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ESL & CITIZENSHIP PROGRAMS ADULT BASIC EDUCATION OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES COMMUNITY INTEREST PROGRAMS CAREER CENTER Learn Improve your skills in reading, writing, mathematics, computers and the English language. Grow Earn your diploma, prepare for college, or gain an industry-recognized credential Thrive Gain meaningful skills, build connections and enjoy experiences with fine arts, technology, health and wellness and more! West Contra Costa Adult Ed High School Diploma Graduates To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. OUR PROGRAMS High School Diploma Earn your High School Diploma for FREE! Use this space to introduce yourself and share your professional history. Read More High School Diploma Earn your High School Diploma for FREE! Use this space to introduce yourself and share your professional history. Read More

Mandarin (Level II) Price $115 Duration 12 Weeks REGISTER ONLINE < RETURN TO CLASSES About the Course This course is designed for people completed Integrate Chinese volume 1. Upon completion students will have learned more knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and daily conversation skills along with more Chinese culture tips. The course will use Integrated Chinese Volume 2, 4 th edition in simplified version. Section: 20201.01 Dates : April 8 - June 24 Days : Mondays Time : 4:00 PM -6:00 PM Location : Alvarado Adult School Price : $115 Your Instructor Xu

Careers in Healthcare West Contra Costa, in partnership with CalRegional offers affordable healthcare career training programs in the Richmond area. ​Classes run year round and have helped hundreds of students get medical training necessary to be successful in the field. ​ HEALTH ​ CARE TRAINING INFORMATION SESSION Learn about our upcoming healthcare training programs at our live, online meeting. Get your questions answered in a relaxed, informal setting. Class registration available after the presentation. Sign-up for the next one online: CalRegional.com/info session or call 800-927-5159. ​ ​ ​ Attend an information session CPR Certified CPR Training Course Price $45 Duration 1 Day MORE INFORMATION Basic First Aid Members of this class will learn: To manage bleeding control, how to handle shock and more! Price $26 Duration 1 Day MORE INFORMATION Dental Assisting Level 1 Learn the skills and concepts to become a Dental Assistant. Price $480 Duration Tuesday, Thursday & Saturdays MORE INFORMATION Clinical Medical Assistant Program Get hands-on training to become a Medical Assistant Price $2995 or Less Duration 8 - 10 Weeks MORE INFORMATION Online ElectrocardiogramTechnician Program Learn to operate and monitor electrocardiogram equipment Price $1995 Duration 3 - 5 Weeks MORE INFORMATION Phlebotomy 72 Hours of hands-on Phlebotomy training Price $2995 Duration 3 - 12 Weeks MORE INFORMATION Billing & Coding Specialist Online Training Program The program includes 148 hours of online training through live, instructor-led lectures and self-paced training modules. Price $1995 Duration 12 weeks MORE INFORMATION Pharmacy Technician Learn to become a Pharmacy Technician Price $2995 or less Duration 9 Weeks MORE INFORMATION

Spanish (Level II) Price $72 Duration 8 Weeks REGISTER ONLINE < RETURN TO CLASSES About the Course Learn conversation and more for those who want to add to their basic Spanish knowledge. Students will learn all parts of speech including verb conjugations (i.e, present, past, future, conditional, etc.), adjectives and pronouns, adverbs, possessive forms, reflexive verbs, and more! Students will also develop an understanding of sentence structure. Students will expand their vocabulary in over 25 topic areas including travel, work, and phone conversations. Section : 20170.02 Dates : April 11 - June 13 Days : Thursdays Time : 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM Location : Alvarado Adult Education Center Cost : $95 Your Instructor Merida

Free Adult Learning Programs Dream it. Achieve it. High School Diploma Program West Contra Costa's FREE High School Diploma Program is a program designed for both traditional students and adult learners, offering support to help you achieve your academic goals and earn your high school diploma. Take charge of your future! Visit Program GED Program Earn your diploma for FREE with West Contra Costa's GED Program. Suitable for all learners, our flexible and supportive program guides you to your goals. Whether you're an adult or a traditional student, we're here to help you earn your GED and open doors to a brighter future. Join us on the path to academic achievement! Visit Program Adult Basic Education In our free Adult Basic Education program, we prioritize your goals and instruction is unique to your needs. Gain essential skills as we focus on improving your reading comprehension, reading level, expanding your vocabulary, critical thinking skills, and applying math to everyday situations. WCCAE's instruction is personalized learning that empowers you to achieve your educational objectives. Visit Program

Online ElectrocardiogramTechnician Program Price $1995 Duration 3 - 5 Weeks REGISTER ONLINE < RETURN TO CLASSES About the Course As an EKG Technician you will learn the following: How to operate and monitor electrocardiogram equipment for patients during diagnostic testing and surgical procedures. Report findings to physicians who make diagnostic decisions based on the results. EKG technicians are also responsible for the maintenance of equipment and preparing patients for various cardiovascular tests. The program includes 52 hours of online training through live, instructor-led lectures and self-paced training modules. Students will be prepared to take the Electrocardiogram Technician Certification (ETC) exam through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA). Program Fee: $1,995 (includes national exam and certificate, students will need access to high-speed internet and computer to take this course.) Textbooks sold separately. No-interest payment plans available, everyone qualifies. Schedule Types: Evening class – Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm To register, click enroll now, or call (800) 927-5159 REGISTER ONLINE

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REGISTER Register Online Click HERE adulted@ wccusd.net Register by Email (510) 231-1453 Press 0 Se habla espanol Register by Phone How To Register for Community Interest Classes ONLINE Register through our Online Registration Portal HERE . Call (510) 231-1453 and press 0 to get a hold of our office staff IN PERSON Register in person at our Alvarado Campus: 5625 Sutter Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804 Mon-Wed 8 am-7 pm Thur-Fri 8 am-4 pm BY PHONE BY MAIL Complete and mail THIS FORM to us. ​ Payment Methods (may vary): Credit/Debit Card, Check or Money Order (payable to WCCAE), Cash Classes for Adults with Disabilities : Start Here Community Interest Fee Schedule - The costs of running classes are built into the fee structure. In most classes, 10 students are required to start a class at the stated fee. If fewer than 10 students enroll in the class, hours of instruction may be decreased or the fee may be increased for the class to continue. Note: Due to state budget cuts that have been imposed on California Adult Schools, there is no state funding for classes. The entire cost of instruction, use of facilities, clerical and administrative support is built into the fee structure. Fees have been set to provide maximum services at the lowest possible cost to students. Senior discounts do not apply. Community Interest Refund Policy - All requests for refunds must be in writing (email accepted). Class fees will NOT be refunded for any reason if written request is less than two (2) business days BEFORE the start of class. Refund requests incur a $25 service charge per class. If a class is cancelled by WCCAE for any reason, a full refund will be made automatically. No refunds are provided for books.

West Contra Costa Adult Education Staff Directory ALVARADO CAMPUS DEJEAN CAMPUS RICHMOND CAMPUS SERRA CAMPUS Gregory A. Brooks Principal Erica Ehmann Assistant Principal Send Email Send Email Crystal Gamble Communications Assistant Lisset Cahuantzi Student Information System and Assessment Technician Send Email Send Email Lillie Clausen Transition Specialist Julie Daughrity Clerk Send Email Send Email Elvira Livingston State Reporting Technician Alejandra Martinez-Vega Typist Clerk Bilingual Send Email Send Email Joann Miller Data and Accountability Send Email Gary Osterholt Counselor/ Administrator Send Email Maria Paez Senior Account Clerk Send Email Connie Pekedis Data and Accountability Send Email Carolina Popocatl Registrar, Data Entry Clerk Send Email Luz Rodriguez Bilingual Typist Clerk II Send Email Kat Sanchez Office Manager Send Email Laura Talley Human Resources Technician Send Email Avery Moore CTE/Community Interest Send Email Pam Tellew ABE Teacher Send Email Galvan Terrie SPED Paraprofessional I Send Email Banessa Dimas Clerk Send Email Bobbie Williams SPED Teacher Send Email Front Office staff Staff | (510) 231-1453 Send Email

Phlebotomy Price $2995 Duration 3 - 12 Weeks REGISTER ONLINE < RETURN TO CLASSES About the Course During this course, students can expect to learn the following: Patient identification, preparation, risk factors, and appropriate responses to complications that may arise from phlebotomy. How to efficiently perform venipuncture, butterfly, evacuated tube system (ETS), and syringe methods of draw. Become familiar with proper specimen handling, including collection, transport, processing, and storage. Understand how to interact professionally and treat patients with empathy and compassion. West Contra Costa Adult Education in partnership with CALRegional work hard to provide adults with fast, affordable healthcare training programs. Please check click the link below to be taken to CalRegional's site for more information on this program. REGISTER ONLINE

Continuing Sewing I Price $129 Duration 4 Weeks Register Now! < RETURN TO CLASSES About the Course This class will be joining the already existing basic sewing class. Continuing Sewing is designed for students who have taken the Basic course and are ready to further their sewing skills with a basic or intermediate project. Review of basics, increased understanding of your machine and additional techniques. (This class is not for beginners!) This class is limited to 3 students. Section 60105.01 Location : Alvarado Adult School Dates : February 8 - March 21 Days : Thursdays Times : 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM Fees : $129 Section 60105.02 Location : Alvarado Adult School Dates : May 16 Days : Thursdays Times : 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM Fees : $118 Your Instructor Karen Lang