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Microsoft Excel Tips & Tricks Price $65 Duration 3 Weeks REGISTER ONLINE < RETURN TO CLASSES About the Course If you already work with Excel but would like to learn new tips and tricks to streamline your workload to a new level, this class is for you! Are you still spending lots of time working on spreadsheets? The tips and techniques taught in this course will help you work with data in a variety of time-saving ways using Tables, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and more. Be prepared to use your creative and critical thinking skills to reach final data outcomes. Section : 04510.00 Dates : May 13 - May 22 Days : Monday & Wednesday Time : 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location : Alvarado Adult School Meet the Instructor! Your Instructor Joann Miller REGISTER TESTING INFORMATION

Culinary Arts Intro to Indian Cooking - Aloo Gobi Become an expert in cooking a complete north Indian dinner. Price Duration $39 1-Day More Information Matar Paneer Learn to make a popular vegetarian dish featuring sweet peas, paneer Indian cheese, and a tomato base. Price Duration $39 1 Day More Information More Beginning Chinese Cooking 4-hour workshop will you continue learning the basics of Chinese Cooking. Price Duration $70 1-Day More Information Taste of Exotic Morocco Come to our make believe Kasbah for some exotic Moroccan food and a sense of the rituals that makes the meal special. Price Duration $63 1-Day More Information Thai I Explore Thailand's cuisine in a four-hour workshop, crafting traditional dishes like lemongrass chicken soup (Tom Kar Gai) and pork-stuffed oranges with authentic spices. Price Duration $70 1-Day More Information

Billing & Coding Specialist Online Training Program Price $1995 Duration 12 weeks REGISTER ONLINE < RETURN TO CLASSES About the Course As a medical Billing and Coding Specialist, you will learn: How to review medical records Translate diagnosis of patients into code, including IDC, CPT, HCPCS required by the healthcare system Learn how to work with healthcare professionals to determine services and manage the claim process The program includes 148 hours of online training through live, instructor-led lectures and self-paced training modules . Students will be prepared to take the Medical Coding & Billing Certification (MCBC) 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 Day class – Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm REGISTER ONLINE

Business and Finance Accounting/Bookkeeping Learn how to set up books, process business transactions, and do end-of-period reporting for a simple business. Price Duration $86 4 Weeks More Information Quickbooks Online Learn QuickBooks Online skills for small business accounting through lectures, hands-on practice, and homework. Price Duration $115 4 Weeks More Information

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

Classes We are proud to provide our community members with a wide range of free and low-cost classes such as High School Diploma, General Equivalency Degree, ESL, Citizenship, Skills & Trades, Arts, Business Finance, Culinary, Computer, and Career Technical Education (CTE). High School Diploma Program Learn More Earn Your GED Learn More English as a Second Language Learn More Become a U.S Citizen Learn More Community Interest Classes Business/Finance Learn More Healthcare Programs Learn More Communication/Language Learn More Computer Applications Learn More Culinary Learn More Creative Writing Learn More Dance & Music Learn More Health, Wellness, & Fitness Learn More Older Adult Classes +55 Learn More Arts Learn More Workplace Safety Training Learn More Trades Learn More

Adult Basic Education Free classes to help adults improve their reading, writing, math and computer skills! Our classes could help you improve your skills: To help your kids with school To understand important information For work To manage your money better To use a computer or phone with more confidence To become better equipped with using technology To be more confident around others To prepare to study for your High School Diploma or GED In Adult Basic Education, we’ll look at what your goals are and what you need, then we’ll give you individualized instruction to help you meet your goals! ​This class will help you: Understand what you read Read at a higher level Improve your vocabulary Improve your thinking skills Use math in everyday life Register Program Schedule Return to Classes

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English as a Second Language (ESL) West Contra Costa Adult School offers FREE* English as a Second Language classes! To register for ESL orientation please call the front office at (510) 231-1453 and press 0 or visit one of our adult ed campuses to get started! DeJean Adult Center (Building E) Corner of 35th St. and Chanslor Ave. Richmond CA 94805 Alvarado Adult Education 5625 Sutter Ave. Richmond, CA. 94804 Email our Office WCCAE offers ESL Classes In person | Online | Morning | Evening With our classes one can learn to read, speak, listen and write English We can help you learn English for: Work College Civics education and U.S. Citizenship Preparation Community and family Digital literacy Morning Classes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM ​ Evening Classes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM ​ Online Morning Classes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Online Evening Classes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 6:30 PM - 8:35 PM Download Course Flyer Register online or give us a call at (510) 231-1453 or email us at: adulted@wccusd.net Call to Register Program Schedule View More Classes Where is the adult school located? We are located at 5625 Sutter Ave. Richmond, CA. 94801. We have three different locations: DeJean Adult School | Alvarado Adult School | Serra Adult School Is West Contra Costa Adult School Accredited? Yes, West Contra Costa is fully accredited by Western Association of School and Colleges. How old do I have to be to take classes at WCCAE? West Contra Costa accepts all adult students ages 18 and older. Do you offer childcare? Unfortunately at this time, WCCAE does not offer childcare. Can you help me determining my academic/vocational needs? Yes. Counseling is available to help students determine their instructional needs for basic skills improvement, high school diploma completion, GED prep, job training, and self- improvement. Please contact Lillie Clausen, College & Career Specialist - LClausen2@wccusd.net What if I experience issues registering online? If you experience problems registering online, please phone the West Contra Costa Adult Education office at (510) 231-1453. Press 0 to speak with the front office. How much does it cost to take a class? High School Diploma, GED, ESL and Adult Basic Education are all FREE classes. Classes that require a fee are: Community classes, Career Technical Education class, Trade/Skills courses. Are there Refunds? 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. What is your 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. What is your 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. What payment methods do you accept? Payments can be made through Credit/Debit Card, Check or Money Order (payable to WCCAE), or Cash (in person only). How old do I have to be to enroll at WCCAE? Adult education classes are open to persons 18 years of age and older What’s better for me: GED or High School Diploma? Neither is better. One is a diploma from our own adult education high school that is earned by completing classes for credits and the other is a General Education Diploma that’s earned through a series of tests. If you’d like to know how many credits you would need to earn your high school diploma in our high school diploma program, you can submit a copy of your high school transcript(s) for a brief evaluation by our staff. I only needed three credits to graduate from my high school. I want to come there and get those credits so I can get my diploma. Can I do that? We still need to do an evaluation because we don’t know the subjects you’ve earned previous credits in. Additionally, adult education credit totals are different from other high schools in the district. The best thing for you is to submit your official transcript for an evaluation. Then we will know how many credits you will need to earn in our program. ​Do I need to get transcripts? Yes. Your transcripts are used to determine what additional classes you need to earn your diploma. You can order transcripts from Parchment.com. Cost ranges from t​hree to twenty dollars and it takes approximately 3 days for delivery. Parchment sends the transcripts to us electronically. Will having a GED negatively affect me? No. In fact, having a GED will improve your life. You will experience all the rights as a person with an High School Diploma, you can apply for college, financial aid and apply for a variety of different job opportunities. Which one is faster for me: GED or High School Diploma? It’s hard to predict because each student’s case is different. The practice test in our orientation provides a good indication of how you’ll do on the GED test. Choosing a path of study and participating in class does help. For those who can’t attend a regular class, we offer traditional distance learning classes, which are much like an independent study program. Our advisor can help you make the best decision when choosing between the two programs. Which one is faster for me: GED or High School Diploma? It’s hard to predict because each student’s case is different. The practice test in our orientation provides a good indication of how you’ll do on the GED test. Choosing a path of study and participating in class does help. For those who can’t attend a regular class, we offer traditional distance learning classes, which are much like an independent study program. Our advisor can help you make the best decision when choosing between the two programs. I earned some credits in another program, will those count?" Please get an official copy of your transcript from an accredited institution and submit it to WCC Adult Ed staff for review. If credits apply, we will include them in the evaluation. What types of ESL classes are offered? The following types of ESL classes are offered: ● Literacy, Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced ESL ● Online and In-person at DeJean, Serra, and Richmond High - online students will receive a link to join the class after they register ● Morning and evening classes available What type of instruction is used? Instructor-facilitated, self-paced Textbook-based with computer support Group instruction and individual support What can I expect from taking this class? Dynamic and supportive learning environment College atmosphere Knowledgeable, experienced instructors Respect for students What locations offer ESL? ● DeJean Adult Center, Corner of 35th and Chanslor, Richmond 94804 ● Serra Adult Center, 6028 Ralston Ave., Richmond 94805 ● Richmond High School, 1250 23rd. St., Richmond 94804 ● Online Where can I register? ● Call: 510-231-1453, press “0” ● Online registration at wccadulteducation.com, go to the Learn English button ● In-person registration at DeJean Adult Center, Richmond High and Alvarado

Welcome to West Contra Costa Adult Ed! View our Catalog ESL & Citizenship Programs Adult Learning Programs Community Interest Classes Career Technical Education Adults with Disabilities Vision Mission West Contra Costa serves our community by providing a supportive learning environment in which each student can expand their knowledge, skills and well-being. WCCAE provides a safe, supportive learning environment where adults can receive instructional services and programs to develop skills towards careers and personal enrichment for life-long learning. WCCAE strengthens the community by promoting programs that are accessible, community oriented and culturally inclusive. Celebrating the 2024 Contra Costa Chapter CCAE Award Honorees! It is with immense pleasure to recognize our #WCCAE staff members for being awarded by the California Council of Adult Education Chapter... Skillful Start: Embracing Trades in the New Year The new year is approaching fast, offering a fresh opportunity to set and achieve goals and at West Contra Costa Adult Education... Do You Have your CPR & First Aid Certification? - Get both for $71 at WCCAE! Did you know that at WCCAE, you could earn both your CPR and First Aid certifications for just $71? It is essential to have both...

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

Scholarship opportunities At West Contra Costa Adult Education, we're here to help you make your academic dreams a reality. We offer scholarships and support to ease the financial burden of higher education. Reach out to our Transition Specialist, Lillie Clausen, at Lclausen2@wccusd.net for guidance and assistance. Let's work together towards your brighter future! Richmond Promise Scholarship The Richmond Promise Scholarship is a $1,500 college scholarship, renewable for up to 4 years. Students may attend a 2-year or 4-year college, and/or pursue a Career Technical Education Certificate at any not-for-profit institution in the United States. It is a non-competitive scholarship and does not require any GPA or income limit requirements and is available to all 12th graders who: Live in Richmond or North Richmond Attend a High School or equivalent program in West Contra Costa Have attended schools in WCC since 9th grade Plan to complete a FAFSA or CADAA for financial aid Scholarship Opens: January 29, 2024 Deadline to Apply :: April 12, 2024 Apply Here Link San Pablo Scholarship Pilot Program The San Pablo Scholarship Pilot Program provides financial support for post-high school education and career technical training. The Scholarship awardees will receive up to $1,000 towards their post-high school education. To be eligible, applicants must: ●Be a resident of the incorporated City of San Pablo ● Be under the age of 25 ● Have graduated this academic year OR have received GED/high school equivalency over the last two academic years. ● Complete all required application components by the application deadline ​ Scholarship Opens: January 10, 2024 Deadline to Apply: April 15, 2024 Apply Here Link West Contra Costa Retired Educators Fund Applicants must be graduating seniors enrolled in West Contra Costa Unified School District high schools (DeAnza, El Cerrito, Hercules, Kennedy, Richmond, Pinole Valley, Middle College, Vista, Greenwood Academy, and Adult Education) who plan to attend a post-secondary institution of higher learning. ​ Scholarships of $2500 for post-secondary education or Career Technical Education. ​ Deadline to Apply :: March 15, 2024 ​ ​ Apply Here Link