Adult Basic Education Services
The program offers classes in basic education, GED preparation, English-as-a-Second Language, personal development, and life-long learning. Class offerings also include family literacy and on-site workplace literacy. The college and the Waco Independent School District offer the Competency Based High School Diploma program for out-of-school adults. An annual graduation ceremony is held each year.
The Family Literacy classes utilize an intergenerational approach to literacy. Classes are held at the Estella Maxey Apartments, Doris Miller Elementary and MCC McGregor AE Learning Center. These centers provide lessons using acclaimed software, as well as one-on-one traditional teaching methods. Parenting skills are incorporated into basic study skills.
Instructor Carol McHaney dressed as Peter Rabbit
reads to children at the McGregor Connections site
Classes are free of charge except for the Competency Based High School Diploma and the Workplace Literacy sites. Materials are supplied free of charge to students attending the classes. Enrollment is open entry; students may enroll anytime a class is in session. Enrollment for these classes is continuous.
In 2003, the Adult Education Program offices relocated to the McLennan Community College Campus at 1400 College Drive, Waco, TX 76708 in the McLennan Community College Community Service Center Complex, E-Wing Room 236.
The program serves over 3500 students annually in Bosque, Falls, Hill, and McLennan counties.
Senior Adult Graduate Bebe Rhodes (left)
and Adult Graduate Angela Walker with her children (right)