
Location and Address | Phone Number |
CHS Annex1895 Gulf-to-Bay, Clearwater 33765Classes: ESOL and ABE/GED Time: Day and Evening | 727-469-5817 |
SPC Clearwater2465 Drew St, Clearwater 33765Building SS, Room 104Classes: ABE/GED Time: Day | 727-423-1518 (Robin) |
Pinellas HOPE5726 126th Avenue North, Clearwater 33760 Classes: ABE/GED Time: Day | 727-638-2129 (Patrick) |
Oldsmar Facility400 Chestnut St., Oldsmar 34677Classes: ESOL and ABE/GED Time: Day | 727-669-1140 (Maria – Main Number) 727-638-2422 (Debbie – GED) |
SPC Tarpon 600 East Klosterman Rd.Bilirakis BuildingTarpon Springs, FL 34689Classes: ABE/GED Time: Day and Evening | 727-688-5092 (Meg) |
See Pinellas Public Library Cooperative for a list of literacy agencies in Pinellas County.
Adult Basic Education
Pinellas County Schools’ adult high schools and community schools offer a variety of classes from GED preparation to computer literacy.? Many career and technical courses are also offered at adult high schools and community schools. In addition, day and evening classes are held at locations around the county including worksites, community agencies, nursing homes, condominiums, and recreation centers. There are six adult learning centers strategically located in Pinellas County where classes are offered.?
Community Centers
www.caec.pinellas.k12.fl.us
469-4190
Dixie Hollins Adult Education Center
www.dhaec.pinellas.k12.fl.us
547-7872
Lakewood Community School
www.lakewood-cs.pinellas.k12.fl.us
893-2955
Northeast Community School
570-3193
Palm Harbor Community School
ph-cs.sites.pcsb.org
669-1140
Tomlinson Adult Learning Center
www.tomlinson.pinellas.k12.fl.us
893-2723
Pinellas County Schools English as a Second Language Program – ESOL
A program to help adults speak, write and read English.
This program aids in meeting requirements of the Immigration and Naturalization Act. ESOL classes focus on English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Citizenship is also available to help students succeed and successfully adjust to the new life and culture of America. For students who cannot attend traditional classes, Pinellas County Schools also offers Online ESOL classes that students can take from home. Please visit http://www.floridaenglish.com/ for more information.
St. Petersburg College GED Program
SPC/Clearwater
Patricia Shropshire (Clearwater Adult) 791-2613
SPC/Downtown
Ann Sarver (Tomlinson Adult) 344-8051
SPC/Gibbs
Karen Bell (Dixie Adult) 341-4624
SPC/Seminole
Jeani Chua (Dixie Adult) 394-6188
SPC/Tarpon Springs
Nancy Flaherty (Palm Harbor Community)
712-5233
Intensive English for U.S. citizens and residents @ SPC
Improve your English skills and prepare for college or university entrance exams!