Offers a variety of courses to the community. Sample course offerings include: Adult Basic Education; English as a New Language; Hobbies, Leisure & Art; Business - Computers; Education; Teacher Aide I & Teacher Aide II; Finance; Physical Fitness, Dance & Sports; Health; Safety; Adult, Child & Infant Cpr & Aed; Basic Life Support Provider (Cpr/Aed) For Healthcare Providers; National Point & Auto Insurance Reduction; SAT and ACT Prep and more. Course vary each semester. Call for detailed information.

Offers classes that teach valuable skills to adults in the community. Sample course offerings include: ENL/ESL (Beginner); Basic Computer Skills; Adult Volleyball; Yoga; Cardiovascular Dance; Method Test Prep and Principles Of The Asian Physical Arts. Courses vary each semester. Call for detailed information.

A program for older Chinese people to get together and socialize through various activities, from tai chi exercise, calligraphy, learn English, and play traditional Chinese games.

Continuing to strive to meet the needs of district residents with a variety of worthwhile courses, workshops and seminars. Sample semester courses include: Basketball for Men, Belly Dance, Ceramics, Crochet, Economics, Financial Workshop, French Travel, Hatha Yoga, How to Work with Google Drive, Intermediate Italian, Introduction to Computers Using Microsoft Office, Knitting, Microsoft Office Advanced, Pickleball, Photography, Soccer for Men (indoor), Small Business Administrative Help, Beginner Spanish, Intermediate/Advanced Spanish, Stretch and Tone with Essentrics, Tai Chi Chi Kung, Watercolor and Zumba Gold. Also offered are Seminars/Food for Thought programs which include: How to Excel in Interviews, It’s Not What You Say – It’s How You Say It, Navigating the Medicare Landscape, Savvy IRA Planning for Baby Boomers and Social Security Planning. Please note: senior citizen discounts do not apply to seminars. There are also courses offered through Western Suffolk BOCES, including Adult Basic Education (GED) and classes in English as a Second Language. Course offerings vary each semester. Call for the most current class listings.

Offers literacy programs to teach adults to read and English classes for immigrants or those who want to improve their English.

Facilitates the matching of employer with employees, conflict resolution, community relations, and skill development workshops. Provides comprehensive social and human support services and English as a Second Language classes. Serves new immigrant population.

Serves as a site for various providers offering classes for those wishing to further their education or get better jobs. Offers classes preparing students for jobs in fields such as Healthcare, GED, ESL, Information Technology, and Construction Trades. Also offers test prep and tutoring in basic math and basic English.

Provides one-on-one reading and ESL instruction to adults. Instruction provided by volunteer tutors who have been trained at a literacy volunteer tutor workshop. Instruction is provided in public location 2 hours/week at a time convenient to student and tutor.

Offers free, confidential, one-to-one tutoring in Basic Literacy and English, including assistance for those who want to improve their English communication skills or their reading and learning skills. Students are interviewed, tested and matched with an appropriate tutor, then meet with them at the library where support services and resources are readily available.

Provides courses which encourage lifelong learning. Classes are offered during the day, evenings and on weekends. Courses offered assist adults to upgrade current job skills, prepare for new careers and grow personally and professionally. Course offerings range from courses providing highly technical skills to classes promoting general interest and self-development. Also offered are English classes for adults who are beginner or intermediate speakers.

Provides an in-jail educational and counseling program for persons above the age of 21. Individuals will have the opportunity to enroll in an Adult Basic Education program leading to a High School Equivalency Diploma or an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes.

Refugee Resettlement Services provides the following for agency sponsored refugees: housing, food, interpretation, translation, assessment, referral, social adjustment, transportation, cultural transition facilitation, and employment services. Also offers English as a Second Language instruction and employment services for refugees. Immigration Services provides photos, assistance with USCIS applications, and naturalization classes.

Offers on request, no cost Language Access Services to customers with Limited English Proficiency. This service is available to ensure that persons with limited English proficiency (“LEP”) have meaningful access to agency services, programs and activities. Call for detailed information

Offers citizenship workshops, as well as assistance with the citizenship application process for adults.

Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. These courses are for students whose native language is not English and want to improve speaking, reading and writing skills. Class placement is determined by test results at registration from beginner to advanced levels. Courses are offered at various locations. Call for more detailed information.

Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. These courses are for students whose native language is not English and want to improve speaking, reading and writing skills. Class placement is determined by test results at registration from beginner to advanced levels. Courses are offered at various locations. Call for more detailed information.

Comprehensive child development program that provides educational experiences, nutritional meals, counseling and opportunities for parental involvement to help prepare low income children and children with disabilities succeed in school Licensed child care center Preschool special education.

BPS Adult Education is the premier education and workforce skills training provider in Western New York for adult learners; offering High School Equivalency classes, GED Testing, English as a Second Language (ESL), Career & Technical Education (CTE) and Community Education (CE). Classes are offered mornings, afternoons, and evenings with classrooms conveniently located throughout the City of Buffalo. Online Distance Education options are available for those who qualify. For a current site list and courses, contact [email protected]

Provides after-school academic assistance designed to meet the specific needs of elementary school students from refugee families, with an emphasis on reading, writing, and speaking English. Offers one-on-one homework help and tutoring in reading and math, along with educational and recreational activities, field trips, and opportunities to socialize with friends. A project-based learning curriculum provides a structured atmosphere, allowing for positive enforcement of pro-social behaviors. Book clubs work at each student's ability level to increase their comfort with and love of reading. Also offers a 6-week summer program.

Provides Reference, Information and Referral, Readers Advisory, Computers, AARP Tax Assistance and a wide range of other programs.

Provides academic support in math, literacy and ENL for newly emigrated Hempstead High School Students (grades 9-12). Offers their parents ESL classes and parent education workshops. Call for more information.

Offers English classes to anyone who wants to learn or improve their English speaking skills.

Offers English classes to help adults to learn to speak, read and write English. No charge for English classes to those eligible. Wilson Tech also offers citizenship education to help prepare for USCIS Civics Test. Call (631) 667-6000 x327 for an appointment for a pre-test which is used to place you in the appropriate level. A Spanish-speaking representative is available on most days. Courses are offered at various times and locations. Call for detailed information.

Offers classes designed for non-native adults seeking to improve their abilities to speak, understand, read and write the English language. Classes are offered at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels; Day and evening classes are available. Curriculum incorporates American History and Government and the steps needed to become a U.S. citizen. Courses are offered at various locations. Call for more detailed information.