HECC’s Adult Education program assists adult learners in improving their reading, writing, mathematics, English language acquisition, and other skills. We aim to help students obtain the literacy skills needed to successfully navigate the workforce, training programs, and post-secondary education, leading to self-sufficiency and productive lives. Teachers and tutors create learning environments where each person’s dignity, worth, and complexity are recognized and celebrated. Our core value is that learning is a lifelong journey, and we all have something to teach and learn from each other in a dynamic learning community.

Howard & Evanston Community Center’s FREE Classes and Tutoring:

We offer:

  • English/ESL
  • GED preparation
  • Reading, Writing, Math
  • Citizenship preparation (tutoring)

Classes (offered at two different locations):

Main Center
7648 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60626
ESL levels 1-6 (in person only) and GED (in person or on Zoom)
Monday – Thursday, 9am-1pm

Northtown Library
6800 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
Beginner only ESL
Monday – Friday, 12pm -2pm

One-on-one Tutoring:

  • ·Flexible Schedule
  • In-Person or Remote (Zoom or Phone)

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES AND/OR TUTORING? CLICK HERE: https://calendly.com/heccregistration

*If you don’t see any appointments available, our classes may be full at the time. Check back regularly as we enroll new students all-year round.

We also have more information about classes here that is regularly updated: ELA/GED Classes | Adult Literacy Tutor (howardtutor.com)

This link provides more information for our volunteer tutors, including links to tutor resources, closures, and how to become a tutor: Volunteer Tutoring | Howard Area Community Center | Adult Literacy (howardtutor.com)

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ESL OR GED CLASSES?
Contact Moon Parker at parkerm@metrofamily.org or call (312) 764–7644.

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT TUTORING?
Contact Katherine Erickson at ericksonk@metrofamily.org or call (312) 764-7609.

INTERESTED IN BEING A TUTOR OR CLASSROOM VOLUNTEER?
Contact Katherine Erickson at ericksonk@metrofamily.org or call (312) 764-7609. You can also fill out the Volunteer Interest Form here: https://forms.office.com/r/PwW20uZ6j8

Howard & Evanston Community Center
MAIN OFFICE:
Location: 7648 N. Paulina Street, Chicago, IL
Phone: 773.262.6622

Howard Area's Adult Education program assists adult learners in improving their skills in a wide variety of subjects.