Adult education classes offered in Putnam County

ABLE classes are offered for the Winter and Spring on Tuesday and Thursday in the morning and evening.  Classes are held 9a.m. – Noon and 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  Classes are offered in reading, writing and math for basic skills improvement.  Classes are held for both GED Test and Compass Test preparation.  Developmental education instruction for transition into post-secondary (college) is available.  These classes prepare students for college entrance exams and placement into college-level classes.
 The program’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) provide academic and civics instruction for non-English and limited English speakers.  These classes provide Citizenship preparation and learning to read, write and speak English.  These classes are held every Monday and Thursday evening 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.     
 All classes are free of charge.  All classes are held at the Putnam County Educational Service Center (ESC) – Skilled Learning Center in Skill Trades Room #1.  The ESC is located at 124 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa, Ohio.  For any questions regarding the programs, please contact Jack Betscher, 419-523-5951.