LibGuides: PALS (Program of Adult Literacy Services) Resource Guide: START HERE

START HERE!
Which appointment would you like to make today?

Our current enrollment is now closed for fall classes.
Our next set of classes will begin January 2022!

NOTE: All potential students should be at least 19 years old.

The first step is to find the right FREE class for you! Placement take about three hours, and several things happen at your appointment:

You will fill out paperwork with your contact information.
You will take a placement test to see what class is best for you. Don’t worry! This is only to see what class you need, so there is no failing!
You will meet with a specialist to go over your choices and officially register for your FREE classes.

Please make prior arrangements for childcare, as children are not permitted in the Academic Testing Center.

Learn English

Learn English with PALS
This appointment is for people who want to learn English to read, write, speak, and listen to English. Students should be 19 years old.

Esta cita es para personas que desean aprender a leer, escribir, hablar y escuchar inglés. Los estudiantes deben tener 19 años.

Ce rendez-vous s'adresse aux personnes qui souhaitent apprendre à lire, écrire, parler et écouter l'anglais. Les élèves doivent avoir 19 ans.

Adult Education & High School Diplomas

NOTE: All potential students should be at least 19 years old.

Adult Basic Education - Placement Testing with PALS (Program of Adult Literacy Services)
This placement appointment is for people who want to enter Adult Basic Education classes. These classes cover reading, math, social studies, science, GED preparation, and more.
Academic Boot Camp Placement Testing with PALS (Program of Adult Literacy Services)
This placement appointment is for people who were told to take a Boot Camp class. They did not score high enough on the Accuplacer placement test to enter college-level coursework at HCC. These students must successfully complete reading and math boot camps in order to enter college courses.
NEDP Placement Testing with PALS (Program of Adult Literacy Services)
This placement appointment is for people who want to enter the National External Diploma Program (NEDP). Please note there is a minimum score to enter the NEDP, and additional testing may be required for students who want to earn a high school diploma but do not qualify for the NEDP. For more information, visit https://www.dllr.state.md.us/gedmd/nedp.shtml

If you have children, this may be the location for you!
Our classes at the Washington County Family Center are open to parents age 19 and older who have children under the age of 16. Children ages 0-3 may be eligible for free childcare during class. Families learn together, and our PALS team offers classes for those who need a high school diploma and those who want to learn English.

For more information and to schedule an intake appointment, please email Lynda or call 240-500-2210.

Contact PALS

Regular Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed

Main Office

Location: LRC-348
Phone: 240-500-2313
Email: pals@hagerstowncc.edu
Website: Visit our Website

PALS (Program of Adult Literacy Services) Resource Guide: START HERE

START HERE! Which appointment would you like to make today?

Our current enrollment is now closed for fall classes. Our next set of classes will begin January 2022!