Adult Education & Literacy

Adult Education & Literacy Class Schedule

High School Equivalency (HSE) Testing Information

Crowder College Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) offers free AEL and ESL classes in the four counties of Barry, Lawrence, McDonald, and Newton.

AEL classes offer assistance with high school equivalency (HSE) test preparation, basic skills review, and college and career transitions including Accuplacer Next Gen and ASVAB preparation. 

ESL (English as a Second Language) classes provide English language instruction. The aim is to improve speaking, reading, and writing skills in the English language. Necessary skills to function in life, social and business settings are taught. The classes include an integrated curriculum that incorporates civic education, emphasizes instruction of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. The class aims to help students acquire skills and knowledge to become active and informed parents, workers, and community members.

IET Integrated Education and Training) – an education model that combines occupational skills training with adult education services to increase the educational and career advancement of participants. The IET is In place with special cohorts of students. 

AEL classes are available at the following locations: Aurora, Cassville Campus, Crowder McDonald County Campus (Jane), Monett, Mount Vernon, Neosho Campus, and Noel. 

ESL classes are available in Monett Life 360 Resource Center, Monett Tyson, Neosho Campus, Noel Housing Authority, and Noel Tyson Foods.