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