Weakley County Center for Adult and Continuing Education

Phone: 731-364-5481               Fax: 731-364-3580

8250 Highway 22 Dresden, TN 38225

Mission Statement

Weakley County Center for Adult and Continuing Education is dedicated to empowering undereducated adults of all racial and ethnic backgrounds and assisting them to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Furthermore, our mission is to provide the educational environment which will allow opportunities for maximizing the potential of all the citizens of Weakley County for assuming their roles as contributing members of a complex and changing society.

EDUCATION = SUCCESS

GED Graduates from the Adult Learning Center

Heather Vanderveer, 2007 GED graduate, Howard Allen, 2006 GED graduate, Diane Roberts, 2003 GED graduate, Joel Martin, 2010 GED graduate, and Miranda Butts Irvine, 1999 GED graduate, were able to secure employment after earning a GED. Heather works as a Wal-Mart department head; Howard Allen is employed by Weakley County Schools in the maintenance department at the ALC; Diane Roberts is an educational assistant at Dresden Elementary School; Joel Martin works in auto mechanics; and Miranda Butts Irving is the office manager of the Roadrunner Driving Academy.

Randy Frazier, Director of Weakley County Schools, boasts that the Weakley County School system has one of the best Adult Basic Education programs in the state of Tennessee. “We are preparing our adult learners for transitioning into the labor market or higher academic or vocational training. We are reaching higher levels of learning every day.”

"Hitch your wagon to a star and the sky is the limit" is the school motto that is painted on the wall in the Center commons is a reminder to all students that there is no limit to what one can accomplish is he/she will only believe in his/her abilities and strive to succeed.

Excited adult graduates ride in the Iris Festival Parade, Dresden, Tennessee, proudly proclaiming their accomplishments by wearing their caps, gowns, and displaying GED NOW sign on the side of their car.

The bulletin boards in the front lobby of our facility reflect the pride in our school system, our programs, and our students.

A message from our director:

Welcome to the Weakley County Adult Learning Center’s GED Program! We want to congratulate you on your decision to pursue your education. Our purpose is to assist you toward your educational goals, and we hope your attendance here will be a pleasant and positive experience.

Please feel free to contact your instructor or one of the staff if you have any questions or concerns. Our office phone number is 731 – 364 – 5481; our office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Individuals are typically striving to earn a GED, prepare for college, obtain a better paying job, or just refreshing their skills. Remember, whatever the case, we are committed to helping you achieve that goal! I want to commend you on taking an important step on the pathway to higher education and a successful career.

Mitchell Parham

Director

Weakley County Adult Education

Mitchell Parham, WCCACE Director

Contact me by email here

8250 Highway 22

Dresden , Tennessee 38225

Phone: 731 – 364 – 5481 Fax: 731 – 364 – 3580

The WCCACE has open enrollment; however, please call and schedule your initial visit to the center. Prepare to stay long enough to complete registration forms, the Locator test, and the TABE test. You may begin classes immediately.

The location closest to our center that offers the GED test is the University of Tennessee Martin . In order to take the GED at UTM, all applicants must pass an OPT (official practice test) administered at the WCCACE.

Weakley County Regional High School	Monday – Friday 8:00 – 3:00
Adult Education GED	Monday – Friday 8:00 – 3:00 Tuesday 5:30 – 8:30
Workforce Skills WIA Fast Track / GED	Monday – Friday 8:00 – 9:00 9:00 – 3:00 9:00 – 12:00
Computer	**Computer classes will resume when enrollment is sufficient to organize a class. (Pre-registration is required for both morning and evening classes. Phone 731 – 364 – 5481.)

If this schedule does not accommodate your needs, please contact the center so that arrangements can be made to create a personalized schedule. Classes are often available off-campus; please inquire at 731-364-5481.

GRADUATION 2010

The stage is set…

The ceremony begins…

All dressed in blue and ready to get diplomas…

Ready to begin…

The diplomas are awarded…

State Representative Mark Maddox reads a proclamation extolling retiring

Director Julia Rich’s illustrious career as an educator in Weakley County.

Programs

Adult High School Alternative School Basic Computer Classes Computer Technology Department Distance Learning Families First GED Day and Night Classes GED Exit Option LPN Classes Teacher Center WIA Youth Program Faculty & Staff Administration/Support Staff Computer Technology Education Instructors

OTHER LINKS OF INTEREST

http://teacherweb.com/TN/WeakleyCountySchools/CoordinatedSchoolHealth

http://www.ndep.nih.gov/media/YouthTips_LowerRisk_Eng.pdf

http://www.mypyramid.gov/

http://www.mps.weakleyschools.com/FindingBalance_256.wmv

The Weakley County School System will not discriminate against any student on the basis of race, creed, color, handicap, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation or beliefs.

Weakley County School Board Policy #3.210.  Complaint procedures related to harassment / discrimination for employees and students are listed under Weakley County School Board Policies 5.503 and 6305.

"This project is funded under an agreement with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development." The project is also funded by the Weakley County Board of Education.

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