Quarter Calendar
Testing Schedule
Orientation and Registration Schedule
Class Locations
Adult Basic Education Department Contact Information
Printable Non-Credit ESL Brochure
Volunteering in ABE Classrooms:The Volunteer Literacy Project
Part-time Instructor Opportunities

NON-CREDIT ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

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Non-credit ESL is offered quarterly through the Adult Basic Education Program and is intended for literacy level non-English speaking students. The English taught in non-credit ESL classes targets students who do not speak any English or speak English at a elementary school level. The classes focus on basic English skills and survival English skills. Students who can already communicate in English in their communities, should consider continuing to improve their English speaking and writing skills in CREDIT ESL CLASSES. These non-credit classes are available only to Nebraska residents. Child care is not available and children are not allowed in classes. Through generous support from the Nebraska Department of Education and private foundations these courses are offered free of charge.

TWO STEP ENROLLMENT PROCESS FOR NEW STUDENTS
Non-Credit ESL classes are offered during the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters at Metropolitan Community College. Students should enroll in classes only if they can commit to attending the entire 11 week quarter. Classes are held at various locations throughout the metropolitan Omaha area. Additionally classes are offered at the Fremont Area Center in Fremont, NE. (To enroll in non-credit ESL classes in Fremont you must call 402-721-2507.)

For classes held in the Metropolitan Omaha area, new students must complete a TWO STEP enrollment process in order to attend a non-credit ESL class:

1. The first step is to take the ORAL BEST Test.
2. The second step is to attend an Orientation and Registration Session. 

The enrollment process begins one month before the start of each new quarter. New students are tested on a Wednesday/Friday testing schedule throughout August, November, February and May. (See below to view the Quarter Calendar, ORAL BEST Testing Schedule and Orientation/Registration Schedule.

New students cannot attend class unless they have completed BOTH the ORAL BEST testing Session AND the Orientation and Registration Session.

ENROLLMENT PROCESS FOR CURRENT STUDENTS
The registration process for current students is conducted in the classroom by the instructor.  Normally this process will begin two weeks before the finish of the quarter. Returning students who have not attended classes in the last 90 days must call the Adult Basic Education office at 457-2312 to determine their registration process.

2007-2008 QUARTER CALENDAR

STEP 1: ORAL BEST TESTING SCHEDULE

South Omaha Campus 27th and “Q” Street Mahoney Building, Room 534A
FOR SPRING QUARTER ENROLLMENT: Arrive anytime between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM on Wednesdays and between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Fridays to be ORAL BEST tested:

FOR SUMMER QUARTER ENROLLMENT:Arrive anytime between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM on Wednesdays and between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Fridays to be ORAL BEST tested:

NOTE: TEST SESSIONS WILL CLOSE WHEN THERE ARE NO AVAILABLE SEATS IN THE NON-CREDIT ESL CLASSROOMS.

STEP 2: ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

South Omaha Campus 27th and “Q” Street Mahoney Building Room 534A
Please ARRIVE PROMPTLY at the beginning of the session. Late arrivals may be refused entry. New students will be assigned a Registration/Orientation Session time at the end of their ORAL BEST testing session. Students must bring their ORAL BEST scores to the Registration/Orientation session.

FOR SPRING QUARTER ENROLLMENT:

FOR SUMMER QUARTER ENROLLMENT:

CLASS LOCATIONS

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION CONTACT INFORMATION

Adult Basic Education
Fort Omaha Campus
Building 9
Omaha, Nebraska 68103
402-457-2312

Would you like Non-Credit ESL information in Brochure Form

Printable English Non-Credit
Printable Spanish Non-Credit ESL Brochure

VOLUNTEERING IN NON-CREDIT ESL CLASSROOMS: THE VOLUNTEER LITERACY PROJECT

Volunteers are recruited and welcomed from the community to assist the teaching staff and students in Adult Basic Education and non-credit ESL. ABE and ESL students need the help and support of community citizens who are willing to give their time and talents to teach basic academic skills.  For more information on becoming a Volunteer please call 402-457-2315 or by email to twalnlewellyn@mccneb.edu 

Frequently Asked Questions: 

What is the purpose of the Volunteer Literacy Project
The Volunteer Literacy Project at Metropolitan Community College is a component of the Academic Foundations Division. It serves area residents in need of educational services that will enhance their personal and occupational lives.Literacy Project volunteers provide annually more than 2000 hours of encouragement and support to non-credit ESL and Adult Basic Education classrooms. Their commitment, perseverance, patience, and enthusiasm facilitates the learning process, permitting hundreds of adults to earn GEDs or function in their communities using English as their second language.

How many hours a week do volunteers work
Volunteers are requested to give at least three hours a week for a ten-week quarter. Volunteers are encouraged to remain in the program for as long as they wish.

When and where are classes held
Class locations are at various sites in the Metro area. Some classes are held at on-campus sites and some classes are located at off-campus sites. Classes are scheduled morning, afternoon, and evenings 7 days a week.

Is there an instructor in the classroom
Yes. The instructor will direct the volunteer to students needing extra help. The instructor is responsible for all classroom material, both for student and volunteer use.

What are some of the things volunteers do in the classroom
“Hands-on”, one-on-one,  group assistance, computer use, and group reading are just a few of the activities that our volunteers support.

PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR OPPORTUNITIES

If you are interested in becoming a part-time instructor and have a Bachelors degree please complete an application at www.mccneb.edu/hr. Position openings and hours vary from quarter to quarter. If you would like additional information please feel free to contact the Adult Basic Education office at 402-457-2312.