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Laurie
Bargstedt,
Coordinator
General Information: (518)
736-4340
Fax:
(518) 736-4341
E-mail:
Lbargstedt@hfmboces.org
Support Staff
Robin Burakiewicz
rburakiewicz@hfmboces.org
Diana Lindsley
dlindsley@hfmboces.org
Adult Literacy services, including Pre-GED® and GED®
preparation classes are available in several communities
throughout the HFM BOCES service area. English as a Second
Language classes are available in Amsterdam. Classes are
created for adults age 21 and older. Individuals age 18 (whose
class has already graduated from high school) through 20 are
welcomed into adult class as space allows.
 You can get frequent updates regarding the Amsterdam Literacy
Zone and HFM BOCES Adult Literacy on Facebook. Visit our page
and "Like" us.
HFM BOCES Adult Literacy & Corrections
Amsterdam Literacy Zone
Gloversville Literacy Zone
Learn more by following these links:
• Basic Skill
Development
• Pre-GED Classes
• General Educational Development
(GED) Classes
• GED® Home Study Program -
(GRASP & Pre-GED Connections)
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Links for Adult Learners
• Links for Adult Educators
• Current Course offerings
• Learn how to sign
up for a class
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Corrections Education
Laurie
Bargstedt,
Coordinator
General Information: (518)
736-4340
FAX:
(518) 736-4341
E-mail:
Lbargstedt@hfmboces.org
Fulton and Montgomery Academies are located within each county
correctional facility. HFM BOCES staff provides a variety of
educational and transition services to incarcerated youth and
adults to foster their successful and productive re-entry into
the community. Programs and services include, but are not
limited to:
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High school tutoring
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GED preparation
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Job
readiness training
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Action for
Personal Choice
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Parenting and Relationship Skills
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Career, Family and Life Skills
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Clean Daily Living
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Transitional Services
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English as a Second Language (ESL)
ESL classes provide instruction to people whose native language
is not English. Instruction is provided in reading, writing,
listening and speaking skills, with a concentration on
conversation, vocabulary and pronunciation.
Classes are designed to help those learning English increase
their communication with schools, health care providers,
neighbors and others in the community. Students are introduced
to various aspects of American society.
All potential students participate in the BEST Plus Assessment
of Oral Language to evaluate their listening and speaking skills
prior to enrollment in a program. Students will be assigned to
the appropriate class based on the results of their assessment.
Assessment is an ongoing process for all learners. Students will
advance based on the results of their assessments.
To learn about ESL Registration and class schedules, click here
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